Speeches and statements made by Switzerland to the UN
As member of the UN, Switzerland takes an active part in important debates. Switzerland’s speeches and statements at the UN are compiled according to subject and the body they address, and are available in the original language version. With the menu item “select language” you will find (mostly unofficial) translations and more statements and speeches in other languages.
All speeches and statements made by Switzerland to the UN
23 January 2026
Commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of ECOSOC
Statement read by Oliver Hoehne, Deputy Permanent Representative during the Commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of ECOSOC
23 January 2026
Session extraordinaire: Iran
23 January 2026
EPU51: Autriche
23 January 2026
EPU51: Oman
22 January 2026
EPU51: Népal
21 January 2026
51e session-RWANDA-EPU
51e session-RWANDA-EPU
20 January 2026
51e session-NAURU-EPU
51e session-NAURU-EPU
20 January 2026
51e session-MAURITANIE-EPU
51e session-MAURITANIE-EPU
19 January 2026
51e session-MICRONESIE-EPU
51e session-MICRONESIE-EPU
19 January 2026
51e session-LIBAN-EPU
51e session-LIBAN-EPU
19 January 2026
Informal Ad Hoc Working Group on the Mandate Implementation Review
Declaration read by Amb. Pascale Baeriswyl Deputy Permanent Representative of Switzerland during the Informal Ad Hoc Working Group on the Mandate Implementation Review
19 January 2026
Preparatory Committee for the United Nations Conference of Plenipotentiaries on Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Humanity
Statement read by Amb. Pascale Baeriswyl, Permanent Representative of Switzerland during the Preparatory Committee for the United Nations Conference of Plenipotentiaries on Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Humanity
15 January 2026
Secretary-General's remarks to the General Assembly on Priorities for 2026
Statement read by Amb. Pascale Baeriswyl, Permanent Representative of Switzerland during the Secretary-General's remarks to the General Assembly on Priorities for 2026
14 January 2026
Briefing by the President of the General Assembly on her priorities for the resumed part of the 80th session
Statement pronounced by Amb. Pascale Baeriswyl, Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the United Nations during the Briefing by the President of the General Assembly on her priorities for the resumed part of the 80th session
12 January 2026
Arria Formula Meeting on Advancing New Paradigms for Peacebuilding:Fortifying Inclusive and Sustainable Approaches to Peacemaking
Statement read by Oliver Hoehne, Deputy Permanent Representative during Arria Formula Meeting on Advancing New Paradigms for Peacebuilding:Fortifying Inclusive and Sustainable Approaches to Peacemaking
30 December 2025
UN General Assembly Closure of the Work of the Fifth Committee
Statement read by Amb. Pascale Baeriswyl, Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the United Nations at the Closure of the work of the Fifth Committee during the main part of the eightieth session of the General Assembly.
22 December 2025
UN Security Council Informal Working Group on Sanctions Issues
Joint Statement delivered by Oliver Hoehne, Deputy Permanent Representative of Switzerland during the Annual Open Briefing of the Informal Working Group of the Security Council on General United Nations Security Council Sanctions Issues established pursuant to resolution 2744 (2024).
16 December 2025
Dialogue interactif intersessionnel: Venezuela
16 December 2025
Dialogue interactif intersessionnel: Ukraine
10 December 2025
UN General Assembly: Humanitarian Resolutions
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly regarding item 72 (a) Humanitarian Resolutions.
9 December 2025
UN General Assembly: 10th Anniversary of Remembrance of Genocide Victims
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly High-level meeting to mark the tenth anniversary of the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime.
8 December 2025
116ème session du Conseil de l’OIM: Déclaration de la Suisse
Point 8: Segment ministériel du Débat général
5 December 2025
UN General Assembly 5th Committee: Strategic Heritage Plan
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly 5th Committee meeting on the Strategic Heritage Plan.
3 December 2025
UN General Assembly 11th Emergency Special Session on the situation in Ukraine
Statement read during the 11th Emergency Special Session on Ukraine by Ambassador Pascale Baeriswyl, Permanent Representative of Switzerland
1 December 2025
UN General Assembly 5th Committee Revised estimates relating to the proposed programme budget for 2026
Statement given by Pascale Baeriswyl, Permanent Representative of Switzerland at the UN General Assembly 5th Committee of the proposed programme budget for 2026
26 November 2025
UN General Assembly Second Committee: Agriculture, food security and nutrition
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN General Assembly Second Committee on Agriculture, food security and nutrition
26 November 2025
UN General Assembly Plenary on Adoption of Peacebuilding Architecture
Statement read by Pascale Baeriswyl, Permanent Representative of Switzerland at the UN General Assembly Plenary on the Adoption of the Peacebuilding Architecture
26 November 2025
UN General Assembly Second Committee: External Debt Sustainability and Development
Statement Delivered by Switzerland at the UN General Assembly Second Committee on External Debt
25 November 2025
UN General Assembly Second Committee IFF Resolution
Statement read by Switzerland at the UN General Assembly Second Committee discussion on the promotion of international cooperation to combat illicit financial flows and strengthen good practices on assets return to foster sustainable development.
24 November 2025
UN General Assembly 2nd Committee: Towards the achievement of sustainable development: implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including through sustainable con-sumption and production, building on Agenda 21
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Second Committee meeting on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
20 November 2025
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Joint Explanation of Vote - Follow-up to the Fourth World Conference on Women
Joint Explanation of Vote delivered by Switzerland on behalf of 45 countries regarding the adoption of draft resolution (A/C.3/80/L.59) “Follow-up to the Fourth World Conference on Women and full implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the outcome of the twenty-third special session of the General Assembly”
18 November 2025
UN General Assembly: Question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly meeting on the question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and other matters related to the Security Council.
18 November 2025
UN Security Council Open Debate: Conflict-related food insecurity
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on conflict-related food insecurity - framing the global dialogue: addressing food insecurity as a driver of conflict and ensuring food security for sustainable peace.
18 November 2025
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Joint Explanation of Vote
Explanation of Vote delivered by Switzerland (also on behalf of Australia, Canada, Iceland, Liechtenstein, New Zealand, and Norway) regarding the draft resolution “Terrorism and Human Rights” (A/C.3/80/L.43).
14 November 2025
UN General Assembly Fourth Committee: Comprehensive review of Special Political Missions
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Fourth Committee meeting on the comprehensive review of Special Political Missions.
14 November 2025
Informal Ad Hoc Working Group on the UN80 Initiative: Consultations on Mandate Implementation Review
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the Informal Ad Hoc Working Group on the UN80 Initiative consultations on the Mandate Implementation Review.
14 November 2025
38e Session extraordinaire du Conseil des droits de l’homme consacrée à la détérioration de la situation des droits de l'homme au Soudan
Déclaration de la Suisse
13 November 2025
UN General Assembly Fifth Committee: Administration of justice at the United Nations
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Fifth Committee meeting on the administration of justice at the United Nations.
12 November 2025
UN General Assembly Second Committee: General Debate on Programme Planning Revitalisation
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Second Committee General Debate on Programme Planning Revitalisation.
11 November 2025
UN General Assembly Sixth Committee: Report of the International Criminal Court
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Sixth Committee meeting on the report of the International Criminal Court.
11 November 2025
UN Security Council Open Debate: Small arms and light weapons
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on small arms and light weapons.
11 November 2025
EPU50: Libye
EPU50: Libye
11 November 2025
EPU50: Jamaïque
EPU50: Jamaïque
10 November 2025
EPU50: Croatie
EPU50: Croatie
10 November 2025
EPU: Îles Marshall
EPU: Îles Marshall
7 November 2025
EPU50: Honduras
EPU50: Honduras
7 November 2025
EPU50: Bulgarie
EPU50: Bulgarie
6 November 2025
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees.
6 November 2025
EPU50: Maldives
50e session de l'Examen périodique universel: Maldives
4 November 2025
EPU50: Malawi
EPU50: Malawi
4 November 2025
EPU50: Mongolie
EPU50: Mongolie
3 November 2025
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on SOGI
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
3 November 2025
50e session-BELARUS-EPU
50e session-BELARUS-EPU
31 October 2025
UN General Assembly: Report of the Human Rights Council
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly meeting on the Report of the Human Rights Council.
30 October 2025
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
30 October 2025
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Chair of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with the Chair of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic.
30 October 2025
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Chair of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudan
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with the Chair of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudan.
30 October 2025
UN General Assembly Sixth Committee: Report of the International Law Commission
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Sixth Committee meeting on the report of the International Law Commission on the work during its 76th session (Cluster II).
30 October 2025
UN General Assembly: Report of the International Court of Justice
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly meeting on the report of the International Court of Justice.
29 October 2025
UN General Assembly Sixth Committee: Report of the International Law Commission
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Sixth Committee meeting on the report of the International Law Commission on the work of its seventy-sixth session.
29 October 2025
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Chair of the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with the Chair of the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan.
29 October 2025
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea.
28 October 2025
UN General Assembly First Committee: Thematic discussion on the Disarmament Machinery
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly First Committee Thematic discussion on the Disarmament Machinery cluster.
28 October 2025
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue on the situation of human rights in Myanmar
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on Myanmar, the Head of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar, and the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar.
27 October 2025
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of Human Rights in the Russian Federation
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of Human Rights in the Russian Federation.
27 October 2025
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Chair of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with the Chair of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine.
24 October 2025
UN General Assembly First Committee: Thematic discussion on Outer Space
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly First Committee thematic discussion on the Outer Space cluster.
23 October 2025
UN General Assembly First Committee: Thematic Discussion on Conventional Weapons
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly First Committee thematic discussion on the conventional weapons cluster.
22 October 2025
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression.
22 October 2025
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism.
21 October 2025
UN General Assembly First Committee: Thematic debate on other weapons of mass destruction
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly First Committee thematic debate on other weapons of mass destruction.
20 October 2025
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons.
17 October 2025
UN General Assembly Fifth Committee: Proposed programme budget 2026
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Fifth Committee meeting on the proposed programme budget 2026.
17 October 2025
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the right to food
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the right to food.
17 October 2025
UN General Assembly First Committee: Thematic debate on nuclear weapons
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly First Committee thematic debate on nuclear weapons.
16 October 2025
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with the Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights.
16 October 2025
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders.
16 October 2025
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion of truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion of truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence.
16 October 2025
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on freedom of peaceful assembly and of association.
15 October 2025
UN General Assembly Sixth Committee: Protection of persons in the event of disasters
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Sixth Committee meeting on "protection of persons in the event of disasters".
15 October 2025
UN General Assembly: Briefing by the Secretary-General on the UN80 Initiative
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly informal meeting of the plenary to hear a briefing by the Secretary-General on the UN80 Initiative workstream 3 (shifting paradigms).
15 October 2025
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
15 October 2025
UN Security Council Briefing: The situation in the Middle East (Yemen)
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East (Yemen).
13 October 2025
UN General Assembly Sixth Committee: Crimes against humanity
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Sixth Committee meeting on crimes against humanity.
13 October 2025
UN General Assembly Sixth Committee: Responsibility of States for internationally wrongful acts
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Sixth Committee meeting on the responsibility of States for internationally wrongful acts.
10 October 2025
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Advancement of Women
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Interactive Dialogue on the advancement of women.
8 October 2025
UN General Assembly Sixth Committee: The rule of law at the national and international levels
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Sixth Committee meeting on the rule of law at the national and international levels.
7 October 2025
UN General Assembly Fifth Committee: OIOS and IAAC
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Fifth Committee meeting on the report on the activities of the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) and the Independent Audit Advisory Committee (IAAC) annual report.
6 October 2025
Dialogue interactif: Ukraine
60e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif sur le compte rendu oral du Haut-Commissaire des Nations Unies aux droits de l’homme sur l’Ukraine, Déclaration de la Suisse
6 October 2025
UN General Assembly Second Committee: General Debate
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Second Committee General Debate.
6 October 2025
UN Security Council Open Debate: Women, Peace and Security
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security.
3 October 2025
UN General Assembly Third Committee: General Debate
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee General Debate.
3 October 2025
Débat général : situation des droits de l’homme au Yémen
3 October 2025
Débat général : situation des droits de l’homme au Yémen
60e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme
2 October 2025
Dialogue interactif sur la mise à jour orale du HC sur Haïti (avec la participation de l’expert)
2 October 2025
Dialogue interactif sur la mise à jour orale du HC sur Haïti (avec la participation de l’expert)
60e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme
1 October 2025
UN General Assembly Second Committee: Programme planning
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly meeting of the Second Committee (programme planning).
1 October 2025
UN General Assembly Debate: Use of the veto
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Debate on the use of the veto.
30 September 2025
HRC60: Discussion annuelle
60th Session of the Human Rights Council. Annual Discussion on Integrating a Gender Perspective into the Work of the Human Rights Council and Its Mechanisms. Statement by Switzerland.
25 September 2025
Dialogue interactif: nouvelles technologies dans le domaine militaire
60e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme Dialogue interactif avec le Comité consultatif sur les Incidences sur les droits de l'homme des technologies nouvelles et émergentes dans le domaine militaire Déclaration de la Suisse
25 September 2025
Interactive dialogue: report of the Secretary-General on the cooperation with the United Nations, its representatives and mechanisms in the field of human rights
Human Rights Council – 60th session Interactive Dialogue on the report of the Secretary-General on the cooperation with the United Nations, its representatives and mechanisms in the field of human rights Joint statement on behalf of Austria, Liechtenstein, Slovenia, and Switzerland
24 September 2025
General Debate of the 80th session of the General Assembly
Statement delivered by the President of the Swiss Confederation, Karin Keller-Sutter, at the General Debate of the 80th session of the General Assembly.
23 September 2025
Dialogue interactif: Russie
60e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme Dialogue interactif avec la Rapporteuse spéciale sur la situation des droits de l’homme en Russie Déclaration de la Suisse
23 September 2025
Débat général (article 4)
60e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme Point 4 de l’ordre du jour Débat général Déclaration de la Suisse
23 September 2025
Dialogue interactif: RPDC
60e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme Dialogue interactif renforcé sur le rapport du HC sur la République populaire démocratique de Corée Déclaration de la Suisse
23 September 2025
Dialogue interactif: Nicaragua
60e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme Dialogue interactif sur le rapport du Haut-Commissaire sur le Nicaragua Déclaration de la Suisse
22 September 2025
Dialogue interactif avec la commission d’enquête sur l’Ukraine
60e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme Dialogue interactif avec la commission d’enquête sur l’Ukraine Déclaration de la Suisse
22 September 2025
Dialogue interactif avec la Mission d’établissement des faits sur le Venezuela
60e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme Dialogue interactif avec la Mission d’établissement des faits sur le Venezuela Déclaration de la Suisse
19 September 2025
Dialogue interactif avec le Groupe d’experts indépendants sur la situation des droits de l’homme au Bélarus
60e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme Dialogue interactif avec le Groupe d’experts indépendants sur la situation des droits de l’homme au Bélarus Déclaration de la Suisse
19 September 2025
Dialogue interactif sur la situation des droits de l’homme au Burundi
60e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme Dialogue interactif sur la situation des droits de l’homme au Burundi Déclaration de la Suisse
17 September 2025
Débat urgent: récente agression militaire lancée par Israël contre le Qatar
60e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme Débat urgent pour discuter de la récente agression militaire lancée par Israël contre le Qatar Déclaration de la Suisse
16 September 2025
Informal Ad Hoc Working Group on the UN80 Initiative
Swiss representative to the UN; Pascale Baeriswyl Statement delivered by Switzerland at the Informal Ad Hoc Working Group on the UN80 Initiative meeting on the Mandate Implementation Review.
15 September 2025
Dialogue interactif: esclavage
60e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme Dialogue interactif avec le Rapporteur spécial sur les formes contemporaines d’esclavage, y compris leurs causes et conséquences Déclaration de la Suisse
10 September 2025
Dialogue interactif: RDC
60e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme Dialogue interactif renforcé sur la situation des droits de l’homme en République démocratique du Congo Déclaration de la Suisse
10 September 2025
Dialogue interactif avec le Rapporteur spécial sur la promotion de la vérité, de la justice, de la réparation et des garanties de non-répétition
60e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme Dialogue interactif avec le Rapporteur spécial sur la promotion de la vérité, de la justice, de la réparation et des garanties de non-répétition Déclaration de la Suisse
10 September 2025
HRC60: Débat général
60e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme Débat général Déclaration de la Suisse
9 September 2025
ECOSOC: UN Women Executive Board Second Regular Session
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations ECOSOC meeting - Second Regular Sessionof the UN Women Executive Board.
9 September 2025
Dialogue interactif: Soudan
60e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme Dialogue interactif avec la mission d’établissement des faits sur le Soudan
8 September 2025
Dialogue interactif: Afghanistan
60e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme Dialogue interactif renforcé sur l’Afghanistan
8 September 2025
Dialogue interactif: Sri Lanka
60e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme Dialogue interactif sur le rapport du HCDH sur le Sri Lanka
8 September 2025
Dialogue interactif: Myanmar
60e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme Dialogue interactif renforcé sur les rapports du Haut-Commissaire et du Mécanisme d’enquête indépendant pour le Myanmar
4 September 2025
UN General Assembly Plenary Meeting: The situation in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly plenary meeting on the situation in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
2 September 2025
ECOSOC: UNICEF Executive Board
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the ECOSOC meeting - UNICEF Executive Board.
2 September 2025
UN General Assembly: Peacebuilding Debate
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Debate on the report of the Peacebuilding Commission and the report of the Secretary-General on the Peacebuilding Fund.
28 August 2025
ECOSOC: UNDP Executive Board Segment
Joint statement delivered by Switzerland at the ECOSOC meeting - UNDP Executive Board Segment.
26 August 2025
ECOSOC: UNFPA Executive Board Segment
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the ECOSOC meeting - UNFPA Executive Board Segment.
25 August 2025
UN General Assembly: Follow-up to and implementation of the outcomes of the International Conferences on Financing for Development
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Plenary Meeting on the follow-up to and implementation of the outcomes of the International Conferences on Financing for Development.
25 August 2025
ECOSOC: UNDP Executive Board Segment
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the ECOSOC meeting - UNDP Executive Board Segment.
19 August 2025
UN Security Council Open Debate: Conflict-related sexual violence
Statement delivered by Switzerland during the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security (Conflict-related sexual violence).
12 August 2025
UN General Assembly: Briefing by the Secretary-General on the UN80 Initiative
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the meeting of the United Nations General Assembly to hear a briefing by the Secretary-General on the UN80 Initiative.
29 July 2025
High-Level International Conference: The Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution
Statement delivered by Switzerland during the High-Level International Conference on the peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine and the implementation of the two-State solution.
29 July 2025
ECOSOC Management Segment: Explanation of Vote
Explanation of vote delivered by Switzerland at the ECOSOC Management Segment on ECE Draft Resolution III “Multilingualism in meetings under the Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes”.
25 July 2025
UN General Assembly Meeting: Global Health and Foreign Policy
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Meeting on Global Health and Foreign Policy.
23 July 2025
UN Security Council Open Debate: The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Statement delivered by Switzerland during the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
23 July 2025
ECOSOC HLPF Adoption of the Ministerial Declaration: Explanation of Vote
Explanation of Vote delivered by Switzerland during the ECOSOC High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development Adoption of the Ministerial Declaration.
21 July 2025
ECOSOC HLPF General debate of the Ministerial segment
Statement delivered by Switzerland during the ECOSOC High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development General debate of the Ministerial segment.
18 July 2025
UN General Assembly Resolution: UN80 Initiative
Explanation of Position delivered by Switzerland on behalf of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland on the Adoption of the Resolution UN80 Initiative (A/79/L.99).
17 July 2025
ECOSOC HLPF: Delivering the 2030 Agenda
Statement delivered by Switzerland during the ECOSOC High Level Political Forum official meeting on “Delivering the 2030 Agenda: Aligning global processes through inclusive multilateralism”.
17 July 2025
ECOSOC HLPF SDG 14 and interlinkages with other SDGs
Statement delivered by Switzerland during the ECOSOC High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development meeting on SDG 14 and interlinkages with other SDGs (Life below water).
17 July 2025
UN General Assembly informal interactive dialogue: Implementation of the Pact for the Future
Statement delivered by Switzerland during the informal interactive dialogue of the United Nations General Assembly on the implementation of the Pact for the Future - Looking ahead to 2028.
16 July 2025
ECOSOC HLPF SDG 8 and interlinkages with other SDGs
Statement delivered by Switzerland during the ECOSOC High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development meeting on SDG 8 and interlinkages with other SDGs (Decent Work and Economic Growth).
15 July 2025
ECOSOC HLPF SDG 5 and interlinkages with other SDGs
Statement delivered by Switzerland during the ECOSOC High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development meeting on SDG 5 and interlinkages with other SDGs (Gender equality).
14 July 2025
ECOSOC HLPF SDG 3 and interlinkages with other SDGs
Statement delivered by Switzerland during the ECOSOC High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development meeting on SDG 3 and interlinkages with other SDGs (Good health and well-being).
11 July 2025
UN General Assembly High-level interactive dialogue: The social, economic and environmental determinants of health
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly High-level interactive dialogue on the social, economic and environmental determinants of health
9 July 2025
UN General Assembly: Preparatory meeting of the 2026 United Nations Water Conference
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Preparatory meeting of the 2026 United Nations Water Conference.
3 July 2025
Dialogue interactif avec la Rapporteuse spéciale sur les formes contemporaines de racisme, de discrimination raciale, de xénophobie et de l’intolérance qui y est associée
59e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme Dialogue interactif avec la Rapporteuse spéciale sur les formes contemporaines de racisme, de discrimination raciale, de xénophobie et de l’intolérance qui y est associée Déclaration de la Suisse
3 July 2025
Dialogue interactif sur le rapport du Haut-Commissaire sur l’amélioration de la coopération technique et du renforcement des capacités dans le domaine des droits de l’homme en Colombie
59e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme Dialogue interactif sur le rapport du Haut-Commissaire sur l’amélioration de la coopération technique et du renforcement des capacités dans le domaine des droits de l’homme en Colombie Déclaration de la Suisse
3 July 2025
Dialogue interactif sur la présentation orale du Haut-Commissaire sur l’Ukraine et rapport intérimaire du Secrétaire Général sur les droits de l'homme en Crimée
59e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme Dialogue interactif sur la présentation orale du Haut-Commissaire sur l’Ukraine et rapport intérimaire du Secrétaire Général sur les droits de l'homme en Crimée Déclaration de la Suisse
30 June 2025
UN General Assembly Explanation of Vote: Draft Resolution Hate Speech
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly plenary meeting on the draft resolution “Promoting interreligious and intercultural dialogue and tolerance in countering hate speech".
27 June 2025
Dialogue interactif renforcé sur le rapport du Haut Commissaire et le compte rendu oral du Rapporteur spécial sur le Myanmar
59e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme Dialogue interactif renforcé sur le rapport du HautCommissaire et le compte rendu oral du Rapporteur spécial sur le Myanmar Déclaration de la Suisse
27 June 2025
Dialogue interactif sur le rapport du Haut-Commissaire sur la situation des droits de l’homme au Venezuela
59e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme Dialogue interactif sur le rapport du Haut-Commissaire sur la situation des droits de l’homme au Venezuela Déclaration de la Suisse
26 June 2025
HRC59: Bélarus
59e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme Dialogue interactif avec le Rapporteur spécial sur la situation des droits de l’homme au Bélarus Déclaration de la Suisse
26 June 2025
Dialogue Interactif avec le Rapporteur Spécial sur la situation des droits de l’homme au Burundi
59e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme Dialogue Interactif avec le Rapporteur Spécial sur la situa-tion des droits de l’homme au Burundi Déclaration de la Suisse
25 June 2025
UN Security Council Open Debate: Children and armed conflict
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on children and armed conflict.
25 June 2025
Dialogue interactif avec la Rapporteuse spéciale sur la violence contre les femmes et les filles, ses causes et ses conséquences
Conseil des droits de l’homme 59e session du Conseil des droits de l'homme Dialogue interactif avec la Rapporteuse spéciale sur la violence contre les femmes et les filles, ses causes et ses conséquences Déclaration de la Suisse
24 June 2025
HRC59: droits des femmes
59e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme Discussion annuelle sur les droits des femmes (Panel 1) Déclaration de la Suisse
23 June 2025
HRC59: personnes déplacées
59e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme Dialogue interactif avec la Rapporteuse spéciale sur les droits de l’homme des personnes déplacées dans leur propre pays Déclaration de la Suisse
20 June 2025
Dialogue interactif : orientation sexuelle et identité de genre
59e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme Dialogue interactif avec l’Expert indépendant sur l’orientation sexuelle et l’identité de genre Déclaration de la Suisse
19 June 2025
HRC59: Sociétés transnationales
59e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme Dialogue interactif avec le Groupe de travail sur la question des droits de l’homme et des sociétés transnationales et autres entreprises Déclaration de la Suisse
18 June 2025
HRC59: liberté de réunion
59e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme Dialogue interactif avec la Rapporteuse spéciale sur les droits à la liberté de réunion pacifique et à la liberté d’association Déclaration de la Suisse
18 June 2025
HRC59: Liberté d'expression
59e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme Dialogue interactif avec la Rapporteuse spéciale sur la liberté d’opinion et d’expression Déclaration de la Suisse
17 June 2025
Session extraordinaire d’urgence : Moyen-Orient y compris la question de la Palestine
Session extraordinaire d’urgence : Moyen-Orient y compris la question de la Palestine
17 June 2025
Explication de vote de la Suisse: Comité préparatoire de la quatrième Conférence internationale sur le financement du développement
Explication de vote de la Suisse: Comité préparatoire de la quatrième Conférence internationale sur le financement du développement
17 June 2025
HRC59: Rapport du HC
59e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme Dialogue interactif sur le rapport annuel du Haut-Commissaire aux droits de l’homme Déclaration de la Suisse
16 June 2025
CDH59: Dialogue interactif RDC
59e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme Dialogue Interactif renforcé sur la mise à jour orale de la Mission d’établissement des faits sur l’Est de la RDC Déclaration de la Suisse
16 June 2025
CDH59: Dialogue interactif
59e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme Dialogue interactif renforcé sur le rapport du Rapporteur spécial sur la situation de droits de l’homme en Afghanistan
13 June 2025
High-level debate of the General Assembly on “A second chance: addressing the global prison challenge”
Swiss Statement delivered at the High-level debate of the Assembly on “A second chance: addressing the global prison challenge”
12 June 2025
Informal briefing from the head of the Independent Institution on Missing Persons in the Syrian Arab Republic
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the Informal briefing from the head of the Independent Institution on Missing Persons in the Syrian Arab Republic.
11 June 2025
COSP18 General Debate
Statement deliverd by Switzerland at the 18th Session Of The Conference Of States Parties To The CRPD (COSP18).
11 June 2025
ECOSOC: UNICEF Executive Board 2025 Annual Session
Joint Statement delivered at the UNICEF Executive Board 2025 Annual Session on behalf of the following group of member states: Austria, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Luxembourg, the Republic of Moldova, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye, the United Kingdom, the EU as a donor, and Switzerland.
10 June 2025
UNICEF Executive Board 2025 Annual Session
Statetement delivered by Switzerland at the UNICEF Executive Board, 2025 Annual Session.
4 June 2025
ECOSOC: UNDP Executive Board
Statement deliverd by Switzerland at the UNDP Executive Board Segment “Statement by the executive director and annual report”.
3 June 2025
ECOSOC: UNFPA Executive Board
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UNFPA Executive Board Segment “Statement by the executive director and annual report”.
30 May 2025
UN General Assembly Preparatory Meeting: Review of the implementation outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Preparatory Meeting on the review of the implementation outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20 Review).
28 May 2025
UN General Assembly meeting: Strategic Heritage Plan
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly meeting on the Strategic Heritage Plan.
22 May 2025
UN Security Council Open Debate: Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict
Statement delivered by Switzerland on behalf of the Group of Friends on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict at the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict.
20 May 2025
UN General Assembly Plenary Meeting : Human rights abuses and violations in the DPRK
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the High-Level Plenary Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly to address the human rights abuses and violations being committed in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
19 May 2025
UN General Assembly Meeting : Improving the financial situation of the UN
Statement delivered by Switzerland, on behalf of Switzerland and Liechtenstein, at the United Nations General Assembly meeting on improving the financial situation of the United Nations.
13 May 2025
UN General Assembly Informal interactive dialogue: Childhood with dignity
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Informal interactive dialogue on “Childhood with dignity: Eliminating child labour in all its forms, including forced recruitment and use of children in armed conflict”.
12 May 2025
ECOSOC SDG 16 Conference
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the ECOSOC SDG 16 Conference on "Advancing Peace, Justice and Institutions for Sustainable Development".
12 May 2025
UN General Assembly: Briefing by the Secretary-General on the UN80 Initiative
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Briefing by the Secretary-General on the UN80 Initiative.
8 May 2025
UN General Assembly: Informal interactive dialogue on the peacebuilding architecture
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly informal interactive dialogue on the peacebuilding architecture review.
7 May 2025
EPU49: Koweït
Conseil des droits de l’homme 49e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel Koweït Déclaration de la Suisse
7 May 2025
EPU49: Türkiye
Conseil des droits de l’homme 49e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel Türkiye Déclaration de la Suisse
6 May 2025
ECOSOC Special Meeting: Artificial Intelligence
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the ECOSOC Special Meeting on Artificial Intelligence.
5 May 2025
EPU49 : Suède
Conseil des droits de l’homme 49e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel Suède Déclaration de la Suisse
2 May 2025
EPU49: Guinée-Bissau
Conseil des droits de l’homme 49e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel Guinée-Bissau Déclaration de la Suisse
1 May 2025
EPU49 : Arménie
Conseil des droits de l’homme 49e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel Arménie Déclaration de la Suisse
1 May 2025
EPU49 : Kenya
Conseil des droits de l’homme 49e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel Kenya Déclaration de la Suisse
30 April 2025
UN Security Council Open Debate: The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the Security Council Open Debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
30 April 2025
EPU49 : Lesotho
Conseil des droits de l’homme 49e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel Lesotho Déclaration de la Suisse
30 April 2025
EPU49 : Espagne
Conseil des droits de l’homme 49e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel Espagne Déclaration de la Suisse
30 April 2025
UN General Assembly Meeting: Global Health and Foreign Policy
Explanation of vote delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly meeting on global health and foreign policy.
30 April 2025
EPU49: République démocratique populaire lao
Conseil des droits de l’homme 49e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel République démocratique populaire lao Déclaration de la Suisse
28 April 2025
EPU49: Kiribati
Conseil des droits de l’homme 49e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel
28 April 2025
EPU49: Kirghizstan
Conseil des droits de l’homme 49e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel
24 April 2025
ECOSOC Special Meeting: Forced Displacement and Refugee Protection
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the ECOSOC Special Meeting on Forced Displacement and Refugee Protection.
4 April 2025
UN Security Council Arria-Formula meeting: Small Arms Control in UN Sanctions Regimes
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Arria-Formula meeting on Small Arms Control in UN Sanctions Regimes.
4 April 2025
UN Security Council Arria-formula Meeting: Artificial Intelligence
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Arria-formula Meeting on "Harnessing safe, inclusive, trustworthy AI for the maintenance of international peace and security".
2 April 2025
UN Security Council Briefing: Protection of civilians in armed conflict
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the protection of civilians in armed conflict (Resolution 2730).
2 April 2025
Informal meeting of the UN General Assembly on Missing Persons
Joint Statement delivered by Switzerland on behalf of the Global Alliance for the Missing, a cross-regional group of States comprised of Argentina, Azerbaijan, Colombia, Croatia, Estonia, Kuwait, Mexico, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Republic of Korea, the Gambia and Switzerland.
2 April 2025
UN Security Council Briefing: Protection of civilians in armed conflict
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the protection of civilians in armed conflict (Resolution 2730).
1 April 2025
Dialogue interactif renforcé sur la situation des droits de l’homme en République démocratique du Congo
Conseil des droits de l’homme 58e session du Conseil des droits de l'homme Dialogue interactif renforcé sur la situation des droits de l’homme en République démocratique du Congo Déclaration de la Suisse
28 March 2025
HRC58: Ukraine (compte rendu du Haut-Commissaire)
58e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme Dialogue interactif sur le compte rendu oral du Haut-Commissaire sur l’Ukraine Déclaration de la Suisse
26 March 2025
UN General Assembly: Informal interactive dialogue on the implementation of the Pact for the Future
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly informal interactive dialogue on the implementation of the Pact for the Future.
24 March 2025
Celebrating the world meteorological day 2025, “Closing the early warning gap together”
Celebrating the world meteorological day 2025, “Closing the early warning gap together”
24 March 2025
UN Security Council Open Debate: Advancing adaptability in UN peace operations and responding to new realities
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on advancing adaptability in UN peace operations and responding to new realities.
21 March 2025
69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women: Explanation of Position
Explanation of Position delivered by Switzerland during the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women plenary meeting on the follow-up to the 4th World Conference on Women and to the 23rd special session of the General Assembly, entitled “Women 2000: gender equality, development and peace for the twenty-first century".
20 March 2025
Débat général
Conseil des droits de l’homme 58e session du Conseil des droits de l'homme Débat général Déclaration de la Suisse
19 March 2025
Dialogue interactif avec le Groupe d’expertes sur la situation des droits de l’homme au Bélarus
58e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme Dialogue interactif avec le Groupe d’expertes sur la situation des droits de l’homme au Bélarus Déclaration de la Suisse
19 March 2025
Dialogue interactif avec la Rapporteuse spéciale sur la situation des droits de l’homme en République populaire démocratique de Corée
58e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme Dialogue interactif avec la Rapporteuse spéciale sur la situation des droits de l’homme en République populaire démocratique de Corée Déclaration de la Suisse
18 March 2025
HRC58: Iran
58e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme Dialogue interactif groupé sur la situation des droits de l’homme en Iran avec la Rapporteuse spéciale et la Mission d’établissement des faits Déclaration de la Suisse
18 March 2025
Dialogue interactif avec la Commission d’enquête sur l’Ukraine
58e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme Dialogue interactif avec la Commission d’enquête sur l’Ukraine Déclaration de la Suisse
18 March 2025
HRC58: Venezuela
58e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme Dialogue interactif avec la Mission internationale indépendante d’établissement des faits sur la République bolivarienne du Venezuela Déclaration de la Suisse
18 March 2025
HRC58: Syrie
58ème session du Conseil des droits de l’homme Dialogue interactif avec la Commission d’enquête sur la situation des droits de l’homme en Syrie Déclaration de la Suisse
14 March 2025
Dialogue interactif avec la Rapporteuse spéciale sur le droit humain à un environnement propre, sain et durable
Conseil des droits de l’homme 58e session du Conseil des droits de l'homme Dialogue interactif avec la Rapporteuse spéciale sur le droit humain à un environnement propre, sain et durable Déclaration de la Suisse
14 March 2025
69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women: General Discussion
Statement delivered by Switzerland during the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women: General Discussion.
13 March 2025
HRC58: enfants et conflits
Représentant-e de la Suisse auprès de l'ONU 58e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme Dialogue interactif avec la Représentante spéciale du Secrétaire général pour la question des enfants et des conflits armés Déclaration de la Suisse
11 March 2025
69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women: Ministerial round table
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women Ministerial round table
11 March 2025
HRC58: terrorisme
58e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme Dialogue Interactif avec le Rapporteur spécial sur la promotion et la protection des droits de l’homme et des libertés fondamentales dans la lutte antiterroriste Déclaration de la Suisse
11 March 2025
HRC58: droit à l'alimentation
58e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme Dialogue interactif avec le Rapporteur spécial sur le droit à l’alimentation Déclaration de la Suisse
6 March 2025
HRC58: Culture
58e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme Dialogue interactif avec la Rapporteuse spéciale dans le domaine des droits culturels Déclaration de la Suisse
6 March 2025
UN General Assembly: Veto Debate (Ukraine)
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Veto Debate on the Maintenance of Peace and Security of Ukraine.
5 March 2025
Dialogue interactif renforcé sur le rapport du HCDH sur la justice transitionnelle
Conseil des droits de l’homme 58e session du Conseil des droits de l'homme Dialogue interactif renforcé sur le rapport du HCDH sur la justice transitionnelle Déclaration de la Suisse
5 March 2025
Dialogue interactif avec la Rapporteuse spéciale sur les défenseurs des droits de l’homme
Conseil des droits de l’homme 58e session du Conseil des droits de l'homme Dialogue interactif avec la Rapporteuse spéciale sur les défenseurs des droits de l’homme Déclaration de la Suisse
5 March 2025
Dialogue interactif renforcé sur le rapport du HCDH sur la justice transitionnelle
Conseil des droits de l’homme 58e session du Conseil des droits de l'homme Dialogue interactif renforcé sur le rapport du HCDH sur la justice transitionnelle Déclaration de la Suisse
4 March 2025
Dialogue interactif avec la Rapporteuse spéciale sur la torture et autres peines ou traitements cruels, inhumains ou dégradants
Conseil des droits de l’homme 58e session du Conseil des droits de l'homme Dialogue interactif avec la Rapporteuse spéciale sur la torture et autres peines ou traitements cruels, inhumains ou dégradants Déclaration de la Suisse
4 March 2025
UN Water: Joint Statement Transboundary Water Cooperation Coalition
Joint Statement delivered by Switzerland on behalf of the Transboundary Water Cooperation Coalition (TWCC) in the ECOSOC Chamber, during the organizational session for the preparation for the UN Water Conference 2026.
3 March 2025
Débat général
Conseil des droits de l’homme 58e session du Conseil des droits de l'homme Débat général Déclaration de la Suisse
27 February 2025
Dialogue interactif renforcé sur la situation des droits de l’homme en Erythrée
Conseil des droits de l’homme 58e session du Conseil des droits de l'homme Dialogue interactif renforcé sur la situation des droits de l’homme en Erythrée Déclaration de la Suisse
27 February 2025
UN General Assembly: Question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly meeting on the question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and other matters related to the Security Council.
27 February 2025
Dialogue interactif avec le Rapporteur spécial sur l’Afghanistan
Conseil des droits de l’homme 58e session du Conseil des droits de l'homme Dialogue interactif avec le Rapporteur spécial sur l’Afghanistan Déclaration de la Suisse
26 February 2025
Dialogue interactif avec le Haut-Commissaire sur le Territoire palestinien occupé
Conseil des droits de l’homme 58e session du Conseil des droits de l'homme Dialogue interactif avec le Haut-Commissaire sur le Territoire palestinien occupé Déclaration de la Suisse
25 February 2025
Réunion-débat biennal de haut-niveau sur la peine de mort
Conseil des droits de l’homme 58e session du Conseil des droits de l'homme Réunion-débat biennal de haut-niveau sur la peine de mort Déclaration de la Suisse
24 February 2025
UN General Assembly: Emergency Special Session on Ukraine
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Emergency Special Session on Ukraine.
24 February 2025
HRC58-Annual high-level panel discussion on human rights mainstreaming
Conseil des droits de l’homme 58e session du Conseil des droits de l'homme «Thirtieth anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action» Déclaration de la Suisse
18 February 2025
UN Security Council Open Debate: Maintenance of international peace and security
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on Maintenance of international peace and security - Practicing multilateralism, reforming and improving global governance.
12 February 2025
63rd Commission For Social Development: Panel discussion on emerging issues
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 63rd Session of the Commission For Social Development: Panel discussion on emerging issues “Policies to bolster social resilience in the context of more frequent and complex crises”.
10 February 2025
63rd Commission for Social Development: General Discussion
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 63rd Commission for Social Development General Discussion.
4 February 2025
UNICEF Executive Board: Private Fundraising and Partnerships - 2025 Workplan and Proposed Budget
Joint Statement delivered by Switzerland on behalf of Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Türkiye, the United Kingdom and Switzerland.
29 January 2025
EPU48: Bosnie-Herzégovine
Conseil des droits de l’homme 48e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel Bosnie-Herzégovine Déclaration de la Suisse
29 January 2025
EPU48: Egypte
Conseil des droits de l’homme 48e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel Égypte Déclaration de la Suisse
27 January 2025
EPU48: Madagascar
Conseil des droits de l’homme 48e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel Madagascar Déclaration de la Suisse
24 January 2025
EPU48: Iran
Conseil des droits de l’homme 48e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel Iran Déclaration de la Suisse
23 January 2025
EPU48: Angola
Conseil des droits de l’homme 48e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel Angola Déclaration de la Suisse
23 January 2025
EPU2025: Bolivie
Conseil des droits de l’homme 48e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel Bolivie Déclaration de la Suisse
23 January 2025
EPU48: Kazakhstan
Conseil des droits de l’homme 48e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel Kazakhstan Déclaration de la Suisse
22 January 2025
EPU48: El Salvador
Conseil des droits de l’homme 48e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel El Salvador Déclaration de la Suisse
21 January 2025
UN General Assembly Plenary Meeting: Question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and other matters related to the Security Council
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Plenary Meeting on the question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and other matters related to the Security Council.
20 January 2025
UN Security Council Open Debate: The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
20 January 2025
EPU48: Italie
Conseil des droits de l’homme 48e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel Italie Déclaration de la Suisse
15 January 2025
Congrès mondial sur les disparitions forcées
Congrès mondial sur les disparitions forcées Cérémonie d’ouverture Déclaration prononcée par l’Ambassadeur Julien Thöni, Représentant permanent adjoint de la Suisse auprès de l’Office des Nations Unies à Genève
15 January 2025
UN General Assembly Plenary Meeting: Report of the Secretary-General on the work of the Organization
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Plenary Meeting on the report of the Secretary-General on the work of the Organization.
14 January 2025
UN Security Council Arria Formula Meeting: Counter the Misuse and Proliferation of Commercial Spyware
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Arria Formula Meeting on "Counter the Misuse and Proliferation of Commercial Spyware".
8 January 2025
EPU48: Iraq
Conseil des droits de l’homme 48e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel Iraq Déclaration de la Suisse
30 December 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Threats to International Peace and Security
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Threats to International Peace and Security.
27 December 2024
UN Security Council Adoption: AUSSOM (Somalia)
Statement before the vote delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Adoption on AUSSOM (Situation in Somalia).
20 December 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: TIPS (Ukraine)
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on TIPS (Ukraine).
20 December 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: UNOWAS (West Africa and the Sahel)
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on UNOWAS (West Africa and the Sahel).
20 December 2024
UN Security Council Joint Press Stakeout: Climate, Peace and Security (UNOWAS)
Joint Press Stakeout by the Security Council members that have joined the Joint Pledges on Climate, Peace and Security on UNOWAS (West Africa and the Sahel).
19 December 2024
UN Security Council Ministerial-level Briefing: The situation in Sudan
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Ministerial-level Briefing on the situation in Sudan.
19 December 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Maintenance of international peace and security (Artificial intelligence)
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Maintenance of international peace and security - Artificial intelligence.
18 December 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Non-proliferation (Democratic People's Republic of Korea)
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Non-proliferation (Democratic People's Republic of Korea).
18 December 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
17 December 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Non-Proliferation (Iran)
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Non-Proliferation (Iran).
17 December 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Syria
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Syria.
16 December 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine.
16 December 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: The situation in Libya
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in Libya.
13 December 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Security Council Subsidiary Organs
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Security Council Subsidiary Organs.
13 December 2024
Dialogue interactif: Venezuela
Dialogue interactif sur le compte rendu oral du Haut-Commissaire sur la situation des droits de l'homme au Venezuela Déclaration de la Suisse
13 December 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: UNOCA
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on UNOCA.
12 December 2024
UN Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting: Enhancing Mine Action for Stabilization, Protection, Recovery, and Inclusion
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting on Safeguarding Lives, Sustaining Peace: Enhancing Mine Action for Stabilization, Protection, Recovery, and Inclusion.
12 December 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: UNAMA (Afghanistan)
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on UNAMA (Afghanistan).
12 December 2024
UN Security Council Joint Press Stakeout: Women, Peace and Security - Afghanistan
Joint Press Stakeout by the Security Council Signatories of the Statement of Shared Commitments for the Principles of Women, Peace, and Security on the situation in Afghanistan.
11 December 2024
UN General Assembly Emergency Special Session: The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question
Statement delivered after the vote by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Tenth Emergency Special Session on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question.
11 December 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Yemen
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Yemen.
10 December 2024
UN Security Council Debate: International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Debate on the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT).
9 December 2024
UN General Assembly General Debate: Strengthening of the coordination of emergency humanitarian assistance
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly General Debate on the strengthening of the coordination of emergency humanitarian assistance of the United Nations.
9 December 2024
UN General Assembly Vote: Safety and security of humanitarian personnel and protection of UN personnel
Statement delivered by Switzerland before the vote on the Resolution titled: Safety and security of humanitarian personnel and protection of United Nations personnel.
9 December 2024
Présidence du Conseil des droits de l'homme
Conseil des droits de l'homme Discours de M. Jürg Lauber, Président désigné du Conseil des droits de l'homme
9 December 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: The situation concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO)
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO).
9 December 2024
Dialogue interactif: Nicaragua
Dialogue interactif sur le compte rendu oral du Haut-Commissaire sur la situation des droits de l'homme au Nicaragua Déclaration de la Suisse
6 December 2024
UN Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting: Persons with disabilities in situations of armed conflict and related humanitarian crises
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting on "Persons with disabilities in situations of armed conflict and related humanitarian crises - Heightening visibility and eliminating discrimination".
6 December 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: The situation concerning Iraq (UNAMI)
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation concerning Iraq (UNAMI).
6 December 2024
UN Security Council Adoption: General issues relating to sanctions
Statement before the vote delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Adoption on general issues relating to sanctions.
5 December 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Syria
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Syria (chemical weapons).
4 December 2024
UN General Assembly Emergency Special Session: The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question
Joint Statement on behalf of the E10 delivered by the Permanent Representative of Malta at the tenth emergency special session of the United Nations General Assembly on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
4 December 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine (focused on children of war).
3 December 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Syria
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Syria.
3 December 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Women, Peace and Security
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Women, Peace and Security.
3 December 2024
UN Security Council Joint Press Stakeout: Women, Peace and Security
Joint Presss Stakeout by the current and incoming Security Council signatories of the Shared Commitments on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) – Ecuador, France, Guyana, Japan, Malta, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Switzerland, the Republic of Korea, the United States, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Greece, and Panama.
2 December 2024
UN ECOSOC Special meeting: Haiti's Children Cannot Wait
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) special meeting on "Haiti's Children Cannot Wait: Supporting Stability, Resilience, and Prosperity in Haiti".
2 December 2024
UN General Assembly Informal Plenary Meeting: Briefing from the Special Adviser on Solutions to Internal Displacement
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the General Assembly Informal Plenary Meeting: Briefing from Assistant Secretary-General Robert Piper, Special Adviser on Solutions to Internal Displacement.
27 November 2024
UN General Assembly Second Committee Adoption: The Quadrennial Comprehensive Policy Review
Explanation of Position delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Second Committee adoption of the Quadrennial Comprehensive Policy Review (QCPR).
27 November 2024
UN General Assembly Second Committee Adoption: Promotion of inclusive and effective international cooperation on tax matters
Explanation of Position delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Second Committee adoption of the resolution on the promotion of inclusive and effective international cooperation on tax matters at the UN.
26 November 2024
UN General Assembly Second Committee Adoption: Agriculture development, food security and nutrition
Explanation of Position delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Second Committee adoption of the resolution on agriculture development, food security and nutrition.
26 November 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Protection of civilians in armed conflict
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the protection of civilians in armed conflict.
26 November 2024
UN Security Council Joint Press Stakeout: Protection of UN and Humanitarian personnel
Joint Statement by 117 delegations on the protection of United Nations and Humanitarian personnel (protecting the protectors).
26 November 2024
UN General Assembly Plenary Meeting: Use of the Veto (Sudan)
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Plenary Meeting on the use of the veto (Sudan).
25 November 2024
UN General Assembly Second Committee Adoption: Promoting sustainable consumption and production patterns
Explanation of Position delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Second Committee adoption of the resolution on promoting sustainable consumption and production patterns for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, building on Agenda 21.
25 November 2024
UN General Assembly Second Committee Adoption: Promotion of international cooperation to combat illicit financial flows
Explanation of Position delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Second Committee adoption of the resolution on the promotion of international cooperation to combat illicit financial flows and strengthen good practices on assets return to foster sustainable development.
25 November 2024
UN General Assembly: High-level meeting to mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly 79th Session High-level meeting to mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
25 November 2024
UN Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting: The humanitarian impact of unilateral coercive measures
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the Arria-Formula Meeting on the humanitarian impact of unilateral coercive measures.
25 November 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
22 November 2024
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Resolution on addressing and countering the world drug problem
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Adoption of the resolution "Addressing and countering the world drug problem through a comprehensive, integrated and balanced approach”.
21 November 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Syria
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Syria.
21 November 2024
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Working methods of the Third Committee of the General Assembly
Statement delivered on behalf of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee meeting on the resolution “Working methods of the Third Committee of the General Assembly”.
21 November 2024
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Human rights treaty body system
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee meeting on the resolution “Human rights treaty body system”.
21 November 2024
UN General Assembly Plenary Meeting: Intergovernmental Negotiations framework
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly meeting on the intergovernmental negotiations on the question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and other matters related to the Council.
20 November 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Haiti
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Haiti.
20 November 2024
UN General Assembly Plenary Meeting: Use of the veto
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Plenary Meeting on the use of the veto.
20 November 2024
UN Security Council Joint Press Stakeout: Resolution on Gaza
Joint Press Stakeout by the United Nations Security Council E10 (elected non-permanent members) following the vote on a resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza.
20 November 2024
UN Security Council Statement after the Vote: The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council after the vote on a resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza.
19 November 2024
UN Security Council Joint Press Stakeout: The situation in Libya
Joint Press Stakeout by Switzerland and Japan, ICC Co-Focal Points on the situation in Libya, on behalf of the Security Council members as well as incoming members that are States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.
19 November 2024
UN Security Council Joint Press Stakeout: Ukraine
Joint Press Stakeout by 44 countries and the European Union on 1000 Days of Russia's Full-Scale Invasion of Ukraine.
19 November 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: The situation in Libya
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in Libya.
18 November 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine.
18 November 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: The situation in the Middle East
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East.
18 November 2024
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Moratorium on the use of death penalty (Sovereignty Amendment)
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee 52nd Plenary meeting, on the Sovereignty Amendment in the moratorium on the use of death penalty.
18 November 2024
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Moratorium on the use of death penalty
Explanation of Vote delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee 52nd plenary meeting, following the adoption of a resolution on a moratorium on the use of death penalty.
18 November 2024
UN Security Council Explanation of Vote: Sudan Resolution
Statement delivered by Switzerland after the vote on a resolution on the protection of civilians in Sudan.
15 November 2024
EPU47: Nicaragua
Conseil des droits de l’homme. 47e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel.
14 November 2024
UN Security Council Joint Briefing: Committee 1267/1989/2253, Committee 1373, Committee 1540
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Joint Briefing on Committee 1267/1989/2253, Committee 1373 and Committee 1540.
13 November 2024
UN Security Council Joint Press Stakeout: Climate, Peace and Security (Yemen)
Joint Press Stakeout by the Security Council Joint Pledges on Climate, Peace and Security on Yemen.
13 November 2024
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Explanation of Position after the Vote (UNHCR Resolution)
Explanation of Position delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee 49th plenary meeting, following the adoption of a resolution on the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
13 November 2024
UN General Assembly Fifth Committee: Strategic Heritage Plan of the UN office in Geneva
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Fifth Committee meeting on the Strategic Heritage Plan of the United Nations Office in Geneva.
12 November 2024
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Countering the use of information and communications technologies for criminal purposes
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee meeting on countering the use of information and communications technologies for criminal purposes.
12 November 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Sudan
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in Sudan.
12 November 2024
EPU47 : Ethiopie
47e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel. Conseil des droits de l’homme, Ethiopie, Déclaration de la Suisse
12 November 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Protection of civilians in armed conflict
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the protection of civilians in armed conflict.
11 November 2024
UN General Assembly: Question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly plenary meeting on the question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and other matters related to the Security Council.
11 November 2024
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Action on draft resolution
Explanation of vote delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee action on draft resolution (combating the glorification of nazism).
11 November 2024
EPU47: Costa Rica
Conseil des droits de l’homme 47e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel Costa Rica Déclaration de la Suisse
8 November 2024
UN Security Council Joint Press Stakeout: Ransomware
Joint Press Stakeout on Ransomware Attacks Against Healthcare Facilities.
8 November 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Threats to international peace and security
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Threats to international peace and security.
8 November 2024
EPU47: Brunéi Darussalam
Conseil des droits de l’homme 47e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel Brunéi Darussalam Déclaration de la Suisse
7 November 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: South Sudan
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on South Sudan (UNMISS).
7 November 2024
UN Security Council Joint Press Stakeout: South Sudan (WPS)
Joint Press Stakeout Statement by the Security Council signatories of the Statement of Shared Commitments for the Principles of Women, Peace and Security on South Sudan.
7 November 2024
UN General Assembly Fourth Committee: Comprehensive review of the whole question of peacekeeping
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Fourth Committee meeting on the comprehensive review of the whole question of peacekeeping.
7 November 2024
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the President of the Human Rights Council
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with the President of the Human Rights Council.
7 November 2024
EPU47: RPDC
Conseil des droits de l’homme 47e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel République populaire démocratique de Corée Déclaration de la Suisse
6 November 2024
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue of the Report of the High Commissioner of UNHCR
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Interactive Dialogue on the Report of the High Commissioner of UNHCR.
6 November 2024
UN General Assembly: Informal meeting of the plenary to hear a briefing on UNRWA
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Informal meeting of the plenary to hear a briefing on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
6 November 2024
UN General Assembly Third Committee: General Debate on the Report of the High Commissioner of UNHCR
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee General Debate on the Report of the High Commissioner of UNHCR.
6 November 2024
EPU47: Bhoutan
Conseil des droits de l’homme 47e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel Bhoutan Déclaration de la Suisse
6 November 2024
EPU47: Portugal
Conseil des droits de l’homme 47e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel Portugal Déclaration de la Suisse
5 November 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Sudan and South Sudan
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Sudan and South Sudan (UNISFA).
5 November 2024
EPU47: RDC
Conseil des droits de l’homme 47e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel République Démocratique du Congo Déclaration de la Suisse
5 November 2024
EPU47: Côte d'Ivoire
Conseil des droits de l’homme 47e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel Côte d’Ivoire Déclaration de la Suisse
5 November 2024
UN Security Council Joint Media Stakeout: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Joint Media Stakeout by 13 countries on the October 30 Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Launch by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.
5 November 2024
UN General Assembly Fifth Committee: Administration of Justice
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Fifth Committee meeting on the Administration of Justice at the United Nations.
4 November 2024
UN General Assembly Sixth Committee: Status of the Protocols Additional to the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and relating to the protection of victims of armed conflicts
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Sixth Committee meeting on the Status of the Protocols Additional to the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and relating to the protection of victims of armed conflicts.
4 November 2024
UN General Assembly: Revitalization of the work of the General Assembly
Accountability, Coherence and Transparency (ACT) group statement, delivered by H.E. Rein Tammsaar, Permanent Representative of Estonia to the UN, at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly debate on revitalization of the work of the General Assembly.
4 November 2024
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on minority issues
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on minority issues.
4 November 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Non-proliferation / Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on non-proliferation / Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
4 November 2024
EPU47: Albanie
Conseil des droits de l’homme 47e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel Albanie Déclaration de la Suisse
1 November 2024
UN Security Council Debate: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Debate on Bosnia and Herzegovina.
1 November 2024
UN Security Council Presidential Statement on UNOCA
United Nations Security Council Presidential Statement on UNOCA (Central Africa).
1 November 2024
UN General Assembly: General Debate on the Report of the Human Rights Council
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly General Debate on the Report of the Human Rights Council.
1 November 2024
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
1 November 2024
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan.
1 November 2024
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Chair of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with the Chair of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic.
31 October 2024
Comité plénier de l'OIT
Organisation internationale du Travail Comité plénier Déclaration de la Suisse
31 October 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Threats to international peace and security
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on threats to international peace and security.
30 October 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine.
30 October 2024
UN Security Council Statement after the Vote: Colombia
Statement after the vote delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Adoption on Colombia.
30 October 2024
UN General Assembly Fourth Committee: International Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Fourth Committee meeting on International Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space.
30 October 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Kosovo
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Kosovo (UNMIK).
30 October 2024
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Russian Federation
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Russian Federation.
30 October 2024
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Member of the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with the Member of the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan.
30 October 2024
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Somalia
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Somalia.
30 October 2024
UN General Assembly Sixth Committee: Report of the International Law Commission
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Sixth Committee meeting on the report of the International Law Commission on the work of its seventy-fifth session.
29 October 2024
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Chair of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with the Chair of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine.
29 October 2024
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Belarus
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Belarus.
29 October 2024
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Combined Interactive Dialogue on Myanmar
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Combined Interactive Dialogue on Myanmar (with the Special Envoy on Myanmar, the Head of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar, and the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar).
29 October 2024
UN Security Council Open Debate: The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
29 October 2024
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.
28 October 2024
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism.
28 October 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: The situation in the Middle East
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East.
28 October 2024
UN General Assembly: Report of the International Criminal Court
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, 26th plenary meeting on the Report of the International Criminal Court.
28 October 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Sudan
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Sudan.
25 October 2024
UNSC Arria-Formula Meeting: "Systematic violations of IHL committed by the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the territory of the Russian Federation"
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting on: "Systematic violations of IHL committed by the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the territory of the Russian Federation".
25 October 2024
UN General Assembly Second Committee: Programme Planning
Statement delivered by Swizerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Second Committee meeting on programme planning.
24 October 2024
UN Security Council Open Debate: Women, Peace and Security
Statement delivered by the President of the Swiss Confederation Viola Amherd at the UN Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security (Women building peace in a changing environment).
24 October 2024
UN Security Council Joint Press Stakeout: Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security
Joint Press Stakeout by Viola Amherd, President of the Swiss Confederation, on behalf of the Security Council Signatories of the Statement of Shared Commitments for the Principles of Women, Peace and Security.
24 October 2024
UN General Assembly: Report of the International Court of Justice
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, 25th plenary meeting on the Report of the International Court of Justice.
23 October 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Syria
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Syria.
23 October 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Central African Republic
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA).
22 October 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Haiti
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Haiti.
22 October 2024
UN General Assembly Sixth Committee: Report of the International Law Commission on the work of its seventy-fifth session
Statement delivered by Swizerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Sixth Committee meeting on the report of the International Law Commission on the work of its seventy-fifth session.
22 October 2024
UN General Assembly Third Committee: General Debate on promotion and protection of human rights
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee General Debate on promotion and protection of human rights.
21 October 2024
UNGA Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Chair of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances and the Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with the Chair of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances and the Chair-Rapporteur of the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances. Speaker: Swiss representative to the UN
21 October 2024
UN Security Council Joint Press Stakeout: Joint Action for the New Agenda for Peace
Joint Press Stakeout by the Security Council Presidency Trio for Conflict Prevention: Sierra Leone, Slovenia and Switzerland on the Joint Action for the New Agenda for Peace.
21 October 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Maintenance of Peace and Security of Ukraine
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine.
21 October 2024
UN Security Council Presidential Statement on the impact of scientific development on peace and security
United Nations Security Council Presidential Statement on the impact of scientific development on peace and security.
21 October 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Anticipating the impact of scientific developments on international peace and security
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Maintenance of international peace and security (Anticipating the impact of scientific developments on international peace and security). Available in French and English.
21 October 2024
UNGA Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion of truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion of truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence.
17 October 2024
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression.
17 October 2024
UN General Assembly 3rd Committee: Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on the Rights to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and of Association
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Rights to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and of Association.
17 October 2024
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children.
17 October 2024
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on on the situation of human rights defenders.
16 October 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
16 October 2024
UN General Assembly Fifth Committee: Proposed programme budget 2025
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Fifth Committee meeting on proposed programme budget for 2025.
16 October 2024
UN General Assembly Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
15 October 2024
75e Comité exécutif du HCR
Comité Exécutif du HCR, 75ème session, Débat général, Déclaration de la Suisse
15 October 2024
UN General Assembly Sixth Committee: Administration of Justice at the UN
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Sixth Committee meeting on the administration of justice at the United Nations.
15 October 2024
UN General Assembly Sixth Committee: Observer Status for the International Coffee Organization
Statement delivered by Swizerland at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Sixth Committee meeting on "Observer Status for the International Coffee Organization to the General Assembly".
15 October 2024
UN Security Council Joint Press Stakeout: Women, peace and security (Colombia)
Joint Press Stakeout by the Security Council signatories of the Statement of Shared Commitments for the Principles of Women, Peace and Security on the situation in Colombia.
15 October 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Colombia
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Colombia.
10 October 2024
UN General Assembly: Third Committee, Interactive Dialogue
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee Interactive dialogue with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict.
10 October 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: The situation in the Middle East
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East.
9 October 2024
Débat général: 57e session du CDH
57e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Débat général, Déclaration de la Suisse
9 October 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
9 October 2024
UN General Assembly: Sixth Committee (Crimes against humanity)
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, Sixth Committee meeting on crimes against humanity.
8 October 2024
IUCN Leaders Forum 2024
for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Leaders Forum, Opening address, Ambassador Jürg Lauber, Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the United Nations and other international organizations at Geneva
8 October 2024
UN General Assembly: Third Committee, General Debate
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, General Debate of the Third Committee (Advancement of women).
8 October 2024
UN General Assembly: First Committee, General Debate
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, General Debate of the First Committee.
8 October 2024
UN General Assembly: Third Committee, Interactive Dialogue
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, Interactive Dialogue of the Third Committee (Advancement of women).
8 October 2024
Dialogue interactif: RDC
57e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif renforcé sur la situation des droits de l’homme en République démocratique du Congo, Déclaration de la Suisse
8 October 2024
Dialogue interactif: Ukraine
57e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif sur le compte rendu oral du Haut-Commissaire des Nations Unies aux droits de l’homme sur l’Ukraine, Déclaration de la Suisse
7 October 2024
Dialogue interactif: Cambodge
57e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif avec le Rapporteur spécial sur la situation de droits de l’homme au Cambodge, Déclaration de la Suisse
7 October 2024
Dialogue interactif: Honduras
57e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif sur la coopération technique au Honduras. Déclaration de la Suisse
7 October 2024
UN General Assembly: Second Committee, General Debate
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, General Debate of the Second Committee.
7 October 2024
UN General Assembly: Third Committee, General Debate
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, General Debate of the Third Committee.
7 October 2024
UN General Assembly: Pact for the Future
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, Explanation of position on the adoption of the Pact for the Future.
7 October 2024
UN General Assembly: Antimicrobial Resistance Political Declaration
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the 79th session of the UN General Assembly on the Adoption of the Antimicrobial Resistance Political Declaration.
4 October 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Threats to International Peace and Security
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on threats to international peace and security.
3 October 2024
UN Security Council Joint Press Stakeout: The situation in the Middle East (E10)
Joint Press Stakeout on the situation in the Middle East by the 10 elected members of the United Nations Security Council.
2 October 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: The situation in the Middle East
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East.
2 October 2024
UN Security Council Joint Press Stakeout: Climate, Peace and Security – Cooperation between the UN and regional and sub-regional organizations
Joint Press Stakeout on Climate, Peace and Security – Cooperation between the United Nations and regional and sub-regional organizations (AU) by members of the Joint Pledges on Climate, Peace and Security (France, Guyana, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, the Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States of America)
2 October 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Cooperation between the UN and regional and subregional organizations
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on the cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in maintaining international peace and security (African Union).
30 September 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: The situation concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO)
27 September 2024
Dialogue interactif: représailles
57e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif sur le rapport du Secrétaire général sur les représailles, Déclaration de la Suisse
27 September 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: The Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question.
26 September 2024
UN General Assembly: High-Level Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the General Assembly 79th Session High-Level Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance.
24 September 2024
UN General Assembly: General Debate
Speech by President Viola Amherd at the general debate of the seventy-ninth session of the General Assembly
24 September 2024
57e CDH: Débat général art. 4
Représentant-e de la Suisse auprès de l'ONU
23 September 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
23 September 2024
Dialogue interactif avec la Commission d'enquête internationale indépendante sur l'Ukraine
57ème session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif, Déclaration de la Suisse, Speaker: Swiss representative to the UN
23 September 2024
Dialogue interactif avec la Commission d’enquête sur la situation des droits de l’homme en Syrie
57ème session du Conseil des droits de l’homme
23 September 2024
Dialogue interactif avec le groupe d'experts indépendants sur le Bélarus
57ème session du Conseil des droits de l’homme
20 September 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Syria
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Syria (political and Humanitarian situation).
19 September 2024
UNGA Explanation of Vote: The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Explanation of Vote delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Tenth emergency special session on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
19 September 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Sudan
Statement delivered by Switzerland during the Security Council Briefing on Sudan.
19 September 2024
UN Security Council Joint Press Stakeout: The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Joint Press Stakeout by Denmark, France, Greece, Malta, Slovenia, Switzerland and the United Kingdom on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
18 September 2024
UN Security Council Joint Press Stakeout: Afghanistan
Joint Press Stakeout by the Security Council signatories of the Statement of Shared Commitments for the Principles of Women, Peace and Security on the situation in Afghanistan.
18 September 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Afghanistan
Statement delivered by Switzerland during the Security Council Briefing on UNAMA (Afghanistan).
16 September 2024
Dialogue interactif: Nicaragua
Dialogue interactif sur le rapport du Haut-Commissariat sur la situation des droits de l'homme au Nicaragua
16 September 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
16 September 2024
57e session du CDH: Interactive Dialogue with the Working Group on Enforced Disappearances
57ème session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif
16 September 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
13 September 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Threats to international peace and security
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on threats to international peace and security.
12 September 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Yemen
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Yemen.
12 September 2024
HCR: 91e Comité permanent
Budget-programme et financement
10 September 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine.
10 September 2024
Dialogue interactif: Soudan
57ème session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif renforcé sur la situation des droits de l’homme au Soudan
9 September 2024
UN Security Council Joint Press Stakeout: Climate, Peace and Security & the UN Peacekeeping Operations
Joint Press Stakeout by 11 Security Council Members on Climate, Peace and Security & the UN Peacekeeping Operations.
9 September 2024
UN Security Council Open Debate: Strengthening UN Peacekeeping: Reflections for the Future
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Strengthening UN Peacekeeping: Reflections for the Future.
9 September 2024
Dialogue interactif: Myanmar
57ème session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif avec le Mécanisme d’enquête indépendant pour le Myanmar
9 September 2024
Dialogue interactif: Afghanistan
57ème session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif avec le Haut-Commissaire sur l’Afghanistan
9 September 2024
Dialogue interactif: Sri Lanka
57ème session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif sur le rapport du Haut-Commissariat sur la situation des droits de l’Homme au Sri Lanka
6 September 2024
UN Security Council Joint Press Stakeout: Afghanistan
Joint Press Stakeout by 12 Security Council Members on the situation in Afghanistan.
5 September 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Syria
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Syria (chemical weapons).
4 September 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
30 August 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Threats to international peace and security
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on threats to international peace and security.
29 August 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
28 August 2024
UN Security Council Statement after the Vote: UNIFIL
Statement delivered by Switzerland in the Security Council following the vote on UNIFIL Renewal Resolution.
28 August 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Syria
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Syria.
28 August 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Maintenance of international peace and security
Statement delivered by Switzerland during the Security Council Briefing on maintenance of international peace and security (Ukraine).
22 August 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
21 August 2024
UNSC Joint Press Stakeout: Joint Action for the New Agenda for Peace
Joint Press Stakeout by Sierra Leone, Slovenia and Switzerland on conflict prevention (Joint Action for the New Agenda for Peace).
21 August 2024
UN Security Council Debate: Peacebuilding and sustaining peace
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Debate on Peacebuilding and sustaining peace: The new agenda for peace - addressing global, regional and national aspects of conflict prevention.
20 August 2024
UN Security Council Joint Press Stakeout: WPS Libya
Joint Press Stakeout by the Security Council signatories of the Shared Commitments on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) on the situation in Libya.
20 August 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Libya
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in Libya (UNSMIL).
15 August 2024
UNSC Briefing: Yemen
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East (Yemen).
14 August 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: UNMISS
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on UNMISS (South Sudan).
13 August 2024
UNSC Arria Formula Meeting: Ukraine
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting on Ukraine.
13 August 2024
UNSC Briefing: The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
12 August 2024
UNSC Debate: Maintenance of international peace and security
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Debate on the maintenance of international peace and security - Addressing the historical injustice and enhancing Africa's effective representation in the UN Security Council.
8 August 2024
UNSC Briefing: Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts.
7 August 2024
UNSC Joint Press Stakeout: WPS
Joint Press Stakeout by the Security Council signatories of the Shared Commitments on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) in the context of the accelerated drawdown of peace operations.
7 August 2024
UNSC Briefing: Women, peace and security
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Women and Peace and Security: Sustaining WPS Commitments in the context of accelerated drawdown of peace operations.
6 August 2024
UNSC Briefing: Sudan
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Sudan.
5 August 2024
UNSC Briefing: International Criminal Court (Sudan)
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court on the situation in Sudan.
5 August 2024
UN Security Council Joint Press Stakeout: ICC Sudan
Statement delivered by Japan and Switzerland, ICC Co-Focal Points in the UNSC, on behalf of Denmark, Ecuador, France, Greece, Guyana, Japan, Malta, Panama, the Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, on the situation in Sudan.
31 July 2024
UNSC Briefing: The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
29 July 2024
UN Framework Convention on Tax
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the second session of the Ad Hoc Committee to Draft Terms of Reference for a United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation.
26 July 2024
UNSC Briefing: the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
25 July 2024
UNSC Briefing: Threats to international peace and security
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on threats to international peace and security (Ukraine).
23 July 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Yemen
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Yemen.
22 July 2024
UNSC Briefing: Syria
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Syria.
22 July 2024
UNSC Briefing: Threats to international peace and security
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on threats to international peace and security.
19 July 2024
UNSC Debate: Cooperation between the UN and regional and subregional organizations
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Debate on the cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in maintaining international peace and security: the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
19 July 2024
UN Security Council Adoption: General issues relating to sanctions
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council after the adoption on General issues relating to sanctions.
18 July 2024
UN ECOSOC HLPF: Adoption of the Ministerial Declaration
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the ECOSOC Adoption of the Ministerial Declaration Conclusion of the High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.
17 July 2024
UNSC Briefing: The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Statement delivered by Ambassador Wolfgang Amadeus Brülhart on behalf of Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
16 July 2024
UN Security Council Open Debate: Maintenance of international peace and security
Statement delivered by Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis on behalf of Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on "Multilateral cooperation in the interest of a more just, democratic and sustainable world order".
15 July 2024
UN Security Council Joint Press Stakeout: Myanmar
Joint Press Stakeout by 30 Member States and the Delegation of the European Union on the humanitarian situation in Myanmar.
15 July 2024
UN ECOSOC HLPF: General Debate
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the ECOSOC High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development General Debate “From the SDG Summit to the Summit of the Future”.
12 July 2024
Security Council Briefing: UNOWAS
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Peace consolidation in West Africa (UNOWAS).
12 July 2024
Ad Hoc Committee of the GA for the Announcement of Voluntary Contributions to UNRWA
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the Ad Hoc Committee of the General Assembly for the Announcement of Voluntary Contributions to UNRWA.
11 July 2024
UN ECOSOC HLPF Meeting on SDG 16 & interlinkages with other SDGs
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the ECOSOC High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development meeting on SDG 16 and interlinkages with other SDGs – Peace, justice, and strong institutions.
11 July 2024
Security Council Briefing: Colombia
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Colombia.
10 July 2024
UN ECOSOC HLPF Meeting on SDG 13 & interlinkages with other SDGs
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the ECOSOC High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development meeting on SDG 13 & interlinkages with other SDGs - Climate action.
9 July 2024
Dialogue interactif sur la situation des droits de l’homme en République centrafricaine
56ème session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif sur la situation des droits de l’homme en République centrafricaine, Déclaration de la Suisse
9 July 2024
Briefing: Maintenance of international peace and security (Ukraine)
Statement delivered by Switzerland during the Security Council Briefing on maintenance of international peace and security (Ukraine).
9 July 2024
Dialogue interactif sur le compte-rendu oral du Haut-Commissariat des Nations unies aux droits de l’homme sur l’Ukraine et rapport intérimaire du Secrétaire Général sur les droits de l'homme en Crimée
56ème session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif sur le compte-rendu oral du Haut-Commissariat des Nations unies aux droits de l’homme sur l’Ukraine et rapport intérimaire du Secrétaire Général sur les droits de l'homme en Crimée
9 July 2024
UN ECOSOC HLPF Meeting on SDG 2 & interlinkages with other SDGs
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the ECOSOC High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development meeting on SDG 2 & interlinkages with other SDGs – Zero Hunger.
9 July 2024
Annual Panel Discussion on Technical Cooperation and Capacity Building
56th Session of the Human Rights Council, Annual Panel Discussion on Technical Cooperation and Capacity Building, Joint Statement (Quadrilateral Group)
8 July 2024
Dialogue interactif avec le Haut-Commissaire aux droits de l’homme sur la Libye
56ème session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif avec le Haut-Commissaire aux droits de l’homme sur la Libye, Déclaration de la Suisse
8 July 2024
Briefing: MONUSCO
Statement delivered by Switzerland during the Security Council Briefing on MONUSCO (The situation concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo).
8 July 2024
Arria-Formula Meeting: Stepping up Preventive Action: From Environmental Challenges to Opportunities for Peace
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting on "Stepping up Preventive Action: From Environmental Challenges to Opportunities for Peace".
8 July 2024
UN ECOSOC HLPF Meeting on SDG 17 & interlinkages with other SDGs
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the ECOSOC High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development meeting on SDG 17 & interlinkages with other SDGs – Partnerships for the Goals Unlocking investments in the SDGs.
3 July 2024
Briefing: Haiti
Statement delivered by Switzerland during the Security Council Briefing on Haiti.
3 July 2024
Dialogue interactif sur le rapport du Haut-Commissaire sur la situation des droits de l’homme au Venezuela
56ème session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif sur le rapport du Haut-Commissaire sur la situation des droits de l’homme au Venezuela, Déclaration de la Suisse
3 July 2024
Dialogue interactif sur la situation des droits de l’homme au Burundi
56ème session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif sur la situation des droits de l’homme au Burundi, Déclaration de la Suisse
3 July 2024
Dialogue interactif avec la Commission d’enquête sur la situation des droits de l’homme en Syrie
56ème session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif avec la Commission d’enquête sur la situation des droits de l’homme en Syrie, Déclaration de la Suisse
2 July 2024
Dialogue interactif : droits de l'homme au Bélarus
56e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif avec la Rapporteuse spéciale sur la situation des droits de l’homme au Bélarus, Déclaration de la Suisse
2 July 2024
Briefing: Middle East
Statement delivered by Switzerland during the Security Council Briefing on Middle East, including the Palestinian question
1 July 2024
Dialogue interactif : rapport sur les technologies nouvelles et émergentes
56e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif – Rapport du Haut-Commissariat sur les technologies nouvelles et émergentes , Déclaration de la Suisse
1 July 2024
General Assembly: Plenary meeting on the Responsibility to Protect
Statement delivered by Switzerland during the General Assembly seventy-eight plenary meeting on the Responsibility to Protect.
28 June 2024
The fourth United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit
Statement delivered by Switzerland during the fourth United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit in the General Assembly
28 June 2024
Briefing: Non-proliferation/Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)
Statement delivered by Switzerland during the Security Council Briefing on Non-proliferation/Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)
27 June 2024
ECOSOC HAS transformative humanitarian action
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the ECOSOC Humanitarian Affairs Segment Panel 4 meeting on transformative humanitarian action: women and girls at the centre of the prevention, response and protection.
27 June 2024
Security Council Briefing: MINUSCA
Statement delivered by Switzerland during the Security Council Briefing on MINUSCA.
26 June 2024
ECOSOC HAS Addressing the adverse impacts of climate change in humanitarian emergencies
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the ECOSOC Humanitarian Affairs Segment Panel 2 on addressing the adverse impacts of climate change in humanitarian emergencies.
26 June 2024
ECOSOC HAS Embracing innovation and adapting new technology in humanitarian assistance
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the ECOSOC Humanitarian Affairs Segment Panel 3 on embracing innovation and adapting new technology in humanitarian assistance.
26 June 2024
Open Debate: Children in armed conflicts
Statement delivered by Switzerland during the Security Council Open debate on children in armed conflict.
26 June 2024
Dialogue interactif avec la Rapporteuse spéciale sur le droit à la liberté d’opinion et d’expression
56ème session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif avec la Rapporteuse spéciale sur le droit à la liberté d’opinion et d’expression, Déclaration de la Suisse
26 June 2024
Dialogue interactif – Groupe de travail sur la question des droits de l’homme et des sociétés transnationales et autres entreprises
56e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif – Groupe de travail sur la question des droits de l’homme et des sociétés transnationales et autres entreprises, Déclaration de la Suisse
25 June 2024
Security Council Debate: Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Statement delivered by Switzerland during the debate on the Middle East (including the Palestinian question)
25 June 2024
ECOSOC HAS General Debate
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the ECOSOC Humanitarian Affairs Segment General Debate.
25 June 2024
Security Council Briefing: Syria
Statement delivered by Switzerland during the Security Council Briefing on Syria
24 June 2024
Dialogue interactif: personnes déplacées internes
56e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif avec la Rapporteuse Spéciale sur les personnes déplacées internes, Déclaration de la Suisse
24 June 2024
Dialogue interactif: indépendance des juges
56e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif avec Margaret Satterthwaite, Rapporteuse spéciale sur l'indépendance des juges et des avocats, Déclaration de la Suisse
24 June 2024
Dialogue interactif: droit à la santé
56e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif avec la Rapporteuse spéciale sur le droit qu’à toute personne de jouir du meilleur état de santé physique et mentale possible, Rapport sur la Consommation de drogues, réduction des risques et droit à la santé, Déclaration de la Suisse
24 June 2024
ECOSOC HAS Transition Meeting
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the ECOSOC Humanitarian Affairs Segment Transition Meeting on durable solutions for internal displacement.
24 June 2024
Security Council Briefing: Somalia
Statement delivered by Switzerland during the Security Council Briefing on Somalia
24 June 2024
Security Council Briefing: Non-Proliferation (Iran)
Statement delivered by Switzerland during the Security Council Briefing on Non-Proliferation
21 June 2024
Dialogue interactif: violences liées à l'orientation sexuelle
56e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif avec l’Expert indépendant chargé de la question de la protection contre la violence et la discrimination liées à l’orientation sexuelle et à l’identité de genre, Déclaration de la Suisse
21 June 2024
Dialogue interactif: violence à l'égard des femmes et des filles
56e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif avec la Rapporteuse Spéciale sur la violence à l’égard des femmes et des filles, Déclaration de la Suisse
21 June 2024
Briefing: UNAMA
Statement delivered by Switzerland during the Security Council Briefing on UNAMA
20 June 2024
Dialogue interactif avec le Haut-Commissaire (CDH56)
56e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Mise à jour par le Haut-Commissaire des Nations Unies aux droits de l'homme : dialogue interactif avec le Haut-Commissaire, Déclaration de la Suisse
20 June 2024
Dialogue interactif: Soudan
56ème session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif sur la situation des droits de l’homme au Soudan, Déclaration de la Suisse
20 June 2024
Open Debate: Cybersecurity
Statement delivered by Switzerland during the Security Council open debate on Cybersecurity.
20 June 2024
Intergovernmental Negotiations on Security Council Reform
Statement delivered by Switzerland during the Informal meeting of the plenary, 78th session
19 June 2024
Briefing and consultation on the situation in Libya
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the Security Council Briefing on the situation in Libya
19 June 2024
Dialogue interactif: Afghanistan
56e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif sur la mise à jour orale du Rapporteur spécial sur la situation des droits de l'homme en Afghanistan, Déclaration de la Suisse
19 June 2024
Arria-formula: Combating the Rise of Terrorism and Violent Extremism in West Africa and the Sahel
Statement delivered by Switzerland during the Arria-formula Meeting on: Combating the Rise of Terrorism and Violent Extremism in West Africa and the Sahel
18 June 2024
UN Security Council Joint Press Stakeout: WPS Sudan
Joint Press Stakeout by the Security Council signatories of the Shared Commitments on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) on the situation for women and girls in Sudan.
18 June 2024
Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons: Fourth Review Conference
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons: Fourth Review Conference.
18 June 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Sudan
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on Sudan.
18 June 2024
Dialogue interactif: Myanmar
56e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif sur la mise à jour du Haut-Commissaire sur le Myanmar, Déclaration de la Suisse
18 June 2024
Briefing: Maintenance of Peace and Security in Ukraine
Statment deliverd by Switzerland during the Briefing on Maintenance of Peace and Security in Ukraine
14 June 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Maintenance of international peace and security
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on maintenance of international peace and security.
14 June 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Threats to international peace and security
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on threats to international peace and security (Ukraine).
13 June 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Yemen
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East (Yemen).
13 June 2024
UN Security Council Joint Press Stakeout: Yemen
Joint Press Stakeout by 39 Member States and the Delegation of the European Union on Yemen (Houthi detentions).
13 June 2024
UN Security Council Statement after the Vote: Sudan
Statement after the vote delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Adoption of the resolution on El Fasher (Sudan).
12 June 2024
UN Security Council Joint Press Stakeout: DPRK
Joint Press Stakeout by 57 Member States and the Delegation of the European Union on the Human Rights Situation in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.
12 June 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: The situation in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
12 June 2024
UNSC Arria Formula Meeting: Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict, Prevent and respond to persons going missing across the globe
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting on "Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict: Prevent and respond to persons going missing across the globe".
11 June 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: IRMCT
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT).
11 June 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Syria
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on Syria.
10 June 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: UNOCA
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA).
10 June 2024
UNSC Statement after the Vote: The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Statement after the vote delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Adoption of Resolution 2735 (The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question).
7 June 2024
UNSC Briefing: Maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on the maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine.
5 June 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Threats to international peace and security (UNITAD)
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on threats to international peace and security (UNITAD).
4 June 2024
78th UNGA: Zone of peace, trust and cooperation of Central Asia
Explanation of position delivered by Switzerland at the 78th UN General Assembly; Agenda Item “Zone of peace, trust and cooperation of Central Asia”.
31 May 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Non-proliferation/Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on Non-proliferation/Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
30 May 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Syria
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on Syria.
30 May 2024
UN Security Council: Briefing by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
29 May 2024
UNSC Briefing: The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
29 May 2024
UNSC Arria-Formula Meeting: Myanmar Crisis: The Impact on Youth and Children
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting on "Myanmar Crisis: The Impact on Youth and Children".
28 May 2024
UNSC Open Debate: Maintenance of international peace and security: the role of women and young people
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Open Debate on maintenance of international peace and security: the role of women and young people.
24 May 2024
UNSC Statement before the Vote: Protection of civilians in armed conflict
Statement before the vote delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Adoption on protection of civilians in armed conflict.
24 May 2024
UNSC Statement after the Vote: Protection of civilians in armed conflict
Statement after the vote delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Adoption on protection of civilians in armed conflict.
23 May 2024
UN Security Council Open Debate: Strengthening the role of the African State in addressing global security and development challenges
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Open Debate on strengthening the role of the African State in addressing global security and development challenges.
21 May 2024
UNSC Open Debate: Protection of civilians in armed conflict
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Open Debate on protection of civilians in armed conflict: twenty-fifth anniversary of Security Council resolution 1265 (1999).
20 May 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Threats to international peace and security
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on threats to international peace and security (Ukraine).
20 May 2024
UN Security Council Statement after the Vote: Non-proliferation
Statement delivered by Switzerland in the Security Council following the vote on Non-proliferation (Resolution on the prevention of an arms race in outer space and outer space security).
20 May 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
17 May 2024
UN Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting: Unlocking the Power of Science for Peace and Security
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting on "Unlocking the Power of Science for Peace and Security”.
16 May 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: The situation in Iraq (UNAMI)
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on the situation in Iraq (UNAMI).
16 May 2024
UNSC Arria-Formula Meeting: Condemning Hostage-Taking in Israel on October 7 as a Psychological Tool of Terrorism
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting on “ Condemning Hostage-Taking in Israel on October 7 as a Psychological Tool of Terrorism”.
15 May 2024
Debate: The situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Statement delivered by Switzerland during the Security Council debate on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina
14 May 2024
Briefing Maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the Security Council Briefing on Maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine
14 May 2024
Briefing Security Council ICC: Situation in Libya
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the Security Council Briefing on ICC and the situation in Libya
14 May 2024
Stakeout to the Press: ICC and the situation in Libya
Statement by Switzerland and Japan as ICC Co-Focal Points in the UNSC: Stakeout to the Press: The situation in Libya (ICC referral pursuant to resolution 1970)
13 May 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Middle East, Yemen
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council (the situation in the Middle East, Yemen)
10 May 2024
UNGA Explanation of Vote: The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Explanation of Vote delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Tenth emergency special session on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
8 May 2024
EPU46: Cambodge
Conseil des droits de l’homme, 46e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel, Cambodge, Déclaration de la Suisse
7 May 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: UNISFA, Sudan and South Sudan
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on UNISFA, Sudan and South Sudan (the situation in Abyei).
7 May 2024
EPU46: Vietnam
Conseil des droits de l’homme, 46e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel, Vietnam, Déclaration de la Suisse
7 May 2024
EPU46: République dominicaine
Conseil des droits de l’homme, 46e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel, République dominicaine, Déclaration de la Suisse
7 May 2024
EPU46: Érythrée
Conseil des droits de l’homme, 46e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel, Érythrée, Déclaration de la Suisse
6 May 2024
EPU46: Slovaquie
Conseil des droits de l’homme, 46e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel, Slovaquie, Déclaration de la Suisse
6 May 2024
UNGA Fifth Committee: Administrative and budgetary aspects of the financing of the UN peacekeeping operations (cross-cutting issues)
Statement delivered by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Fifth Committee of the 78th Session of the UNGA on administrative and budgetary aspects of the financing of the UN peacekeeping operations (cross-cutting issues).
6 May 2024
UNGA Debate: Use of the Veto (Non-proliferation)
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN General Assembly meeting on the use of the veto (Non-proliferation, placement of weapons of mass destruction in outer space).
2 May 2024
EPU46: Vanuatu
Conseil des droits de l’homme, 46e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel, Vanuatu, Déclaration de la Suisse
1 May 2024
EPU46: Uruguay
Conseil des droits de l’homme, 46e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel, Uruguay, Déclaration de la Suisse
1 May 2024
EPU46: Yémen
Conseil des droits de l’homme, 46e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel, Yémen, Déclaration de la Suisse
1 May 2024
Joint Press Stakeout on the 1718 Committee Panel of Experts
Joint Press Stakeout on the 1718 Committee Panel of Experts.
1 May 2024
UN General Assembly: Use of the veto (the situation in the Middle East)
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN General Assembly meeting on the use of the veto (the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question).
30 April 2024
EPU46: Chili
Conseil des droits de l’homme, 46e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel, Chili, Déclaration de la Suisse
30 April 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
29 April 2024
EPU46: Afghanistan
Conseil des droits de l’homme, 46e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel, Afghanistan, Déclaration de la Suisse
29 April 2024
EPU46: Nouvelle-Zélande
Conseil des droits de l’homme, 46e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel, Nouvelle-Zélande, Déclaration de la Suisse
26 April 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Threats to international peace and security
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on Threats to international peace and security (Nord Stream).
25 April 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Syria
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on Syria.
25 April 2024
Peacebuilding Commission briefing: Activities of the Peacebuilding Fund
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Peacebuilding Commission Ambassadorial-level Meeting on the activities of the Peacebuilding Fund
24 April 2024
UN Security Council Press Stakeout on Women, Peace and Security: The Situation in the Great Lakes
Joint Press Stakeout by Ecuador, France, Guyana, Japan, Malta, Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States of America on the Situation in the Great Lakes.
24 April 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: The Situation in the Great Lakes Region
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on the Situation in the Great Lakes Region.
24 April 2024
UN General Assembly Debate following Presentation of the IIIM Report
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Debate following the presentation of the IIIM report.
24 April 2024
UN Security Council Statement after the Vote: Non-Proliferation, Weapons of Mass Destruction in Outer Space
Statement delivered by Switzerland in the Security Council following the vote on Non-proliferation, Weapons of Mass Destruction in Outer Space.
24 April 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
23 April 2024
UN Security Council Press Stakeout on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence
Joint Press Stakeout by Ecuador, France, Guyana, Japan, Malta, Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States of America on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence.
23 April 2024
UN General Assembly: Use of the veto
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN General Assembly meeting on the use of the veto (working methods).
23 April 2024
UN Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security: Preventing conflict-related sexual violence through demilitarization and gender-responsive arms control.
22 April 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: UNMIK
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on the United Nations Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK).
22 April 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Haiti
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on Haiti.
19 April 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: The cooperation between the UN and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on the cooperation between the UN and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.
19 April 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Sudan
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on Sudan.
18 April 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
18 April 2024
Statement after the vote
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council following a vote on: "the admission of the State of Palestine to the United Nations."
17 April 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Maintenance of international peace and security (The role of young persons in addressing security challenges in the Mediterranean)
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on the maintenance of international peace and security (the role of young persons in addressing security challenges in the Mediterranean).
17 April 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
16 April 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: The situation in Libya
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on the situation in Libya.
16 April 2024
Ethiopia High-Level Pledging Event
Ethiopia High-Level Pledging Event, Statement by Switzerland
15 April 2024
Joint Stakeout on Climate, Peace and Security: Situation in Yemen
Joint Stakeout by France, Guyana, Japan, Mozambique, The Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States and Malta on Climate, Peace and Security: Situation in Yemen.
15 April 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: The situation in the Middle East (Yemen)
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East (Yemen).
15 April 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Threats to international peace and security
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on threats to international peace and security (on the developments at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant).
14 April 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: The situation in the Middle East
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on: "The situation in the Middle East".
12 April 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Threats to international peace and security
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on threats to international peace and security.
11 April 2024
UN General Assembly: Use of the veto (Non-proliferation/Democratic People's Republic of Korea)
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN General Assembly meeting on the use of the veto (Non-proliferation/Democratic People's Republic of Korea).
11 April 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on the maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine.
9 April 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Colombia
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on Colombia.
8 April 2024
UN General Assembly: Use of the veto (the situation in the Middle East)
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN General Assembly meeting on the use of the veto (the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question).
5 April 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question (risk of famine and attacks on humanitarian actors).
4 April 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Myanmar
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on Myanmar.
4 April 2024
Arria-Formula Meeting: Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape and its Implications for the Maintenance of International Peace and Security
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting on "Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape and its Implications for the Maintenance of International Peace and Security".
4 April 2024
UNGA Sixth Committee: Crimes against humanity (cluster 5)
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations in the Sixth Committee of the 78th Session of the UNGA.
4 April 2024
UNGA Sixth Committee: Crimes against humanity (agenda item 80)
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations in the Sixth Committee of the 78th Session of the UNGA.
3 April 2024
Dialogue interactif: Haïti
Dialogue interactif sur le rapport intérimaire de l’expert désigné sur la situation des droits de l'homme en Haïti, Genève, le 2 avril 2024, Déclaration de la Suisse
3 April 2024
Dialogue interactif: RDC
55e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif renforcé sur la situation des droits de l’homme en République démocratique du Congo, Déclaration de la Suisse
3 April 2024
Joint statement: Philippines
Human Rights Council, 55th Session, General Debate Item 10, Joint Statement on technical cooperation with the Philippines
3 April 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Children and Armed Conflict
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on Children and Armed Conflict.
3 April 2024
UNGA Sixth Committee: Crimes against humanity (cluster 4)
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations in the Sixth Committee of the 78th Session of the UNGA.
2 April 2024
UNGA Sixth Committee: Crimes against humanity
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations in the Sixth Committee of the 78th Session of the UNGA.
2 April 2024
UNDC General Debate
Statement pronounced by Switzerland during the General Debate of the United Nations Disarmament Commission (UNDC).
2 April 2024
Dialogue interactif: Colombie
55e session du Conseil des droits de l'homme, Dialogue interactif avec l’experte internationale en droits de l’homme sur la Colombie, Déclaration de la Suisse
2 April 2024
Dialogue interactif: Mission Ukraine
Conseil des droits de l'homme, 55e Session Dialogue interactif sur le compte rendu oral du Haut-Commissaire des Nations Unies aux droits de l’homme sur l’Ukraine, Déclaration de la Suisse
2 April 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Threats to international peace and security
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on threats to international peace and security.
2 April 2024
UNGA Sixth Committee: Crimes against humanity (cluster 2)
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations in the Sixth Committee of the 78th Session of the UNGA.
28 March 2024
Joint Press Stakeout on the 1718 Committee Panel of Experts Mandate Renewal
Joint Press Stakeout by Ecuador, France, Malta, Japan, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Switzerland, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States on the 1718 Committee Panel of Experts Mandate Renewal.
28 March 2024
UN Security Council Statement after the Vote: Non-proliferation/Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Statement delivered by Switzerland in the Security Council following the vote on Non-proliferation/Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
28 March 2024
UN Security Council Press Stakeout: Non-proliferation/Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Statement delivered by Ambassador Pascale Baeriswyl on Non-proliferation/Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.
28 March 2024
Dialogue interactif: Mali
55ème session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif sur la situation des droits de l’homme au Mali, Déclaration de la Suisse
27 March 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: MONUSCO
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on MONUSCO.
26 March 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question .
26 March 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
25 March 2024
UN Security Council Statement after the vote resolution E10
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council.
25 March 2024
Arria-Formula Meeting: The impact of unilateral coercive measures on global counter-terrorism efforts
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the Arria-Formula Meeting on the impact of unilateral coercive measures on global counter-terrorism efforts.
25 March 2024
Fifth Committee: Agenda item 134
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Fifth Committee: Agenda item 134.
22 March 2024
UN Security Council Statement after the Vote: The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Statement delivered by Switzerland following the vote on the US draft resolution.
21 March 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Syria
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing: on Syria.
21 March 2024
Dialogue interactif: minorités
55ème session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif avec le Rapporteur spécial sur les questions relatives aux minorités, Déclaration de la Suisse
20 March 2024
Dialogue interactif: Myanmar
55e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif avec le Rapporteur spécial sur le Myanmar, Déclaration de la Suisse
19 March 2024
Dialogue interactif: Ukraine
55ème session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif avec la Commission d'enquête sur l’Ukraine, Déclaration de la Suisse
18 March 2024
Ministerial Briefing: Nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation
Statement deilvered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Ministerial Briefing on Nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation.
15 March 2024
UN Security Council Open Debate on Promoting Confilct Prevention: Empowering All Actors
Joint Statement by the Human Rights / Conflict Prevention Caucus New York pronounced at the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on Promoting Confilct Prevention: Empowering All Actors.
15 March 2024
Joint Press Stakeout on Conflict Prevention
Joint Press Stakeout on Conflict Prevention delivered by Albania, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Chechia, Cyprus, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Guyana, Hungary, Italy, Kenya, Latvia, Liberia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Rumania, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, South Sudan, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates, Uganda, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the United States, Uruguay and Japan at the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on Promoting Conflict Prevention.
15 March 2024
Joint Statement Local Government and Human Rights
Conseil des droits de l’homme, Déclaration conjointe de la Suisse, du Chili, de l'Egypte, de la Roumanie, de la République de Corée et de 47 Etats de différentes régions.
15 March 2024
UN Security Council Briefing on the maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine
Statement pronounced by Switzerland at the Unitd Nations Security Council Briefing on the maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine.
14 March 2024
UN Security Council Briefing on Yemen
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Yemen.
14 March 2024
UN General Assembly Informal Plenary Meeting Briefing from Assistant Secretary-General Robert Piper, Special Adviser on Solutions to Internal Displacement
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Informal Plenary Meeting Briefing from Assistant Secretary-General Robert Piper, Special Adviser on Solutions to Internal Displacement.
13 March 2024
UN Security Council Open Debate on Peacebuilding and Peacekeeping
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on Peacebuilding and Peacekeeping.
13 March 2024
Dialogue interactif avec Virginia Gamba, Représentante spéciale du Secrétaire général pour les enfants et les conflits armés
Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif avec Virginia Gamba, Représentante spéciale du Secrétaire général pour les enfants et les conflits armés, Déclaration de la Suisse
12 March 2024
Arria Formula meeting: Leveraging the synergies between the CEDAW and the Women, Peace and Security Framework
Arria Formula meeting: Leveraging the synergies between the CEDAW and the Women, Peace and Security Framework
11 March 2024
HRC55: Torture
55e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif avec la Rapporteuse spéciale sur la torture et autres peines ou traitements cruels, inhumains ou dégradants, Déclaration de la Suisse
11 March 2024
E10 Joint Statement
Joint Statement delivered by H.E. Ambassador Pedro Comissàrio, Representative of the Republic of Mozambique to the United Nations at the UNSC Open Debate on the implementation of note 507: Working methods.
11 March 2024
UN Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Statement by Switzerland pronounced at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
11 March 2024
General Discussion 3rd plenary meeting - Commission on the Status of Women, Sixty-eighth session (CSW68)
Statement of Switzerland, delivered by the President of the Swiss Confederation Viola Amherd, at the General Discussion on the Status of Women, Sixty-eighth session (CSW68). Available in English and French.
8 March 2024
UN Security Council Briefing on the maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine
Statement pronounced by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine.
8 March 2024
HRC55: réunion débat sur la sécurité sociale
55ème session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Réunion-débat sur les difficultés rencontrées et les bonnes pratiques suivies dans le cadre de la réalisation du droit à la sécurité sociale et à des services publics de qualité, Déclaration de la Suisse
8 March 2024
Panel de discussion sur la lutte contre la haine religieuse qui incite à la discrimination, à l'hostilité ou à la violence
Conseil des droits de l’homme, Panel de discussion sur la lutte contre la haine religieuse qui incite à la discrimination, à l'hostilité ou à la violence, Déclaration de la Suisse
7 March 2024
UN Security Council: Joint Statement on Sudan
Joint statement by Conflict and Hunger Informal Co-focal points on Sudan, delivered by Guyana on behalf of Guyana and Switzerland.
7 March 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Sudan
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on Sudan.
6 March 2024
Dialogue interactif avec le Rapporteur spécial sur la question des obligations relatives aux droits de l’homme se rapportant aux moyens de bénéficier d’un environnement sûr, propre, sain et durable
Conseil des droits de l’homme, Réunion-débat-intersessions sur les enjeux en matière de droits de l'homme de la mobilisation et de la lutte contre le problème mondial de la drogue, Déclaration de la Suisse
6 March 2024
Dialogue interactif avec le Rapporteur spécial sur les droits aux libertés de réunion pacifique et d’association
Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif avec le Rapporteur spécial sur les droits aux libertés de réunion pacifique et d’association, Déclaration de la Suisse
6 March 2024
UN Security Council Briefing on the situation in Afghanistan
Statement pronounced by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in Afghanistan.
6 March 2024
UNGA Fifth Committee: Accountability system in the United Nations Secretariat
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations in the Fifth Committee of the 78th Session of the UNGA.
5 March 2024
Meeting of the General Assembly to discuss the situation of UNRWA in Gaza
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the Meeting of the General Assembly to discuss the situation of UNRWA in Gaza.
5 March 2024
UN General Assembly: Use of the veto (the situation in the Middle East)
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN General Assembly meeting on the use of the veto (the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question)
5 March 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: UNMISS
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
5 March 2024
UN General Assembly Fifth Committee: Revised estimates relating to the Independent Institution on Missing Persons in the Syrian Arab Republic
Statement pronounced by Switzerland at the United Nations in the Fifth Committee of the 78th Session of the UNGA.
4 March 2024
Mise à jour par le Haut-Commissaire des Nations Unies aux Droits de l'Homme
Conseil des droits de l’homme, Mise à jour par le Haut-Commissaire des Nations Unies aux Droits de l'Homme, Déclaration de la Suisse
4 March 2024
UN Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East: Chemical weapons in Syria
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East: Chemical weapons in Syria.
1 March 2024
Dialogue interactif: Afghanistan
55e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif avec le Rapporteur spécial sur l’Afghanistan, Déclaration de la Suisse
1 March 2024
Dialogue interactif: Nicaragua
Conseil des droits de l'homme, 55e Session, Dialogue interactif sur le rapport du Groupe d'experts sur la situation des droits de l'homme au Nicaragua, Déclaration de la Suisse
1 March 2024
Dialogue interactif : Territoire palestinien occupé
55e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif avec le Haut-Commissaire aux droits de l’homme sur le Territoire palestinien occupé, Déclaration de la Suisse
1 March 2024
Dialogue interactif: Soudan du Sud
55ème session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif renforcé sur la situation des droits de l’homme au Soudan du Sud, Déclaration de la Suisse
1 March 2024
Statement by the President of the Security Council: The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT)
Statement by the President of the Security Council: The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT)
1 March 2024
Dialogue interactif: Soudan
55ème session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif renforcé sur la situation des droits de l’homme au Soudan, Déclaration de la Suisse
29 February 2024
Global Digital Compact
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the informal consultation on the Global Digital Compact in the United Nations Trusteeship Council.
27 February 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: The situation in the Middle East (Syria)
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East (Syria).
27 February 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Food security risks in Gaza
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Food security risks in Gaza.
26 February 2024
UNGA Fifth Committee: Human Resources Management
Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Fifth Committee of the 78th Session of the UNGA.
26 February 2024
WPS Shared Commitments Joint Press Stakeout on the situation of women and girls in Afghanistan
Joint Press Stakeout on Shared Commitments for the principles of Women, Peace and Security pronounced by the signatories of Shared Commitments for the principles of Women, Peace, and Security—Ecuador, France, Guyana, Japan, Malta, Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
23 February 2024
UN General Assembly meeting on “The situation in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine”
Statement delivered by Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis on behalf of Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly plenary meeting on “The situation in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine”.
23 February 2024
UN Security Council Briefing on the Maintenance of Peace and Security of Ukraine
Statement delivered by Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis on behalf of Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the Maintenance of Peace and Security of Ukraine.
22 February 2024
Debriefing: UN Security Council Mission to Colombia
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Debriefing on its Mission to Colombia.
22 February 2024
UN Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
21 February 2024
UN Security Council Briefing on MINUSCA
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on MINUSCA.
20 February 2024
Statement after the Vote - The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Statement after the Vote delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
20 February 2024
UN Security Council Briefing on the situation concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
19 February 2024
UN Security Council Briefing Somalia
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Somalia.
15 February 2024
UN Security Council Briefing on Libya
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Libya.
14 February 2024
UN Security Council Briefing Yemen
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Yemen.
13 February 2024
Joint Press Stakeout on Climate Change, Food Insecurity and Conflict 13 February 2024
Joint Press Stakeout on Climate Change, Food Insecurity and Conflict delivered by France, Guyana, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, The Republic of Korea, Slovenia, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States of America.
13 February 2024
UN Security Council Open Debate on the Impact of Climate Change and Food Insecurity on the Maintenance of International Peace and Security
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on the Impact of Climate Change and Food Insecurity on the Maintenance of International Peace and Security.
12 February 2024
UN Security Council Briefing on threats to international peace and security
United Nations Security Council Briefing on threats to international peace and security.
11 February 2024
57e session du CDH: Débat général
57ème session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Débat général
8 February 2024
UN Security Council Emergency Meeting on the situation in Kosovo
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Emergency Meeting on the situation in Kosovo.
7 February 2024
Joint Launch of the 2024 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan and Regional Refugee Response Plan for Sudan
Joint Launch of the 2024 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan and Regional Refugee Response Plan for Sudan, Déclaration de la Suisse
6 February 2024
UN Security Council Briefing Iraq/UNAMI
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Iraq/UNAMI.
6 February 2024
UN Security Council Briefing on threats to international peace and security
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on threats to international peace and security.
5 February 2024
Joint Press Stakeout on the Situation in Myanmar
5 February 2024
Réunion-débat intersessions sur les enjeux en matière de droits de l’homme de la mobilisation et de la lutte contre le problème mondial de la drogue
Conseil des droits de l’homme, Réunion-débat-intersessions sur les enjeux en matière de droits de l'homme de la mobilisation et de la lutte contre le problème mondial de la drogue, Déclaration de la Suisse
5 February 2024
Joint Statement Intersessional Panel Discussion, organised pursuant to resolution 52/24 of the Human Rights Council
Conseil des droits de l’homme, Déclaration conjointe de la Suisse, Albanie, Brésil, Colombie, Grèce, Guatemala, Mexique, Paraguay, Portugal et l'Uruguay
5 February 2024
UN Security Council Briefing on threats to international peace and security
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on threats to international peace and security.
31 January 2024
UN Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
31 January 2024
EPU45: Malte
Conseil des droits de l’homme, 45e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel, Malte, Déclaration de la Suisse
31 January 2024
EPU45: Belize
Conseil des droits de l’homme, 45e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel, Belize, Déclaration de la Suisse
30 January 2024
UN General Assembly Informal Consultations: Preparatory process for the Future Summit
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Informal Consultations on the Preparatory process for the Future Summit.
30 January 2024
UN Security Council Briefing: Maintenance of international peace and security
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on maintenance of international peace and security.
29 January 2024
WPS Shared Commitments Press Stakeout on the situation of women and girls in Sudan
WPS Shared Commitments Press Stakeout by the signatories of the Statement of Shared Commitments for the principles of Women, Peace, and Security — Ecuador, France, Guyana, Japan, Malta, the Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States on the situation of women and girls in Sudan.
29 January 2024
Joint Press Stakeout on the situation in Darfur
UN Security Council Joint Press Stakeout on the situation in Darfur on behalf of the Members of the Security Council that are State Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC): Ecuador, France, Guyana, Malta, the Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, the United Kingdom, and our own countries, Japan and Switzerland.
29 January 2024
UN Security Council Briefing ICC Sudan
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing: ICC Sudan.
25 January 2024
EPU45: Mexique
Conseil des droits de l’homme, 45e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel, Mexique, Déclaration de la Suisse
25 January 2024
EPU: Jordanie
Conseil des droits de l’homme, 45e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel, Jordanie, Déclaration de la Suisse
25 January 2024
UN Security Council Briefing on Haiti
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on Haiti.
25 January 2024
EPU45 : Malaisie
Conseil des droits de l’homme, 45e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel, Malaisie, Déclaration de la Suisse
25 January 2024
UN Security Council Briefing on threats to international peace and security
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on threats to international peace and security.
23 January 2024
EPU45: Chine
Conseil des droits de l’homme, 45e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel, Chine, Déclaration de la Suisse
23 January 2024
EPU45: Nigéria
Conseil des droits de l’homme, 45e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel, Nigéria, Déclaration de la Suisse
23 January 2024
UN Security Council Open Debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
22 January 2024
UN General Assembly Meeting on the question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and other matters related to the Security Council
Statement of Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Meeting on the question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and other matters related to the Security Council.
22 January 2024
UN Security Council Briefing on threats to international peace and security
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on threats to international peace and security.
22 January 2024
Examen périodique universel: Arabie saoudite
Conseil des droits de l’homme, 45e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel, Arabie saoudite, Déclaration de la Suisse
22 January 2024
EPU45: Sénégal
Conseil des droits de l’homme, 45e session du Groupe de travail sur l’Examen périodique universel, Sénégal, Déclaration de la Suisse
22 January 2024
UN Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting: Peacebuilding and Sustaining Peace through Comprehensive Approaches – Investment in People, including Empowerment of Women
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting on Peacebuilding and Sustaining Peace through Comprehensive Approaches – Investment in People, including Empowerment of Women.
12 January 2024
UN Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
12 January 2024
UN Security Council : Maintenance of International Peace and Security
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council meeting on Maintenance of International Peace and Security.
11 January 2024
Joint Press Stake In on Climate Peace and Security West Africa and the Sahel Region / UNOWAS
Joint Press Stake In on Climate Peace and Security - West Africa and the Sahel Region / UNOWAS delivered by France, Guyana, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, The Republic of Korea, Slovenia, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America.
11 January 2024
Briefing UNOWAS
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on UNOWAS.
11 January 2024
Press Stakeout WPS : The situation in Colombia
WPS Shared Commitments Press Stakeout delivered by Ecuador, France, Guyana, Japan, Malta, the Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.
11 January 2024
UN Security Council Briefing Colombia
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the Untied Nations Security Council Briefing on Colombia.
10 January 2024
UN Security Council Briefing on the maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine.
10 January 2024
Statement after the vote: Adoption of the resolution on maritime safety
Statement after the vote delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Adoption of the resolution on maritime safety.
9 January 2024
UN General Assembly Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the Untied Nations General Assembly Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
3 January 2024
UN Security Council Briefing on the maintenance of international peace and security
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the maintenance of international peace and security.
30 December 2023
UN Security Council Briefing on Ukraine
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Ukraine.
29 December 2023
UN Security Council Emergency Meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Emergency Meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
29 December 2023
Joint Statement of Brazil and Switzerland on the situation in the Middle East
Joint Statement of Brazil and Switzerland, pronounced by Brazil at the United Nations Security Council Emergency Meeting on the situation in the Middle East including the Palestinian Question.
29 December 2023
UN Security Council Emergency Meeting on the maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Emergency Meeting on the maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine.
22 December 2023
Statement after the Vote: Adoption Middle East
Statement after the Vote delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Adoption Middle East.
21 December 2023
UN Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting: Mind the gap - enhancing the dialogue and cooperation between the Security Council and the Peacebuilding Commission
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting: Mind the gap - enhancing the dialogue and cooperation between the Security Council and the Peacebuilding Commission.
21 December 2023
Joint Press Stakeout on the situation in the Middle East Syria (hum)
Statement delivered by Switzerland and Brazil, co-penholders of the Syrian humanitarian file, at the United Nations Joint Press Stakeout on the situation in the Middle East Syria (hum).
21 December 2023
Statement after the Vote
Statement after Vote on the draft resolution on the financing of peace support operations led by African Union delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council.
20 December 2023
UN Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting: Artificial intelligence: its impact on hate speech, disinformation and misinformation
Statement delivered by the United Nations Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting: Artificial intelligence: its impact on hate speech, disinformation and misinformation.
20 December 2023
Joint Press Stakeout on WPS
Joint Statement delivered by the Security Council signatories of the Shared Commitments on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) – Albania, Brazil, Ecuador, France, Gabon, Japan, Malta, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the incoming Members of the Security Council, Guyana, Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone and Slovenia.
20 December 2023
Briefing UNAMA
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on UNAMA.
19 December 2023
Dialogue interactif : Ukraine
19 December 2023
UN Security Council Briefing Middle East, including the Palestinian question (Resolution 2334, 2016)
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question (Resolution 2334, 2016).
19 December 2023
Joint Media Stakeout on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s December 17 ICBM Launch
Joint Media Stakeout on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s December 17 ICBM Launch, delivered by Ambassador Robert Wood, U.S. Alternate Representative of the United States of America for Special Political Affairs, on behalf of Albania, Ecuador, France, Japan, Malta, the Republic of Korea, Slovenia, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
19 December 2023
UN Security Council Briefing on Non-proliferation/Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Statement delivered by the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Non-proliferation/Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
18 December 2023
Explanation of Position: Enhancing action at the national, regional and international levels to address the global public health and security challenges posed by synthetic drugs
Explanation of Position pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations during the 78th Session of the UNGA on enhancing action at the national, regional and international levels to address the global public health and security challenges posed by synthetic drugs.
18 December 2023
Dialogue interactif : Nicaragua
53e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif sur la mise à jour orale intermédiaire du Haut-Commissaire sur la situation des droits de l'homme au Nicaragua, Déclaration de la Suisse
18 December 2023
UN Security Council Briefing on the situation in Libya
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in Libya.
18 December 2023
UN Security Council Briefing Non-proliferation (Iran)
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Non-proliferation (Iran).
15 December 2023
Joint Press Stakeout WPS
Joint Statement delivered by the Security Council signatories of the Shared Commitments on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) – Albania, Brazil, Ecuador, France, Gabon, Japan, Malta, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the incoming Members of the Security Council, Guyana, Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone and Slovenia.
15 December 2023
UN Security Council Open Debate on small arms and light weapons
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on small arms and light weapons.
14 December 2023
UN Security Council Briefing on UNMISS
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on UNMISS.
13 December 2023
UN Security Council Briefing UNOCA
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on UNOCA.
13 December 2023
Joint Stakeout on Climate Peace and Security Central African Region / UNOCA
Joint statement on behalf of signatories of the Joint Pledges related to Climate, Peace and Security on Central African region.
12 December 2023
UN Security Council Debate on International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Debate on International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals.
12 December 2023
Explanation of Vote: The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Explanation of Vote delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Tenth emergency special session on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
11 December 2023
UN Security Council Briefing MONUSCO
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on MONUSCO.
11 December 2023
Pledging Event, "Human Rights 75"
11 December 2023
UN Security Council Briefing on threats to international peace and security
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the Untied Nations Security Council Briefing on threats to international peace and security.
8 December 2023
UN Security Council Briefing about the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing about the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
8 December 2023
UNGA A/RES/76/124 - Strengthening of the coordination of emergency humanitarian assistance of the UN General Debate
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly A/RES/76/124 on the strengthening of the coordination of emergency humanitarian assistance of the UN General Debate.
8 December 2023
Statement after the Vote - The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Statement after the Vote delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
7 December 2023
UN Security Council Open Debate on Transnational organized crime, growing challenges and new threats
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on Transnational organized crime, growing challenges and new threats.
6 December 2023
UN Security Council Briefing on maintaining peace and security in Ukraine
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on maintaining peace and security in Ukraine.
4 December 2023
UN Security Council Briefing on Threats to International Peace and Security – UNITAD
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Threats to International Peace and Security – UNITAD.
29 November 2023
UN Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
28 November 2023
UN Security Council Briefing on the situation on the Middle East: Syria
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation on the Middle East: Syria.
28 November 2023
UN Security Council Joint Statement Brazil and Switzerland on Syria
Joint Statement delivered by Switzerland and Brazil at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Syria.
27 November 2023
UNGA 2nd Committee: Explanation of Position (Item 18)
Explanation of Position delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly 2nd Committee - Item 18.
27 November 2023
UN Security Council Briefing Non-proliferation/Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Counil Briefing on the Non-proliferation/Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
22 November 2023
UN Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
21 November 2023
UN Security Council Briefing on the Maintenance of Peace and Security - Ukraine
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the Maintenance of Peace and Security - Ukraine.
21 November 2023
UNGA 2nd Committee: General Statement after adoption Gender Resolution
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly 2nd Committee after the adoption - Gender Resolution.
21 November 2023
UNGA 2nd Committee: Explanation of vote before the vote - Gender Resolution
Explanation of vote delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly, 2nd Committee: Gender Resolution.
21 November 2023
UNGA: 2nd Committee Explanation of Vote - UEM Resolution
Explanation of Vote delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly 2nd Committee - UEM Resolution.
21 November 2023
UNGA 2nd Committee: Explanation after Vote IFF Resolution
Explanation after Vote delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly 2nd Committee - IFF Resolution.
21 November 2023
UNGA 2nd Committee: Explanation of Position ICT Resolution
Explanation of Position delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly 2nd Committee - ICT Resolution.
21 November 2023
UNGA Fifth Committee: Administration of justice at the United Nations
Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Fifth Committee of the 78th Session of the UNGA.
20 November 2023
UN Security Council open debate on "Promote sustaining peace through common development"
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council open debate on "Promote sustaining peace through common development" .
20 November 2023
UNGA Fifth Committee: Strategic Heritage Plan of the United Nations Office at Geneva
Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Fifth Committee of the 78th Session of the UNGA.
20 November 2023
UNGA: Informal plenary session to hear a briefing on the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN General Assembly Informal plenary session to hear a briefing on the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.
20 November 2023
New York Roundtable: Human Rights, Prevention and Peace
Joint statement delivered by Switzerland on behalf of the members of the Human Rights/Conflict Prevention Caucus New York.
17 November 2023
UN Security Council Briefing on Threats to international peace and security
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Threats to international peace and security.
16 November 2023
UN General Assembly Meeting on the question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and other matters related to the Security Council
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Meeting on the question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and other matters related to the Security Council.
16 November 2023
UN Security Council Briefing on Sudan
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Sudan.
15 November 2023
Joint Briefing on Comité 1267/1989/2253, Comité 1373 and Comité 1540
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Joint Briefing on Comité 1267/1989/2253, Comité 1373 and Comité 1540.
15 November 2023
Explanation of Vote: Adoption MEPQ Resolution
14 November 2023
EPU44: Azerbaïdjan
14 November 2023
EPU44: Cameroun
14 November 2023
UN Security Council Briefing on peacekeeping operations: Police Commissioners
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on peacekeeping operations: Police Commissioners.
13 November 2023
EPU44: Russie
13 November 2023
EPU44: Bangladesh
10 November 2023
Arria Formula Meeting on combating the forced separation and illegal exploitation of children
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Arria Formula Meeting on combating the forced separation and illegal exploitation of children.
10 November 2023
UN Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
10 November 2023
EPU44: Burkina Faso
10 November 2023
EPU44: Colombie
9 November 2023
EPU44: Canada
9 November 2023
EPU44: Allemagne
9 November 2023
EPU44: Ouzbékistan
8 November 2023
UNGA Fifth Committee: United Nations Common System
Statement delivered by Switzerland at UNGA Fifth Committee.
8 November 2023
UN Security Council Briefing on Threats to International Peace and Security
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on Threats to International Peace and Security.
8 November 2023
Security Council Briefing of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court on the situation in Libya
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the Briefing of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court on the situation in Libya.
8 November 2023
Press Stakeout following Security Council Briefing by the ICC Prosecutor on the situation in Libya
Press Stakeout following Security Council Briefing by the ICC Prosecutor on the situation in Libya.
6 November 2023
UN Security Council Briefing UNISFA, Sudan / South Sudan
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on UNISFA, Sudan / South Sudan.
2 November 2023
UN Security Council Debate on Bosnia & Herzegovina
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the Security Council Debate on Bosnia & Herzegovina.
2 November 2023
Press Stakeout following UN Security Council Debate on Bosnia and Herzegovina
Remarks delivered by Ambassador Pascale Baeriswyl, Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the UN, at a Press Stakeout following the UN Security Council Debate on Bosnia and Herzegovina.
2 November 2023
UNGA Fourth Committee: General debate
Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Fourth Committee of the 78th Session of the UNGA.
31 October 2023
Comprehensive review of the whole question of peacekeeping operations in all their aspects
Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Fourth Committee of the 78th Session of the UNGA on the Comprehensive Review of the whole Question of Peacekeeping Operations in all their Aspects.
31 October 2023
Report of the International Criminal Court
Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Sixth Committee of the 78th Session of the UNGA on the Report of the International Criminal Court.
31 October 2023
UN Security Council Briefing on the Maintenance of Peace and Security of Ukraine
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the Maintenance of Peace and Security of Ukraine.
31 October 2023
UN Security Council Briefing by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees.
31 October 2023
General Debate: Report of the Human Rights Council
Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the 78th Session of the UNGA General Debate on the Report of the Human Rights Council.
30 October 2023
UN Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East: Syria
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East: Syria
30 October 2023
UN Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
27 October 2023
UN Security Council Arria Formula Meeting on Violations and Abuses of Human Rights and Violations of International Humanitarian Law investigated by the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Arria Formula Meeting on Violations and Abuses of Human Rights and Violations of International Humanitarian Law investigated by the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine.
27 October 2023
Explanation of vote: the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
Explanation of vote delivered by Switzerland at the UN General Assembly tenth emergency special session.
27 October 2023
UN Security Council Briefing on Threats to International Peace and Security
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Threats to International Peace and Security.
27 October 2023
Explanation of vote: Situation in the Middle East
Explanation of vote delivered by Switzerland at the UN General Assembly tenth emergency special session.
26 October 2023
Explanation of vote: Situation in the Middle East
26 October 2023
International Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space
Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Fourth Committee of the 78th Session of the UNGA at the General Debate on International Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space.
26 October 2023
UN Security Council MINUSCA
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on MINUSCA.
25 October 2023
UN Security Council Briefing on Women's participation in international peace and security: from theory to practice
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Women's participation in international peace and security: from theory to practice.
25 October 2023
UN Security Council Joint Press Stakeout on Shared Commitments for the principles of Women, Peace and Security
24 October 2023
UN Security Council open debate on the situation in the Middle East
Statement read out by Mrs Maya Tissafi, State Secretary, Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, at the Security Council open debate on the situation in the Middle East.
24 October 2023
UNGA Sixth Committee: Report of the International Law Commission on the work of its 74th session
Statement delivered by Switzerland at UNGA Sixth Committee: Report of the International Law Commission on the work of its 74th session.
23 October 2023
UN Security Council Briefing on Haiti
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on Haiti.
23 October 2023
UN Security Council Briefing on UNMIK
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on UNMIK.
20 October 2023
UNGA Interactive Dialogue
Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 78th Session of the UNGA Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the issue of human rights obligations relating to the enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment.
19 October 2023
Explanation after Vote: Haiti
19 October 2023
Interactive Dialogue
Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 78th Session of the UNGA Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Climate Change.
19 October 2023
UN Security Council Briefing on Somalia
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Somalia.
18 October 2023
UN Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
18 October 2023
UN Security Council Informal Arria Formula Meeting on the Preventing and Responding to conflict-related sexual violence
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Informal Arria Formula Meeting on the Preventing and Responding to conflict-related sexual violence.
17 October 2023
UNGA Fifth Committee: Improving the financial situation of the UN
Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Fifth Committee of the 78th Session of the UNGA.
17 October 2023
UNGA Fifth Committee: Pattern of conferences
Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Fifth Committee of the 78th Session of the UNGA.
17 October 2023
UN Security Council Briefing on the Great Lakes
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the Great Lakes.
17 October 2023
General Discussion on Human Rights
Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 78th Session of the UNGA General Discussion on Human Rights.
16 October 2023
Interactive Dialogue
Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 78th Session of the UNGA Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants.
16 October 2023
Interactive Dialogue
Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 78th Session of the UNGA Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on trafficking in human beings.
16 October 2023
Interactive Dialogue
Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 78th Session of the UNGA Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion of truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-repetition.
13 October 2023
Dialogue interactif: Cambodge
13 October 2023
Dialogue interactif: Haïti
12 October 2023
Administration of justice at the United Nations
Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Sixth Committee of the 78th Session of the UNGA on Administration of justice at the United Nations.
12 October 2023
UN Security Council Briefing on the cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union.
12 October 2023
Interactive Dialogue
Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 78th Session of the UNGA with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders .
12 October 2023
Interactive Dialogue
Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 78th Session of the UNGA at the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association.
12 October 2023
Interactive Dialogue
Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 78th Session of the UNGA with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression.
11 October 2023
UN Security Council Briefing on Colombia
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the Untied Nations Security Council Briefing on Colombia.
11 October 2023
UNGA Sixth Committee: Crimes against humanity
Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Sixth Committee of the 78th Session of the UNGA on Crimes against humanity.
10 October 2023
Dialogue interactif: RDC
10 October 2023
Interactive Dialogue
Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 78th Session of the UNGA Interactive Dialogue with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.
10 October 2023
Dialogue interactif: Ukraine
10 October 2023
Proposed Programme Budget 2024
Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Fifth Committee of the 78th Session of the UNGA on the Proposed Programme Budget 2024.
10 October 2023
UN Security Council Briefing Iraq/UNAMI
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Iraq/UNAMI.
9 October 2023
UN Security Council Briefing on the maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine.
5 October 2023
Dialogue interactif: haine religieuse
4 October 2023
General Debate
Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the First Committee of the 78th Session of the UNGA.
4 October 2023
Protection of persons in the event of disasters
Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Sixth Committee of the 78th Session of the UNGA.
4 October 2023
Informal Briefing by the Secretary General
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the ECOSOC Informal Briefing by the Secretary General on the "Our Common Agenda" report.
3 October 2023
Report on OIOS activities
Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Fifth Committee of the 78th Session of the UNGA.
2 October 2023
Organization of work
Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Fifth Committee of the 78th Session of the UNGA.
2 October 2023
General Debate
Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Second Committee of the 78th Session of the UNGA.
2 October 2023
UN Security Council Adoption of the resolution on the authorization of a Security Support Mission (SSM) in Haiti
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the Untied Nations Security Council Adoption of the resolution on the authorization of a Security Support Mission (SSM) Haiti.
1 October 2023
UNGA Thrid Committee: Interactive Dialogue with SRSG CAAC, Virginia Gamba, under agenda item 69 on rights of children
Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 78th Session of the UNGA.
29 September 2023
Social Development
Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 78th Session of the UNGA.
28 September 2023
UN General Assembly SDG Summit – Leader’s Dialogue 3 “Game-changers: Applying science, technology, innovation and data for transformative action”
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly SDG Summit – Leader’s Dialogue 3 “Game-changers: Applying science, technology, innovation and data for transformative action”.
28 September 2023
Dialogue interactif: représailles
54e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif sur le rapport du Secrétaire général sur les représailles, Déclaration de la Suisse
27 September 2023
UN Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Statement delivered by the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
27 September 2023
UN Security Council Joint Statement Brazil and Switzerland on Syria
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Joint Statement Brazil and Switzerland on Syria.
27 September 2023
UN Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East: Syria
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East: Syria.
26 September 2023
UN Security Council Joint Press Stakeout on the situation of women in Afghanistan
Statement delivered by the UN Security Council Joint Press Stakeout on the situation of women in Afghanistan.
26 September 2023
UN Security Council Briefing on the situation in Afghanistan
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in Afghanistan.
26 September 2023
HRC54: Débat général
25 September 2023
Dialogue interactif: Bélarus
25 September 2023
Dialogue interactif: Ukraine
25 September 2023
Dialogue interactif: Venezuela
25 September 2023
Débat annuel sur le genre
22 September 2023
Dialogue interactif: Syrie
54ème session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif avec la Commission d’enquête sur la situation des droits de l’homme en Syrie, Déclaration de la Suisse
22 September 2023
Dialogue interactif: Burundi
54ème session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif sur la situation des droits de l’homme au Burundi, Déclaration de la Suisse
21 September 2023
Dialogue interactif: Russie
54ème session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif avec la Rapporteuse spéciale sur la situation des droits de l’homme en Fédération de Russie, Déclaration de la Suisse
21 September 2023
Dialogue interactif: Ethiopie
54e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif sur la situation des droits de l’homme en Éthiopie, Déclaration de la Suisse
21 September 2023
Joint statement: Drug policy
21 September 2023
Joint statement: Death penalty
21 September 2023
UN Security Council Briefing on Armenia / Azerbaijan (Nagorno-Karabakh)
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Armenia / Azerbaijan (Nagorno-Karabakh).
20 September 2023
UN Security Council Joint E10 Press Stakeout
Joint Press Statement delivered by the 10 elected members of the Security Council.
20 September 2023
UN Security Council Open Debate: Maintenance of Peace and Security of Ukraine
Statement delivered by switzerland at the UN Security Council Open Debate: Maintenance of Peace and Security of Ukraine.
19 September 2023
Assemblée Générale des Nations Unies
Discours du Président de la Confédération suisse Alain Berset.
15 September 2023
Dialogue interactif: droit à l'eau
15 September 2023
UN Security Council Briefing UNMISS
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on UNMISS.
15 September 2023
UN Security Council Joint Press Stakeout CPS South Sudan
Joint Statement delivered by Albania, France, Gabon, Ghana, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States at the UN Security Council Joint Press Stakeout on Climate, Peace and Security South Sudan.
14 September 2023
Dialogue interactif: vérité, justice, réparation et garanties de non répétition
14 September 2023
UN Security Council Open Debate: “Advancing Public-Private Humanitarian Partnership”
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the Security Council Open Debate: “Advancing Public-Private Humanitarian Partnership”.
13 September 2023
UN Security Council Joint Press Stakeout on the situation of women in Sudan
Statement delivered by Albania, Brazil, Ecuador, France, Gabon, Japan, Malta, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States at the UN Security Council Joint Press Stakeout on the situation of women in Sudan.
13 September 2023
UN Security Council Briefing on Sudan
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the Security Council Briefing on Sudan.
13 September 2023
Débat général avec le Haut-Commissaire
54ème session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Débat général avec le Haut-Commissaire des Nations Unies aux droits de l'homme, Déclaration de la Suisse
12 September 2023
UN Security Council Briefing on Threats to international peace and security
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Threats to international peace and security.
12 September 2023
Dialogue interactif: Afghanistan
54ème session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif sur le rapport du Haut-Commissariat sur l’Afghanistan, Déclaration de la Suisse
12 September 2023
Dialogue interactif: Nicaragua
54ème session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif sur le rapport du Haut-Commissaire sur le Nicaragua, Déclaration de la Suisse
12 September 2023
Dialogue interactif: Soudan
54ème session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif sur le compte rendu oral du Haut-Commissaire sur le Soudan, Déclaration de la Suisse
11 September 2023
Dialogue interactif: Myanmar
54e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif avec le Mécanisme d’enquête indépendant pour le Myanmar, Déclaration de la Suisse
11 September 2023
Dialogue interactif: Sri Lanka
54e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme, Dialogue interactif sur le rapport du Haut-Commissariat sur la situation des droits de l’Homme au Sri Lanka, Déclaration de la Suisse
11 September 2023
UN General Assembly Plenary Meeting on the situation in Mali - Use of the Veto
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Plenary Meeting on the situation in Mali - Use of the Veto.
8 September 2023
Security Council Briefing on the Maintenance of Peace and Security of Ukraine
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the Maintenance of Peace and Security of Ukraine.
7 September 2023
UN Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, Syrian chemical weapons
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, Syrian chemical weapons.
7 September 2023
UN Security Council Briefing Peacekeeping Operations
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the Unite Nations Security Council Briefing on Peacekeeping Operations.
31 August 2023
UN Security Council Joint Pledges - Climate, Peace and Security
30 August 2023
UN Security Council Explanation of vote Sanctions Regime (Mali)
28 August 2023
UN Security Council Briefing MINUSMA
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on MINUSMA.
28 August 2023
UN Security Council Arria-formula Meeting: Youth, Peace and Security
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Arria-formula Meeting: Youth, Peace and Security.
25 August 2023
Security Council briefing on threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the Security Council briefing on threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts.
25 August 2023
UN Security Council Joint Press Stakeout following TIPS briefing
Statement delivered by the Security Council signatories of the Statement of Shared Commitments for the principles of Women, Peace and Security (WPS), Albania, Brazil, Ecuador, France, Gabon, Japan, Malta, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
25 August 2023
UN Security Council Joint Press Stakeout on Sudan
Statement delivered by the Security Council signatories of the Statement of Shared Commitments for the principles of Women, Peace and Security (WPS), Albania, Brazil, Ecuador, France, Gabon, Japan, Malta, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
25 August 2023
UN Security Council Briefing Non-proliferation/Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing Non-proliferation/Democratic People's Republic of Korea
24 August 2023
UN Security Council briefing on the maintenance of Peace and Security of Ukraine
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council briefing on the maintenance of Peace and Security of Ukraine.
23 August 2023
UN Security Council briefing on the situation in the Middle East (Syria)
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council briefing on the situation in the Middle East (Syria).
23 August 2023
UN Security Council Joint Press Stakeout following closed consultations on Myanmar
Joint press stakeout by Albania, Brazil, Ecuador, France, Gabon, Ghana, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, as well the United Kingdom, following UN Security Council closed consultations on Myanmar.
22 August 2023
UN Security Council briefing on the situation in Libya
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council briefing on the situation in Libya.
21 August 2023
UN Security Council Trimestral Debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Trimestral Debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
18 August 2023
World Humanitarian Day
Journée mondiale de l'aide humanitaire 2023, Déclaration de la Suisse
17 August 2023
UN Security Council briefing on the situation in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the UN Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
17 August 2023
Joint Statement on the Human Rights Situation in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Joint Statement on the human rights situation in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea following Security Council briefing on the human rights situation in the DPRK.
16 August 2023
UN Security Council Briefing on Yemen
Statement delivered at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East (Yemen).
16 August 2023
UN Security Council Briefing on Armenia / Azerbaijan (Lachin corridor)
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Armenia / Azerbaijan (Lachin corridor).
9 August 2023
UN Security Council Briefing Sudan
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing Sudan.
8 August 2023
UN Security Council Open Debate on Conflicts and Food Security
Statement delivered at the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on Conflicts and Food Security.
8 August 2023
Briefing on the situation in the Middle East: Chemical weapons in Syria
Statement delivered by the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East: Chemical weapons in Syria.
6 March 2023
CSW67: General Discussion
Statement pronounced by Switzerland during the general discussion of the 67th session of the Commission on the Status of Women. Available in English and French.
25 June 2022
Innovation and technology advancing disability rights
Statement submitted by Switzerland at the occasion of a roundtable of the 15th Conference of States Parties to the CRPD – COSP15, entitled "Innovation and technology advancing disability rights". Available in French.
15 June 2022
Economic empowerment and entrepreneurship of persons with disabilities
Statement submitted by Switzerland at the occasion of a roundtable of the 15th Conference of States Parties to the CRPD – COSP15, entitled "Innovation and technology advancing disability rights". Available in French.
14 June 2022
Building disability-inclusive and participatory societies in the COVID context and beyond
Statement submitted by Switzerland at the occasion of the general debate of the 15th Conference of States Parties to the CRPD – COSP15, entitled "Building disability-inclusive and participatory societies in the COVID context and beyond." Available in French and English.
24 March 2022
CSW66: Harnessing COVID-19 recovery for gender equality and a sustainable future
Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the interactive dialogue on “Harnessing COVID-19 recovery for gender equality and a sustainable future" during the 66th session of the Commission on the Status of Women.
17 March 2022
CSW66: General Discussion
Statement pronounced by Switzerland during the general discussion of the 66th session of the Commission on the Status of Women. Available in English and French.
15 March 2022
CSW66: Women’s voice and agency: good practices towards achieving women’s full, equal and meaningful participation and decision-making in the context of climate change, environmental and disaster risk reduction policies and programmes
Statement pronounced by Switzerland during the ministerial round table on “Women’s voice and agency: good practices towards achieving women’s full, equal and meaningful participation and decision-making in the context of climate change, environmental and disaster risk reduction policies and programmes” during the 66th session of the Commission on the Status of Women.
15 June 2021
Building back better: COVID-19 response and recovery; Meeting the needs, Realizing the rights and Addressing the socio-economic impacts on persons with disabilities
Statement submitted by Switzerland at the occasion of the general debate of the 14th Conference of States Parties to the CRPD – COSP14, entitled "Building back better: COVID-19 response and recovery; Meeting the needs, Realizing the rights and Addressing the socio-economic impacts on persons with disabilities." Available in French and English.
18 March 2021
CSW65: Building back better: women’s participation and leadership in COVID-19 response and recovery
Statement delivered by Ms. Corinne Huser (Program Advisor, Focal Point Gender, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation) during the interactive dialoge on “Building back better: women’s participation and leadership in COVID-19 response and recovery” during the 65th session of the Commission on the Status of Women.
17 March 2021
CSW65: Eliminating violence against women in public life
Statement pronounced by Switzerland during the interactive dialoge on “Eliminating violence against women in public life” during the 65th session of the Commission on the Status of Women. Available in English.
17 March 2021
CSW65: Building alliances for women’s full and effective participation in public life
Statement pronounced by Switzerland during the interactive dialoge on “Building alliances for women’s full and effective participation in public life” during the 65th session of the Commission on the Status of Women.
13 March 2018
62nd session of the Commission on the Status of Women
Statement delivered on the 62nd session of the Commission on the Status of Women in the plenary meeting. Available in English and French.
16 March 2017
General Discussion 61st Session of the Commission on the Status of Women
Statement delivered during the general discussion of the 61st session of the Commission on the Status of Women by Mrs. Sylvie Durrer, Director of the Swiss Federal Department for Gender Equality. Available in English and French.
15 March 2016
General Discussion CSW
Statement delivered in the General Discussion on the Commission of the Status of Women. Available in English and French.
25 September 223
UN Security Council Briefing on threats to international peace and security: Nord Stream
Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on threats to international peace and security: Nord Stream.
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