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Strengthening International Humanitarian Law at the 33rd International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent
09.12.2019
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Mission Geneva
Federal Councilor Ignazio Cassis pleaded for the reinforcement of international humanitarian law on the occasion of the opening of the 33rd International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent to be held from 9 to 12 December in Geneva. In his speech, Mr. Cassis emphasized on the importance of the work of the more than 17 million volunteers who are and make the movement of the Red Cross and Red Crescent.
Mountains and Climate Change
29.10.2019
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Mission Geneva
Triple exhibition for the centenary of multilateralism in Geneva
08.10.2019
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Mission Geneva
The United Nations Office at Geneva, the International Committe of the Red Cross and the Martin Bodmer foundation collaborate for a triple exhibition to celebrate 100 years of multilateral diplomacy in Geneva.
The Confederation and the Canton and City of Geneva pay tribute to 100 years of multilateralism and the city's role as a centre for global governance
16.09.2019
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Mission Geneva
Federal Councillor and Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs Ignazio Cassis, President of the Geneva State Council Antonio Hodgers and Administrative Councillor of the City of Geneva Sami Kanaan have signed a joint declaration underscoring the key role played by International Geneva in addressing future challenges. The joint declaration pays tribute to 100 years of multilateralism and reaffirms the commitment of the Swiss government and the Canton and City of Geneva to International Geneva's role as a centre of global governance. The signing ceremony was followed by the presentation of a volume of key Swiss diplomatic documents going back to the establishment of the League of Nations a century ago.
On the Mont Blanc for Social Justice
04.09.2019
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Mission Geneva
Representatives of workers, employers and the French and Swiss governments marked the ILO’s 100th anniversary on the top of the Alps.
APPEL A PROJETS - Plateforme journalistique sur la Genève internationale
26.07.2019
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Mission Geneva
La Confédération, le Canton et la Ville de Genève lancent un appel à projets pour une plateforme journalistique sur la Genève internationale.
Social partnership serve prosperity
18.06.2019
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Mission Geneva
At ILO, Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin underlines need of investments in training for managing opportunities and risks of digitalization.
UN Blue Book : Diplomatic titles in French will be feminized
12.06.2019
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Mission Geneva
The initiative, launched by Switzerland and realized thanks to the commitment of the International Organisation of La Francophonie, was enthusiastically endorsed by the Director General of the UN in Geneva as a contribution to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goal 5.
Federal Councillor Alain Berset opens the Centennial Conference of the International Labor Organization (ILO)
10.06.2019
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Mission Geneva
On the occasion of the opening of the 108th Session of the International Labor Conference, the Federal Councillor recalled the importance of social partnership, education, social protection and justice as fundamental elements for the future work.
Berset opens the 72nd World Health Assembly
20.05.2019
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Mission Geneva
Universal health coverage with better access to medical services in the focus of WHO’s meeting.
Joining forces against natural disasters: international conference on disaster risk reduction opens in Geneva today
15.05.2019
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Mission Geneva
The Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR) was opened by SDC Director General Manuel Sager on 15 May. The international conference, which runs until 17 May, will see over 4,000 experts from some 150 countries discuss global policies on natural disaster prevention. The results are expected to guide UN policy in this area.
Ignazio Cassis marks centenary of International Labour Organization with António Guterres and meets UN executive heads
10.05.2019
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Mission Geneva
On 8 May 2019, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis travelled to Geneva to commemorate with António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, the 100th anniversary of the International Labour Organization (ILO). The creation of the ILO and – in the same year – the League of Nations, marked the beginning of multilateralism in Geneva. The head of the FDFA took the opportunity to meet the 31 heads of the UN specialised agencies, which are holding a meeting from 8 to 10 May 2019 in Geneva.