Press releasesPublished on 25 February 2020

Switzerland at the vanguard of human rights

2019 marked 100 years of multilateralism in Geneva, one of the key themes of which is the protection of human rights. 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the United Nations, whose Charter places fundamental rights and human dignity at the heart of efforts to ensure peace and sustainable development. “Reaffirming, promoting and defending these common values is a task for all of us,” said Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis at the opening of the spring session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on 24 February 2020.

In his speech, Federal Councilor Ignazio Cassis emphasizes that the major challenges facing humanity can only be overcome by working together. — © FDFA

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Speech by Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis at the opening of the 43rd session of the Human Rights Council