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Pandemic should not mean impunity for rights offenders, UN says

This content was published on May 18, 2020 As Covid-19 prompts prisons to take sanitary measures, the United Nations maintains that those convicted of rights abuses must serve their sentences.

International Geneva

Covid-19 to dominate ‘unprecedented’ virtual World Health Assembly

This content was published on May 18, 2020 Fair access to vaccines and treatments, and an evaluation of WHO's response to the pandemic are set to dominate the World Health Assembly on Monday.

International Geneva

How Geneva Airport helped the international city take off

This content was published on May 16, 2020 A photo essay looks back at the key phases of Geneva Airport's development over the past 100 years.

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International Geneva

The World Trade Organization and the demise of multilateralism

This content was published on May 15, 2020 The resignation of the WTO director-general does not bode well for the international trading system, multilateralism and International Geneva.

Red Crescent worker during the pandemic in Bangladesh

Foreign Affairs

Swiss focus on vaccine and diagnostics in global fight against Covid-19

This content was published on May 13, 2020 The government has approved CHF175 million in funds to help secure universal access to diagnostic and therapeutic products and boost humanitarian aid.

Foreign Affairs

Further Swiss border crossing points to be opened

This content was published on May 9, 2020 May 11 marks the start of the second phase of a plan to restore normality to life in Switzerland. Many schools will resume teaching, shops and restaurants will be allowed to re-open, public transport will go back to normal service and restrictions on entry to the country will be eased. From Monday border crossings will…

Tourists in front of Matterhorn mountain

Foreign Affairs

‘Swiss brand’ enhanced during pandemic

This content was published on May 9, 2020 The measures Switzerland has taken to cope with the coronavirus pandemic has strengthened its global reputation.

Foreign Affairs

US thanks Switzerland for efforts on detainees in Iran

This content was published on May 6, 2020 Switzerland has asked Tehran to extend the medical leave of absence from detention of American navy veteran Michael White.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss parliament calls for global ceasefire to fight coronavirus

This content was published on May 6, 2020 Switzerland’s House of Representatives has called for warring parties around the world to lay down their arms in the face of the coronavirus crisis.

International Geneva

UN interns feel ‘left behind’ amid coronavirus pandemic

This content was published on May 1, 2020 Interns at United Nations agencies say their precarious work situation has been exacerbated with the outbreak of the virus.

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