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USAID payment freeze endangers human lives
In many countries, civil society is facing enormous challenges since the USA froze its payments. terre des hommes schweiz is therefore responding with emergency aid for partner organizations. The abrupt standstill of
And suddenly the bulldozers arrived
The expulsion of the indigenous Kuria community is an example of how inadequate the self-regulation of Swiss corporations is when it comes to preventing human rights violations. Switzerland lacks a law on corporate responsibility. This
The IZA budget is out of line
The winter session comes to an end with cuts of millions in the 2025-2028 payment framework (CHF -151 million) and in the 2025 budget for development cooperation (CHF -110 million). Parliament's decisions will be made at the expense of the poorest countries.
Is a healthy environment a human right?
Climate change is threatening the future of children and young people worldwide. The recognition of the right to a healthy environment by the United Nations was a historic step - but in order to achieve environmental justice
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