Politics
Swiss Covid law receives public backing
A majority of Swiss voters have endorsed the government’s coronavirus policy in a controversial nationwide ballot.2 min
Walking a tightrope as a democracy advocate in Thailand
A law banning criticism of the monarchy is a major block to freedom of expression in Thailand, says journalist Pravit Rojanaphruk.4 min
Geneva Internationals: Improving storytelling in international development
Meet Joan Okitoi-Heisig, a communications specialist who helps international development actors better communicate about their work.4 min
A just democracy is a robust democracy
How can people in democracies push back against the negative dynamics emerging from the Covid-19 pandemic? Democracy experts share their views.5 min
Geneva Internationals: Showcasing youth-driven solutions for a better future
Meet Marina Wutholen, a journalist who also connects young people who have ideas for a more sustainable and equal world.5 min
Geneva Internationals: Driving action to protect the environment
Meet Zaninka Ntagungira, a climate specialist. She came to Geneva to study and focus on the policies that help combat climate change.4 min
Swiss Covid certificate – dividing views on freedom
For the second time this year, Swiss citizens will vote on the country’s Covid-19 law, notably the legal basis for the health certificate.13 min
Nabil Alosaidi: Press freedom in Yemen has been sentenced to death
The latest in our Global Voices of Freedom series: a Yemeni journalist fights for press freedom in his war-torn country.4 min
Geneva Internationals: Using AI to solve real-world problems
Meet Mohanty Sharada, an AI specialist. Many of his friends moved to Silicon Valley, but he stayed to create a start-up in Geneva.4 min
Geneva Internationals: When people collide at CERN, not particles
Meet Oday Darwich, a computer scientist who brings together researchers, industry and society to work on quantum computers.4 min
Opponents react to the victory of “marriage for all”
Reaction from the people who fought against the new Swiss law on same-sex marriage rights.1 min
“Yes” camp celebrates marriage for all result
Swiss voters have said “yes” to marriage for all. We were on the ground for the first reactions of the campaign committee gathered in Bern.59 s
Why did Syrians turn to Europe for shelter? A filmmaker explains
Syrian-Kurdish-Swiss filmmaker Mano Khalil shares tough childhood memories and discusses his new film Neighbours at the Locarno Film Festival.3 min
Asylum seeker: we all need freedom of expression
Ellie Kisyombe has managed to make her voice heard as one of the first ever asylum seekers to run for public office in Ireland.3 min
Diplomatic back channels: Switzerland helps end the Algerian War
Switzerland offered its good offices to arrange negotiations between Algerian and French delegations, which led to the end of the Algerian War.8 min
Diplomatic back channels: Switzerland represents US interests in Iran
The rupture of diplomatic ties between the US and Iran in the wake of the Iranian revolution led Switzerland to represent US interests in Iran.7 min
Freedom of Expression, Ishigaki Style
A small island southwest of Tokyo has become a centre of direct democratic activity.2 min
Speaking freely in an unfree society
Establishing and working with an independent media organization in Cuba involves a lot of challenges. But this is what Jessica Dominguez Delgado...4 min
Diplomatic back channels: years of USA-Syria talks in Geneva
Stretching over several decades, meetings in Geneva between American presidents and Syrian president Hafez al-Assad, raised hopes of peace in the...8 min
Swiss President Parmelin welcomes Biden and Putin
"I wish you both presidents a fruitful dialogue, in the interests of your two countries, and the world," said Swiss President Guy Parmelin at the...52 s
