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UN Refugee Agency headquarters in Geneva announces severe staff reductions and operational cuts worldwide as funding shortfall threatens humanitarian operations.
The Geneva-based UN Refugee Agency announces elimination of nearly 5,000 positions worldwide due to $300 million funding shortfall, impacting operations in 185 offices.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino calls for peace while maintaining organization cannot solve geopolitical issues, addressing mounting pressure regarding Israeli football federation.
Geneva-based diagnostics non-profit FIND nearly collapsed despite warnings, raising questions about Swiss oversight of international organizations.
Federal Administrative Court rules diplomatic legitimation cards cannot count toward regular residency permits, affecting families of international organization staff.
Geneva-based ICRC faces significant downsizing while striving to maintain critical missions in Ukraine, Middle East, and Africa
UN refugee agency headquartered in Geneva to cut 3,500 jobs worldwide, significantly impacting International Geneva's humanitarian sector.
International Labour Organisation Director General calls for efficiency measures and structural changes at Geneva headquarters, addressing funding challenges amid US payment suspension.
World Health Organization assembly approves comprehensive plan to address climate change health impacts despite opposition
Swiss government supports World Health Organization's budget increase and pledges additional voluntary funding of $80 million for 2025-2028, reinforcing Switzerland's role in global health governance.
The World Health Organization cuts budget by 20% to $4.2 billion amid US withdrawal, forcing dramatic staff reductions at Geneva headquarters
World Economic Forum board eyes Christine Lagarde as next leader following Klaus Schwab's sudden departure amid controversy.
World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab announces departure amid allegations and second probe into conduct, marking end of 55-year leadership.
Nearly 500 United Nations staff members gathered at Place des Nations in an unprecedented demonstration against austerity measures threatening thousands of positions across the UN system.
Nearly 500 UN employees demonstrate at Place des Nations against unprecedented system-wide austerity measures, marking first-ever unified staff protest in Geneva.
World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab, 87, resigns as chairman following extraordinary board meeting, marking end of era for the organization he created in 1971.
The World Health Organization headquarters in Geneva prepares for significant workforce reductions and operational scale-back as US funding withdrawal creates $560 million deficit.
World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab announces immediate resignation on Easter Sunday, marking end of an era for the Davos-based organization.
Human rights organization opens exile headquarters in Swiss capital following closure of Hong Kong operations amid Chinese crackdown.
Geneva-based World Health Organization confronts $1.8 billion budget shortfall, with implications for global health programs and Swiss-hosted international organizations.
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