Geopolitics

UN human rights veteran is a target in his native Brazil

O diplomata Paulo Sérgio Pinheiro na ONU

This content was published on Sep 20, 2020 The Brazilian Paulo Sérgio Pinheiro is a high-profile human rights defender. Yet it is in his native country that he faces his greatest threat.

Foreign Affairs

Yemen warring parties travel to Switzerland to discuss prisoner releases

This content was published on Sep 19, 2020 Delegations from Yemen’s warring parties will meet in Switzerland on Thursday to discuss a United Nations-backed agreement on prisoner releases.

Foreign Affairs

No Swiss candidate in the running for top OSCE posts

This content was published on Sep 19, 2020 There are currently four vacancies at the top of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe.

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Swiss help boost water supply in new Lesbos refugee camp

This content was published on Sep 18, 2020 Water ‘bladders’, sent from Switzerland, have begun providing drinking water at a new refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos.

International Geneva

Red Cross to cut almost 100 posts in Geneva

This content was published on Sep 18, 2020 The Swiss-run International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will cut 95 posts owing to financial pressures linked to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The headquarters of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Geneva.

International Geneva

Red Cross faces Covid-related job cuts in Geneva

This content was published on Sep 16, 2020 The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is reportedly planning to cut dozens of posts owing to financial pressures linked to the pandemic.

A Palestinian child waits to recieve food supplies with her family in Gaza City.

Foreign Affairs

UNRWA boss warns of financial crisis impacting services

This content was published on Sep 16, 2020 The financial crisis at the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) could force it to halt certain services, Philippe Lazzarini has warned.

Woman driving car in Saudi Arabia on June 24, 2018.

International Geneva

Swiss join criticism of Saudi Arabia at UN rights council

This content was published on Sep 16, 2020 Switzerland has signed a statement with dozens of Western countries raising serious concerns about human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss send more supplies to fire-hit Moria camp

This content was published on Sep 15, 2020 Switzerland is to send further assistance to the Greek island of Lesbos, following a fire which all but destroyed the refugee camp of Moria last week.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss help Georgia plan ‘peaceful’ elections

This content was published on Sep 15, 2020 Several political parties in Georgia have signed a Swiss-backed code of conduct setting out best practices for upcoming elections.

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No Swiss candidate in the running for top OSCE posts

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Swiss help boost water supply in new Lesbos refugee camp

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Red Cross to cut almost 100 posts in Geneva

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Red Cross faces Covid-related job cuts in Geneva

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