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United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)

The General Assembly is the main deliberative, policymaking and representative organ of the UN.

Forms and applications5 October 2018

Advancement of Women

Statement in Third Committee of 73rd General Assembly, agenda item 29

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Dossier16 October 2018

Promotion and protection of human rights

Statement in 73rd UNGA Third Committee, agenda item 74

PDF318.36 kB

Dossier18 October 2018

Administration of Justice

Statement by Switzerland in the UNGA Fifth Committee on the subject of Administration of Justice

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Dossier18 October 2018

Human Rights of internally displaced persons

Statement in the UNGA Third Committee interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the rights of internally displaced persons, agenda item 74b

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Dossier18 October 2018

Human Rights of Migrants

Statement in the UNGA Third Committee interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the rights of migrants, agenda item 74

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Dossier18 October 2018

Impact of rapid technological change on the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals

Statement delivered by the Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the United Nations during the 73rd session of the UNGA, agenda item 133.

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Dossier22 October 2018

Rights of persons with disabilities

Statement in the UNGA Third Committee interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on rights of persons with disabilities, agenda item 74

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Dossier22 October 2018

Right to freedom of opinion and expressoin

Statement in the UNGA Third Committee interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the right to freedom of opinion and expression, agenda item 74

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Dossier23 October 2018

Human Rights Defenders

Statement in the UNGA Third Committee interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, Michel Forst.

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Dossier23 October 2018

Myanmar

Statement in the UNGA Third Committee interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar

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Dossier24 October 2018

Iran

Statement in the UNGA Third Committee interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran

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Dossier25 October 2018

Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions

Statement in the UNGA Third Committee interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, agenda item 74

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Dossier25 October 2018

Human Rights and the environment

Statement in the UNGA Third Committee interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment, agenda item 74

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Dossier25 October 2018

Promotion of truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence

Statement in the UNGA Third Committee interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion of truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence, agenda item 74

PDF79.58 kB

Dossier28 October 2018

Report of the International Criminal Court

Statement delivered by the Deputy Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the United Nations during the 73rd session of the UNGA, agenda item 77.

PDF308.62 kB

Dossier31 October 2018

Report of the International Law Commission

Statement in the UNGA Sixth Committee on the report of the International Law Commission.

PDF103.66 kB

Dossier31 October 2018

Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

Statement in the UNGA Third Committee on the report of the United Nations High Commissioner on Refugees, agenda item 65.

PDF107.34 kB

Dossier1 November 2018

Protection of persons in the event of natural disasters

Statement in the UNGA Sixth Committee on protection of persons in the event of disasters.

PDF82.11 kB

Dossier2 November 2018

Report of the Human Rights Council

Statement in the UNGA plenary on the report of the Human Rights Council, agenda item 69.

PDF95.20 kB

Dossier2 November 2018

Interactive dialogue with the President of the Human Rights Council

Statement in the UNGA Third Committee interactive dialogue with the President of the Human Rights Council, agenda item 69.

PDF72.41 kB

Dossier5 November 2018

Comprehensive review of special political missions

Statement in the UNGA Fourth Committee on the comprehensive review of special political missions, agenda item 57.

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Dossier16 November 2018

Strategic Heritage Plan of the United Nations Office at Geneva

Statement delivered by Switzerland in the UNGA Fifth Committee, agenda item 136.

PDF34.70 kB

Dossier22 March 2019

Accountability system in the United Nations Secretariat

Speech pronounced in the Fifth Committee of the 73rd Session of the UN General Assembly

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Dossier8 May 2019

Fifth Committee: Cross-cutting issues

Statement pronounced in the UNGA 5th Committee on Administrative and budgetary aspects of the financing of the United Nations peacekeeping operations: Cross-cutting issues.

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Dossier20 May 2019

Annual Report of the UN Peacebuilding Commission and the UN Peacebuilding Fund

Statement of Switzerland at the UNGA plenary meeting on the annual report of the Secretary-General on the UN Peacebuilding Commission and the UN Peacebuilding Fund.

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Dossier1 October 2019

Social Development

Speech in UNGA 74th Third Committee on social development.

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Dossier4 October 2019

UNGA Third Committee: Advancement of Women

Statement in the Third Committee of the 74th Session of the UNGA.

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Dossier8 October 2019

UNGA Fifth Committee: Proposed programme budget 2020

Statement pronounced by the Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the United Nations in the Fifth Committee of the 74th Session of the UNGA.

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Dossier10 October 2019

UNGA Sixth Committee: Criminal accountabilty of UN offcials and experts on mission

Statement delivered by Switzerland in the Sixth Committee of UNGA 74.

PDF35.26 kB

Dossier11 October 2019

UNGA Fifth Commitee: Report on OIOS activities

Statement pronounced by Switzerland in the Fifth Committee of UNGA 74.

PDF34.28 kB

Dossier17 October 2019

UNGA Sixth Committee: Administration of Justice in the United Nations System

Statement pronounced by Switzerland in the Sixth Committee of teh United Nations General Assembly.

PDF95.40 kB

Dossier18 October 2019

UNGA Fifth Committee: Improving the financial situation of the United Nations

PDF55.11 kB

Dossier18 October 2019

UNGA Third Committee: Promotion and protection of human rights

Statement pronounced by Switzerland in UNGA Third Committee.

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Dossier1 November 2019

Report of the Human Rights Council

Statement pronounced by Switzerland in the UNGA Third Committee, at its 42nd plenary meeting, item 65.

PDF46.58 kB

Dossier13 November 2019

Human resources management

Statement pronounced in the UNGA Fifth Committee on human resources management.

PDF58.36 kB

Dossier25 November 2019

Strategic Heritage Plan of the United Nations Office at Geneva

Swiss statement on the Strategic Heritage Plan of the United Nations Office at Geneva pronounced in the debate in the Fifth Committee during the 74th Session of the UNGA.

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Dossier22 January 2020

Rapport du Secrétaire général sur l’activité de l’organisation

Statement pronounced by Switzerland during the formal plenary meeting of the GA on the work of the Organization.

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Dossier20 February 2020

The situation in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine

Statement pronounced by Switzerland during the General Assembly debate, plenary meeting, item 63.

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Dossier30 March 2020

Accountability, Coherence and Transparency (ACT) statement - Revitalization of the Work of the General Assembly

Statement delivered by the Permanent Representative of Switzerland, Ambassador Jürg Lauber, on behalf of the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency (ACT) group in the General Debate of the Ad-Hoc Working Group on the Revitalization of the Work of the General Assembly.

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Dossier14 May 2020

Improving the financial situation of the United Nations

Statement pronounced by Switzerland in the Fifth Committee of the United Nations General Assembly.

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Dossier14 August 2020

The Situation of Human Rights in Myanmar

Statement pronounced by Switzerland during the General Assembly virtual informal meeting on resolution 74/246 entitled “The Situation of Human Rights in Myanmar”. Briefing by Secretary General’s Special Envoy on Myanmar, Ms. Christine Schraner Burgener.

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Dossier31 August 2020

Annual report of the Security Council 2020 to the General Assembly

Statement on behalf of the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency (ACT) group & Swiss national statement submitted at the occasion of the annual report of the Security Council 2020 to the General Assembly.

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Dossier11 September 2020

General Discussion on the 2020 Report of the Secretary-General on Peacebuilding and Sustaining Peace

Statement submitted by Switzerland during the virtual informal meeting of the General Assembly and Security Council on the 2020 Report of the Secretary-General on Peacebuilding and Sustaining Peace.

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Dossier23 September 2020

Speech by the President of the Swiss Confederation at the 75th United Nations General Assembly

Address by the President of the Confederation, Simonetta Sommaruga, delivered at the week of high-level meetings on the 75th session of the General Assembly of the United Nations. Check against delivery.

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Dossier5 October 2020

UNGA Fifth Committee: opening statement

Statement pronounced by the Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the United Nations in the Fifth Committee of the 75th Session of the UNGA.

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Dossier12 October 2020

UNGA First Committee: General Debate

Statement pronounced by the Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the United Nations in the First Committee of the 75th Session of the UNGA.

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Dossier12 October 2020

UNGA Sixth Committee: Criminal Accountability

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Sixth Committee of the 75th Session of the UNGA.

PDF203.29 kB

Dossier12 October 2020

UNGA Fifth Committee: Proposed Programme Budget 2021

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Fifth Committee of the 75th Session of the UNGA.

PDF207.22 kB

Dossier12 October 2020

UNGA Third Committee: Promotion and protection of the rights of children

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 75th Session of the UNGA.

PDF167.82 kB

Dossier14 October 2020

UNGA Sixth Committee: Crimes Against Humanity

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Sixth Committee of the 75th Session of the UNGA.

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Dossier14 October 2020

UNGA Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner for Human Rights

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 75th Session of the UNGA.

PDF150.65 kB

Dossier15 October 2020

UNGA Sixth Committee: Strengthening and Promoting the International Treaty Framework

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Sixth Committee of the 75th Session of the UNGA.

PDF198.59 kB

Dossier15 October 2020

UNGA Sixth Committee: Administration of Justice

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Sixth Committee of the 75th Session of the UNGA.

PDF209.19 kB

Dossier22 October 2020

UNGA Fourth Committee: General Debate

Statement pronounced by the Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the United Nations in the Fourth Committee of the 75th Session of the UNGA.

PDF41.25 kB

Dossier23 October 2020

UNGA Sixth Committee: Protection of persons in the event of disasters

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Sixth Committee of the 75th Session of the UNGA.

PDF30.86 kB

Dossier4 November 2020

UNGA Sixth Committee: Status of the Protocols Additional to the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and relating to the protection of victims of armed conflicts

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Sixth Committee of the 75th Session of the UNGA.

PDF192.94 kB

Dossier5 November 2020

UNGA Third Committee: Report of the Human Rights Council - Debate with the President of the Human Rights Council

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 75th Session of the UNGA.

PDF32.64 kB

Dossier13 November 2020

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 75th Session of the UNGA.

PDF202.31 kB

Dossier25 January 2021

Intergovernmental Negotiations on Security Council Reform

Statement pronounced by Switzerland during the meeting of the General Assembly on the Intergovernmental Negotiations on Security Council Reform.

PDF195.60 kB

Dossier23 February 2021

The situation in the temporally occupied territories of Ukraine

Statement pronounced by Switzerland during the General Assembly meeting on the situation in the temporally occupied territories of Ukraine at the 75th Session of the UNGA, item 65.

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Dossier24 February 2021

Informal Meeting of the General Assembly to hear a briefing by the Secretary-General on the Call to Action for Human Rights

Joint statement on behalf of the members of the Human rights/Conflict Prevention Caucus New York (co-chaired by Germany and Switzerland, and its members Albania, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Gabon, Guatemala, Japan, Mauritius, Mexico, the Republic of Korea, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sweden, the United Kingdom and Uruguay) on the occasion of the informal meeting of the General Assembly to hear a briefing by the Secretary-General on the Call to Action for Human Rights.

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Dossier26 February 2021

The Situation of Human Rights in Myanmar

Statement pronounced by Switzerland during the General Assembly meeting on resolution 75/238 entitled “The Situation of Human Rights in Myanmar”. Briefing by Secretary General’s Special Envoy on Myanmar, Ms. Christine Schraner Burgener.

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Dossier1 March 2021

UNGA Fifth Committee: Human Resources Management

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Fifth Committee of the 75th Session of the UNGA.

PDF190.98 kB

Dossier2 March 2021

High-level panel on the situation of human rights in the Syrian Arab Republic

Statement pronounced by Switzerland during the General Assembly high-level panel on the situation of human rights in the Syrian Arab Republic at the 75th Session of the UNGA.

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Dossier21 April 2021

Report of the IIIM to Assist in the Investigation and Prosecution of Persons Responsible for the Most Serious Crimes under International Law Committed in the Syrian Arab Republic since March 2011

Statement pronounced by Switzerland during the meeting of the General Assembly on the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism (IIIM) to Assist in the Investigation and Prosecution of Persons Responsible for the Most Serious Crimes under International Law Committed in the Syrian Arab Republic since March 2011.

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Dossier3 May 2021

UNGA Fifth Committee: Administrative and budgetary aspects of the financing of the United Nations peacekeeping operations: cross-cutting issues

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Fifth Committee of the 75th Session of the UNGA.

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Dossier14 May 2021

UNGA Fifth Committee: Improving the financial situation of the United Nations

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Fifth Committee of the 75th Session of the UNGA.

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Dossier17 May 2021

Formal Debate on the Responsibility to Protect and the prevention of genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity

Statement submitted by Switzerland to the United Nations General Assembly on the Responsibility to Protect and the prevention of genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity.

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Dossier25 May 2021

The situation in the Middle East; Question of Palestine

Statement pronounced by Switzerland during the formal plenary joint debate of the General Assembly on the agenda items 37 and 38: “The situation in the Middle East" and "Question of Palestine”.

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Dossier2 June 2021

General Assembly Special Session against Corruption

Statement submitted by Ignazio Cassis, Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, during the United Nations General Assembly Special Session against Corruption.

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Dossier18 June 2021

The Situation of Human Rights in Myanmar - 18.06.2021

Statement pronounced by Switzerland during the General Assembly meeting on resolution 75/238 entitled “The Situation of Human Rights in Myanmar”. Briefing by Secretary General’s Special Envoy on Myanmar, Ms. Christine Schraner Burgener.

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Dossier21 September 2021

Speech by the President of the Swiss Confederation at the 76th United Nations General Assembly

Address by the President of the Confederation, Guy Parmelin, delivered at the week of high-level meetings on the 76th session of the General Assembly of the United Nations. Check against delivery.

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Dossier30 September 2021

UNGA Third Committee: General Debate

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 76th Session of the UNGA.

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Dossier4 October 2021

UNGA Fifth Committee: Opening Statement

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Fifth Committee of the 76th Session of the UNGA.

PDF205.30 kB

Dossier5 October 2021

UNGA Sixth Committee: Measures to Eliminate International Terrorism

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Sixth Committee of the 76th Session of the UNGA.

PDF314.34 kB

Dossier6 October 2021

UNGA Second Committee: General Debate

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Second Committee of the 76th Session of the UNGA.

PDF214.97 kB

Dossier7 October 2021

UNGA First Committee: General Debate

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the First Committee of the 76th Session of the UNGA.

PDF316.07 kB

Dossier11 October 2021

UNGA Sixth Committee: The Rule of Law at the National and International Levels

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Sixth Committee of the 76th Session of the UNGA.

PDF304.75 kB

Dossier13 October 2021

UNGA Fifth Committee: Proposed programme budget 2022

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Fifth Committee of the 76th Session of the UNGA.

PDF198.30 kB

Dossier15 October 2021

UNGA Sixth Committee: Strengthening and promoting the international treaty framework

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Sixth Committee of the 76th Session of the UNGA.

PDF191.98 kB

Dossier15 October 2021

UNGA Sixth Committee: Administration of justice at the United Nations

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Sixth Committee of the 76th Session of the UNGA.

PDF199.98 kB

Dossier21 October 2021

UNGA Sixth Committee: The scope and application of the principle of universal jurisdiction

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Sixth Committee of the 76th Session of the UNGA.

PDF192.06 kB

Dossier21 October 2021

UNGA Third Committee: Interactive dialogue with the Chair of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 76th Session of the UNGA.

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Dossier22 October 2021

UNGA Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on Myanmar, Ms. Christine Schraner-Burgener

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 76th Session of the UNGA.

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Dossier25 October 2021

Reflections and comments on the recommendations contained in the report "Our Common Agenda"

Statement submitted by Switzerland to the Informal Plenary Session of the General Assembly on reflections and comments on the recommendations contained in the report "Our Common Agenda".

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Dossier25 October 2021

Space as a driver of sustainable development

Statement pronounced by Switzerland during the formal plenary meeting of the General Assembly on the agenda item 30: "Space as a driver for sustainable development".

PDF158.51 kB

Dossier25 October 2021

UNGA Fourth Committee: General Debate

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Fourth Committee of the 76th Session of the UNGA.

PDF211.17 kB

Dossier28 October 2021

Report of the International Court of Justice

Statement pronounced by Switzerland during the meeting of the General Assembly on the report of the International Court of Justice.

PDF204.41 kB

Dossier28 October 2021

UNGA Fifth Committee: Improving the financial situation of the United Nations

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Fifth Committee of the 76th Session of the UNGA.

PDF194.91 kB

Dossier29 October 2021

UNGA Sixth Committee: Report of the International Law Commission

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Sixth Committee of the 76th Session of the UNGA, during the presentation of the report of the International Law Commission on "Immunity of state officials from foreign criminal jurisdiction".

PDF191.28 kB

Dossier5 November 2021

UNGA Fifth Committee: Administration of justice at the United Nations

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Fifth Committee of the 76th Session of the UNGA.

PDF311.30 kB

Dossier10 November 2021

UNGA Second Committee: General discussion on programme planning

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Second Committee of the 76th Session of the UNGA.

PDF185.25 kB

Dossier16 November 2021

UNGA Fifth Committee: UN Common System

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Fifth Committee of the 76th Session of the UNGA.

PDF300.30 kB

Dossier17 November 2021

UNGA Third Committee General Declaration on the Situation of the human rights of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities minorities in Myanmar

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 76th Session of the UNGA.

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Dossier23 November 2021

UNGA Second Committee: Resolution on information and communication technologies for sustainable development

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Second Committee of the 76th Session of the UNGA.

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Dossier23 November 2021

UNGA Second Committee: Promotion of international cooperation to combat illicit financial flows and strengthen good practices on assets return to foster sustainable development

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Second Committee of the 76th Session of the UNGA.

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Dossier23 November 2021

UNGA Second Committee: Protection of global climate for present and future generations of humankind

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Second Committee of the 76th Session of the UNGA.

PDF177.61 kB

Dossier2 December 2021

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 76th Session of the UNGA.

PDF196.27 kB

Dossier9 December 2021

73rd Anniversary of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and the International Day of commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and the Prevention of this Crime

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations on behalf of the WEOG in the 76th Session of the UNGA.

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Dossier28 February 2022

Eleventh emergency special session on the situation in Ukraine

Statement pronounced by Switzerland during the eleventh emergency special session of the General Assembly, convened by the Security Council, on the situation in Ukraine.

PDF298.27 kB

Dossier4 March 2022

Improving the financial situation of the United Nations

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Fifth Committee of the 76th Session of the UNGA.

PDF193.26 kB

Dossier9 March 2022

UNGA Fifth Committee: Human Resources Management

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Fifth Committee of the 76th Session of the UNGA.

PDF312.69 kB

Dossier9 March 2022

UNGA Fifth Committee: Accountability system in the United Nations Secretariat

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Fifth Committee of the 76th Session of the UNGA

PDF312.03 kB

Dossier1 April 2022

Report of the IIIM to facilitate investigations into the most serious violations of international law committed in the Syrian Arab Republic since March 2011 and to assist in bringing to justice those responsible

Statement pronounced by Switzerland during the meeting of the General Assembly on the report of the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism (IIIM) to facilitate investigations into the most serious violations of international law committed in the Syrian Arab Republic since March 2011 and to assist in bringing to justice those responsible.

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Dossier26 April 2022

Strengthening the United Nations system

Statement pronounced by Switzerland during the meeting of the General Assembly on the action on the draft resolution of the “Veto initiative”.

PDF179.57 kB

Dossier27 April 2022

Peacebuilding Financing

Statement pronounced by Switzerland during the high-level meeting of the General Assembly on "Peacebuilding Financing".

PDF376.52 kB

Dossier3 May 2022

Administrative and budgetary aspects of the financing of the United Nations peacekeeping operations: Cross-cutting issues

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Fifth Committee of the 76th Session of the UNGA.

PDF196.53 kB

Dossier12 May 2022

Investing in prevention and peacebuilding

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Fifth Committee of the 76th Session of the UNGA.

PDF189.89 kB

Dossier21 July 2022

Strengthening of the United Nations system

Statement pronounced by Switzerland during the formal plenary meeting of the General Assembly on the agenda item 124: ""Strengthening of the United Nations system", debate pursuant to resolution 76/262 (Veto) (on the situation in the Middle East)

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Dossier2 September 2022

General Assembly joint debate on Peacebuilding

Statement submitted by Switzerland during the joint debate of the General Assembly on the Report of the Peacebuilding Commission, the Report of the Secretary-General on peacebuilding and sustaining peace and the Report of the Secretary-General on the Peacebuilding Fund.

PDF225.90 kB

Dossier8 September 2022

Strengthening of the United Nations system: UN Youth Office; Summit of the Future

Statement pronounced by Switzerland during the formal plenary meeting of the General Assembly on the agenda item 124: ""Strengthening of the United Nations system", draft resolutions "Establishment of the United Nations Youth Office" and "Modalities for the Summit of the Future".

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Dossier20 September 2022

Speech by the President of the Swiss Confederation at the 77th United Nations General Assembly

Address by the President of the Confederation, Ignazio Cassis, delivered at the week of high-level meetings on the 77th session of the General Assembly of the United Nations. Check against delivery.

PDF176.17 kB

Dossier3 October 2022

UNGA Fifth Committee: Organization of work

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Fifth Committee of the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF315.03 kB

Dossier3 October 2022

UNGA Second Committee: General debate

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Second Committee of the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF281.44 kB

Dossier4 October 2022

UNGA Fifth Commitee: Report on OIOS activities

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Fifth Committee of the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF315.19 kB

Dossier4 October 2022

UNGA Third Committee: Advancement of Women

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF304.67 kB

Dossier7 October 2022

UNGA Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF230.34 kB

Dossier7 October 2022

UNGA Sixth Committee: The rule of law at the national and international levels

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Sixth Committee of the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF304.23 kB

Dossier7 October 2022

UNGA First Committee: General Debate

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the First Committee of the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF315.61 kB

Dossier10 October 2022

UNGA Emergency Special Session on the situation in Ukraine

Statement pronounced by Switzerland during the emergency special session of the General Assembly on the situation in Ukraine.

PDF305.64 kB

Dossier10 October 2022

UNGA Sixth Committee: Crimes Against Humanity

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Sixth Committee of the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF307.16 kB

Dossier11 October 2022

UNGA Sixth Committee: Administration of Justice in the United Nations System

Statement pronounced by Switzerland in the Sixth Committee of the United Nations General Assembly.

PDF310.69 kB

Dossier12 October 2022

UNGA Fifth Committee: Proposed programme budget 2023

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Fifth Committee of the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF318.93 kB

Dossier12 October 2022

UNGA Third Committee: Informal Meeting on Programme Planning

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Fifth Committee of the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF221.60 kB

Dossier13 October 2022

UNGA Third Committee: Interactive dialogue with the High Commissioner for Human Rights

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF404.91 kB

Dossier13 October 2022

UNGA Third Committee: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF225.60 kB

Dossier14 October 2022

UNGA Third Committee: interactive dialogue with the Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF229.05 kB

Dossier14 October 2022

UNGA Third Committee: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF296.00 kB

Dossier17 October 2022

UNGA Sixth Committee: Status of the Protocols Additional to the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and relating to the protection of victims of armed conflicts

Statement pronounced by Switzerland in the Sixth Committee of the United Nations General Assembly.

PDF316.56 kB

Dossier17 October 2022

UNGA Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF240.70 kB

Dossier17 October 2022

UNGA Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF227.99 kB

Dossier18 October 2022

UNGA Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF226.98 kB

Dossier20 October 2022

UNGA Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Minority Issues

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF221.32 kB

Dossier21 October 2022

UNGA Third Committee: Interactive Dialgoue with the Special Rapporteur on the issue of human rights obligations relating to the enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF207.63 kB

Dossier21 October 2022

UNGA Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on promotion of truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence on item 69 ‘Promotion and Protection of Human Rights

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF229.76 kB

Dossier24 October 2022

UNGA Sixth Committee: Report of the International Law Commission on the work of its 73rd session

Statement pronounced by Switzerland in the Sixth Committee of the United Nations General Assembly.

PDF380.87 kB

Dossier25 October 2022

UNGA Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF295.72 kB

Dossier25 October 2022

UNGA Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Chair of the Working Group on the issue of human rights and transnational corporations and other business enterprises

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF224.82 kB

Dossier26 October 2022

UNGA Fourth Committee: International Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Fourth Committee of the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF311.39 kB

Dossier26 October 2022

UNGA Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF352.21 kB

Dossier26 October 2022

UNGA Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the DPRK

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF296.93 kB

Dossier26 October 2022

UNGA Third Committee: Committee’s Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Afghanistan

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF355.53 kB

Dossier26 October 2022

UNGA Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Belarus

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF367.82 kB

Dossier26 October 2022

UNGA Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF225.46 kB

Dossier26 October 2022

UNGA Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF229.25 kB

Dossier27 October 2022

UNGA Sixth Committee: Report of the International Court of Justice

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Sixth Committee of the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF319.36 kB

Dossier27 October 2022

UNGA Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the Chair of the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF362.19 kB

Dossier28 October 2022

UNGA Third Committee: Committee’s Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF362.86 kB

Dossier31 October 2022

UN General Assembly Debate on the report of the International Criminal Court

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations at the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF305.70 kB

Dossier1 November 2022

General Debate: President of the Human Rights Council

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF242.02 kB

Dossier1 November 2022

UNGA Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF491.02 kB

Dossier2 November 2022

UNGA Fifth Committee: United Nations common system

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Fifth Committee of the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF380.46 kB

Dossier2 November 2022

UNGA Third Committee: Interactive Dialogue with the President of the Human Rights Council

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF228.00 kB

Dossier2 November 2022

UNGA Fourth Committee: Comprehensive review of the whole question of peacekeeping operations in all their aspect

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Fourth Committee of the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF303.12 kB

Dossier4 November 2022

UNGA Fourth Committee: General debate

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Fourth Committee of the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF282.61 kB

Dossier4 November 2022

UNGA Third Committee: explanation of vote Combating the glorification of Nazism

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF224.51 kB

Dossier9 November 2022

UNGA Fifth Committee: Pattern of conferences

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Fifth Committee of the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF306.36 kB

Dossier10 November 2022

UNGA Fifth Committee: Administration of justice at the United Nations

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Fifth Committee of the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF386.81 kB

Dossier11 November 2022

UNGA Third Committee: General Statement on Extrajudicial, Summary or Arbitrary Executions

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF289.90 kB

Dossier11 November 2022

UNGA Third Committee: Moratorium on the use of the death penalty

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF223.24 kB

Dossier15 November 2022

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 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF306.05 kB

Dossier17 November 2022

UNGA: Question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and other matters related to the Security Council

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF323.14 kB

Dossier17 November 2022

UNGA Third Committee: General Comment International drug control

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF289.79 kB

Dossier22 November 2022

UNGA Second Committee: Explanation of Position

Explanation of Position pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Second Committee of the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF284.12 kB

Dossier23 November 2022

UNGA Second Committee: Explanation of Position

Explanation of Position pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Second Committee of the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF290.29 kB

Dossier6 December 2022

Strengthening of the coordination of emergency humanitarian assistance of the United Nations

Statement pronounced by Ms. Barbara Dätwyler Scheuer, Head of Humanitarian Multilateral Affairs, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, at the 77th Session of the UNGA.

PDF291.05 kB

Dossier6 February 2023

UN General Assembly Report of the Secretary General on the Work of the Organization

Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Meeting on the Report of the Secretary General on the Work of the Organization.

PDF415.56 kB

Dossier23 February 2023

Emergency Special Session on Ukraine

Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Eleventh Emergency Special Session (Ukraine), 18th Plenary Meeting.

PDF306.68 kB

Dossier24 February 2023

UN General Assembly Explanation of Vote A/RES/76/257

Explanation of Vote delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly 60th plenary meeting on Global health and foreign policy - Item 128.

PDF225.41 kB

Dossier6 March 2023

General Assembly: 5th commission, 26th meeting, 77th session

Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly th commission, 26th meeting, 77th session on Human resources management.

PDF303.22 kB

Dossier9 March 2023

General Assembly: 5th commission, 27th meeting, 77th session

Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly 5th commission, 27th meeting, 77th session on the Accountability system in the United Nations Secretariat.

PDF299.15 kB

Dossier9 March 2023

General Assembly: 5th commission, 27th meeting, 77th session

Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly, 5th commission, 27th meeting, 77th session on the Accountability system in the United Nations Secretariat.

PDF299.15 kB

Dossier16 March 2023

General Assembly: Briefing with Special Envoy Myanmar

Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Briefing with Special Envoy Myanmar.

PDF295.88 kB

Dossier28 March 2023

General Assembly Interactive Dialogue: Missing persons in Syria based on General Assembly resolution 77/230

Statement delivered by Switzerland at the General Assembly Interactive Dialogue: Missing persons in Syria based on General Assembly resolution 77/230.

PDF285.33 kB

Dossier29 March 2023

Request for an advisory opinion from the International Court of on the obligations of States in relation to climate change

Statement delivered by Switzerland at the General Assembly.

PDF321.00 kB

Dossier11 April 2023

UN General Assembly Briefing Crimes Against Humanity

Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Briefing on Crimes Against Humanity.

PDF234.87 kB

Dossier26 April 2023

UN General Assembly: Exercice du droit de veto

Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly meeting: Exercice du droit de veto.

PDF298.49 kB

Dossier7 June 2023

UN General Assembly Joint Statement on UNCDF

Joint Statement on UNCDF delivered by Switzerland and the Netherlands at the United Nations Trusteeship Council Chamber.

PDF229.05 kB

Dossier16 June 2023

UN General Assembly ECOSOC Special meeting on “Saving lives: Addressing the urgent food security needs of Haiti”

Statement delivered at the United Nations General Assembly ECOSOC Special meeting on “Saving lives: Addressing the urgent food security needs of Haiti”

PDF283.14 kB

Dossier26 June 2023

UN General Assembly Briefing on the responsibility to protect and the prevention of genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity

Statement delivered by Switzerland at the Unite Nations General Assembly Briefing on the responsibility to protect and the prevention of genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity.

PDF282.58 kB

Dossier18 July 2023

UN General Assembly Briefing on the situation in Ukraine's temporarily occupied territories

Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Briefing on the situation in Ukraine's temporarily occupied territories.

PDF305.49 kB

Dossier19 July 2023

General Assembly: Use of the veto, the situation in the Middle East

Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly: Use of the veto, the situation in the Middle East.

PDF149.06 kB

Dossier20 July 2023

UN General Assembly: Policy brief on the New Agenda for Peace presented by the Secretary-General to Member States

Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly: Policy brief on the New Agenda for Peace presented by the Secretary-General to Member States

PDF140.78 kB

Dossier24 July 2023

UN General Assembly Debate on the annual report of the Peacebuilding Commission, the annual report of the Secretary-General on the Peacebuilding Fund and the annual report of the Secretary-General on peacebuilding and sustainable peace

United Nations General Assembly Debate on the annual report of the Peacebuilding Commission, the annual report of the Secretary-General on the Peacebuilding Fund and the annual report of the Secretary-General on peacebuilding and sustainable peace.

PDF164.76 kB

Dossier11 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.

PDF136.10 kB

Dossier19 September 2023

Assemblée Générale des Nations Unies

Discours du Président de la Confédération suisse Alain Berset.

PDF136.07 kB

Dossier28 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”.

PDF146.35 kB

Dossier29 September 2023

Social Development

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Third Committee of the 78th Session of the UNGA.

PDF176.01 kB

Dossier1 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.

PDF107.41 kB

Dossier2 October 2023

Organization of work

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Fifth Committee of the 78th Session of the UNGA.

PDF133.35 kB

Dossier2 October 2023

General Debate

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Second Committee of the 78th Session of the UNGA.

PDF125.61 kB

Dossier3 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.

PDF143.99 kB

Dossier4 October 2023

General Debate

Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the First Committee of the 78th Session of the UNGA.

PDF167.73 kB

Dossier4 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.

PDF143.10 kB

Dossier4 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.

PDF133.18 kB

Dossier10 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.

PDF103.58 kB

Dossier10 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.

PDF148.18 kB

Dossier11 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.

PDF134.41 kB

Dossier12 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.

PDF140.62 kB

Dossier12 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 .

PDF104.30 kB

Dossier12 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.

PDF123.88 kB

Dossier12 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.

PDF125.19 kB

Dossier16 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.

PDF104.63 kB

Dossier16 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.

PDF102.05 kB

Dossier16 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.

PDF103.03 kB

Dossier17 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.

PDF148.81 kB

Dossier17 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.

PDF155.10 kB

Dossier17 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.

PDF150.00 kB

Dossier19 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.

PDF136.71 kB

Dossier20 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.

PDF108.34 kB

Dossier24 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.

PDF155.18 kB

Dossier26 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.

PDF157.26 kB

Dossier27 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.

PDF181.07 kB

Dossier27 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.

PDF181.07 kB

Dossier31 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.

PDF153.45 kB

Dossier31 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.

PDF135.54 kB

Dossier31 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.

PDF123.77 kB

Dossier2 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.

PDF158.95 kB

Dossier8 November 2023

UNGA Fifth Committee: United Nations Common System

Statement delivered by Switzerland at UNGA Fifth Committee.

PDF190.80 kB

Dossier16 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.

PDF182.60 kB

Dossier20 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.

PDF160.52 kB

Dossier20 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.

PDF181.33 kB

Dossier21 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.

PDF115.26 kB

Dossier21 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.

PDF115.41 kB

Dossier21 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.

PDF93.65 kB

Dossier21 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.

PDF114.86 kB

Dossier21 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.

PDF114.02 kB

Dossier21 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.

PDF189.36 kB

Dossier27 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.

PDF117.40 kB

Dossier8 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.

PDF131.13 kB

Dossier12 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.

PDF168.65 kB

Dossier18 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.

PDF123.82 kB

Dossier9 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.

PDF179.44 kB

Dossier22 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.

PDF159.47 kB

Dossier30 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.

PDF117.98 kB

Dossier23 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”.

PDF208.26 kB

Dossier26 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.

PDF152.47 kB

Dossier5 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.

PDF181.80 kB

Dossier5 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)

PDF176.86 kB

Dossier5 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.

PDF132.29 kB

Dossier6 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.

PDF165.50 kB

Dossier14 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.

PDF136.48 kB

Dossier2 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.

PDF156.63 kB

Dossier2 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.

PDF161.26 kB

Dossier3 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.

PDF153.47 kB

Dossier4 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".

PDF189.66 kB

Dossier4 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.

PDF152.21 kB

Dossier4 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.

PDF157.58 kB

Dossier8 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).

PDF205.67 kB

Dossier11 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).

PDF146.55 kB

Dossier23 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).

PDF173.98 kB

Dossier24 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.

PDF154.43 kB

Dossier1 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).

PDF202.62 kB

Dossier6 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).

PDF168.09 kB

Dossier6 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).

PDF227.94 kB

Dossier10 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.

PDF179.87 kB

Dossier4 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”.

PDF182.66 kB

Dossier20 June 2024

Intergovernmental Negotiations on Security Council Reform

Statement delivered by Switzerland during the Informal meeting of the plenary, 78th session

PDF188.77 kB

Dossier28 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

PDF158.98 kB

Dossier1 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.

PDF129.88 kB

Dossier19 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.

PDF178.40 kB

Dossier23 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

PDF155.84 kB

Dossier24 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

PDF191.07 kB

Dossier26 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.

PDF211.43 kB

Dossier7 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.

PDF116.26 kB

Dossier7 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.

PDF162.85 kB

Dossier7 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.

PDF185.71 kB

Dossier7 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.

PDF173.38 kB

Dossier8 October 2024

UN Security Council Briefing: The situation in the Great Lakes region

Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Great Lakes region.

PDF217.72 kB

Dossier8 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).

PDF193.23 kB

Dossier8 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.

PDF197.20 kB

Dossier8 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).

PDF146.90 kB

Dossier9 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.

PDF150.12 kB

Dossier10 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.

PDF121.75 kB

Dossier15 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.

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Dossier16 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.

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Dossier16 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.

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Dossier17 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.

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Dossier17 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.

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Dossier17 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.

PDF125.84 kB

Dossier17 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.

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Dossier21 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.

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Dossier22 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.

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Dossier22 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.

PDF161.45 kB

Dossier24 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.

PDF163.34 kB

Dossier25 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.

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Dossier28 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.

PDF189.32 kB

Dossier28 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.

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Dossier29 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.

PDF155.34 kB

Dossier29 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.

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Dossier29 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).

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Dossier29 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.

PDF122.22 kB

Dossier30 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.

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Dossier30 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.

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Dossier30 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.

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Dossier30 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.

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Dossier30 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.

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Dossier1 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.

PDF127.47 kB

Dossier1 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.

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Dossier1 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.

PDF134.12 kB

Dossier1 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.

PDF156.71 kB

Dossier4 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.

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Dossier4 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.

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Dossier4 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.

PDF121.19 kB

Dossier5 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.

PDF191.99 kB

Dossier6 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.

PDF169.50 kB

Dossier6 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).

PDF151.28 kB

Dossier6 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.

PDF159.20 kB

Dossier7 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.

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Dossier7 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.

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Dossier11 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.

PDF196.21 kB

Dossier11 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).

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Dossier12 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.

PDF152.30 kB

Dossier13 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).

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Dossier13 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.

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Dossier18 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.

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Dossier18 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.

PDF125.93 kB

Dossier20 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.

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Dossier21 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”.

PDF150.54 kB

Dossier21 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”.

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Dossier21 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.

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Dossier22 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”.

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Dossier25 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.

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Dossier25 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.

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Dossier25 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.

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Dossier26 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.

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Dossier26 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).

PDF154.11 kB

Dossier27 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).

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Dossier27 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.

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Dossier2 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.

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Dossier4 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.

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Dossier9 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.

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Dossier9 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.

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Dossier9 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

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Dossier11 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.

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Dossier15 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.

PDF158.28 kB

Dossier21 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.

PDF200.77 kB

Dossier24 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.

PDF180.64 kB

Dossier27 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.

PDF193.78 kB

Dossier6 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.

PDF180.13 kB

Dossier26 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.

PDF151.13 kB

Dossier30 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.

PDF184.45 kB

Dossier8 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.

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Dossier12 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.

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Dossier13 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”.

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Dossier19 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.

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Dossier20 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).

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Dossier28 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.

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Dossier30 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).

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Dossier30 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".

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Dossier9 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.

PDF178.46 kB

Dossier11 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

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Dossier17 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.

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Dossier18 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).

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Dossier25 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.

PDF220.54 kB

Dossier12 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.

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Dossier25 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.

PDF186.28 kB

Dossier2 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.

PDF257.35 kB

Dossier4 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.

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Dossier24 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.

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Dossier1 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).

PDF138.25 kB

Dossier1 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.

PDF192.35 kB

Dossier3 October 2025

UN General Assembly Third Committee: General Debate

Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Third Committee General Debate.

PDF238.35 kB

Dossier6 October 2025

UN General Assembly Second Committee: General Debate

Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly Second Committee General Debate.

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Dossier7 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.

PDF185.14 kB

Dossier8 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.

PDF218.52 kB

Dossier10 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.

PDF172.00 kB

Dossier13 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.

PDF207.11 kB

Dossier13 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.

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Dossier15 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".

PDF216.50 kB

Dossier15 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).

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Dossier15 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.

PDF127.43 kB

Dossier16 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.

PDF140.10 kB

Dossier16 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.

PDF137.50 kB

Dossier16 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.

PDF159.71 kB

Dossier16 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.

PDF168.49 kB

Dossier17 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.

PDF174.85 kB

Dossier17 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.

PDF142.50 kB

Dossier17 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.

PDF209.49 kB

Dossier20 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.

PDF134.27 kB

Dossier21 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.

PDF168.02 kB

Dossier22 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.

PDF177.62 kB

Dossier22 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.

PDF152.51 kB

Dossier23 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.

PDF205.69 kB

Dossier24 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.

PDF162.97 kB

Dossier27 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.

PDF215.06 kB

Dossier27 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.

PDF181.32 kB

Dossier28 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.

PDF187.02 kB

Dossier28 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.

PDF182.44 kB

Dossier29 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.

PDF261.66 kB

Dossier29 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.

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Dossier29 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.

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Dossier30 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.

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Dossier30 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.

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Dossier30 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.

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Dossier30 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).

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Dossier30 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.

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Dossier31 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.

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Dossier3 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.

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Dossier6 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.

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Dossier11 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.

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Dossier12 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.

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Dossier13 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.

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Dossier14 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.

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Dossier18 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.

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Dossier18 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).

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Dossier20 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”

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Dossier24 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.

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Dossier25 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.

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Dossier26 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

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Dossier26 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

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Dossier26 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

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Dossier1 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

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Dossier3 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

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Dossier5 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.

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Dossier9 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.

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Dossier10 December 2025

UN General Assembly: Humanitarian Resolutions

Statement delivered by Switzerland at the United Nations General Assembly regarding item 72 (a) Humanitarian Resolutions.

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Dossier30 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.

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Dossier14 January 2026

Briefing by the President of the General Assembly on her priorities for the resumed part of the eightieth session

Briefing by the President of the General Assembly on her priorities for the resumed part of the eightieth session - Statement read by Amb. Pascale Baeriswyl, Permanent Representative of Switzerland at the United Nations

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Dossier15 January 2026

Report of the Secretary-General on the Activities of the Organization

Report of the Secretary-General on the Activities of the Organization - Statement read by Amb. Pascale Baeriswyl, Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the United Nations

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Dossier19 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

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Dossier25 February 2026

The Situation in Ukraine

The Situation in Ukraine - Statement read during the Eleventh Emergency Special Session at the General Assembly

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Dossier11 March 2026

Human Rights to safe drinking water and sanitation

Statement in the UNGA Third Committee interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation, agenda item 74

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Dossier11 March 2026

Human Rights of Migrants

Statement in the UNGA Third Committee interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the rights of migrants, agenda item 74

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