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“La democracia puede funcionar si los ciudadanos tienen el sentimiento de que las decisiones les pertenecen.”
01.06.2015
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Artículo
DEZA
Mimoza Kusari-Lila fue elegida alcaldesa de Gjakova, una ciudad de 100.000 habitantes situada al sur de Kosovo, a finales del año 2013. Es la primera mujer en haber accedido a este cargo en su país. Desde entonces, lucha por garantizar el desarrollo social y económico de su municipio en un clima de democracia participativa y de total transparencia.
« Un seul monde » – Dossier sobre alimentación y nutrición
29.05.2015
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DEZA
Switzerland supporting strong municipalities in the Western Balkans
29.05.2015
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Press release
EDA
Nearly a quarter century after the collapse of Yugoslavia and the fall of the communist regime in Albania, the Western Balkan countries have made substantial progress in the transition to democratic rule and an open market economy. However, there are still considerable challenges ahead, including decentralisation, the improvement of governance and the promotion of the political participation of citizens. Guests from different countries of this region exchanged views on these issues at the Annual Conference on Swiss Cooperation with Eastern Europe, which was held in Biel today. They also discussed ways of establishing efficient and reliable municipal public services.
La seguridad para todos y el Estado de derecho, condiciones sine qua non para el desarrollo
26.05.2015
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DEZA
En un momento en que las crisis se multiplican, la COSUDE concede un rango prioritario a su compromiso con los contextos frágiles y con los países afectados por conflictos. Reseña general de la cuestión de la mano de Markus Heiniger, experto en el tema «conflictos y derechos humanos» en la COSUDE, al margen de un encuentro internacional celebrado el 25 de mayo de 2015 en Abidjan, Costa de Marfil.
Official working visit of Angolan Foreign Minister Georges Rebelo Pinto Chikoti to Bern
22.05.2015
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Press release
EDA
Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter, Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), received Angola’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georges Rebelo Pinto Chikoti, for an official working visit at the Von Wattenwyl House in Bern on Tuesday, 26 May 2015. Talks between the two foreign ministers centred on the bilateral political and economic relations between their two countries. They also exchanged views on cooperation at the multilateral level and discussed current world affairs.
Swiss convoy to aid civilian population in eastern Ukraine reaches Donetsk
15.05.2015
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Press release
EDA
On 15 May 2015 Switzerland sent a convoy carrying 300 tonnes of chemical water treatment products to eastern Ukraine to supply approximately 3.5 million people in need in the Donetsk region with clean drinking water. This is the first humanitarian convoy of its size to have crossed the contact line between the government-controlled area and that under the control of non-government forces since the armed conflict began in the region. The convoy is being accompanied by Manuel Bessler, the Federal Council Delegate for Swiss Humanitarian Aid.
Closer relations with Mexico: Visit by Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter
13.05.2015
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Press release
EDA
Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter is to make a one-day official working visit to Mexico on 14 May 2015 where he will have talks with the Mexican Foreign Minister, José Antonio Meade Kuribreña. During his visit the head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) will make a speech at the renowned Matías Romero Institute and will open the photographic exhibition entitled "War from the victims' perspective" by Jean Mohr to mark the 150th anniversary of the ICRC and the first Geneva Convention. Federal Councillor Burkhalter and Foreign Minister Meade will also sign a joint declaration on bilateral relations and an agreement on trilateral development projects in Central America.
"Los bebés pueden nuevamente venir al mundo en el hospital“
08.05.2015
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DEZA
Miembro del Cuerpo Suizo de Ayuda Humanitaria, (CSA), Ueli Salzmann dirigió el primer equipo de respuesta de emergencia enviado a Nepal al día siguiente del terremoto. Tras 10 días pasados sobre el terreno, da sus primeras impresiones.
Switzerland responds to humanitarian crisis in Yemen
08.05.2015
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Press release
EDA
In view of the rapidly escalating humanitarian crisis in Yemen, Switzerland is making CHF 2 Million available to the Yemen Humanitarian Pooled Fund managed by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). At the same time it calls on all parties to respect their obligations under international law to ensure the protection of civilians, to engage in dialogue to seek a political solution to the conflict and to cease hostilities.
“El sector de los medios de comunicación también intenta hacer su revolución”
03.05.2015
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Artículo
DEZA
La COSUDE aboga por el fortalecimiento de los medios de comunicación y por un mejor acceso a la información. La participación ciudadana solo es posible cuando hay libertad de prensa. Tratando caso por caso, los medios informativos contribuyen a la resolución pacífica de los conflictos. En Túnez, el país de la periodista Khadija Chouika, la COSUDE colabora con la organización Fondation Hirondelle para fortalecer emisoras locales de radio.
Earthquake in Nepal: Switzerland sends 38 tonnes of relief supplies to the affected area
01.05.2015
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Press release
EDA
38 tonnes of relief supplies will be sent from Zurich to Nepal as soon as landing permission is granted by the Nepalese authorities. As well as large tents and tarpaulins for the construction of emergency shelters in higher altitude regions the material includes water-treatment and medical supplies. This material is urgently needed according to the assessment of the Swiss rapid response team that has been in the disaster-stricken area since 26 April.
Tremblement de terre au Népal: la Suisse envoie une équipe de reconnaissance de l’Aide humanitaire
26.04.2015
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Press release
DEZA
Une équipe d’experts de l’Aide humanitaire de la Confédération a quitté la Suisse dimanche matin en direction du Népal afin de se rendre compte de l’ampleur des dégâts dans les régions sinistrées et d’évaluer les besoins en aide d’urgence après le tremblement de terre qui a dévasté le pays. L’équipe est notamment composée d’un médecin, d’un spécialiste en statique des bâtiments, d’un logisticien et d’un expert dans le domaine de l’approvisionnement en eau.