U.N. refugee agency plans sweeping revamp as funding crisis deepens
UNHCR chief outlines changes to operations in 31 locations, reduced management and a shift toward national institutions.
Switzerland
Switzerland is a landlocked nation in Central Europe, known for its mountains, lakes, and highly developed economy. The country has a long-standing policy of armed neutrality, which has allowed it to host the headquarters of many international organizations, including the U.N. office in Geneva.
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WHO leadership contenders urge major reform as fiscal crisis deepens
Four candidates outline plans to reshape the U.N. health agency, reduce duplication and rebuild global cooperation.
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Navi Pillay as courts face growing attacks
The Norwegian Nobel Committee honors the South African jurist for advancing international law and accountability.
New index finds gaps in journalism covering global governance
Geneva pilot finds strong substantive reporting but source diversity and explanations of institutional processes lag.
U.N. rights chief pushes AI ‘red lines’ as nations vie to shape global rules
Volker Türk calls for independent verification and common safety limits as AI initiatives reach the Human Rights Council.
U.N. training merger to cut staffing by 26% under UN80 reforms
Consolidation of UNITAR and the U.N. System Staff College is expected to generate savings of up to $7 million.
Nepal floods expose challenge of forecasting cascading hazards
A new flood alert forced evacuations as rescuers seek nearly 1,000 missing people, underscoring the forecasting challenge.
Arms treaty monitor says export restrictions often lag civilian harm
New assessment finds transparency at its lowest level since the Arms Trade Treaty took effect as conflicts test the rules.
U.N., Red Cross warn autonomous weapons nearing a ‘moral red line’
Renewed appeal seeks binding prohibitions as governments approach a decision on whether to launch negotiations.
Europe's summer shows weather extremes of a warming climate
As much of Western Europe endures record heat blasts, other parts of the continent remain unusually cool and wet.
New plastics treaty text tests path out of negotiating deadlock
Plastics treaty chair offers informal roadmap to resume talks, but environmental lawyers say it sidelines global controls.
As aid funds shrink, archivists warn of risks to the humanitarian record
UNHCR's archives are a test case for humanitarians struggling to preserve institutional memory in an era of retrenchment.
China launches intergovernmental body to shape global AI governance
Twenty-nine countries joined the Shanghai-based organization as Beijing offered aid to developing nations.
Economists and AI leaders call for guardrails as AI's impact accelerates
A rare coalition says policymakers must prepare for changes that could unfold faster than previous industrial revolutions.
Who protects the cables that carry the internet?
An ITU-led effort is trying to strengthen one of the world's least visible but most important forms of infrastructure.
AI in humanitarianism on display at AI for Good Global Summit 2026
Humanitarians are using AI for crisis assessment and decision support, but still insist humans make operational decisions.