UNAIDS and Global Fund plan multibillion-dollar scaleups
The two organizations say far more global funding is needed to end HIV, tuberculosis and malaria epidemics by 2030.
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. Follow our reporting at @aretenews.bsky.social.
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UNESCO is latest U.N. agency to lose the Trump administration's support
Despite co-founding the U.N. agency as a peace-promoting organization, the U.S. has now withdrawn from it two times.
Rise of populism and trade wars erodes international cooperation
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Panel finds toxic work culture under 'patriarchal' UNAIDS leadership
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'Instaplomacy' worth 1,000 missives as leaders turn to social media
Instagram is fast becoming the go-to social media for leaders, international organizations and governments.
Global patent filings show steady rise, but at slowing growth rate
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Qatar quits OPEC to boost its liquefied natural gas production
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Trade policy organization shuttered amid controversy after 22 years
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Nations' plans for cutting carbon emissions are dangerously off-track
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Global financial regulator presses for more U.S. engagement
The Financial Stability Board monitors and recommends ways of strengthening the world's financial architecture.
International Finance Corporation case is a challenge to immunity rules
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Switzerland's multilateral traditions are put to the test in a popular vote
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Human rights and children's issues take lead in organizations' retweets
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