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Today we’re unpacking key issues facing Afghanistan as global leaders meet for a summit that could determine the country’s financial future. We’re also turning attention to the tech world as companies step up efforts to minimise election threats. And we’re hopeful after speaking to Zahi Haddad, author of the new book, “126 Heartbeats for Geneva International”, about the diversity of people living in the city and their determination to bring about a better world.

24.11.2020

Today’s reason for hope

Credit: Keystone / Valentin Flauraud

The beating heart of International Geneva. “Disruptive. Idealistic. Altruistic. The people represented in this book all change our world on their own scale,” writes Zahi Haddad in his latest book, which profiles 126 people from International Geneva to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first meeting of the League of Nations.

Geneva Solutions (EN)

Peace and Humanitarian News

Afghanistan donor summit. The conference comes at a pivotal time for the country as aid shortfalls loom and emergency needs rise.

Geneva Solutions (EN)

Ethiopia’s other conflicts. Analysts fear the conflict in Tigray could fuel violence in other parts of the country.

The New Humanitarian (EN)

Tech companies take on the threat of social media during elections. From Myanmar to the US, companies work to minimise election interference.

Geneva Solutions (EN)

Here's what else is happening

Carbon dioxide levels reach new record high despite Covid measures.
Geneva Solutions (EN)
Yemen inches towards famine with no time to waste, warns UNICEF.
UN News (EN)
Hybrid cars could emit up to 12 times more CO2 than manufacturers advertise.
Le Monde (FR)
Refugees in Egypt struggle to meet basic needs as Covid-19 takes its toll.
UNHCR (EN)
Ethiopia says Tigray capital encircled after surrender ultimatum.
Reuters (EN)
Global leaders to shape the Davos Agenda ahead of ‘crucial year to rebuild trust’.
World Economic Forum (EN)
HIV infections in Switzerland drop by a third due to the lockdown.
SRF (DE)
AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine can prevent up to 90 per cent of infections.
Health Policy Watch (EN)
IRC calls on international community to increase funding and push for peace in Afghanistan.
IRC (EN)

Image of the day

Credit: NASA Earth Observatory.

Nighttime light shows conflict’s impact on urban centres. The light analysis is being used to examine changes in population distribution, the state of electrical supply, and market dynamics in four embattled cities in the Middle East.

iMMAP (EN)

Next on the agenda

24-25 November | Online: Aid Re-imagined Global Summit. Speakers from across the humanitarian sector discuss how to make aid more fit for purpose.

World Humanitarian Action Forum (EN)

1 December | Online: Global Humanitarian Overview 2021. Launch of publication laying out current and future trends in humanitarian action.

UNOCHA (EN)

3 December | Online: The Right Livelihood Award 2020. From Iran to Nicaragua, the award recognises four visionaries and their work in bringing long-term social change.

The Right Livelihood Award (EN)

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