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Twelve countries to practise rescue operations in Kriens
26.02.2013
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Press release
EDA
Internationally deployable rescue teams have to undergo regular training. This is why Switzerland is conducting an international disaster relief exercise (SimEX) for the second time since 2011, which is being held in Kriens, Canton of Lucerne, from 4 to 8 March 2013. Rescue teams from twelve countries will be participating.
Valerie Amos, senior UN coordinator for humanitarian aid, visits Bern
18.02.2013
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Press release
EDA
Valerie Amos, UN under-secretary general for humanitarian affairs and coordinator of emergency relief, visited Bern on 18 February. Her talks with representatives of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and with the Political Directorate focused on coordination of humanitarian efforts and exchanges about humanitarian aspects of mutual interest.
150 años del Comité Internacional de la Cruz Roja: Entrevista a Manuel Bessler
13.02.2013
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Artículo
DEZA
«Los conflictos actuales difieren radicalmente de lo que presenció Dunant»
Prestar asistencia a las víctimas de las guerras y de los conflictos armados y proteger su dignidad: Esa sigue siendo hoy, 150 años después de su fundación, la misión del Comité Internacional de la Cruz Roja (CICR). Suiza no sólo es la sede del CICR, sino también el segundo mayor donante de la organización. Además, el CICR es la contraparte internacional más importante de la Ayuda Humanitaria de la Confederación. ¿Cómo colaboran entre sí estos actores humanitarios? Manuel Bessler, delegado de la Confederación para la Ayuda Humanitaria, responde a estas y otras preguntas con motivo del 150 aniversario del CICR.
SDC organises meeting on the effectiveness of development cooperation
12.02.2013
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Press release
EDA
Experts from almost 20 countries and organisations are meeting today in Bern for a workshop on uniform criteria and standards that could help measure and improve the effectiveness of development cooperation. The meeting accepted Switzerland’s proposal to continue the discussion on this issue under the leadership of the developing countries, an approach designed to strengthen the ownership and the role of partner countries.
Switzerland provides an additional CHF 10 million in humanitarian aid for crisis in Syria
30.01.2013
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Press release
EDA
As the crisis in Syria continues to worsen, the humanitarian situation has reached disastrous proportions with some four million people in need of aid according to estimates of the United Nations. They also face a harsh winter, as do about 700,000 refugees in the neighbouring states. Switzerland, attending the international donor conference in Kuwait, has pledged CHF 10 million of aid in 2013 to assist those affected by the Syrian crisis. Since March 2011 when the fighting began, Switzerland has disbursed a total of CHF 20 million to aid the victims of this ongoing civil war.
A small Project in the cultural Domain between Hungary and Switzerland
17.01.2013
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Artículo
EB
The first events in connection with the partnership project entitled “Swiss-Hungarian Civil Cultural Days” took place in Bern and in Bolligen in mid-December 2012. The project, which unfolded within the scope of the Swiss Enlargement Contribution, was co-financed by Switzerland to the tune of some CHF 60,000, the objective being to promote tourism and cultural exchange between Hungary and Switzerland, in particular between the cities of Eger and Bern. Launched on 1 September 2012, the project is scheduled to last for one year.
El proyecto de la COSUDE «Papa Andina» recibe un premio internacional
20.12.2012
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Artículo
DEZA
Mejorar el acceso al mercado de los campesinos andinos valorizando la biodiversidad de sus cultivos era la apuesta que dio origen al proyecto regional «Papa Andina», lanzado en 1998 por la COSUDE y el Centro Internacional de la Papa (CIP). Una solución innovadora y sostenible, recompensada con ocasión de la Segunda Conferencia sobre Investigación Agropecuaria para el Desarrollo (GCARD 2012) en Uruguay.
Foro Mundial de las Montañas: «El Agua y la Energía»
03.12.2012
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Artículo
DEZA
Día Internacional de las Montañas
Con motivo del Día Internacional de la Montaña el 11 de diciembre de 2012, el Foro Mundial de las Montañas (WMF, por sus siglas en inglés) organiza un encuentro en Verbier sobre el tema «El Agua y la Energía». Este encuentro reunirá a expertos suizos y de otros países y abordará cuestiones relacionadas con el impacto del cambio climático en estos sectores claves, así como la cuestión de los partenariados público-privados. En dicho encuentro, también será presentada la Iniciativa de la Garrafa lanzada en 2011 en el marco del WMF en apoyo al proyecto de las Escuelas Azules.
Switzerland supporting the organisation of elections in Burkina Faso
30.11.2012
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Artículo
DEZA
Burkina Faso is re-electing its legislative authorities on 2 December 2012, when around 8 million voters will be going to the polls. At the request of the authorities of Burkina Faso, several countries, including Switzerland, are supporting the organisation of these elections, which for the first time will combine voting at the municipal, regional and legislative levels. This process constitutes a test of stability for Burkina Faso and represents a major step in the process of democratisation, the rule of law and local governance.
SDC Director Martin Dahinden in Ethiopia and Kenya
23.11.2012
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Artículo
DEZA
From 17 to 20 November, and SDC delegation led by SDC Director Martin Dahinden visited two countries in East Africa. In Ethiopia, together with representatives of the World Food Programme (WFP), it assessed projects for improving food security. In Kenya the agenda included discussions with representatives of the government and partner organizations concerning Somalia and Kenya, as well as visits to projects financed by the SDC.
A l’occasion de la journée mondiale du sida «VIH/sida : l’humanité n’est pas divisible»
14.11.2012
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Artículo
DEZA
Conférence, débats et musique contre la discrimination des personnes vivant avec le VIH/sida: 14.11.2012 Zurich
«Lutter contre la stigmatisation et la discrimination, ici et ailleurs, à l’encontre des personnes vivant avec le VIH/sida!». Telle est la thématique qui a été discutée lors d’une manifestion organisée à l’occasion de la Journée mondiale de lutte contre le sida à laquelle ont participé le conseiller fédéral Alain Berset et Jean-Claude Mignon, président du Conseil de l’Europe.
Syria: «You have to focus on each life saved»
08.11.2012
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Artículo
DEZA
Interview with Manuel Bessler, Humanitarian Aid Delegate of the Swiss Confederation
Since the outbreak of the conflict in March 2011, the humanitarian situation in Syria has continued to deteriorate. The violent confrontations are causing severe suffering in the civilian population; there are shortages of medical care, food, and water. More than 300,000 people have fled to neighbouring countries. We asked Manuel Bessler, Humanitarian Aid Delegate of the Swiss Confederation, about the support being provided by humanitarian aid actors in the field.