More Swiss president blasts UN member states for ‘blocking’ decisions This content was published on Sep 24, 2020 Sep 24, 2020 Simonetta Sommaruga has criticised United Nations member states for “standing in the way” of the global body’s work.
More UN human rights veteran is a target in his native Brazil This content was published on Sep 20, 2020 Sep 20, 2020 The Brazilian Paulo Sérgio Pinheiro is a high-profile human rights defender. Yet it is in his native country that he faces his greatest threat.
More Red Cross to cut almost 100 posts in Geneva This content was published on Sep 18, 2020 Sep 18, 2020 The Swiss-run International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will cut 95 posts owing to financial pressures linked to the Covid-19 pandemic.
More Red Cross faces Covid-related job cuts in Geneva This content was published on Sep 16, 2020 Sep 16, 2020 The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is reportedly planning to cut dozens of posts owing to financial pressures linked to the pandemic.
More Swiss join criticism of Saudi Arabia at UN rights council This content was published on Sep 16, 2020 Sep 16, 2020 Switzerland has signed a statement with dozens of Western countries raising serious concerns about human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia.
More UN experts criticise Switzerland over anti-terrorism law This content was published on Sep 12, 2020 Sep 12, 2020 Switzerland's draft anti-terrorism law, which is being discussed in parliament, violates international human rights standards, UN experts warn.
More 'What's the point of International Geneva if our role is just the messenger?' This content was published on Sep 11, 2020 Sep 11, 2020 Senator Thomas Minder is convinced Switzerland can expand its role as a mediator in the Middle East.
More Call to get tough on China as UN rights body prepares to meet This content was published on Sep 9, 2020 Sep 9, 2020 More than 300 NGOs from around the world are calling on the UN to set up an international mechanism to address Chinese human rights violations.
More Are paid interns a sign of change at the WHO? This content was published on Sep 9, 2020 Sep 9, 2020 The World Health Organization has promised more diversity in its Geneva internships and has started paying interns for the first time.
More Expat Brazilians launch 'Geneva manifesto' in defence of democracy This content was published on Sep 6, 2020 Sep 6, 2020 Brazilians from Switzerland have launched a movement in Geneva to support and defend democratic institutions in their motherland.
More Prisoners and propaganda: A Red Cross delegate's view of the Korean War This content was published on Sep 5, 2020 Sep 5, 2020 After the war's outbreak 70 years ago, a delegate from the Geneva-based ICRC went to try to help victims of the conflict. This is what he found.
More Inside Geneva: Are 'unalienable rights' undermining human rights? This content was published on Sep 1, 2020 Sep 1, 2020 The latest episode of the Inside Geneva podcast looks at US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's intervention into the human rights debate.
Humanitarians soul-search over ‘institutional racism’ This content was published on Sep 1, 2020 Sep 1, 2020 Some of the world’s most respected aid agencies are examining their structures and employment culture, amid accusations of institutional racism.
More Syria talks resume in Geneva after Covid-19 suspension This content was published on Aug 27, 2020 Aug 27, 2020 The Syrian Constitutional Committee resumed talks in Geneva on Thursday after a three-day pause due to positive coroavirus cases.
More Syria Constitutional Committee quarantined in Geneva This content was published on Aug 25, 2020 Aug 25, 2020 The Syrian Constitutional Committee has been put “on hold” after four members tested positive for Covid-19.
More How is International Geneva shaping up? This content was published on Aug 25, 2020 Aug 25, 2020 International Geneva is changing and facing new challenges. We take a look in pictures and ask what it’s like to work there.
More Syria constitutional committee delegates to meet in Geneva This content was published on Aug 21, 2020 Aug 21, 2020 UN envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen has welcomed a meeting next week in Geneva of the select committee of the Syrian Constitutional Committee.
More A stroll through Swiss history at Geneva’s Cemetery of Kings This content was published on Aug 2, 2020 Aug 2, 2020 The Cimetière des Rois is the oldest existing cemetery in Geneva. Its graves hold many of the figures who shaped modern Switzerland.
More Geneva Airport makes face masks compulsory for travellers This content was published on Jul 27, 2020 Jul 27, 2020 The wearing of masks will be compulsory at Geneva airport from Tuesday, July 28.
Covid-19 vaccine: when, and for whom? This content was published on Jul 26, 2020 Jul 26, 2020 It’s the question we all want an answer to: when will there be a vaccine against Covid-19? And how is fair access being negotiated?
More Inside Geneva podcast: Can Covid-19 'vaccine multilateralism' work? This content was published on Jul 26, 2020 Jul 26, 2020 In this episode: where are we in the hunt for a coronavirus vaccine, and who will have access to it?
More Geneva-based organisation a geopolitical tool of Russia, says report This content was published on Jul 21, 2020 Jul 21, 2020 A Swiss media investigation has uncovered more details about the extent of the Russian dominance of the International Civil Defence Organisation.
More Rights Council adopts Swiss resolution on peaceful protests This content was published on Jul 17, 2020 Jul 17, 2020 A Swiss-sponsored UN Human Rights Council resolution calls for respect of human rights in peaceful protests.
More Switzerland deplores the shrinking of democracy in Venezuela This content was published on Jul 15, 2020 Jul 15, 2020 At Human Rights Council in Geneva, the Swiss have called on Venezuela to establish ‘free and fair conditions’ for the December legislative elections.
More The WTO's next leader: Swiss perspectives on a global challenge This content was published on Jul 15, 2020 Jul 15, 2020 Switzerland wants to see a new World Trade Organization leader who can build consensus and push through reforms.
More Inside Geneva: World trade at a crossroads This content was published on Jul 9, 2020 Jul 9, 2020 Who makes the rules around trade? This episode of the Inside Geneva podcast looks at what the World Trade Organization can do, and what it can’t.
More New Geneva platform to ‘anticipate societal changes’ This content was published on Jul 8, 2020 Jul 8, 2020 A new international platform is to be launched in Geneva to anticipate the effects of societal changes amidst the Covid-19 crisis.
More Countries ‘have to cooperate’, says top Swiss diplomat This content was published on Jul 8, 2020 Jul 8, 2020 Valentin Zellweger, head of Switzerland’s mission to the UN in Geneva, is leaving at the end of July to take up a new post as Ambassador to Kenya.
A global wake-up call This content was published on Jul 5, 2020 Jul 5, 2020 World leaders must heed this wake-up call and come together to address global fragilities, says UN Secretary-General.
More ‘I will resign if I am convicted’, declares Geneva minister This content was published on Jul 2, 2020 Jul 2, 2020 The embattled Geneva minister Pierre Maudet looks set to face a trial for allegedly accepting unauthorised benefits - charges he denies. The...
Humanitarian work in the time of Covid-19 This content was published on Jul 2, 2020 Jul 2, 2020 Even in Geneva, the world’s humanitarian capital, we are starting to lose sight of the fact that solidarity is needed during this global crisis.
More Warning from Geneva: perpetrators of Libyan atrocities will be held accountable This content was published on Jun 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Geneva-based political scientist Hasni Abidi discusses the recent UN Human Rights Council resolution on the Libyan conflict.
More Inside Geneva: Why can’t we unite in the face of a global health crisis? This content was published on Jun 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 In this episode: Pandemics plus politics. If the United States leaves the World Health Organization, who might fill the gap?
Is it the toughest job at the UN? This content was published on Jun 27, 2020 Jun 27, 2020 Imogen Foulkes reflects on her recent interview with Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, who was UN High Commissioner for Human Rights from 2014-2018.
More Switzerland merits seat on UN Security Council, says minister This content was published on Jun 26, 2020 Jun 26, 2020 Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis says Switzerland deserves a non-permanent seat on the Security Council in 2023-2024.
More Swiss could lead WHO coronavirus inquiry, suggests top official This content was published on Jun 19, 2020 Jun 19, 2020 The investigation into the WHO response to coronavirus should be led by a national of a country like Switzerland, says a top official.
More Geneva hotel sector feels devastating impact of Covid-19 This content was published on Jun 18, 2020 Jun 18, 2020 The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc in Geneva’s hotel sector, which relies heavily on international visitors and conferences.
More Inside Geneva: In charge at the UN in trying times This content was published on Jun 16, 2020 Jun 16, 2020 With questions swirling about the role of the United Nations and its agencies in today’s world, what’s it like to be in charge of one?
More Outgoing Swiss ambassador praises WHO role during pandemic This content was published on Jun 15, 2020 Jun 15, 2020 The impact of the coronavirus pandemic could have been much worse without the WHO, according to Swiss ambassador Valentin Zellweger.
More Rights Council in Geneva to debate racism and police violence This content was published on Jun 15, 2020 Jun 15, 2020 The UN Human Rights Council is to hold a debate about racism and following worldwide outrage about police violence in the US.
