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Middle East conference in Geneva aims to revive international humanitarian law

Children write on the floor with coloured piece of chalk "Stop Bombing Children" during a Pro-Palestinian rally in Parliament Square, central London, on February 7, 2024 and called by British associations Stop the War Coalition (StWC) and Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND).

This content was published on Mar 3, 2025 The conference on the Middle East will focus on banning the forced displacement of people, among other issues. A non-binding declaration is expected.

Swiss diplomacy

Bangladesh sheds light on climate change migration patterns

This content was published on Mar 2, 2025 As the number of people affected by climate change continues to rise, one pressing question remains. Where do they go?

The United Nations European headquarters in Geneva.

Foreign Affairs

Geneva to host conference on Middle East conflict on March 7

This content was published on Mar 1, 2025 A conference on the situation of civilians living in the Israeli occupied territories will take place in Geneva on March 7, the Swiss foreign ministry has confirmed.

Ukraine: the President of the Confederation commits herself to peace

Foreign Affairs

Swiss president condemns Russian aggression and calls for peace in Ukraine

This content was published on Mar 1, 2025 Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter has reaffirmed Switzerland's commitment to a "just and lasting" peace in Ukraine, while condemning Russian aggression.

An illustration representing Ukrainian refugees

Foreign Affairs

Ukrainian refugees in Europe: a life in limbo

This content was published on Feb 28, 2025 As international support wanes and living costs rise, many are forced to make an impossible choice.

Trade dispute has no impact on Switzerland according to Keller-Sutter

Foreign Affairs

US-EU trade dispute will have no impact on Switzerland, says Swiss president

This content was published on Feb 28, 2025 Switzerland will not suffer from the consequences of the looming trade dispute between the US and the EU, according to Karin Keller-Sutter.

USA ends funding for four children's aid organization projects

Foreign Affairs

US ends funding for four Swiss-run children’s aid projects

This content was published on Feb 28, 2025 The United States has definitively ended its funding for four projects run by the children's aid organisation Terre des hommes.

People displaced by violence in towns across the Catatumbo region, where rebels of the National Liberation Army, or ELN, have been clashing with former members of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, line up to register for shelter at a soccer stadium in Cúcuta, Colombia, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

Swiss position

Switzerland continues to support peace in Colombia, despite recent violence

This content was published on Feb 28, 2025 With National Liberation Army (ELN) rebels once again resorting to violence, peace in Colombia is under threat. Switzerland, meanwhile, continues to support implementation of the 2016 peace agreement.

International Geneva

UN and Switzerland against forced displacement of Palestinians

This content was published on Feb 27, 2025 The UN and the Swiss government are opposed to any forced displacement of Palestinians, as proposed by US President Donald Trump.

Swiss diplomacy

Switzerland’s global image got a boost

This content was published on Feb 26, 2025 Around the world, Switzerland is seen in a positive light – especially by people who live far away from it.

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Swiss president condemns Russian aggression and calls for peace in Ukraine

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