Who will come to the aid of a humanitarian system left behind by the West?
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Emerging players such as China and the Gulf states could step up their financial contributions – but are likely to bypass the UN system.
Is Geneva prepared for Trump’s – and others’ – cuts to foreign aid?
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US cuts to foreign aid will have implications reaching around the world. For Geneva, home to thousands of NGOs, a lot is at stake.
UN warns Sudanese refugees are stuck in Libya with nowhere to go
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Over 200,000 Sudanese have fled the war in their country and sought refuge in Libya, where they are exposed to human rights violations.
End of Swiss development aid in Bangladesh sparks concern
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Switzerland is ending its bilateral development activities in Bangladesh after more than 50 years. This could complicate an already difficult situation in the country, NGOs say.
Red Cross warns of forgotten humanitarian crisis in DRC
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In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a rebel offensive has plunged hundreds of thousands of civilians into an acute humanitarian crisis.
Middle East conference in Geneva aims to revive international humanitarian law
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The conference on the Middle East will focus on banning the forced displacement of people, among other issues. A non-binding declaration is expected.
US withdrawal from WHO puts global health in jeopardy
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Donald Trump’s decision to leave the World Health Organization (WHO) will leave a gaping hole in the budget of the Geneva-based health agency.
Has your continent reached its peak or is there still potential for economic growth?
Some regions of the world are on an upward trajectory with the promise of a steadily improving future. Where do you live? And in which direction is your region or continent developing?
