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Switzerland

December 3, 2020

War crimes trial in Switzerland 'important step forward for victims'

The trial of a former Liberian rebel leader arrested in Switzerland for alleged war crimes during Liberia’s first civil war is an important step forward for victims, says Human Rights Watch.
October 28, 2020

Climate Seniors to sue Switzerland in European Court of Human Rights

A group of senior women is suing the Swiss government because their health is threatened by heatwaves made worse by the climate crisis.
October 6, 2019

Shift in Switzerland's aid and development policies prompts UN concern

UN expert says proposed new policies could clash with some of Switzerland's obligations under the 2030 sustainable development agenda
January 19, 2016

Christian Aid Urges Davos to act on Swiss bank secrecy

As politicians and business leaders prepare to gather in Davos next week (20-23 January) for the World Economic Forum, Christian Aid questions whether Switzerland’s role as a haven for “dirty” money from poor countries makes it an appropriate host country.
February 12, 2014

Churches' body concerned over Swiss vote for immigration restrictions

The World Council of Churches' general secretary has warned of “adverse effects” from the recent Swiss vote on immigration.
December 17, 2013

Mandela's life celebrated at the Ecumenical Centre in Switzerland

Nelson Mandela has been remembered in a well-attended memorial service this week at the Ecumenical Centre in Geneva.
August 4, 2013

Belonging(s)? Migration in theological perspective

'Belonging(s)? Migration in theological perspective' is the title of a consultation to be held on 31 August 2013 from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM in Berne, Switzerland, under the auspices of the World Council of Churches.
June 3, 2013

Swiss churches mark common commitment to support migrants

The collective action of congregations in Geneva, Switzerland, serving migrant communities, has been celebrated at the Ecumenical Centre.
November 26, 2012

Christian Aid slams Cameron's 'shoddy' tax deal with Switzerland

Christian Aid is urging the UK government to abandon its “shoddy” tax deal with Switzerland, after the German Parliament struck down a similar treaty.
January 23, 2012

Swiss Quakers slam Swiss banks

Quakers in Geneva have spoken out strongly against the "unethical behaviour" of banks and other financial institutions based in their own country.