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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.

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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 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 ?

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?

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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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.

War & peace

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.

The NGO SOS Méditerranée in financial difficulty

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SOS Méditerranée’s rescue operations at risk amid Geneva funding cuts

This content was published on Dec 9, 2025 SOS Méditerranée faces severe funding cuts threatening its rescue missions.

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Geneva-based WHO to lay off 1,282 staff worldwide

This content was published on Nov 20, 2025 The World Health Organisation is to shed 1,282 staff worldwide by June 2026.

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