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Why is so little aid getting into Gaza?

Displaced Palestinian children are seen at a temporary shelter in west of Gaza City, on Dec. 22, 2025.

This content was published on Jan 7, 2026 The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, signed in October, ended two years of war in the Gaza Strip. Aid to Gaza has increased but is still far from enough, say UN organisations and NGOs.

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What’s in store in 2026?

This content was published on Jan 6, 2026 Gaza, Ukraine, COP and foreign aid cuts: Inside Geneva looks back at the main stories of 2025 and asks where this leaves us in 2026.

War in Ukraine grinds on despite ongoing peace talks

This content was published on Dec 23, 2025 How have Ukrainians adapted to their new normality - a country torn by war? We spoke to two aid workers who describe their daily challenges.

DECEMBER 18: Palestinian fishermen continue to work along the coastline of the besieged city of Gaza, under extremely difficult conditions, striving to earn a living and combat hunger despite limited resources and equipment damaged by Israeli attacks on December 18, 2025.

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Famine ends in Gaza, yet chronic hunger continues to undermine recovery

This content was published on Dec 22, 2025 The situation has improved in Gaza as famine ends. But consequences of hunger will be felt for generations.

A woman walks past a mural calling for women and children's rights in Afghanistan.

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Could a new UN body help tackle ‘gender apartheid’ in Afghanistan?

This content was published on Dec 20, 2025 A new UN body will investigate crimes in Afghanistan. Will it help hold the Taliban accountable?

A demonstrator with an Iranian flag and red hands painted on her face attends a rally in support of Iranian protests, in Paris on October 9, 2022, following the death of Iranian woman Mahsa Amini in Iran.

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Explainer: What is gender apartheid?

This content was published on Dec 20, 2025 What is gender apartheid? When will become a crime and why is it taking so long ?

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How Lebanon grapples with depression, anxiety and trauma

This content was published on Dec 18, 2025 The many crises that have struck Lebanon in recent years have left deep psychological scars on the population, with many forced to cope without any support.

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Mariana Katzarova: a mandate for the Russian people

This content was published on Dec 17, 2025 In a mini-documentary, Swissinfo follows the first UN Special Rapporteur for Russia Mariana Katzarova. A rare insight into one of the UN’s toughest jobs.

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The Palestinian feminists in Lebanon working between poverty and violence

This content was published on Dec 13, 2025 Ain El-Hilweh is the largest camp for Palestinian refugees in Lebanon. A feminist organisation is fighting several problems here at the same time.

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AI is big business at Europe’s borders

This content was published on Dec 11, 2025 Loopholes for research and growing militarisation of asylum policy across Europe are creating lucrative opportunities.

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