News Live updates: UN humanitarians highlight global needs for 2025 2024-12-04 12:00 Geneva – UN humanitarians on Tuesday highlighted the urgent need for $51.5 billion to provide life-saving assistance to 230 million people in need across the globe in 2025. In launching the 2025 Global Humanitarian Overview (GHO), UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths said that … Read more
Ukraine: UNICEF chief urges greater protection for children ‘caught in this nightmare’ December 4, 2024 UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell has called for greater protection for children in Ukraine, saying they are “caught in this nightmare” of war. In a statement released on Sunday, Russell said that children in Ukraine are facing “unimaginable horrors” as … Read more
Meet the ‘Land Heroes’ who are fighting desertification 2024-12-04 12:00 Desertification is a major environmental problem affecting nearly one-third of the world’s land. It is caused by a combination of factors, including climate change, overgrazing, and deforestation. Desertification can lead to a loss of biodiversity, soil erosion, and water scarcity. The good news is that … Read more
Swiss Scientific Delegation Meets with Partners in Mexico and Colombia Geneva/Bern, 03 December 2024 – A Swiss scientific delegation, led by the State Secretary for Education, Research and Innovation, Martina Hirayama, visited Mexico and Colombia from 28 November to 2 December 2024. The delegation met with key partners in both countries to discuss bilateral cooperation … Read more
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: New Figures Indicate Further Action Needed Published Date: 2024-12-03 Source: Swiss Confederation Summary: New figures released by the Swiss Confederation show that sexual harassment in the workplace remains a significant issue in Switzerland. The study, conducted by the Federal Statistical Office (FSO), found that 22% of women and 6% of … Read more
Infrared Detectors Made from Quantum Dots: A Keener Eye for the Invisible December 3, 2024 Swiss Confederation Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) have developed a new type of infrared detector made from quantum dots. These detectors are far more sensitive than traditional infrared detectors, which could lead to a … Read more
Türkiye’s Foreign Minister to Participate in NATO Foreign Ministers Meeting Ankara, December 3, 2024 – H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, will participate in the NATO Foreign Ministers Meeting scheduled to take place on December 5-6, 2024, in Brussels, Belgium. The meeting will provide a platform for Foreign Ministers … Read more
Press release – 2024 Sakharov Prize: interviews with the laureates and finalists 2024-12-03 10:03 The laureates and finalists of the 2024 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought have shared their thoughts on the importance of defending human rights and the challenges facing those who speak out against oppression. In an interview with the European Parliament, … Read more
ANA’s 2024 Environmental Statement ANA’s Environmental Management All Nippon Airways (ANA) has released its 2024 Environmental Statement that outlines the company’s environmental management initiatives and goals. The statement builds upon the company’s long-standing commitment to sustainability and focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, promoting resource conservation, and minimizing waste. Key Initiatives and Goals ANA has … Read more
International Telecommunication Union Experts Praise Andorran Government’s Digitalization and Digital Well-being Strategy On December 3, 2024, experts from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) commended the Andorran Government for its progress in implementing a comprehensive digitalization and digital well-being strategy. During a visit to Andorra, the ITU delegation met with government officials, industry leaders, and civil … Read more