Switzerland’s Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) reaffirms its commitment to a world without capital punishment

10.10.2017 — Press releases Jordan

Switzerland is committed to maintain a leading role in the worldwide movement to abolish capital punishment. On this year's World Day against the Death Penalty the FDFA has presented its new action plan, which sets out Switzerland's foreign policy activities towards universal abolition of the death penalty for the period until 2019.

President of the Swiss Confederation Doris Leuthard: National Day 2017 greetings for the Swiss abroad

01.08.2017 — Position Jordan

Operational Concept SGBV 2017-2020

18.06.2017 — Position Jordan

The Swiss Humanitarian Aid Department (SHA) can look back on more than a decade of work in the field of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). One example is the substantive SGBV program in the Great Lakes, which was started in the early 2000s and later taken over by the South Cooperation of the Swiss Development Cooperation (SDC).

A Challenging Market Becomes More Challenging- A new report by SDC and ILO

12.06.2017 — Local news Jordan

A new report launched by ILO and supported by the Swiss Agency For Development and Cooperation (SDC) reveals situation of Jordanians, migrant workers and Syrian refugees in Jordan’s labour market. The report shed lights on solutions to potentially conflicting policy aims in Jordan’s labour market.

Madrid Conference - Ethnic and Religious Violence

31.05.2017 — Position Jordan

Protecting and promoting plurality and diversity” is the declared aim of today’s conference – an idea that Switzerland stands for with conviction and determination. As from our own experience, plurality and diversity represents a source of richness and strength for societies.

Swiss Foreign Minister signs agreement with Foreign Minister Safadi, inaugurates project in Azraq refugee camp and hosts dinner at the WEF

19.05.2017 — Press releases Jordan

At the occasion of a meeting between Swiss Foreign Minister Didier Burkhalter and Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Switzerland and Jordan signed today a Memorandum of Understanding establishing bilateral political and security policy consultations. In the afternoon, Swiss Minister Burkhalter went to Azraq refugee camp to officially hand over a borehole and the main connecting pipelines that provide the basis for a sustainable and safe drinking water supply in the refugee camp. In the evening, Minister Burkhalter co-hosted a dinner at the World Economic Forum on the topic of young entrepreneurs in the Middle East and North Africa. 

Switzerland to Maintain Assistance for Palestinian Refugees in the 2017 – 2020 period

19.05.2017 — Press releases Jordan

The Swiss Federal Council allocates a 78 million US$ contribution to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine (UNRWA) over the coming four years.

Regional meeting to discuss migration in the Middle East from a development perspective

28.03.2017 — Press releases Jordan

The Embassy of Switzerland organized a three-day event on “Mixed Migration and Development”. The workshop gathered practitioners from international organizations, international non-governmental organizations, private sector representatives, donors and policy makers from different parts of the world.

Launch of the first Arabic Compendium of Sanitation Systems and Technologies

19.03.2017 — Local news Jordan

Under the patronage of the Secretary General from the Ministry of Water and Irrigation H.E. Mr. Iyad Dahiyat, the Embassy of Switzerland is celebrating with its partners the launch of the first Arabic version of the Compendium of Sanitation Systems and Technologies. This launch comes in relation to the celebration of the World Water Day on March 22^nd and this year’s theme “Wastewater”. The publication of this compendium is the result of the collaboration between CEWAS Middle East, EAWAG and the Benaa Foundation.

Newsletter Dec. 2016

15.12.2016 — Local news Jordan

Newsletter of the Embassy of Switzerland Dec. 2016 

Music concerts - Swiss Jazz Fusion group "ab3ad"

02.12.2016 — Local news Jordan

The Embassy of Switzerland in Amman is glad to announce several music concerts of the Swiss- Egyptian band “ab3ad” on December 2^nd at the Maestro Restaurant, December 3^rd   and 4^th at the Blue Fig Café, and December 6^th at the Royal Cultural Center to celebrate the opening of the 7^th edition of the Karama Human Rights Film Festival.

Film Screening- Nuestro Mar (Our Sea) & Horizontes

01.12.2016 — Local news Jordan

The Embassy of Switzerland in Amman is glad to announce the screening of the two documentary films «Nuestro Mar (Our Sea) » and «Horizontes» on December 1^st at 7 pm at the Royal Film Commission (Film House Building) in Jabal Amman 1^st Circle. The Director, Ms. Eileen Hofer will attend the screening which will be followed by discussion.

A tribute to the iconic Swiss-French film director Jean-Luc Godard (1930 - 2022)

17.10.2022 — Press releases Jordan
The Embassy of Switzerland in Jordan, in collaboration with the Embassy of France in Jordan, the Royal Film Commission - Jordan and the Institut français de Jordanie, is screening the film “Pierrot le fou” by Swiss-French director Jean-Luc Godard to pay tribute to his important cinematic work. 

Swiss film to be screened in Amman during this year’s Week of the Italian Language

25.10.2021 — Press releases Jordan
The Embassy of Switzerland in Jordan, in collaboration with the Royal Film Commission and the Embassy of Italy in Amman is screening the film “Atlas” by Swiss director Niccolò Castelli in the context of this year’s Week of the Italian Language in the World. 

A Tribute to Nature: Swiss cultural Festival kicks off with two films and one exhibition highlighting the importance of environmental protection

27.07.2021 — Press releases Jordan

"If the bee disappears from the surface of the earth, man would have no more than four years left to live." Albert Einstein. 

Presented by the Embassy of Switzerland in Jordan in collaboration with the Royal Film Commission, the Tribute to Nature Festival will feature two award-winning Swiss films, an exhibition on twenty innovative, environmentally-friendly solutions from Switzerland and a panel discussion with distinguished experts from both countries. The event will run from 28 July 2021 until 7 August 2021 at the premises of the Royal Film Commission in Jabal Amman. 

The Ambassador of Switzerland in Jordan inaugurates the Swiss Lounge at SESAME

14.12.2020 — Press releases Jordan
On 14 December 2020, the Ambassador of Switzerland in Jordan H.E. Mr. Lukas Gasser and Prof. Dr. Khalid Toukan, Director of SESAME, officially inaugurated the Swiss Lounge at the research institution’s guesthouse. The ceremony which was held in a hybrid format was attended by various partners of SESAME in Switzerland, in particular the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation and the Paul Scherrer Institute.

Swiss film “Free Men” on the issue of death penalty to be screened in Amman

23.02.2020 — Press releases Jordan
The documentary film “Free Men” (2018) by Swiss director Anne-Frédérique Widmann illustrates the story of inmate Kenneth Reams in Arkansas (US), sentenced to death at the age of 18 and in solitary confinement for the last 25 years. Presented by the Embassy of Switzerland in Jordan in collaboration with the Royal Film Commission on 26 February 2020 at 19.00 hrs at the Rainbow Theater in Amman, the screening will be followed by a panel discussion on the issue of capital punishment in presence of the film director as well as a reception. Free entrance.

Peace by transparency - 13th Defence Attaché orientation course for military officers, diplomats and senior officials in the mena region.

27.10.2019 — Press releases Jordan
For the 13th year, the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GSCP) in cooperation with the Royal Jordanian National Defence College (RJNDC), will hold their orientation course for Military Officers, Diplomats and Senior Officials involved in Defence, Diplomacy and International Relations in Amman, Jordan. This is also with the support of the Embassy of Switzerland in Jordan. 

Swiss Theatre Academy to perform in Amman during this year’s Week of the Italian Language

17.10.2019 — Press releases Jordan

Academic Intern - Diplomatic Affairs Section

15.01.2019 — Press releases Jordan
Are you curious about Swiss diplomacy? Do you enjoy working on communication issues and reporting on political, economic and social affairs? Would you like to put into practice your skills in a challenging environment like the Middle East? If so, please apply for this paid internship with the Embassy of Switzerland in Jordan by sending your CV, a letter of motivation and other relevant to documents.

Call for projects 2019

14.01.2019 — Press releases Jordan

Swiss Foreign Minister meets with H.E. Mr. Ayman Safadi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, inaugurates new Swiss Embassy in Amman and visits Swiss supported projects in Jordan

14.05.2018 — Press releases Jordan

New Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis paid yesterday and today his first official visit to the Middle East with two days in Jordan. During his stay, he had a meeting with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, he inaugurated the new building of the Swiss Embassy located in Abdoun, visited the UNRWA Vocational Training Center in Wadi Seer and the historical and archaeological city of Petra.

Switzerland’s Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) reaffirms its commitment to a world without capital punishment

10.10.2017 — Press releases Jordan

Switzerland is committed to maintain a leading role in the worldwide movement to abolish capital punishment. On this year's World Day against the Death Penalty the FDFA has presented its new action plan, which sets out Switzerland's foreign policy activities towards universal abolition of the death penalty for the period until 2019.

Swiss Foreign Minister signs agreement with Foreign Minister Safadi, inaugurates project in Azraq refugee camp and hosts dinner at the WEF

19.05.2017 — Press releases Jordan

At the occasion of a meeting between Swiss Foreign Minister Didier Burkhalter and Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Switzerland and Jordan signed today a Memorandum of Understanding establishing bilateral political and security policy consultations. In the afternoon, Swiss Minister Burkhalter went to Azraq refugee camp to officially hand over a borehole and the main connecting pipelines that provide the basis for a sustainable and safe drinking water supply in the refugee camp. In the evening, Minister Burkhalter co-hosted a dinner at the World Economic Forum on the topic of young entrepreneurs in the Middle East and North Africa. 

Webinar Moving to Switzerland

10.02.2025 — Article Jordan
Learn about the integration experiences of three young Swiss people who grew up abroad but are now based in Switzerland!

Small Grants Program 2024 - Call for Projects

11.01.2024 — Position Jordan

Culture Projects Grants 2023 - Call for projects (new deadline)

07.02.2023 — Local news Jordan
Switzerland takes the view that an independent, diverse and inclusive culture sector can contribute in a decisive and innovative manner to sustainable development, democratic transition, and the promotion of peace. 

Call For Projects 2023

08.12.2022 — Position Jordan

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Scholars for the 2023-2024 Academic Year

13.09.2022 — Position Jordan

Each year the Swiss Confederation awards Government Excellence Scholarships to promote international exchange and research cooperation between Switzerland and over 180 other countries. Recipients are selected by the awarding body, the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students.

The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships are aimed at young researchers from abroad who have completed a master’s degree or PhD.

June 2022 Newsletter

03.07.2022 — Jordan
Embassy of Switzerland's June 2022 Newsletter (PDF, 18 Pages, 4.8 MB)

Small Actions and Culture Projects Grants (2022) - Call for projects

03.02.2022 — Position Jordan

The Embassy of Switzerland in Amman, accredited to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Republic of Iraq, has the honour to inform you that it hereby launches the call for projects for two types of grants: 

Small Actions projects: small-scale innovative projects of limited duration that address human rights and development issues related to the main areas of Switzerland’s support for Jordan or Iraq.

Small cultural projects grant: that promote and disseminate contemporary and innovative approaches in art and culture on topics related to human rights relevant for the Jordanian society.

COVID-19: The project proposals should take into account the current situation and be viable with the preventive measures in place in Jordan/Iraq to curb the spread of the virus. All health and security measures decided by the government of Jordan/Iraq – such as social distancing, sanitary measures and restrictions on gatherings – must be respected at all stages of the projects.

December 2021 Newsletter

30.12.2021 — Local news Jordan
Newsletter - December 2021 (PDF, 19 Pages, 7.6 MB)

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Scholars for the 2022-2023 Academic Year

18.08.2021 — Position Jordan
Each year the Swiss Confederation awards Government Excellence Scholarships to promote international exchange and research cooperation between Switzerland and over 180 other countries. Recipients are selected by the awarding body, the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students.

Embassy of Switzerland's Newsletter: July Edition

14.07.2021 — Local news Jordan
Newsletter_July 2021

Call for projects

13.01.2021 — Position Jordan

The Embassy of Switzerland in Amman, accredited to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Republic of Iraq, has the honour to inform you that it hereby launches within its “small grants program 2021” a call for projects in the fields of:

• Freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association;
• Democratization and political participation;
• Promotion of due process, fight against impunity and death penalty.

Call for projects – 2020

06.09.2020 — Position Jordan

The Embassy of Switzerland in Jordan has the honour to inform you that it hereby launches within its “small grants program 2020” a call for projects in the field of women’s human rights. The proposals may address any relevant question in this regard (e.g. sexual and gender-based violence, economic and political empowerment).

COVID-19: The project proposals should take into account the current situation and be viable with the preventive measures in place in Jordan to curb the spread of the virus. All health and security measures decided by the government of Jordan – such as social distancing, sanitary measures and restrictions on gatherings – must be respected at all stages of the projects.