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Geneva bids to host new global anti-pollution body

Switzerland wants the secretariat of the new "IPCC on pollution".

This content was published on Feb 2, 2026 Geneva wants to host Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution.

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UN envoy: ‘Water must be put at the top of the political agenda’

This content was published on Jan 27, 2026 The UN secretary-general’s first special envoy on water, Retno Marsudi, wants member states to put this vital resource at the top of their political agenda.

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UN Human Rights Council demands investigation into Iran’s ‘brutal’ repression

This content was published on Jan 26, 2026 The Geneva-based UN Human Rights Council has condemned Iran for rights abuses and mandated an investigation into a recent crackdown on anti-government protests that killed thousands of people.

Urgent investigation into Iran launched from the UN in Geneva

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UN Human Rights Council launches Iran probe

This content was published on Jan 24, 2026 UN extends Iran human rights probe for two more years, urging an end to repression and abuses.

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Photo gallery: the UN blues

This content was published on Jan 11, 2026 When Geneva-based photographer Mark Henley travelled to New York to cover a UN conference, he found an organisation in turmoil — squeezed by massive budget cuts and a crisis of credibility.

US pledges $2 billion for UN humanitarian aid

This content was published on Dec 29, 2025 US pledges $2 billion for UN humanitarian aid amid a sharp drop in global contributions.

UN: Geneva can profit from savings, Baerbock

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International Geneva can profit from cost-savings, says UN president

This content was published on Dec 28, 2025 UN austerity measures do not threaten international Geneva, at least according to General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock.

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What lies ahead for International Geneva in 2026

This content was published on Dec 27, 2025 Weakened by Donald Trump’s return and by a crisis of confidence in multilateralism, International Geneva is heading into 2026 under a cloud of uncertainty.

Head of the UNHCR: "we have made progress" in 10 years

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Departing head of the UNHCR claims progress in ten-year term

This content was published on Dec 17, 2025 UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi claims progress after ten years at the head of the UN agency in Geneva.

The NGO SOS Méditerranée in financial difficulty

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SOS Méditerranée’s rescue operations at risk amid Geneva funding cuts

This content was published on Dec 9, 2025 SOS Méditerranée faces severe funding cuts threatening its rescue missions.

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