Mid-term report on the implementation of the Dispatch on Switzerland's International cooperation

The Federal Council has submitted to Parliament a mid-term report on the current state of implementation of the Dispatch on Switzerland's International Cooperation 2017–2020.

Women, Peace and Security

Switzerland advocates for women to play an active role in conflict prevention and peace processes, in reconstruction efforts and in post-conflict reconciliation. At the same time, women should be better protected – especially from sexual violence. Switzerland reaffirms this commitment in its national action plan.

Swiss Peace Supporter 3/2018

“Capacity development – turning knowledge into practice” is a multifaceted concept and a key component of international cooperation. How can people be empowered to act? How can police capacities be strengthened in crisis-stricken countries such as Mali? What role do international organisations play in this? Apart from the focus topic, the 03/18 edition also includes articles from Ukraine and Colombia.

FDFA Action Plan against Torture

The fight against torture and ill-treatment has long been a Swiss foreign policy priority. The action plan maps out how Switzerland intends to uphold the absolute and universal ban on torture and ill-treatment, as well as the steps it will take to ensure its effective implementation.

Le nexus, ou comment conjuguer humanitaire et développement

Blue Peace: An ideal turns into an international movement

Un seul monde 3/2018

Mékong : La croissance économique de l'Asie du Sud-Est ne profite pas à tous / Kosovo : Les rapports difficiles avec la minorité serbe / Des frontières floues : L'aide humanitaire et la coopération au développement constituent deux domaines distincts, mais vont de pair selon les ONG

Mainstreaming the 2030 Agenda in Swiss International Cooperation

The Implementation Concept addresses all state and non-state actors associated with Swiss international cooperation.

Guide “Returning to Switzerland Swiss citizens living abroad”

The relation between international law and national law in Switzerland

By looking at examples, the brochure explains the interaction between international law and Swiss law. Where and when does which law apply and how does one influence the other?

Swiss Peace Supporter 2/2018

The latest edition of SPS focuses on 'Kosovo, a country in transition', with articles on SWISSCOY's move from a field camp in Prizren to Camp Novo Selo, dealing with the past and this young state's long path to democratization. In addition to the focus theme, this edition also includes current reports from Colombia, Western Sahara and the Central African Republic.

Report on Effectiveness: Swiss international cooperation in the field of gender equality 2007-2016

Gender equality is essential to achieving sustainable development. The study, which was carried out by a team of external experts, comprises an assessment of three distinct project and programme portfolios during the period from 2007 to 2016 that reflect our approach to implementing the FDFA’s gender equality policy.