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"Switzerland as a mediator is a bridge builder" (de)

Zurich, 23.10.2018 – Speech by Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis at the high-level meeting on the future of mediation at ETH Zurich.
Switzerland calls for zero tolerance sexual abuse

London, 19.10.2018 – Switzerland's participation in the Putting People First summit is part of its commitment to combating sexual abuse and to complying with international standards.
Federal Council approves the UN Global Compact for Migration

Bern, 10.10.2018 – At its meeting on 10 October, the Federal Council decided to approve the United Nations Global Compact for Migration with a clarification.
Earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia: Switzerland sends team of experts

Bern, 01.10.2018 – Following the Indonesian earthquake and the tsunami, the Swiss Humanitarian Aid is sending a team of experts on Monday evening.

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High–Level Policy Forum on Peace Mediation (de)

23.10.2018 Speech

“Nature’s contribution to the Agenda 2030”

22.10.2018 Speech

President Alain Berset emphasises importance of ties between Europe and Asia

19.10.2018 Press release

Switzerland at IMF and World Bank 2018 Annual Meetings in Bali

10.10.2018 Press release

Handlungsspielraum wahren – Nein zur Selbstbestimmungsinitiative (d/f)

29.09.2018 Speech

Federal Council to continue negotiations with EU under current mandate

28.09.2018 Press release

Switzerland's engagement in the Human Rights Council

27.09.2018 Press release

Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis at the UN General Assembly in New York

26.09.2018 Press release

«Syria: progress in the peace process is an imperative» (fr/en)

26.09.2018 Speech

“There are no winners in a zero-sum game”

25.09.2018 Speech

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7 little-known numbers about Switzerland's consular services

Switzerland’s 90 consular offices in 73 countries around the world help Swiss citizens and process visa applications. Here is a glimpse at what these offices do.

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Gender Equality and Women's Rights

Gender equality, respect for women's and girls' rights, and the prohibition of all forms of gender-based discrimination are fundamental values for Swtizerland.

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Ten Years Swiss Enlargement Contribution

Ten countries have completed their projects under the enlargement contribution. The SDC and SECO have taken stock in their 2017 annual report.

Swiss Enlargement Contribution: Annual Report 2017

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