Peace, governance and equality

In 2024, Switzerland and Kyrgyzstan mark 30 years of cooperation. Switzerland has made a successful contribution to sustainable development in Kyrgyzstan over the past three decades.

Switzerland has a comprehensive approach to security. International co-operation helps to address global issues and reduce security risks.

Cambodia is one of the countries most heavily contaminated with landmines in the world. Thanks in part to Swiss support, the country can be cleared of mines and returned to the population.

Mental health: treating conflict-related trauma is essential to promote social cohesion and peacebuilding in Burundi.

Every month, the SDC podcast A Plus For Humanity reports on international cooperation and humanitarian aid projects.

Africa is often seen as an emerging continent whose young population is stimulating booming economic growth. Simultaneously, the continent is haunted by crises.

By the end of 2024, the SDC will progressively phase out bilateral development cooperation in Latin America and the Caribbean. A look back.

The second Swiss contribution promotes civic engagement in selected EU-countries like Lithuania.

Increasing conflicts and wars make peacebuilding all the more relevant. Find out how Switzerland actively promotes peace.

With the accountability report on international cooperation, the Federal Council takes stock and gives an account to parliament.

Mental health issues are widespread in conflicts and addressing them is critical for lasting peace. The SDC supports systemic and locally-led efforts in Ukraine and other countries.

To combat poverty and inequality, Switzerland is committed to good quality education and equal opportunities for all.

The Debating Our Destiny project, which is being supported by the SDC in the Arabic-speaking world, gives young people and marginalised groups a voice.

In Bolivia, the SDC's approach to poverty alleviation has been multi-faceted, innovative and sustainable.

In Cuba, the SDC has successfully addressed previously taboo issues such as decentralised governance, gender equality and racism.

Humanicemos is an organisation for action against anti-personnel mines. It was founded as part of the peace agreement between the Colombian government and the FARC.

An Article about the Peace Dividend Initiative and it’s chocolate project in Colombia.

In the Bekaa Valley, the SDC is running a project to improve water management. The project also aims to ease tensions surrounding water access.

To promote women’s engagement in peace processes, Switzerland is supporting the circles of peace in Mali. Interview with Bintou Founé Samaké, WILDAF/Mali.

Faces, stories, facts and figures: The SDC and SECO interactive annual report reviews the year 2022.

After the elections, the Assembly has welcomed 109 new members of parliament, including – for the first time in Benin’s democratic history – 28 women.

828 million suffer from hunger worldwide. Climate change, conflicts, COVID-19, and economic crises: the global food crisis has multiple causes.

The global food crisis is one of the main challenges that the world faces today. SDC is working collaboratively and across sectors to mitigate its impact.

Together with Ambassador Maya Tissafi, SDC Director General Patricia Danzi has visited Jordan, Syria and Lebanon. The focus was on humanitarian work.

The SDC has been working in Egypt since 2017 to make the distribution of drinking water more equitable.

SDC Director General Patricia Danzi explains why climate and security cannot be viewed in isolation.

Ahead of SDC Director General Patrizia Danzi's trip to Nepal, we look back on more than 60 years of cooperation between the two countries.

Diplomat and former Swiss State Secretary Peter Maurer is stepping down as ICRC President. His 10 years in office have shaped humanitarian aid worldwide.

A Mongolian government delegation paid a field visit to Switzerland. We interviewed Zolzaya Lkhagvasuren on the topic.

Impressions from the Near East: Patricia Danzi and Ambassador Simon Geissbühler in interview.

From Expo Dubai to the World Water Forum in Dakar on the news platform: Blue Peace – the Swiss initiative for transboundary cooperation concerning water.

In 1991, Switzerland recognised the independence of the former Soviet republics and started its development cooperation through the SDC and SECO.

Ten years ago, a framework to limit the impact of economic activity on human rights was established under the auspices of the UN.

The Fifth Brussels Conference on Syria took place on 30 March. At the meeting, which was co-chaired by the EU and the UN, Switzerland pledged CHF 60 million in aid for people in Syria.

Ruth Huber discusses the SDC's nomination for the Catalyst 2030 Award and Switzerland's pioneering role in cooperation with social enterprises.

The Blue Peace Media Lab in the Middle East is a Swiss initiative to promote media reporting on the water sector.

How the SDC is supporting the set-up of high-quality psychiatric care services based on outpatient therapy at community care centres in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Christian Frutiger, Head of the SDC's Global Cooperation Department, explains why engineers are so important for sustainable development.

SDC Director General Patricia Danzi talks about the role of the private sector in international cooperation, about ending poverty and about human dignity.