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Switzerland reinforces engagement at the International Labour Organization (ILO)
30.05.2016
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Press releases
Mission Geneva
Geneva - 30.05.2016 - Guest of honour at the opening ceremony of the International Labour Conference (ILC), the President of the Swiss Confederation called on the tripartite constituents of the ILO (governments, employers, workers) to endeavour to establish framework conditions which favour the creation of decent employment. Johann N. Schneider-Ammann signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Guy Ryder, the ILO’s Director-General, which seeks a reinforced development cooperation between Switzerland and the ILO.
Alain Berset opened the World Health Asssembly
23.05.2016
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Press releases
Mission Geneva
Geneva, 23.05.2016: Federal councillor Alain Berset pronounced the opening speech of the 69th World Health Assembly. WHO reforms and health within the Programme of sustainable development at the heart of debates.
700 students imagine Switzerland of tomorrow in meeting the UNO sustainable development goals
22.04.2016
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Press releases
Mission Geneva
Geneva, 22.04.2016: UN doors opened to more than 700 students, aged 10 to 19, from all Switzerland. They participated to the 5th edition of the Eduki contest on international cooperation.
Switzerland launches Foreign Policy Action Plan on Preventing Violent Extremism
08.04.2016
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Press releases
Mission Geneva
Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter, Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), unveiled Switzerland’s Foreign Policy Action Plan on Preventing Violent Extremism at the Geneva Conference on Preventing Violent Extremism co-organised by the UN and Switzerland on 7 and 8 April 2016. Switzerland is using this initiative to contribute towards combating terrorism through preventative measures by strengthening the resilience of individuals and communities. The UN Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism launched in December 2015 was in turn well supported by the high-ranking state representatives attending the conference who also highlighted the UN’s key role in this area.
President of the Swiss Confederation visits CERN and ICRC
24.03.2016
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Local news
Mission Geneva
President of the Swiss Confederation Johann N. Schneider-Ammann has met with the new Director General of the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) Fabiola Gianotti. He then visited the logistics centre of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Satigny. The visit was followed by a meeting with Peter Maurer, President of ICRC.
Happy Birthday Human Rights Council !
29.02.2016
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Press releases
Mission Geneva
Switzerland steps up its commitment to human rights with a new strategy for the 2016–2019 period.
Sport for peace and development
21.01.2016
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Press releases
Mission Geneva
Strengthening synergies between international organizations and international sports federations based in Switzerland
In war, the law cannot remain silent
08.12.2015
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Local news
Mission Geneva
Swiss President of the Confederation Simonetta Sommaruga opens the 32nd International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent.
Water management as a channel of trust and cooperation for peace
16.11.2015
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Press releases
Mission Geneva
Geneva, 16.11.2015: Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter launches the Global High-Level Panel on Water and Peace
International Geneva guest of honor of Cité des métiers
03.11.2015
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Local news
Mission Geneva
Geneva, 03.11.2015 - Jobs related to peace, rights and well-being presented to students at the most important Swiss career fair on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the United Nations
Geneva celebrates 70 years of UN
24.10.2015
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Local news
Mission Geneva
Great popular success for the Open Doors at the "Palais des Nations"
On the way up to the World Humanitarian Summit
15.10.2015
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Position
Mission Geneva
Geneva, 15.10.2015 – Strengthening action to respond to ever increasing growing needs. Switzerland contributes to more effective humanitarian aid.