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Love for life in Gaza – and human rights at COP29

This content was published on Oct 29, 2024 Inside Geneva this week looks at life in Gaza and asks whether Azerbaijan should really be hosting COP29 next month.

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Inside Geneva: life in Gaza and COP29

This content was published on Oct 29, 2024 In this podcast episode, we interview the editors of Daybreak in Gaza, a book that celebrates the history, culture, cuisine, music and daily life in Gaza.

NATO fixes an "anomaly" in Geneva without violating neutrality

NATO Geneva office ‘will not violate Swiss neutrality’

This content was published on Oct 25, 2024 NATO’s new Geneva office is aimed at NGOs and international bodies rather than direct links to Bern.

ICRC president: humanitarian law is violated ‘every day around the world’

This content was published on Oct 23, 2024 The Geneva Conventions celebrate their 75th anniversary against a backdrop of multiple armed conflicts.

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Almost 3,000 people demonstrate for Palestine in Geneva

This content was published on Oct 20, 2024 Almost 3,000 people took part in a solidarity rally for Palestine in Geneva on Saturday. The rally was organised by the BDS movement (Boycott – Divestment – Sanctions).

What the US presidential elections mean for Geneva

This content was published on Oct 15, 2024 The US elections are around the corner. Will they actually change anything for Geneva and its institutions?

Inside Geneva: does it matter to the UN who’s in the White House?

This content was published on Oct 15, 2024 With the US elections just weeks away, we ask our Inside Geneva podcast guests how important the US is for international law and human rights.

Putting the fight against HIV back on the UN agenda

This content was published on Oct 15, 2024 In sub-Saharan Africa, 3,100 teenage girls and women are still infected with the virus every week. More needs to be done say UN organisations.

The "Broken Chair" sculpture after was restored for the delight of tourists on the Place des Nations in front of the European headquarters of the United Nations, in Geneva, Switzerland, Thursday 08 august 2024. The "Broken Chair" sculpture, by Swiss artist Daniel Berset, is a symbol for victims of the anti-person mines created in 1997 for Handicap International. (KEYSTONE/Martial Trezzini)

Key facts and figures on International Geneva

This content was published on Oct 15, 2024 In the last decade, the number of multinationals in Geneva has doubled, while the number of NGOs has also increased considerably.

Switzerland elected to UN Human Rights Council after five-year absence

This content was published on Oct 9, 2024 Switzerland will return to the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council from January next year until the end of 2027.

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The United Nations’ Pact for the Future: from negotiation to action?

This content was published on Oct 9, 2024 In a situation plagued by conflicts and global risks on the planet and in the outer space, one could feed in skepticism about the UN.

One year since October 7, seen from Geneva

This content was published on Oct 7, 2024 One year ago, Israel suffered a terrorist attack carried out by Hamas, from Gaza. The shock, suffering, and trauma were immense and Israel responded.

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Inside Geneva special: a year of war in the Middle East

This content was published on Oct 7, 2024 A year after the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel and the violent conflict that has ensued, we look back at our coverage of the Middle East crisis.

Breaking menstruation taboos in West Africa

This content was published on Oct 7, 2024 Over 300 million girls and women worldwide menstruate every day, yet in West Africa the topic remains taboo. Some NGOs are trying to change local attitudes to periods.

How the internet is reshaping global postal services

This content was published on Oct 7, 2024 On the eve of the Universal Postal Union (UPU)’s 150th anniversary, SWI swissinfo.ch spoke to its director general, Masahiko Metoki, about competition and how public and private postal services must work hand-in-hand.

40 years of the convention against torture

This content was published on Oct 1, 2024 Forty years after the convention against torture was voted at the UN, experts warn it still struggles to be fully implemented.

Geneva station to be expanded at a cost of two billion francs

Geneva rail station to be expanded at a cost of CHF2 billion

This content was published on Oct 1, 2024 Geneva Cornavin station is to be expanded at a cost of around CHF2 billion francs.

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Inside Geneva: 40 years of the convention against torture

This content was published on Oct 1, 2024 The convention against torture marks its 40th anniversary this year, yet torture still persists. How can we truly honour the total ban established in 1984?

Switzerland receives UN mandate for meeting on Middle East conflict

This content was published on Sep 19, 2024 Switzerland will organise a meeting of the parties to the Geneva Conventions on the Middle East conflict within six months.

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‘We need to put civilians at the centre of peacebuilding’

This content was published on Sep 18, 2024 Building peace in times of war goes beyond shaking hands, says Renée Larivière of Interpeace on the sidelines of the latest edition of the Geneva Peace Talks.

UN summit of the future – what future?

This content was published on Sep 17, 2024 The UN is hosting its Summit of the Future next week. Will it live up to its promise?

Can UN ‘Summit of the Future’ tackle world’s toughest challenges?

This content was published on Sep 17, 2024 This month in New York, the UN will host the ‘Summit of the Future’. Inside Geneva asks what it’s for.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights: what are your questions?

We are dedicating a special series to the Universal Declaration on the occasion of its 75th anniversary. What does it mean to you?

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May 17, 2023

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Ukraine's new mobilization law affects Ukrainian men, labeling them draft dodgers. Many feel torn between duty to their homeland and safety.

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Go to war or stay put? Ukrainian men in Switzerland face fresh dilemmas

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Global rankings: where Switzerland gets good marks – and where it could do better

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The surprising boom of Switzerland’s least-loved coin

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What Trump’s return or a new Harris administration would mean for Switzerland

During his mountain hikes, he leaves notebooks for single hikers to share their contact details in the hope of meeting a fellow nature lover.

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Love at new heights: Swiss hiker creates ‘Tinder for the mountains’

Should raw milk sales be banned or should consumers decide?

Swiss food regulations do not allow raw milk to be sold for direct consumption. However, a loophole allows 400 raw milk vending machines to do just that.

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Oct 8, 2024

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What could Switzerland and the United States learn from each other today?

What could the two democracies learn from each other?

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Sep 5, 2024

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What is the future of Swiss neutrality?

Is Swiss neutrality misunderstood? Or has the Swiss model of neutrality now become obsolete?

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Sep 13, 2024

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