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"This systemic change has altered the role of Swiss NGOs"

DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION

"This systemic change has altered the role of Swiss NGOs"

Rahel Bösch, head of the Institutional Partnerships Division at the SDC, talks about the role of Swiss NGOs in international cooperation.

The famine in Yemen raises serious concerns

The famine in Yemen raises serious concerns

The United Nations held a virtual high-level pledging event for the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, co-hosted by the governments of Sweden and Switzerland.

«Consolidating the bilateral path»

«Consolidating the bilateral path»

EU, China, freedom of the press: In an interview with AGEFI, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis presents the Federal Council's view. And a very personal one.

Climate change as a security risk

SECURITY COUNCIL

Climate change as a security risk

In his first declaration to the UN Security Council as Federal Councillor, Ignazio Cassis addresses the impact of climate change on international stability.

Common problems require common solutions

HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL

Common problems require common solutions

In his opening address to the session of the UN Human Rights Council, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis stressed the importance of fundamental rights and explained why Switzerland opposes the death penalty.

Travelling abroad

Travelling to Switzerland

Emigration & return

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THEMES & DOSSIERS

"What does the FDFA advise?"

Many Swiss nationals travelling abroad ask the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA for recommendations and advice on their return journey. A list of questions and answers.

Agile Swiss foreign policy

AVIS28, the report on Switzerland's 2028 Foreign Policy Vision, provides impetus for a focused, networked and agile foreign policy.

International organizations

International organizations

Switzerland's candidature for the UN Security Council

Switzerland is seeking a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council in 2023–24. The Federal Council formally submitted the candidature in 2011 after consultations with Parliament. The election for the two-year term will take place in New York in June 2022.

Foreign Policy Strategy 2020–23

The thematic focus areas are peace and security, prosperity, sustainability and digitalisation.

International cooperation

International cooperation

Greater focus and impact

Swiss development cooperation will become more focused, making it more effective. This is reflected in Switzerland's new international cooperation strategy for 2021–24.

Institutional agreement

Through the institutional agreement, the Federal Council aims to consolidate Switzerland's bilateral approach and ensure continued access to the single market.