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DRC: UN fact-finding mission launched in Geneva

This content was published on Feb 7, 2025 The UN Human Rights Council approved the launch of this mechanism in Geneva on Friday, to be followed by an International Commission of Inquiry.

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Switzerland concerned about impact of US withdrawal from WHO

This content was published on Feb 7, 2025 Switzerland has expressed concern about the loss of American experts and the freezing of contracts due to the announced withdrawal of the US from the World Health Organization (WHO).

American Cup: Terre des hommes loses $10 million

Swiss NGO Terre des hommes loses $10m from US aid freeze

This content was published on Feb 6, 2025 The Swiss-based NGO Terre des hommes is losing $10 million in annual contributions as a result of the suspension of humanitarian aid by the United States administration.

Javier Milei to withdraw Argentina from WHO

Milei orders Argentina’s withdrawal from the World Health Organization

This content was published on Feb 5, 2025 Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, has announced plans to pull the country out of the Geneva-headquartered World Health Organization (WHO).

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Trump, the UN, and the future

This content was published on Feb 4, 2025 UNRWA is now banned in Israel, the US is pulling out of the WHO and has stopped foreign aid. What’s next for the UN and can it still function?

Inside Geneva: Trump and the UN

This content was published on Feb 4, 2025 With Israel banning UNRWA and Trump pulling the US out of the WHO and freezing foreign aid, how effective can the UN’s humanitarian efforts be?

WHO boss defends the organization against the United States

WHO boss launches defence against United States tirade

This content was published on Feb 3, 2025 World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus defends the institution against US criticisms.

"Still a lot of evidence" of crimes "preserved" in Syria

UN investigators report evidence of crimes in Syria and call for national dialogue

This content was published on Feb 1, 2025 UN investigators in Geneva report ample evidence of crimes in Syria and urge the regime to follow through on its promise of a national dialogue.

DRC fighting: UN reports rape and relocates non-essential staff

This content was published on Jan 29, 2025 The UN has moved non-essential staff from Goma in the DRC, after M23 rebels entered on Monday. Reports of rape and looting have emerged.

Former Swiss foreign minister Micheline Calmy-Rey says International Geneva needs to respond to US cold shoulder.

International Geneva ‘needs reform’: ex-Swiss foreign minister

This content was published on Jan 27, 2025 Geneva-based global bodies, such as WHO, must respond with reform to the US cold shoulder, says ex-Swiss foreign minister.

Republican Elise Stefanik testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on her nomination to be Ambassador to the United Nations on Capitol Hill on January 21, 2025 in Washington, DC.

New US ambassador to the UN vows to implement Trump’s agenda

This content was published on Jan 27, 2025 Donald Trump has said he is pulling the US out of the WHO. He has the full support of his new ambassador to the UN, Elise Stefanik.

WHO anticipates cost reductions after US withdrawal

WHO to slash costs after US withdrawal

This content was published on Jan 24, 2025 The World Health Organization plans cost-cutting measures following the decision by the US to withdraw its membership.

UNHCR refugee camp tents and refugee children

How blockchain technology is making humanitarian cash transfers faster and safer

This content was published on Jan 24, 2025 A blockchain pilot project in Ukraine shows that cash aid payments can arrive faster and more efficiently thanks to modern technology.

What is a good peace deal?

This content was published on Jan 21, 2025 As the ceasefire in Gaza enters its third day, Inside Geneva sits down with two experts to define what sustainable peace can look like.

Inside Geneva: what makes a good peace deal?

This content was published on Jan 21, 2025 As the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas enters its third day, our Inside Geneva podcast asks experts what it takes to make a good peace agreement.

WHO calls for $1.5 billion to tackle crises by 2025

WHO appeals for $1.5 billion to tackle global health crises

This content was published on Jan 17, 2025 The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for $1.5 billion (CHF1.4 billion) this year to tackle dozens of health crises around the world and “unprecedented” situations.

The police is blocking access to the Intercontinental Hotel in Geneva during a round of nuclear talks between the United States and Iran in 2015.

Without the US, nuclear talks between Iran and Europe make fragile progress

This content was published on Jan 16, 2025 European diplomats met earlier this week near Geneva. Iran’s nuclear programme was on the agenda.

The feminist association l’Escouade partnered with the city of Geneva to give more visibility to women in public spaces.

The hard battle for women’s visibility in the streets of Geneva

This content was published on Jan 15, 2025 In 2019, the city of Geneva decided to give women more visibility in public spaces. What it didn’t expect was so much backlash.

Kitty (Cornelia Catharina) Ponse, Sumatra 1897 - Geneva 1982, was the last Ponse to live in Geneva (from 1904/05), where she became a professor at the University of Geneva in the Section of Biology - Genetics & Evolution

Ten women who made International Geneva

This content was published on Jan 15, 2025 Profiles of women who have shaped Geneva’s humanitarian, scientific, educational and artistic heritage.

Iran nuclear talks in Geneva before Trump's return

Geneva hosts Iran nuclear talks before return of Trump

This content was published on Jan 14, 2025 Iran and the main European powers began two days of talks in Geneva on Iran’s nuclear programme on Monday, a week ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration as US president.

Geneva hosts first European conference on commons

This content was published on Jan 14, 2025 From irrigation channels in canton Valais to herds of reindeer in the Arctic, commons – resources shared and managed by local communities – could be vital for preserving biodiversity and achieving sustainable development goals.

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Iran won’t compromise on nuclear issues unless forced

This content was published on Jan 12, 2025 Germany, France and the UK are meeting in Geneva to discuss the future of Iran’s nuclear programme. How can they push Iran to end it?