Swiss Peace and Human Rights
@swisspeacehr.bsky.social
Peace and Human Rights Division
Swiss FDFA @swissfa.bsky.social @edadfae.bsky.social - 🕊️
#peace, #humanrights, #democracy, #peacemediation, #protectionofcivilians
Swiss FDFA @swissfa.bsky.social @edadfae.bsky.social - 🕊️
#peace, #humanrights, #democracy, #peacemediation, #protectionofcivilians
" #MineAction is a key enabler for #SustainablePeace "
AMB Tim Enderlin discussed today at a #GenevaPeaceWeek event organized by @thegichd.bsky.social How #Switzeland supports mine action to strengthen recovery after conflict and contribute to reconciliation.
AMB Tim Enderlin discussed today at a #GenevaPeaceWeek event organized by @thegichd.bsky.social How #Switzeland supports mine action to strengthen recovery after conflict and contribute to reconciliation.
October 15, 2025 at 3:45 PM
" #MineAction is a key enabler for #SustainablePeace "
AMB Tim Enderlin discussed today at a #GenevaPeaceWeek event organized by @thegichd.bsky.social How #Switzeland supports mine action to strengthen recovery after conflict and contribute to reconciliation.
AMB Tim Enderlin discussed today at a #GenevaPeaceWeek event organized by @thegichd.bsky.social How #Switzeland supports mine action to strengthen recovery after conflict and contribute to reconciliation.
@swisspeacehr.bsky.social hosted a delegation from the Nigerian National Institute for Security Studies this week.
We value our strong partnership with #Nigeria on critical #PeaceandSecurity issues and look forward to continue collaboration in preventing & resolving conflicts in Nigeria and beyond 🕊️
We value our strong partnership with #Nigeria on critical #PeaceandSecurity issues and look forward to continue collaboration in preventing & resolving conflicts in Nigeria and beyond 🕊️
September 24, 2025 at 12:27 PM
@swisspeacehr.bsky.social hosted a delegation from the Nigerian National Institute for Security Studies this week.
We value our strong partnership with #Nigeria on critical #PeaceandSecurity issues and look forward to continue collaboration in preventing & resolving conflicts in Nigeria and beyond 🕊️
We value our strong partnership with #Nigeria on critical #PeaceandSecurity issues and look forward to continue collaboration in preventing & resolving conflicts in Nigeria and beyond 🕊️
Young voices, global mission! 🌍🕊️
Once again in 2025, @swisspeacehr.bsky.social is supporting committed Swiss young professionals as UN Youth #Volunteers. Starting this September, they’ll join UN agencies around the world to promote human rights & peace.
🔗More info: www.cinfo.ch/en/individua...
Once again in 2025, @swisspeacehr.bsky.social is supporting committed Swiss young professionals as UN Youth #Volunteers. Starting this September, they’ll join UN agencies around the world to promote human rights & peace.
🔗More info: www.cinfo.ch/en/individua...
August 12, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Young voices, global mission! 🌍🕊️
Once again in 2025, @swisspeacehr.bsky.social is supporting committed Swiss young professionals as UN Youth #Volunteers. Starting this September, they’ll join UN agencies around the world to promote human rights & peace.
🔗More info: www.cinfo.ch/en/individua...
Once again in 2025, @swisspeacehr.bsky.social is supporting committed Swiss young professionals as UN Youth #Volunteers. Starting this September, they’ll join UN agencies around the world to promote human rights & peace.
🔗More info: www.cinfo.ch/en/individua...
On #MandelaDay, aspiring young #HumanRights lawyers from around the 🌍 gather in Geneva for the Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot, supported by @swisspeacehr.bsky.social
Best of luck to all teams! 🕊️
Best of luck to all teams! 🕊️
July 18, 2025 at 12:35 PM
On #MandelaDay, aspiring young #HumanRights lawyers from around the 🌍 gather in Geneva for the Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot, supported by @swisspeacehr.bsky.social
Best of luck to all teams! 🕊️
Best of luck to all teams! 🕊️
« #EURO2025 must not only be spectacular — it must be exemplary. »
AMB Tim Enderlin reaffirmed Switzerland’s commitment to ethical, safe & inclusive women’s sports at ILO’s event on decent work and responsible event hosting in women’s sport.
#DecentWork #SportAndRights #WomensFootball
AMB Tim Enderlin reaffirmed Switzerland’s commitment to ethical, safe & inclusive women’s sports at ILO’s event on decent work and responsible event hosting in women’s sport.
#DecentWork #SportAndRights #WomensFootball
July 17, 2025 at 2:32 PM
« #EURO2025 must not only be spectacular — it must be exemplary. »
AMB Tim Enderlin reaffirmed Switzerland’s commitment to ethical, safe & inclusive women’s sports at ILO’s event on decent work and responsible event hosting in women’s sport.
#DecentWork #SportAndRights #WomensFootball
AMB Tim Enderlin reaffirmed Switzerland’s commitment to ethical, safe & inclusive women’s sports at ILO’s event on decent work and responsible event hosting in women’s sport.
#DecentWork #SportAndRights #WomensFootball
#Switzerland is concerned by recent withdrawals from the #OttawaConvention. Mines kill and maim indiscriminately, causing devastating human and economic impacts long after conflicts end. We urge States Parties to uphold this vital instrument and its procedures.
July 7, 2025 at 1:12 PM
#Switzerland is concerned by recent withdrawals from the #OttawaConvention. Mines kill and maim indiscriminately, causing devastating human and economic impacts long after conflicts end. We urge States Parties to uphold this vital instrument and its procedures.
On 🌍 International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, @swisspeacehr.bsky.social reaffirms its commitment to the absolute prohibition of torture under international law. We stand with survivors and call on all states to uphold their human rights obligations. #EndTorture
June 26, 2025 at 12:13 PM
On 🌍 International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, @swisspeacehr.bsky.social reaffirms its commitment to the absolute prohibition of torture under international law. We stand with survivors and call on all states to uphold their human rights obligations. #EndTorture
@swisspeacehr.bsky.social thanks the Mexican delegation for a fruitful human rights dialogue.
🇨🇭🤝🇲🇽 Both sides agreed to strengthen multilateral collaboration in 🇺🇳 fora and discussed key issues including gender equality, freedom of expression, and business and human rights.
🇨🇭🤝🇲🇽 Both sides agreed to strengthen multilateral collaboration in 🇺🇳 fora and discussed key issues including gender equality, freedom of expression, and business and human rights.
June 20, 2025 at 9:21 AM
@swisspeacehr.bsky.social thanks the Mexican delegation for a fruitful human rights dialogue.
🇨🇭🤝🇲🇽 Both sides agreed to strengthen multilateral collaboration in 🇺🇳 fora and discussed key issues including gender equality, freedom of expression, and business and human rights.
🇨🇭🤝🇲🇽 Both sides agreed to strengthen multilateral collaboration in 🇺🇳 fora and discussed key issues including gender equality, freedom of expression, and business and human rights.
Skilled mediation is key for negotiating lasting peace agreements.
@swisspeacehr.bsky.social was delighted to host the 8th UN High Level Mediation Course in Glion 🇨🇭 with @undppa.bsky.social, bringing together 20+ 🌍 #peace mediators committed to the peaceful resolution of conflicts.
@swisspeacehr.bsky.social was delighted to host the 8th UN High Level Mediation Course in Glion 🇨🇭 with @undppa.bsky.social, bringing together 20+ 🌍 #peace mediators committed to the peaceful resolution of conflicts.
June 20, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Skilled mediation is key for negotiating lasting peace agreements.
@swisspeacehr.bsky.social was delighted to host the 8th UN High Level Mediation Course in Glion 🇨🇭 with @undppa.bsky.social, bringing together 20+ 🌍 #peace mediators committed to the peaceful resolution of conflicts.
@swisspeacehr.bsky.social was delighted to host the 8th UN High Level Mediation Course in Glion 🇨🇭 with @undppa.bsky.social, bringing together 20+ 🌍 #peace mediators committed to the peaceful resolution of conflicts.
📢 Coming June 25: @omctorg.bsky.social launches the Global Torture Index – a groundbreaking tool mapping torture risks by country, developed with support from @swisspeacehr.bsky.social 🇨🇭
Join the launch 👉 gwat.omct.org/events/24
#HumanRights #AntiTorture
Join the launch 👉 gwat.omct.org/events/24
#HumanRights #AntiTorture
OMCT GLOBAL TORTURE INDEX LAUNCH: The first global data tool tracking…
The World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), alongside over 200 local groups in the SOS-Torture Network, created the Global Torture Index—a unique,…
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June 12, 2025 at 6:47 AM
📢 Coming June 25: @omctorg.bsky.social launches the Global Torture Index – a groundbreaking tool mapping torture risks by country, developed with support from @swisspeacehr.bsky.social 🇨🇭
Join the launch 👉 gwat.omct.org/events/24
#HumanRights #AntiTorture
Join the launch 👉 gwat.omct.org/events/24
#HumanRights #AntiTorture
@swisspeacehr.bsky.social leverages 🇨🇭 Swiss know-how in #dialogue and #mediation in Chad 🇹🇩 through a formal presidential mandate 🤝
👉AMB Tim Enderlin reaffirmed Switzerland's continued support during a meeting with President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno in N’Djamena.
👉AMB Tim Enderlin reaffirmed Switzerland's continued support during a meeting with President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno in N’Djamena.
June 6, 2025 at 6:38 AM
@swisspeacehr.bsky.social leverages 🇨🇭 Swiss know-how in #dialogue and #mediation in Chad 🇹🇩 through a formal presidential mandate 🤝
👉AMB Tim Enderlin reaffirmed Switzerland's continued support during a meeting with President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno in N’Djamena.
👉AMB Tim Enderlin reaffirmed Switzerland's continued support during a meeting with President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno in N’Djamena.
📢 Just launched! In collaboration with The Gambia 🇬🇲 and
@icrc.org, @swisspeacehr.bsky.social 🇨🇭 contributed to the latest edition of @fmreview.bsky.social: "Dangerous Journeys – Saving lives & responding to missing migrants & refugees"
#MissingMigrants #HumanitarianDiplomacy #FMR75
Read more here👇
@icrc.org, @swisspeacehr.bsky.social 🇨🇭 contributed to the latest edition of @fmreview.bsky.social: "Dangerous Journeys – Saving lives & responding to missing migrants & refugees"
#MissingMigrants #HumanitarianDiplomacy #FMR75
Read more here👇
📣 FMR 75 'Dangerous journeys: Saving lives & responding to missing #migrants & #refugees' is now online!
See: www.fmreview.org/dangerous-jo...
#Refugees #Displacement #Migration #Asylum
See: www.fmreview.org/dangerous-jo...
#Refugees #Displacement #Migration #Asylum
FMR 75 - Dangerous journeys: Saving lives and responding to missing migrants and refugees - Forced Migration Review
www.fmreview.org
June 6, 2025 at 6:31 AM
📢 Just launched! In collaboration with The Gambia 🇬🇲 and
@icrc.org, @swisspeacehr.bsky.social 🇨🇭 contributed to the latest edition of @fmreview.bsky.social: "Dangerous Journeys – Saving lives & responding to missing migrants & refugees"
#MissingMigrants #HumanitarianDiplomacy #FMR75
Read more here👇
@icrc.org, @swisspeacehr.bsky.social 🇨🇭 contributed to the latest edition of @fmreview.bsky.social: "Dangerous Journeys – Saving lives & responding to missing migrants & refugees"
#MissingMigrants #HumanitarianDiplomacy #FMR75
Read more here👇
Thank you #UlkoMinisterio for hosting this year’s Mediation for Diplomats Course last week. Organized by #CSS, in collaboration with #Finland, #Germany and #Switzerland, the course is a necessary investment in the future of #mediation, given increasing conflicts worldwide.
May 26, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Thank you #UlkoMinisterio for hosting this year’s Mediation for Diplomats Course last week. Organized by #CSS, in collaboration with #Finland, #Germany and #Switzerland, the course is a necessary investment in the future of #mediation, given increasing conflicts worldwide.
On #IDAHOBIT2025, @swisspeacehr.bsky.social denounces all forms of violence and discrimination against #LGBTI individuals, reaffirming their #HumanRights and #FundamentalFreedoms, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
May 17, 2025 at 1:03 PM
On #IDAHOBIT2025, @swisspeacehr.bsky.social denounces all forms of violence and discrimination against #LGBTI individuals, reaffirming their #HumanRights and #FundamentalFreedoms, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
@swisspeacehr.bsky.social reafirms its comittment to supporting #peace building 🕊️ in #Colombia
➡️Ambassador Tim Enderlin met with Councellor Commissioner for Peace Otty Patiño
➡️Ambassador Tim Enderlin met with Councellor Commissioner for Peace Otty Patiño
May 16, 2025 at 3:13 PM
@swisspeacehr.bsky.social reafirms its comittment to supporting #peace building 🕊️ in #Colombia
➡️Ambassador Tim Enderlin met with Councellor Commissioner for Peace Otty Patiño
➡️Ambassador Tim Enderlin met with Councellor Commissioner for Peace Otty Patiño
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#MiddleEast | #Switzerland is alarmed by the humanitarian tragedy in #Gaza and the reported risks of famine. #Israel has to lift the blockade now.
#HumanitarianAid must be delivered urgently according to #IHL & established humanitarian principles.
#HumanitarianAid must be delivered urgently according to #IHL & established humanitarian principles.
May 15, 2025 at 11:16 AM
#MiddleEast | #Switzerland is alarmed by the humanitarian tragedy in #Gaza and the reported risks of famine. #Israel has to lift the blockade now.
#HumanitarianAid must be delivered urgently according to #IHL & established humanitarian principles.
#HumanitarianAid must be delivered urgently according to #IHL & established humanitarian principles.
➡️The important role of military and police in peace processes🕊️
@swisspeacehr.bsky.social works with the Colombian Security Forces on #peace and #security.
@swisspeacehr.bsky.social works with the Colombian Security Forces on #peace and #security.
May 15, 2025 at 6:28 AM
➡️The important role of military and police in peace processes🕊️
@swisspeacehr.bsky.social works with the Colombian Security Forces on #peace and #security.
@swisspeacehr.bsky.social works with the Colombian Security Forces on #peace and #security.
@swisspeacehr.bsky.social supports #peacebuilding 🕊️ in #Colombia. Ambassador Tim Enderlin in conversation with local conflict-affected communities.
May 13, 2025 at 7:07 AM
@swisspeacehr.bsky.social supports #peacebuilding 🕊️ in #Colombia. Ambassador Tim Enderlin in conversation with local conflict-affected communities.
Today the #HRC Retreat under the Presidency of Amb. Jürg Lauber was opened by @swisspeacehr.bsky.social Deputy Head Christine Löw, bringing together HRC members, the UN & civil society at a challenging time for human rights.
The goal: to identify & reaffirm common ground around the HRC mandate
The goal: to identify & reaffirm common ground around the HRC mandate
May 12, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Today the #HRC Retreat under the Presidency of Amb. Jürg Lauber was opened by @swisspeacehr.bsky.social Deputy Head Christine Löw, bringing together HRC members, the UN & civil society at a challenging time for human rights.
The goal: to identify & reaffirm common ground around the HRC mandate
The goal: to identify & reaffirm common ground around the HRC mandate
The FDFA has just published its new guidelines on #Democracy
They define @swisspeacehr.bsky.social's objectives for promoting democracy worldwide and its key tools to strengthen democratic institutions and processes.
📘more information👇
They define @swisspeacehr.bsky.social's objectives for promoting democracy worldwide and its key tools to strengthen democratic institutions and processes.
📘more information👇
The FDFA has published the new Guidelines on #Democracy today.
The guidelines set out #Switzerland's objectives for democracy promotion and identify foreign policy instruments for strengthening democratic processes and institutions.
👉 bit.ly/4da8Wx1
The guidelines set out #Switzerland's objectives for democracy promotion and identify foreign policy instruments for strengthening democratic processes and institutions.
👉 bit.ly/4da8Wx1
May 7, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The FDFA has just published its new guidelines on #Democracy
They define @swisspeacehr.bsky.social's objectives for promoting democracy worldwide and its key tools to strengthen democratic institutions and processes.
📘more information👇
They define @swisspeacehr.bsky.social's objectives for promoting democracy worldwide and its key tools to strengthen democratic institutions and processes.
📘more information👇
On #WorldPressFreedomDay, @swisspeacehr.bsky.social highlights the importance of #PressFreedom for transparent, informed & accountable societies. A #FreePress upholds #HumanRights & the rule of law. Protecting #FreedomOfExpression & #MediaFreedom is a corner stone for all #Democracies.
May 3, 2025 at 8:13 AM
On #WorldPressFreedomDay, @swisspeacehr.bsky.social highlights the importance of #PressFreedom for transparent, informed & accountable societies. A #FreePress upholds #HumanRights & the rule of law. Protecting #FreedomOfExpression & #MediaFreedom is a corner stone for all #Democracies.
@swisspeacehr.bsky.social hosted a workshop with 40 #Geneva based organizations to discuss how humanitarian, development, peace, & environmental actors can work together to tackle #climaterisks.
As multilateralism is under pressure, strengthening collaboration between partners is essential.
As multilateralism is under pressure, strengthening collaboration between partners is essential.
April 11, 2025 at 7:49 AM
@swisspeacehr.bsky.social hosted a workshop with 40 #Geneva based organizations to discuss how humanitarian, development, peace, & environmental actors can work together to tackle #climaterisks.
As multilateralism is under pressure, strengthening collaboration between partners is essential.
As multilateralism is under pressure, strengthening collaboration between partners is essential.
Set out to make a difference! 📢 New call for applications: #SwissExpertPool supports passionate #Swiss talents as UN Youth Volunteers!
Starting their mission with UN agencies in September 2025, they’ll promote human rights and peace worldwide 🌍
👉 bit.ly/42lHerC
Starting their mission with UN agencies in September 2025, they’ll promote human rights and peace worldwide 🌍
👉 bit.ly/42lHerC
Talent programme: Swiss Youth at the United Nations and the World Bank Group | cinfo
Are you a Swiss national under the age of 29 with a Master's degree? Do you want to gain work experience abroad while making a positive impact on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? Read more ab...
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April 10, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Set out to make a difference! 📢 New call for applications: #SwissExpertPool supports passionate #Swiss talents as UN Youth Volunteers!
Starting their mission with UN agencies in September 2025, they’ll promote human rights and peace worldwide 🌍
👉 bit.ly/42lHerC
Starting their mission with UN agencies in September 2025, they’ll promote human rights and peace worldwide 🌍
👉 bit.ly/42lHerC
6 months after the Ukraine #MineConferenceCH in #Lausanne, AMB Thöni welcomes delegations back to Switzerland
At this workshop in #Geneva, co-organized by Ukraine and @thegichd.bsky.social, partners discuss how #MineAction can protect civilians, rebuild lives & support innovation.
#DemineUkraine
At this workshop in #Geneva, co-organized by Ukraine and @thegichd.bsky.social, partners discuss how #MineAction can protect civilians, rebuild lives & support innovation.
#DemineUkraine
April 7, 2025 at 10:01 AM
6 months after the Ukraine #MineConferenceCH in #Lausanne, AMB Thöni welcomes delegations back to Switzerland
At this workshop in #Geneva, co-organized by Ukraine and @thegichd.bsky.social, partners discuss how #MineAction can protect civilians, rebuild lives & support innovation.
#DemineUkraine
At this workshop in #Geneva, co-organized by Ukraine and @thegichd.bsky.social, partners discuss how #MineAction can protect civilians, rebuild lives & support innovation.
#DemineUkraine
@swisspeacehr.bsky.social supports the #ActionPlan on #MineAction 2023–2026.
Activities focus on:
1️⃣ Universalization and implementation of relevant Conventions 📄 #MineBanTreaty #CCM
2️⃣ Mine action in affected countries💥
3️⃣ Promoting innovation💡
👉 bit.ly/3RzNM1e
#IMAD2025
Activities focus on:
1️⃣ Universalization and implementation of relevant Conventions 📄 #MineBanTreaty #CCM
2️⃣ Mine action in affected countries💥
3️⃣ Promoting innovation💡
👉 bit.ly/3RzNM1e
#IMAD2025
Swiss commitment to humanitarian demining 2024
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April 4, 2025 at 3:28 PM
@swisspeacehr.bsky.social supports the #ActionPlan on #MineAction 2023–2026.
Activities focus on:
1️⃣ Universalization and implementation of relevant Conventions 📄 #MineBanTreaty #CCM
2️⃣ Mine action in affected countries💥
3️⃣ Promoting innovation💡
👉 bit.ly/3RzNM1e
#IMAD2025
Activities focus on:
1️⃣ Universalization and implementation of relevant Conventions 📄 #MineBanTreaty #CCM
2️⃣ Mine action in affected countries💥
3️⃣ Promoting innovation💡
👉 bit.ly/3RzNM1e
#IMAD2025