The aims and principles of NETWORK
- NETWORK is the Swiss organization for gay managers, freelancers, artists and students.
- NETWORK is independent of political, religious or other organizations.
- NETWORK members are dedicated to their fundamental rights and promote their full acceptance. Their activities involve all aspects of society: politics, business, science, culture and social.
- NETWORK is especially committed to achieving the legal and social equality of gay and lesbian lifestyles.
- NETWORK members work as volunteers. The main office and the NETWORK News editorial staff are paid positions.
- NETWORK members are role models through their expertise, civil courage and presence in the public, thereby easing the coming out of other gay individuals.
- NETWORK enables its members to establish contacts that help them both personally and professionally.
- NETWORK promotes social and cultural contact among its members with events, get-togethers, excursions and trips.
- NETWORK hosts seminars and supports scientific work that involves the topic of homosexuality.
- NETWORK undertakes active political lobbying for the legal equality of homosexual people in Switzerland.
- NETWORK supports human rights organizations that work towards the legal equality of homosexual people around the world.
- NETWORK supports cultural projects among gay artists and performers. The NETWORK Culture Prize is awarded biannually to support a gay artist, musician or performer.