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UN criticises Switzerland over children’s rights

This content was published on Jan 22, 2015 “The situation of children in Switzerland is rather favourable, however we must recognise that there are a number of sensitive issues and shortcomings,” declared ambassador Stefan Cueni, head of the Swiss delegation, which this week defended its child rights record before a UN specialist committee in Geneva. “Some children suffer from poverty, sexual abuse and…

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Asylum requests rise 11% in 2014

This content was published on Jan 22, 2015 The Swiss increase was modest in comparison to the overall figures for Europe, where the number of registered asylum seekers in 2014 reached 600,000, an increase of 35% on 2013. The dramatic increase is a reflection of the historically high number of displaced persons globally, according to a statement on Thursday by the State Secretariat…

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Singing politicians set an example

This content was published on Jan 21, 2015

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Winston Churchill visits Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 20, 2015

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Security measures stepped up for Davos meeting

This content was published on Jan 19, 2015 Security forces are working with a slightly increased threat in the wake of the terrorist attack on the satirical Paris magazine Charlie Hebdo on January 7. However, Graubünden Police Chief Walter Schlegel told the press that “we are well prepared”. Certain measures have been taken to increase security but there has been no concrete threat…

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Petition to keep musicians in Basel

This content was published on Jan 17, 2015 The Basel Office of Economy and Labour planned to implement this policy. Previously, the musicians had been granted new residence permits every year, but these had been unlawfully issued by a cantonal employee. The musicians had established a livelihood in Basel in the meantime. The proposed deportation has led to a protest which has gained…

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Swiss urge Saudis to end ‘inhumane’ punishment

This content was published on Jan 16, 2015 Raif Badawi, a Saudi who founded and runs an online discussion forum, was given the sentence and ten years in prison for his work and activities. He was sentenced by a tribunal in Jeddah and and will face weekly sessions of 50 lashings. The first was carried out last week. In a statement, Switzerland said it…

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The deadly dilemmas facing aid agencies

This content was published on Jan 15, 2015 Many aid workers have been killed, kidnapped and seriously wounded over the past two years. Agencies must tread an extremely fine line as they balance the dangers of doing their work against remaining effective.

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Swiss aim to expand support for Syrians

This content was published on Jan 14, 2015 The Swiss government is looking for new ideas on how to reinforce Swiss support for victims of the Syrian conflict on a long term basis.

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WEF defends record in fight against inequality

This content was published on Jan 14, 2015 WEF’s ability to bring together decision-makers and influential people from the worlds of business, civil society, religion and politics is proof of its relevance to tackling inequality and marginalisation, according to managing board member Rick Samans. “This platform does not presume to be the exclusive, all-encompassing answer to any particular solution,” he told a media…

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