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Voluntary report on the implementation of international humanitarian law
08.10.2020
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Position
Nigeria
The voluntary report provides an overview of international humanitarian law (IHL) implementation by Switzerland. It was prepared by the Interdepartmental Committee for International Humanitarian Law (ICIHL) and approved by the Federal Council (Swiss government) on 12 August 2020.
Coronavirus: Switzerland adapts its entry requirements for transit air travel
28.08.2020
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Press releases
Nigeria
Bern-Wabern, 28.08.2020 - As of 31 August, it will no longer be possible to enter Switzerland from a high-risk country on a transit flight via a non-high-risk country. However, passengers travelling from a non-high-risk country will be able to enter Switzerland even if they have a stopover in a high-risk country, provided they do not leave the transit area of the airport. Until now, it has been possible to circumvent the entry restrictions by travelling via airports in countries not on the high-risk list.
Ueli Maurer - President of the Swiss Confederation
12.07.2019
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Position
Nigeria
1st of August speech
Switzerland working to prevent violence in Nigeria's upcoming presidential elections
13.02.2019
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Press releases
Nigeria
Bern, 13.02.2019 - By signing the Abuja Peace Agreement, the main candidates have today renewed their commitment to conducting peaceful presidential elections and promoting post-election peace. Switzerland commends all the signatories and calls on them to abide by the agreement. At the request of Nigerian stakeholders, the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) has contributed technical expertise and financial support to efforts to prevent election-related violence, working in cooperation with local and international partners such as the Kofi Annan Foundation.
Rainbow Classic concert at General Consulate Lagos
12.01.2018
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Press releases
Nigeria
Rainbow Classic Concert at Consulate general of Switzerland in Lagos, on January 27th 2018, 7pm
Human Rights Day 2017
11.12.2017
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Press releases
Nigeria
In exactly one year from today, on 10 December 2018, Switzerland together with the international community will commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which 70 years after its adoption, remains of unequivocal relevance. Human rights are a necessity for our societies, an invaluable ingredient to boost peace and stability and to foster sustainable development. Human rights are at the heart of the values represented by Switzerland and its political model, which is founded on the principles of democracy, non-discrimination, gender equality, peaceful coexistence, and mutual respect among people having different religious, linguistic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Switzerland calls upon its partners to join it in making this Human Rights Day 2017 a day of unequivocal relevance for the promotion and the protection of human rights.
Restitution of USD 321 million by Switzerland to Nigeria under World Bank oversight: signing of a tripartite agreement
05.12.2017
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Press releases
Nigeria
A media release from the Swiss Government:
Bern, 04.12.2017 - In keeping with its policy of returning illegally acquired assets, Switzerland has reached an agreement with Nigeria and the World Bank on the restitution of approximately USD 321 million to Nigeria's population. The modalities of restitution are set out in an agreement which was signed by the three parties on 4 December in Washington D.C. at the Global Forum on Asset Recovery (GFAR).
National Day 2017 greetings
17.07.2017
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Press releases
Nigeria
President of the Swiss Confederation Doris Leuthard:
National Day 2017 greetings for the Swiss abroad
Missing Steps Press Release
24.03.2017
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Press releases
Nigeria
With support from the Government of Switzerland, IOM Nigeria is turning to TV to encourage regular migration.
Information about FDFA Youtube channel
17.02.2017
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Article
Nigeria
Find out what's happening at YOUTUBE channel of the Swiss Ministry of Foreign Affairs (FDFA)
International Human Rights Day - Stand up for someone's rights today!
01.12.2016
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Press releases
Nigeria
On the occasion of the celebration of the Internationat Human Rights Day, the Swiss Embassy in Abuja, in coordination with others partners, is organizing a forum, as part of a whole week of events.
Press Communique from FDFA in Bern
04.02.2016
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Press releases
Nigeria
Switzerland’s historic commitment to humanitarian aid, the protection of individuals and the promotion of peace is known throughout the world. As a neutral actor in conflict situations, Switzerland has never given financial support to military interventions and will abstain from doing so in the future.
