YES to democracy and political debate!
During the referendum campaign for the initiative on corporate responsibility, Switzerland's international solidarity was up for debate. terre des hommes switzerland campaigned for a YES to the
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Lip service instead of sustainable development
The Federal Council's proposed Sustainable Development Strategy 2030 is urgently needed, but does not adequately take into account the global significance of Swiss domestic and foreign policy: It
CO2 law - a step towards climate justice
On 13 June 2021, the CO2 law will be put to the vote, which terre des hommes switzerland supports in the Climate Alliance Switzerland. With the federal law on the
Yes to the protection of people and the environment
An astounding 50.7 percent of Swiss voters say yes to the Corporate Responsibility Initiative, which was voted on 29 November 2020. For terre des hommes switzerland, the
Rejected asylum seekers: "Emergency aid a dead end"
What are good solutions for people with legally rejected asylum applications in emergency aid? On 11 November, five experts from politics, authorities and the public sector discussed this question
Lukewarm commitment to sustainable development
Media release from Alliance Sud - The Federal Council today sent its sustainable development strategy (SDS) to the consultation process. The Swiss strategy for implementing the UN goals
Export of war material out of control
Media release - There is always the risk that war material produced in Switzerland will be used in human rights violations in other countries. For example in Brazil, where weapons and
National Council votes for ban on administrative detention of minors
We are very pleased that the National Council has adopted the professional initiative "Stop administrative detention for children". Many thanks to all the National Councillors who supported the
The Federal Council must now implement Agenda 2030!
Five years ago Switzerland adopted the UN Agenda 2030 with its 17 goals for sustainable development (SDGs). By 2030, poverty in all
Every vote counts!
On 29 November, a vote will finally be taken on the corporate responsibility initiative. terre des hommes schweiz has been committed to it from the outset. The initiative demands that it goes without saying that Swiss companies that disregard human rights and destroy the environment should take responsibility for this. The petition for a referendum enjoys broad support among the population and the business community and is also supported by representatives of all parties. It must, however, stand up to financially powerful opponents who are resorting to sometimes dubious means for their anti-campaign.
