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Switzerland maintains humanitarian presence in Niger while other nations withdraw, focusing on addressing poverty and regional stability.
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transportation
Geneva's public transportation authority announces donation of 200 combustion buses to Tunisia as part of its transition to all-electric fleet by 2030.
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Twenty Swiss firefighters from Geneva, Vaud, and Valais cantons dispatched with specialized equipment to assist Montenegro in battling severe forest fires.
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humanitarian
Geneva-based Médecins Sans Frontières raises alarm over systematic violations and ethnic targeting in North Darfur, urging international intervention.
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humanitarian
Federal authorities mandate dissolution of controversial Geneva-based Gaza Humanitarian Foundation following concerns over aid distribution practices.
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International organization calls on Switzerland to reverse development cooperation cuts, emphasizing need for separate Ukraine aid funding.
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politics
The Swiss head of UNRWA challenges Switzerland's humanitarian stance on Gaza aid, highlighting tensions between traditional neutrality and humanitarian obligations.
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humanitarian
Major funding boost for UNICEF, UN Women, and UN Population Fund showcases Swiss humanitarian commitment
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immigration
Government announces resumption of refugee resettlement program, focusing on displaced persons from Middle East and Mediterranean regions.
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NGOs
Government reduces support for Swiss aid organizations abroad by CHF235 million, affecting 11 major NGOs and eight alliances in 2025-2026 period.
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Government reduces United Nations development contributions following parliamentary budget decisions.
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humanitarian
National fundraising campaign collects over 6 million francs for earthquake victims in Myanmar and Thailand, demonstrating Swiss humanitarian commitment
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Swiss Development Agency announces major humanitarian commitment at Brussels Conference, targeting reconstruction and essential services in Syria and neighboring countries.
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Swiss Development Agency head warns of 'earthquake' impact from US aid suspension, with Switzerland facing increased pressure to fill global funding gaps.
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humanitarian aid
Humanitarian organization renews call for Ukraine aid after collecting CHF137.3 million, marking second-largest donation campaign in foundation's history.
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politics
Swiss Senate committee votes to immediately suspend financial support to UNRWA following allegations of potential terrorism links, awaiting final Senate decision.
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Swiss government outlines specific priorities for Ukraine reconstruction aid through 2028, focusing on urban infrastructure and basic services restoration.
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Switzerland outlines 2025-2028 reconstruction aid program for Ukraine, focusing on urban infrastructure restoration and SME development with CHF1.5 billion commitment.
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humanitarian
Three local employees of Swiss Protestant Reformed Church aid organization killed during humanitarian mission in North Kivu, leading to temporary suspension of operations.
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Terre des hommes Lausanne reports immediate impact on humanitarian projects across nine countries following US aid suspension, affecting 1.5 million beneficiaries.
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