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End of Black Sea grain deal shouldn’t affect Switzerland, official says

This content was published on Jul 18, 2023 A year-old deal guaranteeing the safe export of Ukrainian grain expired on Monday night, sparking fears of global food supply problems.

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Foreign Affairs

Switzerland pledges further Ukraine demining assistance

This content was published on Jul 17, 2023 Switzerland will continue to assist Ukraine with CHF15 million in demining its territory this year.

Foreign Affairs

Macron state visit to follow two years of strained French-Swiss relations

This content was published on Jul 16, 2023 Swiss foreign policy and political circles are welcoming news that French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Switzerland later this year.

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Foreign Affairs

Sri Lanka case against Swiss embassy staffer ends with small fine

This content was published on Jul 15, 2023 A local employee of the Swiss embassy in Sri Lanka accused of making false statements has been fined the equivalent of CHF14 ($16).

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Foreign Affairs

Switzerland increases funds to support refugees in Croatia

This content was published on Jul 14, 2023 Switzerland has pledged CHF860,000 to continue its support for a project protecting refugee children and families in Croatia.

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Foreign Affairs

Switzerland urges end to forced marriages at UNHRC

This content was published on Jul 14, 2023 Switzerland co-authors a resolution condemning forced marriages at the United Nations Human Rights Council.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss export controls on dual-use equipment adequate, says auditor

This content was published on Jul 13, 2023 The export of Swiss equipment that can be used for both civilian and military purposes is being properly controlled, say federal auditors.

Foreign Affairs

UN criticises Switzerland over short torture sentences

This content was published on Jul 12, 2023 The UN Committee against Torture is carrying out a review of Switzerland on how it is implementing a related treaty.

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International Geneva

Inside Geneva: human rights and those who defend them – Mary Robinson

This content was published on Jul 11, 2023 For part two of our series on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Inside Geneva talks to Mary Robinson.

International Geneva

Mary Robinson, human rights champion

This content was published on Jul 11, 2023 In this week’s instalment of Inside Geneva, our correspondent Imogen Foulkes talks to former UN human rights commissioner Mary Robinson.

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