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UN Geneva’s Director-General warns of difficult year ahead

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This content was published on Feb 7, 2024 After the recent closure of the Palais des Nations, the head of the UN in Geneva warns that 2024 is likely to be "even more difficult than 2023".

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Swiss president discusses frozen Russian assets for Ukraine in Estonia talks

This content was published on Feb 7, 2024 Viola Amherd said that if the EU and G7 agree on a law to freeze Russian assets for Ukraine reconstruction, Switzerland should consider adopting one.

International Geneva

Volunteers, businesses, and disaster response

This content was published on Feb 6, 2024 Exactly one year after a devastating earthquake hit Turkey and Syria Imogen Foulkes look at how the UN and businesses worked on the ground hand-in-hand.

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Hamas tunnel replica installed in front of the UN in Geneva

This content was published on Feb 6, 2024 A container replicating the conditions under which Israeli hostages are held by Hamas was open to visitors.

International Geneva

Inside Geneva: humanitarian and business alliances against disasters

This content was published on Feb 6, 2024 It’s one year since devastating earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria. Inside Geneva talks to search and rescue teams who were there.

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Foreign Affairs

How Swiss-Chinese relations are weathering geopolitical storms

This content was published on Feb 6, 2024 Switzerland’s first foreign policy strategy on China runs out this year. How should it reframe this key relationship in a changing global context?

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland should continue UNRWA funding, says Swisspeace director

This content was published on Feb 5, 2024 Swisspeace Director Laurent Goetschel has urged the Swiss authorities to keep funding the United Nations Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA).

Foreign Affairs

Swiss foreign minister begins Asia-Pacific tour

This content was published on Feb 5, 2024 Ignazio Cassis has begun a four-day visit to China, India, South Korea, and the Philippines.

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Foreign Affairs

Western officials protest over Israel Gaza policy

This content was published on Feb 5, 2024 Officials in the US and Europe have warned that their governments risk being complicit in "one of the worst human catastrophes of this century".

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Switzerland helps bring about climate-resilient agriculture in Zimbabwe

This content was published on Feb 3, 2024 The EU and Switzerland are investing millions in projects to make Zimbabwe more food secure and resilient to climate change.

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