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Swiss diplomats praised as US detainee released from Iran

This content was published on Jun 4, 2020 Switzerland has been praised for its part in the freeing of United States citizen Michael White from Iran.

Foreign Affairs

NGOs urge Swiss banks to ease developing country debt

This content was published on Jun 4, 2020 The NGOs in question are Alliance Sud, Swissaid, Fastenopfer, Bread for All, Helvetas, Terre des Hommes Schweiz, Solidar Suisse, Public Eye, KEESA, Solifonds and MultiWatch. They are also urging Swiss banks to make public the size of loans, the terms of credit and the method of repayment to developing countries. The consortium says that 86 of…

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland takes helm of Hague Code of Conduct

This content was published on Jun 3, 2020 During its presidency, Switzerland wants to convince more countries to join and ensure that the commitments contained in the code are upheld.

Yemenis gather at a pedestrian bridge in Sanaa

Foreign Affairs

Swiss pledge humanitarian aid for Yemenis and Palestinians

This content was published on Jun 3, 2020 Switzerland has committed $12 million (CHF11.5 million) for the victims of the long-running civil war in Yemen.

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International Geneva

How China is filling America’s shoes at the United Nations

This content was published on Jun 2, 2020 China appears to be filling the political vacuum left by the US, as it withdraws its leadership from the multilateral system.

Foreign Affairs

It helps to be Swiss, says new boss of Palestinian refugee agency

This content was published on May 31, 2020 We talk to Philippe Lazzarini, new Swiss boss of the UN’s Palestinian refugee agency, about coronavirus and his plans to restore trust.

International Geneva

Geneva’s United Nations HQ a ghost town under lockdown

This content was published on May 30, 2020 Photographer Mark Henley ventured into the historic UN building in Geneva to capture the deserted atmosphere.

Ein blauer Helm und ein blaues Gilet auf einer silbernen Kiste vor einer blauen Wand.

Foreign Affairs

What is the role of Swiss military observers?

This content was published on May 29, 2020 In 1990, Switzerland sent observers to work in a UN peacekeeping mission for the first time, a move that sparked debates in the neutral nation.

International Geneva

Geneva NGOs face uncertain future due to Covid-19 funding impact

This content was published on May 28, 2020 NGOs in Geneva may have been relatively spared by the pandemic in the short term but the funding outlook is bleak, according to a survey.

Foreign Affairs

Red Cross launches CHF3 billion pandemic appeal

This content was published on May 28, 2020 The joint appeal builds on an earlier one launched on 26 March 2020 and aims to “increase life-saving services and support to address both the immediate impacts of the pandemic and its long-lasting social and economic repercussions”, a statement said on May 28External link. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is working hand in hand…

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