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24 February marks one year since the outbreak of war in Ukraine. In neighbouring countries, the focus of aid for refugee families is shifting from emergency support to longer-term integration. Activities of the leading Swiss organisation for children's aid Terre des hommes in Romania show how Ukrainian children can be successfully integrated. However, the situation remains fragile.

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DCAF is looking for a Deputy Head of Entity for the Gender and Security Division (GSD), 100%. The GSD leads DCAF’s work promoting gender equality in security sector reform and governance by providing policy advice, conducting practical research and implementing operational projects. Application Deadline: March 1, 2023.

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Our thoughts are with those affected by the devastating earthquake in Turkey and North Syria. More than 7000 people have died, many more are wounded, lost their loved ones and their houses. Many Swiss organizations including KOFF members are working on sending help to the affected region to support those in need.

The Allianz terre des hommes schweiz / Terre des Hommes Suisse had adopted a climate and environment roadmap to reduce its environmental footprint in all working processes. The organizations argue that protecting climate and environment is essential in order to respect children and the rights of future generations.

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Csf is looking for committed people who enjoy facilitating an exchange between refugees and those already living in Switzerland cooking and eating together. Every last Sunday of the month, Csf cooks for and with the residents in the Federal Asylum Center Zurich (BAZ). In addition to the volunteers, there is a permanent team of people who regularly help out in the BAZ. For this permanent team reinforcement is needed. Csf also offers other opportunities for volunteers.

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30.01.2023 | 7-9pm | Gartenhofstrasse 7, Zürich or Online

A speech by and talk with Stefan Salzmann, responsible for energy and climate justice at Fastenaktion and co-president of the Climate Alliance Switzerland.

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medico international published its "Bulletin" and "Rundschreiben: Go West?" at the end of 2022. The Bulletin is focusing on self-organization and self-empowerment and regionally spotlights Guatemala and Cuba, while the Rundschreiben centers the war in Ukraine, critical perspectives on war rhetoric and regionally Latin America.

Read the Bulletin 04/22 here, and the Rundschreiben 04/22 here.

The latest issue of the "Frauenstimme" was published in December. It's focus is on "air" and includes articles on wonder woman, drones, and aid from the air. Moreover, you can read about past events and ongoing projects.

Read the new issue here.

This year Switzerland will begin its term as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSR), which is responsible for international security and peace. As a member of the "Netzwerk Multilateralismus" KOFF co-signed a public statement initiated by Gesellschaft Schweiz-UNO, calling for an active Swiss policy in the UN Security Council.

Read the statement (de)

The latest issue of the terre des hommes magazine engages with the fight for women's rights across the world. More specifically, young women in Southern Africa are the focus of the December magazine. Read about the moving stories of strong women and how they remained hopeful in burdensome situations and emerged from them strengthened.

Read the newest issue of the terre des hommes magazine here.