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