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Egyptian, Chinese and Russian dissidents tracked and threatened in Switzerland

The Place des Nations square opposite the UN headquarters in Geneva often hosts events and political demos. In this photo, Russians protest against the war in Ukraine, March 2025.

This content was published on Aug 19, 2025 Repression by autocratic states abroad is also happening in Switzerland, and the human rights hub Geneva is particularly exposed to this threat.

Rösti "hopes to the end" for an agreement on plastics

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Swiss environment minister ‘hopeful’ plastic pollution treaty within reach

This content was published on Aug 14, 2025 Swiss Environment Minister Albert Rösti said he's "hopeful until the end" that an ambitious agreement against plastic pollution can be negotiated by the end of the year.

Vaccines: WHO targets "significant blow" after RFK announcement

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WHO regrets RFK decision to cancel funding for mRNA vaccines

This content was published on Aug 7, 2025 The WHO has criticised the US for halting $500M funding for mRNA vaccines amid health risks.

Plastic: Greenpeace sprays access to the UN in Geneva black

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Greenpeace sprays UN entrance in Geneva black during plastics conference

This content was published on Aug 7, 2025 Greenpeace activists protest at UN Geneva, calling for plastic production cuts.

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Switzerland calls for ‘historic’ agreement against plastic pollution

This content was published on Aug 5, 2025 Switzerland urges a global pact to stop plastic pollution at Geneva talks.

UN convinced of possible agreement on plastics in Geneva

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UN optimistic about reaching agreement on plastics in Geneva

This content was published on Aug 4, 2025 UN presses for a global plastics treaty in Geneva after more than three years of discussions.

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UN in Geneva calls for reform of tariffs on plastics

This content was published on Jul 31, 2025 The United Nations is calling for a reform of customs tariffs on plastics, which are lower than those imposed on alternatives, ahead of negotiations for a treaty to limit plastic pollution.

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is seen on a screen delivering his report before delegates during the World Health Assembly in Geneva on May 19, 2025.

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The WHO has to close a billion-dollar gap. Can private funding help?

This content was published on Jul 21, 2025 The US withdrawal from the WHO has left it scrambling for funds. Private donors are one solution but come with caveats.

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Russian and Ukrainian politicians expected at Geneva event

This content was published on Jul 16, 2025 Top parliamentarians from the warring states have registered for an international conference at the end of July.

Prevention

WHO ‘extremely concerned’ about growing vaccination scepticism

This content was published on Jul 15, 2025 According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), vaccination scepticism and a collapse in funding for vaccination campaigns pose a major threat to the health of the world's population.

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