More More Geneva's international 'do good' citizens This content was published on Jan 17, 2021 Jan 17, 2021 Geneva is home to a large network of local and international civil society organisations. Here are some of the people behind them.
More More Geneva has become an incubation hub for citizen initiatives This content was published on Jan 17, 2021 Jan 17, 2021 Innovative individual initiatives are sprouting up in Geneva to tackle the new challenges the city – and the world – are facing.
More More Will the United Nations soon be obsolete? Is the international order capable of meeting the enormous challenges facing states and societies around the world?
More More Reporting the pandemic, one year on This content was published on Jan 12, 2021 Jan 12, 2021 Simply known as the Ottawa Treaty, the global convention banning antipersonnel landmines has been signed by more than 160 countries.
Covid-19: How to report on a moving target This content was published on Jan 12, 2021 Jan 12, 2021 How should the media report the pandemic? How can we help the public make informed decisions when there are so many unknowns?
More More New WHO scheme could speed response to global health crises This content was published on Jan 6, 2021 Jan 6, 2021 The Geneva-based WHO plans a new system for sharing scientific research samples in the fight against Covid-19.
Want to get something done? Draft a treaty! This content was published on Dec 29, 2020 Dec 29, 2020 Our latest Inside Geneva podcast is the first in a new series assessing treaties that have changed our lives.
More More Inside Geneva: The global treaty that has saved thousands of lives This content was published on Dec 29, 2020 Dec 29, 2020 Simply known as the Ottawa Treaty, the global convention banning antipersonnel landmines has been signed by more than 160 countries.
More More Geneva Science and Diplomacy start-up marks new stage This content was published on Dec 17, 2020 Dec 17, 2020 A Swiss government-sponsored NGO that aims to bring science and diplomacy closer together is moving towards concrete projects.
Will 2021 bring a new world order? This content was published on Dec 15, 2020 Dec 15, 2020 As we face up to the cost of the pandemic, will we retreat further into nationalism or seize the opportunity and show that courage of imagination?
Aid crisis: Why giving begins – and may stay – at home This content was published on Dec 15, 2020 Dec 15, 2020 While one might have thought that a global pandemic would have led to multilateral cooperation, the exact opposite has taken place, writes analyst...
More More Inside Geneva: the state of humanitarian aid This content was published on Dec 15, 2020 Dec 15, 2020 In a year where crises seem to be everywhere, how will help get to those who need it? And are we even approaching humanitarian aid in the right way?
More More Léman Express upbeat despite pandemic and other problems This content was published on Dec 15, 2020 Dec 15, 2020 The Léman Express rail network between Switzerland and France has faced numerous challenges but remains confident.
Do people still care about human rights? This content was published on Dec 11, 2020 Dec 11, 2020 Amid the distress caused by the pandemic and other global challenges, people look to human rights as a driver for hope, says Fabrizio Hochschild.
More More Report reveals targeted operation to serve Indian interests at the UN This content was published on Dec 10, 2020 Dec 10, 2020 The so-called ‘India Chronicles’ investigation has accused India-linked organisations of misusing the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council.
Can Biden re-engage the US with the world? This content was published on Dec 1, 2020 Dec 1, 2020 Will Joe Biden press the reset button and take us back to the pre 2016 era, asks Imogen Foulkes.
More More Inside Geneva: What to expect from a new US president This content was published on Dec 1, 2020 Dec 1, 2020 What will the next four years of a new US presidential administration mean for Geneva and its international organisations?
More More Switzerland and ICRC update HQ accord to boost ‘capacity for action’ This content was published on Nov 27, 2020 Nov 27, 2020 Swiss government has signed a protocol with the Geneva-based ICRC, amending the humanitarian organisation’s HQ agreement and status in Switzerland.
More More Swiss pledge CHF104 million in development aid for Afghanistan This content was published on Nov 24, 2020 Nov 24, 2020 At an conference in Geneva to source funding for Afghanistan, Switzerland has renewed its annual CHF26 million pledge for another four years.
More More The changing face of International Geneva Geneva, the original globalist city, remains a magnet for new organisations and initiatives.
More More Swiss take steps to ‘decolonise’ cultural artefacts This content was published on Nov 22, 2020 Nov 22, 2020 As countries re-examine their colonial past, returning cultural artefacts has become a hot issue. This affects Switzerland too.
More More Palestinian refugee agency boss says Swiss talks went well This content was published on Nov 21, 2020 Nov 21, 2020 On his first official visit to Bern, UNRWA boss Philippe Lazzarini stressed the grave financial situation his organization faces.
Learning the lessons of Covid-19 This content was published on Nov 17, 2020 Nov 17, 2020 Who’s doing best in the battle against Covid-19? Can we learn from Africa when it comes to fighting the virus?
More More Inside Geneva: Lessons from Africa on containing Covid-19 This content was published on Nov 17, 2020 Nov 17, 2020 Why does Africa have so few coronavirus cases compared to Western Europe and North America?
More More Graphic novel tells tale of Covid-19 impact This content was published on Nov 15, 2020 Nov 15, 2020 In "Au coeur de la vague” [At the heart of the wave], cartoonist Patrick Chappatte tells the story of the Covid-19 health crisis.
More More International Geneva set to breathe easier with Biden This content was published on Nov 14, 2020 Nov 14, 2020 Officials in Geneva have been breathing a collective sigh of relief at the news that Joe Biden looks set to become the next US president.
More More Swiss offer Geneva space for WHO pathogen exchange This content was published on Nov 13, 2020 Nov 13, 2020 Switzerland has offered secure space for the Geneva-based WHO to store pathogen materials.
More More Cameroon presidential staff lose appeal for assaulting journalist This content was published on Nov 10, 2020 Nov 10, 2020 A Geneva court has rejected the appeal of six members of Cameroon president Paul Biya’s security detail convicted for assaulting a Swiss journalist.
More More Why Swiss participation in WHO’s Covid-19 vaccine plan matters This content was published on Nov 9, 2020 Nov 9, 2020 As the second coronavirus wave makes finding vaccines even more urgent, we look at Swiss participation in the WHO's vaccine pool.
Reimagining the United Nations This content was published on Nov 3, 2020 Nov 3, 2020 I had the great pleasure to be back in Geneva last week, for a very special live recording of our Inside Geneva podcast about the future of the UN.
More More Inside Geneva: The future of the United Nations This content was published on Nov 3, 2020 Nov 3, 2020 Is there reason to celebrate the United Nations marking 75 years? Can it survive another 75?
More More The palace at the centre of world peace This content was published on Oct 28, 2020 Oct 28, 2020 Throughout the 20th century, the Palais des Nations building in Geneva was at the centre of global peace negotiations.
Cowboy culture? Keeping aid workers accountable This content was published on Oct 27, 2020 Oct 27, 2020 There has been a huge amount of soul searching among the international aid community over the years.
More More Swiss landmarks turn blue to mark UN 75th birthday This content was published on Oct 25, 2020 Oct 25, 2020 The Palais des Nations and Jet d'eau are among European buildings and monuments illuminated blue to mark the anniversary.
More More Geneva, a global centre for multilateralism and diplomacy This content was published on Oct 24, 2020 Oct 24, 2020 As the European headquarters of the United Nations, Geneva is marking the 75th anniversary of the founding of the UN.
Global public health governance: The way forward in the times of Covid This content was published on Oct 22, 2020 Oct 22, 2020 Following the worldwide spread of Covid-19, Gilles Poumerol stresses the limits of international organizations such as the WHO.
More More WTO boss’ recent early exit a warning shot to multilateralism This content was published on Oct 17, 2020 Oct 17, 2020 As two women run to succeed him, we look at Roberto Azevedo's track record as WTO leader.
Covid-hit media must find new ways to grow This content was published on Oct 16, 2020 Oct 16, 2020 Some Swiss media outlets lost as much as 95% of their advertising revenues during the Covid-19 pandemic and they are not alone.
More More How should we cope with pandemic fatigue? This content was published on Oct 13, 2020 Oct 13, 2020 We are all fed up with cancelled holidays, missing our families in other countries, and none of us, if we are honest, enjoys wearing a mask.
More More Inside Geneva podcast: Who holds aid agencies accountable? This content was published on Oct 12, 2020 Oct 12, 2020 How do we know aid agencies and their workers are really delivering on what they promise?
