Geneva is known as a hub for dozens of international organisations, the United Nations and over 380 non-governmental agencies.
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Sudan: senior Red Cross official reflects on devastating year-long war
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Patrick Youssef, regional director for Africa at the ICRC, talks about the humanitarian needs in Sudan, one of the world’s worst crises.
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UN Special Rapporteur urges Council of Europe to recognise the right to a healthy environment
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David R. Boyd explains what the recent ruling condemning Switzerland for climate inaction means for the UN and states’ accountability.
Rwanda: witnessing genocide – and trying to stop it
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Thirty years ago, the Rwandan genocide claimed 800,000 Tutsi lives. The international community asked how those killings could have been prevented.
‘In Gaza, humanitarian workers are not heroes, but victims’
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Just back from Gaza, emergency coordinator for Médecins Sans Frontières, Marie-Aure Perreaut Revial, condemns systematic attacks on humanitarian workers.
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At the UN, cities have fewer rights than NGOs. However, cities also want to have a say internationally and are becoming more involved.
UN Office at Geneva must save CHF14 million due to cashflow crisis
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The United Nations Office at Geneva must save $15.5 million (CHF13.9 million) due to an ongoing liquidity crisis. Some of the buildings at its European headquarters are to be temporarily closed.
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In 2024, four billion of us have the chance to vote in elections. Artificial intelligence could play a big and dangerous role.
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The IOC faces the question of whether Russia’s athletes should be allowed to take part in the Olympic Summer Games opening ceremonies.
Israeli NGOS denounce ‘systemic abuse’ of Palestinian detainees
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Israeli NGOs this week raised concerns before the United Nations in Geneva about Israel’s treatment of Palestinian detainees.
Human trafficking case in Geneva: recusal request denied
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The four members of the wealthy Indian Hinduja family on trial in Geneva for human trafficking have suffered a setback at the Federal Court.
Red Cross makes three urgent appeals to Israel and Hamas
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The president of the ICRC has called for a cessation of hostilities, the release of hostages and access to Palestinian detainees.
Swiss diplomat Mô Bleeker appointed UN special adviser on protection
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Swiss diplomat Mô Bleeker has been appointed by the UN Secretary-General as the new Special Adviser on the Responsibility to Protect.
