Fight against poverty and inequality: Federal Council sets Switzerland´s contributions to four UN agencies for 2018-20
(WorldNews Switzerland)

Bern, 15.08.2018 - In line with Switzerland`s humanitarian tradition and its values of shared responsibility, equal opportunities and sustainable development, at its meeting on 15 August 2018 the Federal Council reached decisions on Switzerland`s contributions to the following four United Nations specialised agencies: the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Children`s Fund (UNICEF), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the agency for gender equality and the empowerment of women, UN Women. As key actors in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda, these agencies help to promote Switzerland`s interests through reducing inequalities,...