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WHO braces for staff cuts in Geneva amid US funding withdrawal

WHO: redundancies amid cuts in US funding

This content was published on Apr 23, 2025 WHO’s Director-General warned US budget cuts are putting the agency in financial trouble, leading to management cuts in Geneva.

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Can the WTO live up to its mission?

This content was published on Mar 12, 2025 Trade tensions are on the rise since US President Donald Trump took office and started rolling out tariffs. What can Geneva’s WTO do about it?

Donald Trump signs an executive order to leave the WHO

US withdrawal from WHO puts global health in jeopardy

This content was published on Feb 26, 2025 Donald Trump’s decision to leave the World Health Organization (WHO) will leave a gaping hole in the budget of the Geneva-based health agency.

Swiss budget cuts increase pressure on International Geneva

This content was published on Feb 18, 2025 Switzerland is to cut funding to several international organisations active in Geneva. This decision comes as the US has suspended its foreign aid.

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Universal Declaration of Human Rights: what are your questions?

We are dedicating a special series to the Universal Declaration on the occasion of its 75th anniversary. What does it mean to you?

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WTO forecasts a contraction in trade of at least 0.2% in 2025

This content was published on Apr 17, 2025 If the US applies reciprocal customs duties and general uncertainty increases, the drop could reach 1.5%.

CF: almost 250 million for humanitarian aid

Switzerland commits CHF250 million for humanitarian aid

This content was published on Apr 16, 2025 Switzerland allocates CHF250m to the World Food Programme, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Committee of the Red Cross.

The UN and multilateralism: the US goes AWOL

This content was published on Apr 15, 2025 What happens for multilateralism when the US goes AWOL? Inside Geneva speaks to voices from the Global South to see if they think they will get a bigger role if the US lets go of its leadership.

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Inside Geneva: multilateralism, the Global South and the future

This content was published on Apr 15, 2025 On Inside Geneva this week, we ask whether the United Nations (UN) and multilateralism have a future.

Switzerland and 35 other members declare their love for the WTO

Switzerland and 35 other members declare support for WTO

This content was published on Apr 11, 2025 Switzerland and 35 other members have recommitted themselves to honouring the rules of the Geneva-based World Trade Organization (WTO).

US funding for the ICRC is being maintained for the time being

No immediate US threat to ICRC funding

This content was published on Apr 10, 2025 US funding of the ICRC is not under immediate threat, according to director Pierre Krähenbühl.

Switzerland cuts contributions to United Nations development aid

Switzerland to cut UN development aid by CHF13 million

This content was published on Apr 9, 2025 The reduction in contributions is due to the cuts to the 2025 budget for international cooperation, which were decided by Parliament last December.

Israel: US threatens Human Rights Council

US threatens UN Human Rights Council over Israel

This content was published on Apr 4, 2025 US parliamentarians have threatened the UN Human Rights Council with sanctions similar to those against the International Criminal Court (ICC).

WTO: Trump's tariffs could shrink trade by 1

WTO estimates 1% global trade contraction due to Trump tariffs

This content was published on Apr 4, 2025 According to the head of the WTO, the US tariffs will have “substantial implications” for trade and the world economy.

WHO needs to find $1.8 billion for 2026-2027

WHO faces $1.8 billion budget shortfall amid US withdrawal

This content was published on Apr 2, 2025 The 2026-2027 budget for the Geneva-based organisation has been reduced to $4.2 billion, on top of this year’s $600 million shortfall.

Democracy and fundamental rights – can they survive?

This content was published on Apr 1, 2025 On Inside Geneva this week, we bring you two in-depth interviews focusing on the challenges currently facing human rights, and our democratic systems.

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Inside Geneva: democratic rights and freedoms at a crossroads?

This content was published on Apr 1, 2025 The world is changing fast. Are democracy and human rights under threat?

Switzerland is analysing the implications of US tariffs

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On April 5, thousands demonstrated in Zurich against the housing crisis. It was the city's largest housing demonstration since the turn of the millennium

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Did you immigrate to Switzerland? What are your experiences?

What were the circumstances of your immigration to Switzerland? And what motivated your decision to stay or leave?

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Apr 1, 2025

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Is your place of origin, your Heimatort, important to you?

Every Swiss citizen has a Heimatort, a place of origin, but many have never visited theirs. What’s your relationship with your Heimatort? What does it mean to you?

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Mar 22, 2025

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How will Swiss democracy promotion fare after the USAID funding freeze?

Switzerland has followed America's lead so far. The freezing of USAID funds demands a rethink.

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Mar 4, 2025

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