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📸 A look back at the #FIFDH2025 🎬 10 emotional and powerful days that put the defense of #HumanRights and the struggle against #injustice back at the center of debates. 🏆#Helvetas was a member of the new Vision for Human Rights #jury, which rewarded the documentary THERE IS ANOTHER WAY by Stephen Apkon. The film follows the journey of members of Combatants for Peace, who reject hate in favor of peace, convinced that another way is possible to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. 🎫Helvetas also co-hosted an evening dedicated to Ukraine, where Thomas Mauget presented Helvetas' humanitarian and nexus engagement in the country. ✊And let's not forget the #FIFDHImpactDays, which bring together filmmakers, NGOs and funders to create impact campaigns and to strengthen advocacy for human rights causes. Many thanks to all the teams of FIFDH Genève and Helvetas Suisse romande Frédéric Baldini Marion Petrocchi Lara Glombard Barbe Nathalie Cadot Eva Luvisotto #HumanRights #DroitsHumains #Geneva #FilmFestival #FIFDH #FilmsForHumanRights

Climate change is water change – are we ready for it? 🌍💧 Last year, water-related disasters displaced 40 million people and caused over $550 billion in damages. With rising global temperatures, extreme droughts and floods will become even more frequent. But here’s the good news: we can build resilience. At Helvetas, we focus on solutions that strengthen water security, especially for those most at risk. Our latest article explores three key strategies for climate-resilient water management: 🌊 Ensuring equitable access & efficient use – Water scarcity is not just about supply; it’s about distribution. Addressing leakage, improving irrigation, and protecting water quality can make a big difference. 🌊 Increasing water storage – From rainwater harvesting to restoring ecosystems, better storage helps buffer the growing unpredictability of rainfall. 🌊 Reducing water-related risks – Nature-based solutions, early warning systems, and better governance can help communities withstand climate shocks. The water sector still has a long way to go to meet Sustainable Development Goal 6. But if we tackle both old challenges (like governance and pollution) and new climate threats, we can create a more water-secure future. 👉 Read the full article by Bernita Doornbos to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gVhhxjhj #WorldWaterDay

Mit dem neuen US-Präsidenten weht Europa und dem Rest der Welt ein rauer Wind entgegen. Trump kündigt die transatlantische Freundschaft auf und wendet sich von der #UNO und dem #Multilateralismus insgesamt ab. Die EU antwortet mit einer Sicherheitsarchitektur, die stark auf konventionelle Aufrüstung setzt. Wie positioniert sich die Schweiz darin? Unbestritten ist, dass sie ihren Betrag für mehr Sicherheit und Frieden in Europa wird leisten müssen. Es stellt sich aber die Frage, wie dieser Beitrag aussehen kann. 💡 Wenig sinnvoll ist es, auf eine milliardenschwere hochgerüstete und konventionelle «Reduit»-Strategie zu setzen. Vielmehr sollte die Schweiz eine umfassende Sicherheitsstrategie verfolgen, und die europäische Aufrüstung mit überdurchschnittlichen Investitionen in die Förderung demokratischer Werte und der Menschenrechte, in menschliche Sicherheit und die Bekämpfung der Klimakrise sinnvoll und effektiv ergänzen. 👉 Konkret sollte die Schweiz … ✅ dem multilateralen Ordnungssystem den Rücken stärken; ✅ demokratische Werte weltweit fördern; ✅ und das Konzept der «Klimasicherheit» in den Fokus rücken. 🌍 Die Stärkung dieser drei Pfeiler dient nicht nur den sicherheits- und entwicklungspolitischen Interessen der Schweiz und Europas, sondern lässt auch eine möglichst gerechte, friedliche und nachhaltige Entwicklung weltweit nicht ausser Acht. Patrik Berlinger #InternationalGeneva #VereinteNationen #Agenda2030 #SDG #UNDP #InternationaleZusammenarbeit Direktion für Entwicklung und Zusammenarbeit EDA - DFAE - FDFA https://lnkd.in/dxAgawaJ

🚨 4.4 billion people — half the world's population — likely lack access to safe water, according to a new study by Eawag. That is twice as many as previously assumed. Why? And what can be done? Pedro Arrojo-Agudo, UN Special Rapporteur on the human right to water and sanitation, shares insights in his interview with Rebecca Vermot👉 https://lnkd.in/dGZ5Sp5g

📊 Recently, Helvetas presented research on women’s employment during the war in Ukraine. The results of the study showed that the majority of women are willing to work. In particular, 97% of surveyed mothers with young children expressed a desire for paid employment; 68% of respondents among non-working mothers had looked for a job after the birth of their child. Besides financial reasons, the main motivation for this was also the desire to not "lock yourself in four walls". ⚠️ At the same time, the number of people who are economically active, that is, working or looking for work, is rapidly decreasing. The study looked at possible measures to improve their situation: 📙 It is crucial to promote flexible employment practices where possible and to inform women about opportunities to start their own business. Celestine Kroesschell, Helvetas International Programs Director, and Thomas Mauget, Helvetas Humanitarian Response and Eastern Europe Coordinator, attended the launch event of the study in Kyiv hosted by Helvetas Ukraine. 📌 The study was developed within the project "Supporting the reconstruction of communities, social and financial resilience in war affected communities in East and West Ukraine", funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by Helvetas in partnership with JERU (Joint Emergency Response in Ukraine of Welthungerhilfe (WHH) and Concern Worldwide). #Ukraine #Research #StudyLaunch #WomenAtWork

As the number of people affected by climate change continues to rise, one pressing question remains. Where do they go? A recent study on Bangladesh by Switzerland's federal technology institute ETH Zürich offers some surprising answers. Over four years, Freihardt and his team tracked 2,200 people who live along the Jamuna River in the north of the country. “During those four years, more than 10% of the people were forced to leave their villages. Most of them moved to neighbouring villages while only few relocated to nearby cities, and even then, only temporarily. Practically nobody moved abroad.” Read more about it on SWI swissinfo.ch: https://lnkd.in/ddjBhvqi #ClimateChange #Migration #Study

"I am first and foremost a migrant", says Madushika Lansakara. She was born in Sri Lanka, raised in the United Arab Emirates, pursued higher education in the United States of America, and worked in Haiti. As a migrant herself, she knows that migration is not just about departure and arrival — it’s a complex cycle that begins with decisions made before leaving and continues long after returning. Madushika now applies her experience in Nepal, focusing on the complexities of migration. In a new blog post, together with Aline Herrera and Sita Ghimire, she explores the intricate dynamics of labor migration in Nepal, from the reasons behind the migration to the hurdles migrants face during their stay abroad and the reintegration challenges they encounter upon their return. Read👉 https://lnkd.in/d32u_AZs

☕ Nepal’s coffee industry has come a long way — from a little-known crop to a growing sector with international demand. But did you know Helvetas played a key role in shaping it? ☕For over 30 years, we’ve supported coffee farmers with training, cooperatives, and policies that helped the sector flourish. Today, Nepalese coffee still has untapped potential — and the story of how it got here is fascinating. ☕Read our latest blog to explore the journey, challenges, and opportunities ahead👉 https://lnkd.in/dXdngzpd By Becky Neely

Happy International Women’s Day! 🌍💜 Today, we celebrate progress and recognize the work still ahead. Inclusive workplaces empower everyone to thrive. We want to know: What is most important to you when it comes to an inclusive workplace? Your perspective matters - let us know in the survey and share your thoughts in the comments! 💬 #IWD2025 #InternationalWomensDay #WomenAtWork

In an inclusive workplace, women thrive, lead and inspire 🙌 At Helvetas, we celebrate the women driving change. 👩 This #InternationalWomensDay, we’re sharing the voices of our women leaders in senior positions, reflecting on what an inclusive workspace truly means. 📺 Watch what Ala'a Maayta, Country Representative from Helvetas Jordan has to say 👇