#114 The G|O Briefing, October 20, 2022
"Ukraine and the West will never defeat Russia," Russian Ambassador in Geneva says | The UN reviews its humanitarian strategy
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The intimidation of journalists in Russia will be denounced by the Human Rights Council—but so will the EU’s decision to ban Russian media
A report to be presented at the next session of the Human Rights Council (HRC) will question the decision by the EU to ban Russian media outlets. Written by Irene Khan, the Special Rapporteur for press freedom, the HRC initially requested the report to assess the growing challenges journalists face
#100 The G|O Briefing, June 9, 2022
Switzerland joins UNSC—Renewed pressure on Michelle Bachelet—Questions around the EU ban on Russian media
#97 The G|O Briefing, May 12, 2022
New accusations about Geneva's bogus 'universities' - Can the WTO help avert a catastrophic global food crisis?
A tense World Health Assembly as Ukraine and the West plan to further sanction Russia
Since the start of Russia’s war, the WHO has recorded over 177 attacks on healthcare facilities in Ukraine, with 73 deaths. It should come as no surprise that with such dramatic figures, the Russian army’s behavior in Ukraine will rank high on the agenda of the World Health
#95 The G|O Briefing, April 28, 2022
G|O investigation: students denounce worthless diplomas from some of Geneva's private "universities" — WTO Secretariat reform still contentious
#92 The G|O Briefing, March 31, 2022
Does a deadlocked Security Council mean a new role for the UN in Geneva? - A few notes on Gilbert Houngbo’s election at the ILO
All refugees are equals
The war in Ukraine has raised uncomfortable questions about how to fund rescue operations for populations hit by war or natural disasters. However, it has also provided an opportunity to reflect. The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR), along with other humanitarian organizations, has welcomed the response from developed countries to
How Europe can include Ukrainian refugees in society
Hrishabh Sandilya and Zhivka Deleva | Perhaps the unexpectedly solidary response of the EU’s Eastern bloc can show the rest how to respond to all refugees in the future.
Putin's war has given birth to geopolitical Europe
Josep Borrell | With Russia’s naked act of aggression against Ukraine, the tragedy of war has erupted in Europe once again. The European Union has sprung into action. While some expected us to dither, disagree, and delay, we have acted at record speed to support Ukraine.