Switzerland - RajjeViyu

The Standard | 10 months ago | positive

Dhiraagu Sends Lucky Customers on Dream Holidays to Switzerland, Shanghai, and Malaysia

Dhiraagu announced winners of its 'Win a Dream Holiday' promotion, awarding all-expenses-paid trips to Switzerland, Shanghai Disneyland, and Malaysia. The winners are Shamrooh Shareef (Switzerland), Ahmed Shihaam (Shanghai Disneyland), and Hussain Fazeel (Malaysia). Eligibility required upgrading to Dhiraagu Postpaid 450 or higher packages or subscribing to unlimited fibre broadband plans. The campaign aims to reward loyal customers and promote Dhiraagu's postpaid and broadband services, reinforcing its position as a leading telecom provider in the Maldives.

Maldives Republic | 2 years, 5 months ago | positive

Swiss Women Take Climate Battle to European Court of Human Rights

A group of 2,400 senior Swiss women, KlimaSeniorinnen, have taken the Swiss government to the European Court of Human Rights, alleging insufficient climate action violates human rights. The group, aged 64 and older, hiked in the Göschener Alps to symbolise their fight. Members like Pia Hollenstein (73, retired nurse, former Green party member) highlight the link between rising temperatures from fossil fuels and heat-related deaths among older women. They also point to glacier melting's impact on Switzerland. The hike occurred despite record high zero-degree line and heat warnings.

Maldives Republic | 2 years, 6 months ago | optimistic

Maldives Acknowledges WHO’s Sustained Support for Health Sector Advancements

Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef expressed gratitude to WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus for sustained assistance to the Maldives health sector during a meeting at the Human Rights 75 event in Geneva, Switzerland. Latheef highlighted healthcare progress and persistent challenges, and both agreed to collaborate on health strategies. Latheef also met with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, reiterating the Maldives' commitment to human rights and constructive engagement with the Human Rights Council.

Maldives Republic | 2 years, 6 months ago | positive

Maldives Makes Five Pledges at Human Rights Declaration Anniversary Event

Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef delivered five pledges at the 'Human Rights 75' event in Geneva, Switzerland on December 11, 2023, marking the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The pledges include strengthening human rights capacity-building, aligning domestic laws with international obligations, improving treaty reporting, engaging with international mechanisms, promoting women's and girls' political participation, improving child protection and inclusive education, and enhancing climate resilience. The event was part of the 'Push for Pledges' campaign encouraging tangible commitments to human rights.

Maldives Republic | 2 years, 6 months ago | concerned

Vice President Discusses Debt Restructuring, Economic Cooperation With WTO Chief

Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef met with WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in Geneva on Monday, emphasizing debt restructuring for Maldives and exploring ways to increase foreign direct investment and strengthen cooperation. He also met with Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad Al-Maliki, expressing solidarity with Palestine, and with Cuban Deputy Prime Minister Inés María Chapman Waugh to strengthen ties with G77 and China, focusing on technical, economic, environmental, and climate change cooperation.