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Migration crisis in Bosnia and Herzegovina

11.05.2020 — Press release Bosnia and Herzegovina
Switzerland supports several humanitarian projects targeting the stranded migrants as well as the local population in  Bosnia and Herzegovina 

August 1 speech of President Ueli Maurer to the Swiss Abroad

30.07.2019 — Position Bosnia and Herzegovina
“It is very important for Switzerland that we have such representatives of our country abroad. It makes us strong, and for that we are extraordinarily grateful.”, President of the Swiss Confederation Ueli Maurer.

Head of Swiss Department of Defence Viola Amherd visited Mostar

10.05.2019 — Press release Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Swiss Federal Councilor and Head of Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS) Viola Amherd visited Bosnia and Herzegovina today. In Mostar, the Head of DDPS exchanged with the Swiss Armed Forces within the EUFOR Althea. She also met with her counterpart, Defense Minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina Marina Pendeš as well as with representatives of civil society in Mostar.

Switzerland invests into BiH youth for change

28.04.2019 — Press release Bosnia and Herzegovina
Strengthening civic engagement and mobilizing young people is an important aspect of the Swiss Cooperation Program in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). The Swiss Embassy in BiH has recognized the MOZAIK Foundation as a new partner in these efforts and will invest 7 million KM in the Foundation’s youth projects over the next four years. The support is intended for young people who decide to go into entrepreneurship and launch their own businesses which will be of broader interest to all citizens in their local communities.

Switzerland supports the mine action in BiH

04.04.2019 — Article Bosnia and Herzegovina
In order to increase public awareness for the cause of mine action, the Government of Switzerland supports global initiatives as well as those in Bosnia and Herzegovina to mark the International Mine Awareness Day on April 4th.

Special recognition for “Srebrenica Wave”

15.03.2019 — Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Ambassadors of Egypt, France and Switzerland, the Head of the Diplomatic Office of Belgium and the deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of Germany visited Srebrenica today in order to present the Organization “Srebrenica Wave” with a recognition “Bridge for the Future – Most za budućnost – Le pont pour l'avenir“

Impact of the EU Accession on Local Government

14.03.2019 — Bosnia and Herzegovina
This topic was in focus of the conference organized within the project "Strengthening the Capacity of the Association of Municipalities and Cities in BiH", co-financed by the Governments of Switzerland and Sweden

Switzerland’s response to migration crisis in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Red Cross of the Federation of BiH, supported by Switzerland, provided food to migrants in Bihać.

10.01.2019 — Position Bosnia and Herzegovina
The high number of stranded migrants, the lack of shelters and harsh winter conditions have created a serious challenge for a small country with limited accommodation and financial capacities such as Bosnia and Herzegovina. Switzerland supports several humanitarian projects targeting migrants as well as the local population providing them with clean water access, food and basic healthcare.

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