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Inside Gaza – a day in the life of humanitarian workers
20.05.2024
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Local news
Occupied Palestinian territory
In view of the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, Switzerland allocated CHF 90 million (close to USD 102 million) in humanitarian aid, including CHF 81 million to the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt). The funds were disbursed in 2023 to the International Committee of the Red Cross, various United Nations agencies and Swiss non-governmental organisations in the medical sector.
While most people are familiar with the concept of humanitarian aid, understanding what it looks like in practice is another story. In order to shine a light on the realities of delivering humanitarian aid in crisis situations, the Swiss Cooperation Office Gaza & West Bank is publishing a series of blogs based on testimonies from humanitarian workers.
Joint Statement
10.05.2024
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Position
Occupied Palestinian territory
UNRWA - Local statement by the European Union Representative, EU Member State, and likeminded Heads of Mission in Jerusalem and Ramallah
Inside Gaza - a day in the life of humanitarian workers
09.05.2024
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Local news
Occupied Palestinian territory
In view of the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, Switzerland allocated CHF 90 million (close to USD 102 million) in humanitarian aid, including CHF 81 million to the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt). The funds were disbursed in 2023 to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), various United Nations agencies and Swiss non-governmental organisations in the medical sector.
While most people are familiar with the concept of humanitarian aid, understanding what it looks like in practice is another story. In order to shine a light on the realities of delivering humanitarian aid in crisis situations, the Swiss Cooperation Office Gaza & West Bank is publishing a series of blogs based on testimonies from humanitarian workers.
Inside Gaza - a day in the life of humanitarian workers #2
29.04.2024
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Local news
Occupied Palestinian territory
In view of the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, Switzerland allocated CHF 90 million (close to USD 102 million) in humanitarian aid, including CHF 81 million to the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt). The funds were disbursed in 2023 to the International Committee of the Red Cross, various United Nations agencies and Swiss non-governmental organisations in the medical sector.
While most people are familiar with the concept of humanitarian aid, understanding what it looks like in practice is another story. In order to shine a light on the realities of delivering humanitarian aid in crisis situations, the Swiss Cooperation Office Gaza & West Bank is publishing a series of blogs based on testimonies from humanitarian workers.
Inside Gaza – a day in the life of humanitarian workers #1
19.04.2024
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Local news
Occupied Palestinian territory
In view of the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, Switzerland allocated CHF 90 million (close to USD 102 million) in humanitarian aid, including CHF 81 million to the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt). The funds were disbursed in 2023 to the International Committee of the Red Cross, various United Nations agencies and Swiss non-governmental organisations in the medical sector.
While most people are familiar with the concept of humanitarian aid, understanding what it looks like in practice is another story. In order to shine a light on the realities of delivering humanitarian aid in crisis situations, the Swiss Cooperation Office Gaza & West Bank is publishing a series of blogs based on testimonies from humanitarian workers.
Tender announcement: pARTicipate! Empowered communities through art and culture in the oPt
26.02.2024
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Local news
Occupied Palestinian territory
The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) through its Cooperation Office Gaza & West Bank seeks the services of a competent organisation or consortium to develop and implement a new project "pARTicipate! Empowered communities through art and culture in the oPt". The project will enhance community participation, strengthen local heritage and foster social cohesion and dialogue among citizens, and between citizens and local authorities in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt).
Joint Statement
15.12.2023
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Position
Occupied Palestinian territory
Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, the European Union, Finland, France, Ireland, Luxemburg, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom call on Israel to take immediate and concrete steps to tackle record high settler violence in the occupied West Bank.
Gaza humanitarian crisis: Switzerland releases CHF 90 million in aid for the region
22.11.2023
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Local news
Occupied Palestinian territory
In view of the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, Switzerland will allocate CHF 90 million (close to USD 102 million) in humanitarian aid to the Near East. CHF 70 million will be disbursed in the oPt and CHF 20 million in the region.
Tender announcement: Fostering cultural and creative industries in the oPt
05.09.2023
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Local news
Occupied Palestinian territory
The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) through its Cooperation Office Gaza & West Bank seeks the services of a competent organisation to develop and implement a new SDC programme "fostering cultural and creative industries in the occupied Palestinian territory". The programme will benefit emerging artists, artist collectives and established institutions and aims to promote innovative business models, diversify cultural services and enhance the economic resilience of the sector.
Supporting inclusive economic opportunities and economic resilience in the Gaza Strip
12.07.2023
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Local news
Occupied Palestinian territory
The governments of Switzerland and Norway, in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme, launched the Gaza Economic Resilience Programme aiming to promote jobs and foster growth of the private sector in Gaza.
WHO Right to Health Report 2022: Duty bearers must grant unhindered access to health facilities
05.06.2023
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Article
Occupied Palestinian territory
Switzerland contributes to the World Health Organization`s (WHO) advocacy efforts and renews its commitment to a human rights based approach to health.
Bridges to Growth: Gazan IT Talents Join Swiss Start-Ups and Research Labs
16.05.2023
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Local news
Occupied Palestinian territory
April 8, 2023 marks a milestone for Ameer, Basem, Khaled, Mohammed and Nizar - five young and ambitious data science entrepreneurs from the Gaza Strip - as they embark on a life-changing journey to Switzerland. For the coming four months, these talented individuals are getting exposure to an international working environment as interns in Swiss start-ups and research laboratories at prestigious universities in Lausanne and Fribourg.