Christine Cipolla

ICRC Regional Director for the Asia-Pacific

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International Geneva

Why the ICRC will remain in Afghanistan

This content was published on Aug 20, 2021 The most recent events in Afghanistan have grabbed the attention of the world. Many of those scenes bring with them a sense of heartbreak.

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Schools are steadily restricting digital devices in Switzerland

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Geneva secondary schools to ban mobile phones

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Many Swiss watchmakers still struggle to trace the origins of the gold they rely on.

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Trade policy

Gold traceability, the weak link in Swiss watchmaking

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Global elections

Does democracy really make the world more peaceful?

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Swiss bank UBS

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UBS charges pension funds to hold their liquid assets

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A messenger pigeon carrying messages between parties reflects China’s preference for informal, behind-the-scenes engagement over formal arbitration processes. However, given China's track record regarding border issues and international rulings, whether the new China-led IOMed will be recognized internationally remains to be seen.

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Foreign Affairs

China’s project to mediate global disputes underlines divide between the West and the rest

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Do you trust that your country can withstand attacks against its democracy?

Democracies are increasingly coming under threat, both from within and without. How do your country’s institutions fare?

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Sep 11, 2025

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What difficulties did you face when renewing your identity documents abroad?

Smooth or complicated: tell us how renewing your identity documents at your Swiss consulate abroad went.

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Sep 12, 2025

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Are you noticing or anticipating any changes in your life as a result of the tariffs introduced by US President Donald Trump?

How do you think your life could be impacted by the US tariff policy? Let us know.

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Aug 5, 2025

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