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Chinese repression of Tibetans and Uyghurs: ‘Switzerland must take action now’

Tibetan and Uyghur people paused for a moment of silence to honor all victims at a rally on the Place des Nations in front of the United Nations' European headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, on September 16, 2016. Now, in addition to speaking up for the Tibetans in China, they're pushing the Swiss government to take action to protect themselves from transnational repression.

This content was published on Mar 17, 2025 Are countries such as Switzerland doing enough to protect its people from transnational repression by China?

Geneva: FIFDH rewards 12 "impactful" films

International Geneva

Geneva human rights film fest rewards 12 ‘impactful’ productions

This content was published on Mar 16, 2025 The Geneva Grand Prix of the 2025 International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights (FIFDH) has been awarded to the Egyptian documentary, Les Filles du Nil.

Head of Seco Budliger Artieda officially travels to the USA

Foreign Affairs

Top Swiss commerce official to meet with Trump administration

This content was published on Mar 16, 2025 The head of the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs, Helene Budliger Artieda, will travel to Washington next week.

Foreign Affairs

Former US general advises Switzerland to prepare for war

This content was published on Mar 16, 2025 According to former United States general Ben Hodges, the withdrawal of US troops from Europe is only a matter of time. In an interview with SonntagsBlick, he advises Switzerland to prepare for war.

CF: attendance at the Security Council, positive balance sheet

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Switzerland pleased by recent UN Security Council stint

This content was published on Mar 14, 2025 Switzerland rates recent UN Security Council stint as "completely positive".

IOM in Geneva cuts at least one fifth of jobs

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Geneva-based UN migration office cuts fifth of workforce

This content was published on Mar 14, 2025 The UN's International Organisation for Migration HQ in Geneva is slashing 20% of its 1,000 staff due to the US aid freeze.

Switzerland joins forces with Singapore for its weapons

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland joins forces with Singapore in the field of armament

This content was published on Mar 14, 2025 Switzerland has signed a memorandum of understanding with Singapore to collaborate on war materiels.

girl and geese standing next to pool of water

Swiss diplomacy

End of Swiss development aid in Bangladesh sparks concern

This content was published on Mar 14, 2025 Switzerland is ending its bilateral development activities in Bangladesh after more than 50 years. This could complicate an already difficult situation in the country, NGOs say.

The UN has documented 111 executions of civilians in western Syria

International Geneva

UN officials in Geneva report over 100 civilian executions in western Syria

This content was published on Mar 12, 2025 Verification is ongoing, and the actual number is likely higher, said a UN spokesperson in Geneva. A Syrian NGO claims executions could exceed 1,000.

Trump-related uncertainties weigh on Swiss economy

Foreign Affairs

Experts lower Swiss growth forecasts due to US trade tensions

This content was published on Mar 12, 2025 The uncertainty caused by ongoing trade conflicts is making companies hesitant to make decisions, which significantly hinders investment.

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