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Nearly 500 UN staff demonstrate against budget cuts in Geneva

Nearly 500 UN staff demonstrate in Geneva

This content was published on May 1, 2025 Nearly 500 people gathered to denounce the austerity measures affecting the entire United Nations system.

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Can the WTO live up to its mission?

This content was published on Mar 12, 2025 Trade tensions are on the rise since US President Donald Trump took office and started rolling out tariffs. What can Geneva’s WTO do about it?

Donald Trump signs an executive order to leave the WHO

US withdrawal from WHO puts global health in jeopardy

This content was published on Feb 26, 2025 Donald Trump’s decision to leave the World Health Organization (WHO) will leave a gaping hole in the budget of the Geneva-based health agency.

Swiss budget cuts increase pressure on International Geneva

This content was published on Feb 18, 2025 Switzerland is to cut funding to several international organisations active in Geneva. This decision comes as the US has suspended its foreign aid.

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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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Humanitarian funding cuts – the most vulnerable hit hardest

This content was published on Apr 29, 2025 Inside Geneva looks at how and why US funding cuts are especially affecting women and girls.

The resumption of the war in Gaza has "unleashed a new hell", according to the ICRC

Renewal of war in Gaza has ‘unleashed a new hell’, says Red Cross

This content was published on Apr 29, 2025 The resumption of the war in Gaza has unleashed a new hell in the Palestinian territory, the director of the Geneva-based ICRC has warned.

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Inside Geneva: women, girls and cuts to humanitarian aid

This content was published on Apr 29, 2025 On Inside Geneva this week, aid agencies count the costs of funding cuts.

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Four days to discover the Red Cross and its values

Red Cross to showcase values at Geneva event

This content was published on Apr 27, 2025 Humanitarian values will be in the spotlight in Geneva from 7 to 10 May for World Red Cross Red Crescent Day.

WHO: redundancies amid cuts in US funding

WHO braces for staff cuts in Geneva amid US funding withdrawal

This content was published on Apr 23, 2025 WHO’s Director-General warned US budget cuts are putting the agency in financial trouble, leading to management cuts in Geneva.

WTO forecasts a contraction in trade of at least 0.2% in 2025

This content was published on Apr 17, 2025 If the US applies reciprocal customs duties and general uncertainty increases, the drop could reach 1.5%.

CF: almost 250 million for humanitarian aid

Switzerland commits CHF250 million for humanitarian aid

This content was published on Apr 16, 2025 Switzerland allocates CHF250m to the World Food Programme, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Committee of the Red Cross.

The UN and multilateralism: the US goes AWOL

This content was published on Apr 15, 2025 What happens for multilateralism when the US goes AWOL? Inside Geneva speaks to voices from the Global South to see if they think they will get a bigger role if the US lets go of its leadership.

Inside Geneva: multilateralism, the Global South and the future

This content was published on Apr 15, 2025 On Inside Geneva this week, we ask whether the United Nations (UN) and multilateralism have a future.

Switzerland and 35 other members declare their love for the WTO

Switzerland and 35 other members declare support for WTO

This content was published on Apr 11, 2025 Switzerland and 35 other members have recommitted themselves to honouring the rules of the Geneva-based World Trade Organization (WTO).

US funding for the ICRC is being maintained for the time being

No immediate US threat to ICRC funding

This content was published on Apr 10, 2025 US funding of the ICRC is not under immediate threat, according to director Pierre Krähenbühl.

Switzerland cuts contributions to United Nations development aid

Switzerland to cut UN development aid by CHF13 million

This content was published on Apr 9, 2025 The reduction in contributions is due to the cuts to the 2025 budget for international cooperation, which were decided by Parliament last December.

On April 5, thousands demonstrated in Zurich against the housing crisis. It was the city's largest housing demonstration since the turn of the millennium

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Zurich: how the world capital of housing shortages is tackling the problem 

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Swiss defence industry moving abroad to escape neutrality

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Living longer: What do you think about the longevity trend?

The longevity market is booming thanks in part to advances in the science of ageing. What do you think of the idea of significantly extending human lifespan?

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Apr 25, 2025

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Did you immigrate to Switzerland? What are your experiences?

What were the circumstances of your immigration to Switzerland? And what motivated your decision to stay or leave?

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Should cows be fed additives to reduce the climate change impact of livestock farming?

Food companies are trying to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by getting suppliers to give their cows special methane-reducing feed.

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