July has already seen: The hottest three-week period ever recorded. The three hottest days on record. The highest-ever ocean temperatures for this time of year. It is still possible to avoid the very worst of climate change, but only with dramatic, immediate #ClimateAction.

Are you a young Swiss graduate with a passion for global impact and international cooperation? If so, we have an exclusive opportunity just for you! 📅 Apply now to become a UN Youth Volunteer 👉🏼 loom.ly/fYq4xrw

I am deeply concerned about clear violations of international humanitarian law that we are witnessing in the Middle East. The protection of civilians must be paramount. They are #NotATarget. Nobody is above international humanitarian law.

.UN Development/United Nations office in Gaza was shelled last night, with reports of deaths & injured among those who sought safety in our compound. This is wrong on every count. Civilians, civilian infrastructure & the inviolability of UN facilities must be always protected undp.org/speeches/state…

Women still face an uphill battle. .UN Development’s Gender Social Norms Index shows that in the last decade, progress towards #GenderEquality has stagnated. Let’s level the playing field. It’s time to shift norms towards equality. go.undp.org/GSNI2023 #CheckYourBias

A powerful reflection on the failings of our current aid system. Imagine if development approaches like prevention & peacebuilding were fully funded - these crises may never have happened. Investing in development is critical, especially in crisis. tinyurl.com/5akr9p22

Landmark assessment of the Executive Boards of UN Development, UNFPA, UNICEF, UNOPS & UN-Women Executive Board by the #JIU. 21 recommendations for the Boards to properly perform their oversight functions. Will 2024 be a milestone year for Board reform? #Sdg17 unjiu.org/sites/www.unji…

Looking for an opportunity to gain work experience in international cooperation? 👉This year's first positions within the Swiss Youth at the UN and World Bank Programme will be advertised around mid-March: loom.ly/s4BMI7U #SwissYouthatUN #SwissYouthatWB #UNVolunteers

Major steps taken by the UN Development, UNFPA and UNOPS Executive Board to strengthen #Accountability. #Organizationalculture becomes an agenda item, while the #staffcouncil becomes a formally recognized interlocutor of the Board.

Starting January 2025, #riskmanagement will be at agenda of the Executive Board of UN Development, UNFPA and UNOPS. The Triple Board is increasingly owning and performing its necessary #oversight role - a plus for trust-building. #SDG17

Our 🆕 #HDR2024 finds that uneven development progress is leaving the poorest behind, exacerbating inequality and stoking political polarization globally. The result is a dangerous gridlock that must be urgently tackled through collective action. ➡️ go.undp.org/pjWe

🇨🇭 is a committed partner and core donor of UNFPA. In yesterday’s annual consultation meeting in Geneva, UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem & SDC DG Patricia Danzi discussed the importance of #SRHR, the UNDS reform, #oversight, and sustainable funding. #ICPD30

The Elders warn that failures of political leadership risk collapse of international order: "Now is the time for leaders to be honest with their people... instability that comes when the rule of law is not guaranteed threatens the security of all countries." Full statement:

#WomenMediatorNetworks have a clear message: Women must be at the negotiation table! Swiss Peace and Human Rights is committed to strengthening women’s participation in peace processes. 🕊️

🆕The Multilateralism Index 2024 is out now. Discover how global cooperation has evolved over the past decade. Intl Peace Institute Full report: economicsandpeace.org/wp-content/upl…

In 2024,nearly 70% of the 750M people facing hunger live in fragile or conflict-affected areas.🇨🇭co-hosted a HL Panel at @GenevaPeaceWeek to explore innovative solutions to combat conflict-induced hunger&malnutrition.🎦Hear from Ambassadors Bende and Frutiger on this vital topic!

🏠 More than 4,000 resilient homes, 4,000+ hectares of mangroves, and real-time climate data all coming together! Thanks to Green Climate Fund UNDP in Viet Nam and 🇻🇳 national and local leadership commitment, coastal communities are learning to thrive amidst climate challenges. Read their

Very glad to meet UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner in Davos. #WEF2025 We discussed reconstruction efforts and fragile contexts. UN Development is a priority partner for #Switzerland to alleviate poverty and strengthen democratic governance & public services.

I am proud to share the UN Development's new Annual Report. The results are a powerful reminder that development has delivered extraordinary results over the past 60 years, transforming millions of lives. Opportunities arise when we choose collaboration. 📖 annualreport.undp.org

The Federal Council has approved Switzerland’s 2025 contribution to the UN Development Programme (UN Development). The CHF 31.8 million in aid will help support sustainable development, multilateralism and the fight against poverty. admin.ch/gov/en/start/d… Swiss MFA