Decolonization of global health

NGO Plattform We, Swiss NGOs and other organizations active in international cooperation, firmly believe that local actors* must take the lead in international cooperation to ensure that actions are just, effective, and sustainable. We recognize the underlying power imbalances, rooted in colonial and historically oppressive structures, which continue to stand in the way of truly equitable partnerships.

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NGO Plattform In the 1960s, "experts" and cows were still being sent to Rwanda in order to intensify agriculture. Today, however, being geared towards local needs is part of the self-concept of international cooperation (IC). Yet many stumbling blocks remain. Together, more than 40 Swiss NGOs have therefore drawn up a manifesto. It is a call to joint action in pursuit of equitable partnerships.

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