Peace Watch Switzerland
Internationale Präsenz durch Entsendung freiwilliger Menschenrechtsbeobachter*innen für den Schutz der Menschenrechte und die Friedensförderung.
Peace Watch Switzerland (PWS)
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Der Verein setzt sich ein für den Schutz, die Anerkennung und die Einhaltung der universellen Menschenrechte und leistet so einen Beitrag zum Frieden. Er begleitet und unterstützt zivilgesellschaftliche Organisationen, Gemeinschaften oder Einzelpersonen, die sich für die Respektierung der Menschenrechte einsetzen. Er ist unparteilich und nimmt in Auseinandersetzungen eine Beobachterrolle ein. Er dokumentiert Menschenrechtsverletzungen. Er ist der Gewaltfreiheit verpflichtet. In der Schweiz leistet er Informations- und Sensibilisierungsarbeit, indem er regelmässig über beobachtete Menschenrechtsverletzungen berichtet. Der Verein ist ausschliesslich gemeinnützig tätig und erstrebt keinen Gewinn.
Mission
Internationale Präsenz durch Entsendung freiwilliger Menschenrechtsbeobachter*innen für den Schutz der Menschenrechte und die Friedensförderung.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Peace Watch Switzerland has a partial profile.
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any community development charities in Switzerland - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Switzerland data
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 12,499 community development charities in Switzerland it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its contact details. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyPeace Watch Switzerland is a registered community development nonprofit based in Zürich, ZH, Switzerland. It is registered with the Swiss Commercial Register (Zefix). It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its registration number is CHE311321970. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 52/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Peace Watch Switzerland's official registration number is CHE311321970, as recorded in the national registry of Switzerland.
Peace Watch Switzerland has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 52 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in Switzerland is 52/100.
Peace Watch Switzerland is located in Zürich, ZH, Switzerland. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.
Peace Watch Switzerland is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Switzerland. It operates as a Verein.
According to GiveRadar's records, Peace Watch Switzerland is registered with the Swiss Commercial Register (Zefix) and overseen by the cantonal commercial registry. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Der Verein setzt sich ein für den Schutz, die Anerkennung und die Einhaltung der universellen Menschenrechte und leistet so einen Beitrag zum Frieden. Er begleitet und unterstützt zivilgesellschaftliche Organisationen, Gemeinschaften oder Einzelpersonen, die sich für die Respektierung der Menschenrechte einsetzen. Er ist unparteilich und nimmt in Auseinandersetzungen eine Beobachterrolle ein. Er dokumentiert Menschenrechtsverletzungen. Er ist der Gewaltfreiheit verpflichtet. In der Schweiz leistet er Informations- und Sensibilisierungsarbeit, indem er regelmässig über beobachtete Menschenrechtsverletzungen berichtet. Der Verein ist ausschliesslich gemeinnützig tätig und erstrebt keinen Gewinn. Peace Watch Switzerland is classified as a community development organization registered in Switzerland. The organization was founded in 2001.
Peace Watch Switzerland is registered in Switzerland. Donations to recognized tax-exempt Swiss nonprofits are deductible from federal and cantonal taxes. The deduction limit varies by canton but is typically up to 20% of net income for federal taxes.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Switzerland under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Peace Watch Switzerland is in Switzerland, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
Peace Watch Switzerland is registered in Switzerland. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 2001
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Peace Watch Switzerland
- What is Peace Watch Switzerland?
- Peace Watch Switzerland is a community development verein based in Zürich, Switzerland. Der Verein setzt sich ein für den Schutz, die Anerkennung und die Einhaltung der universellen Menschenrechte und leistet so einen Beitrag zum Frieden. Er begleitet und unterstützt zivilgesellschaftliche Organisationen, Gemeinschaften oder Einzelpersonen, die sich für die Respektierung der Menschenrechte einsetzen. Er ist unparteilich und nimmt in Auseinandersetzungen eine Beobachterrolle ein. Er dokumentiert Menschenrechtsverletzungen. Er ist der Gewaltfreiheit verpflichtet. In der Schweiz leistet er Informations- und Sensibilisierungsarbeit, indem er regelmässig über beobachtete Menschenrechtsverletzungen berichtet. Der Verein ist ausschliesslich gemeinnützig tätig und erstrebt keinen Gewinn.
- When was Peace Watch Switzerland founded?
- Peace Watch Switzerland was founded in 2001.
- Where is Peace Watch Switzerland located?
- Headquartered in Zürich, ZH, Switzerland. The charity operates in 4 countries.
- Is Peace Watch Switzerland trustworthy?
- Peace Watch Switzerland has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Peace Watch Switzerland's registration number?
- Registration: CHE311321970 (Switzerland).
- What is Peace Watch Switzerland's website?
- http://www.peacewatch.ch
- Are donations to Peace Watch Switzerland tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Switzerland under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.