Human rights

Why Switzerland does not extradite its own citizens

A man in handcuffs in front of a Swiss aircraft

This content was published on May 7, 2026 Some countries extradite citizens who are wanted by foreign authorities. Switzerland does not – with one exception.

International Geneva

NGOs decry Swiss inaction over Chinese repression

This content was published on May 2, 2026 For the first time last year, the Swiss government acknowledged repression against Tibetan and Uyghur communities based in Switzerland. NGOs say victims of China’s long arm are still waiting for meaningful protection.

International Geneva

Challenges to press freedom

This content was published on Apr 28, 2026 Disinformation, misinformation, coercion and violence: around the world, journalists are coming under mounting pressure.

Do Afghan lives matter?

This content was published on Apr 27, 2026 In Afghanistan, women and girls in particular are paying the price for failed policies. The Afghan Fund in Geneva should finally act to recapitalise the Central Bank, writes Norah Niland.

Human rights centre launches in Geneva

This content was published on Apr 16, 2026 Geneva Human Rights Hub to give impetus to projects that have become bogged down.

Humanitarian aid

Who’s missing in the peace process?

This content was published on Mar 31, 2026 How do you create a sustainable peace when the people who have to live with its consequences are not involved?

War & peace

Women harvest hope as extremist threat grows in Benin

This content was published on Mar 27, 2026 As terrorism spreads across the Sahel, women in northern Benin are turning to the shea tree to build economic resilience – with support from Switzerland.

Human rights

Myanmar – bringing justice to women

This content was published on Mar 17, 2026 UN human rights investigators talk to Inside Geneva about giving a voice to Rohingya women and how international law is not dead yet.

Films on Iran and Sudan big winners at the FIFDH

Geneva organisations

Films on Iran and Sudan big winners at Geneva human rights film festival

This content was published on Mar 15, 2026 The 24th edition of the International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights (FIFDH) in Geneva honoured films on Iran and Sudan for documentary and feature film-making.

800 people demonstrate against imperialism in Geneva

War & peace

Hundreds of people demonstrate against imperialism in Geneva

This content was published on Mar 15, 2026 Around 800 people denounced bombings in Gaza, attacks in Iran, Lebanon and Venezuela, and the blockade against Cuba.

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