Humanitarian aid

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.

Switzerland signs declaration urging Israel to allow aid into Gaza

This content was published on Dec 31, 2025 The Swiss foreign minister and peers urge more aid for Gaza and lifting of restrictions.

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US pledges $2 billion for UN humanitarian aid

This content was published on Dec 29, 2025 US pledges $2 billion for UN humanitarian aid amid a sharp drop in global contributions.

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What lies ahead for International Geneva in 2026

This content was published on Dec 27, 2025 Weakened by Donald Trump’s return and by a crisis of confidence in multilateralism, International Geneva is heading into 2026 under a cloud of uncertainty.

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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.

Human rights

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.

Human rights

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 ?

International cooperation: Senators agree to suspend spending until 2030

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Swiss lawmakers want international cooperation spending freeze

This content was published on Dec 18, 2025 Senate votes to freeze international cooperation spending until 2030.

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