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· Oct 21
Yesterday was the grand opening of the "UN@80: Shared Lives, Shared Future" exhibit here in New York with UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
🇨🇭 is proud to co-sponsor this project and highlight the individual experiences of all who continue to be impacted by the UN’s work around the world.🌎🇺🇳
🇨🇭 is proud to co-sponsor this project and highlight the individual experiences of all who continue to be impacted by the UN’s work around the world.🌎🇺🇳
This #2C session wraps up in the context of #UN80. 🇨🇭engaged on:
- Facilitating Operational Activities for Development res.
- Science & digital coop. following last year’s GDC
- Macroeconomic & environment clusters
Peace & SD remain linked. We must accelerate the #2030Agenda, our common roadmap.
- Facilitating Operational Activities for Development res.
- Science & digital coop. following last year’s GDC
- Macroeconomic & environment clusters
Peace & SD remain linked. We must accelerate the #2030Agenda, our common roadmap.
November 26, 2025 at 11:18 PM
This #2C session wraps up in the context of #UN80. 🇨🇭engaged on:
- Facilitating Operational Activities for Development res.
- Science & digital coop. following last year’s GDC
- Macroeconomic & environment clusters
Peace & SD remain linked. We must accelerate the #2030Agenda, our common roadmap.
- Facilitating Operational Activities for Development res.
- Science & digital coop. following last year’s GDC
- Macroeconomic & environment clusters
Peace & SD remain linked. We must accelerate the #2030Agenda, our common roadmap.
🇨🇭welcomes the adoption of the twin resolutions on the review of the UN #Peacebuilding Architecture by UNGA & UNSC.
A strong signal for an integrated, inclusive & coherent approach across the entire conflict cycle. It is time to turn words into action & ensure #impact on the ground.
A strong signal for an integrated, inclusive & coherent approach across the entire conflict cycle. It is time to turn words into action & ensure #impact on the ground.
November 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
🇨🇭welcomes the adoption of the twin resolutions on the review of the UN #Peacebuilding Architecture by UNGA & UNSC.
A strong signal for an integrated, inclusive & coherent approach across the entire conflict cycle. It is time to turn words into action & ensure #impact on the ground.
A strong signal for an integrated, inclusive & coherent approach across the entire conflict cycle. It is time to turn words into action & ensure #impact on the ground.
Today is the Int'l Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
We’re witnessing a worrying global gender equality rollback demanding urgent action. Ending it starts with equality, accountability & collective commitment.
🇨🇭stands strong in this work nationally & globally.
We’re witnessing a worrying global gender equality rollback demanding urgent action. Ending it starts with equality, accountability & collective commitment.
🇨🇭stands strong in this work nationally & globally.
November 25, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Today is the Int'l Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
We’re witnessing a worrying global gender equality rollback demanding urgent action. Ending it starts with equality, accountability & collective commitment.
🇨🇭stands strong in this work nationally & globally.
We’re witnessing a worrying global gender equality rollback demanding urgent action. Ending it starts with equality, accountability & collective commitment.
🇨🇭stands strong in this work nationally & globally.
Switzerland has been elected to the UNESCO World Heritage Committee.
Over the next 4 years, 🇨🇭 will contribute its expertise and promote #Diversity, #Conservation & #Innovation to support the protection of cultural and natural heritage for future generations.
bit.ly/3KccEMz
Over the next 4 years, 🇨🇭 will contribute its expertise and promote #Diversity, #Conservation & #Innovation to support the protection of cultural and natural heritage for future generations.
bit.ly/3KccEMz
November 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Switzerland has been elected to the UNESCO World Heritage Committee.
Over the next 4 years, 🇨🇭 will contribute its expertise and promote #Diversity, #Conservation & #Innovation to support the protection of cultural and natural heritage for future generations.
bit.ly/3KccEMz
Over the next 4 years, 🇨🇭 will contribute its expertise and promote #Diversity, #Conservation & #Innovation to support the protection of cultural and natural heritage for future generations.
bit.ly/3KccEMz
We’re wrapping up #UNGA6C. Thank you to the Chair (PHL🇵🇭), Bureau & Secretariat for their hard work.🇨🇭proactively worked for:
🔹Broad civil society participation in treaty negotiations
🔹Integrity of the International Law Commission
🔹Efficient internal justice at the UN
🔹Broad civil society participation in treaty negotiations
🔹Integrity of the International Law Commission
🔹Efficient internal justice at the UN
November 21, 2025 at 10:38 PM
We’re wrapping up #UNGA6C. Thank you to the Chair (PHL🇵🇭), Bureau & Secretariat for their hard work.🇨🇭proactively worked for:
🔹Broad civil society participation in treaty negotiations
🔹Integrity of the International Law Commission
🔹Efficient internal justice at the UN
🔹Broad civil society participation in treaty negotiations
🔹Integrity of the International Law Commission
🔹Efficient internal justice at the UN
Facing rising crises, the use/threat of a #veto is irresponsible.🇨🇭stresses:
- No veto against resolutions aiming to stop genocide, CaH, or war crimes
- Parties to a dispute must abstain from voting under Art. 27(3) #UNCharter
- When #UNSC cannot act, #UNGA must uphold international peace & security
- No veto against resolutions aiming to stop genocide, CaH, or war crimes
- Parties to a dispute must abstain from voting under Art. 27(3) #UNCharter
- When #UNSC cannot act, #UNGA must uphold international peace & security
November 20, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Facing rising crises, the use/threat of a #veto is irresponsible.🇨🇭stresses:
- No veto against resolutions aiming to stop genocide, CaH, or war crimes
- Parties to a dispute must abstain from voting under Art. 27(3) #UNCharter
- When #UNSC cannot act, #UNGA must uphold international peace & security
- No veto against resolutions aiming to stop genocide, CaH, or war crimes
- Parties to a dispute must abstain from voting under Art. 27(3) #UNCharter
- When #UNSC cannot act, #UNGA must uphold international peace & security
That’s a wrap! With the adoption of the Palestinian package and the provisional Programme of Work for its 81st session, the #UNGA4C comes to an end.
Thank you to the Chair (GTM 🇬🇹) & Vice Chairs for competently steering us through 7 weeks of intense debates & negotiations.
Thank you to the Chair (GTM 🇬🇹) & Vice Chairs for competently steering us through 7 weeks of intense debates & negotiations.
November 19, 2025 at 10:19 PM
That’s a wrap! With the adoption of the Palestinian package and the provisional Programme of Work for its 81st session, the #UNGA4C comes to an end.
Thank you to the Chair (GTM 🇬🇹) & Vice Chairs for competently steering us through 7 weeks of intense debates & negotiations.
Thank you to the Chair (GTM 🇬🇹) & Vice Chairs for competently steering us through 7 weeks of intense debates & negotiations.
#UNSC reform is key to preserving credibility & effectiveness.🇨🇭calls for the start of text-based negotiations & emphasizes:
- A comprehensive review of #veto use is crucial
- Art. 27(3) of the UN Charter must always be implemented
- UNSC enlargement must reflect today’s global realities
- A comprehensive review of #veto use is crucial
- Art. 27(3) of the UN Charter must always be implemented
- UNSC enlargement must reflect today’s global realities
November 18, 2025 at 10:09 PM
🇨🇭joined partners today in marking 20 years of vital #UNDSS work.
🇨🇭proudly support its mission to protect UN personnel & serve those in need. #Res2730 reflects this commitment, we call for its full implementation to strengthen safety in even the most challenging environments.
🇨🇭proudly support its mission to protect UN personnel & serve those in need. #Res2730 reflects this commitment, we call for its full implementation to strengthen safety in even the most challenging environments.
November 14, 2025 at 7:49 PM
#UNSC’s accountability, coherence & transparency is essential to maintaining international peace & security. The #ACT Group urges timely appointments of subsidiary body chairs, implementation of Note 507 & an inclusive and transparent #NextSG selection. #UNSCReform
November 14, 2025 at 6:41 PM
#UNSC’s accountability, coherence & transparency is essential to maintaining international peace & security. The #ACT Group urges timely appointments of subsidiary body chairs, implementation of Note 507 & an inclusive and transparent #NextSG selection. #UNSCReform
At today’s #UNGA4C debate,🇨🇭highlighted the essential role of Special Political Missions. Investing in prevention - through diplomacy, mediation, POC, climate action & women’s full inclusion - saves lives, limits human & financial costs, and lays the foundation for sustainable peace.
November 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
At today’s #UNGA4C debate,🇨🇭highlighted the essential role of Special Political Missions. Investing in prevention - through diplomacy, mediation, POC, climate action & women’s full inclusion - saves lives, limits human & financial costs, and lays the foundation for sustainable peace.
Effective, transparent & non-discriminatory justice is key for UN credibility.🇨🇭affirms:
🔹A well-functioning system is essential for advancing #UN80 reforms
🔹Initiatives to boost its effectiveness & efficiency are welcome
🔹Equitable access for all is vital for fair justice
🔹A well-functioning system is essential for advancing #UN80 reforms
🔹Initiatives to boost its effectiveness & efficiency are welcome
🔹Equitable access for all is vital for fair justice
November 13, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Effective, transparent & non-discriminatory justice is key for UN credibility.🇨🇭affirms:
🔹A well-functioning system is essential for advancing #UN80 reforms
🔹Initiatives to boost its effectiveness & efficiency are welcome
🔹Equitable access for all is vital for fair justice
🔹A well-functioning system is essential for advancing #UN80 reforms
🔹Initiatives to boost its effectiveness & efficiency are welcome
🔹Equitable access for all is vital for fair justice
The #BringingMultilateralismBackHome project by Watchlist urges States to apply #CAAC recommendations domestically to better protect children in armed conflict.
🇨🇭& Watchlist co-hosted the launch of a new report with important lessons from the DRC, Colombia & Ukraine.
🇨🇭& Watchlist co-hosted the launch of a new report with important lessons from the DRC, Colombia & Ukraine.
November 13, 2025 at 5:59 PM
The #BringingMultilateralismBackHome project by Watchlist urges States to apply #CAAC recommendations domestically to better protect children in armed conflict.
🇨🇭& Watchlist co-hosted the launch of a new report with important lessons from the DRC, Colombia & Ukraine.
🇨🇭& Watchlist co-hosted the launch of a new report with important lessons from the DRC, Colombia & Ukraine.
At #UNGA, 🇨🇭 reiterates its unwavering support for the International Criminal Court (ICC) as an indispensable pillar of an int'l law-based order & calls on States to:
🔹Stand together to reject threats & measures against the Court
🔹Ratify the #RomeStatute & amendments
🔹Fully cooperate w/ the Court
🔹Stand together to reject threats & measures against the Court
🔹Ratify the #RomeStatute & amendments
🔹Fully cooperate w/ the Court
November 11, 2025 at 5:48 PM
At #UNGA, 🇨🇭 reiterates its unwavering support for the International Criminal Court (ICC) as an indispensable pillar of an int'l law-based order & calls on States to:
🔹Stand together to reject threats & measures against the Court
🔹Ratify the #RomeStatute & amendments
🔹Fully cooperate w/ the Court
🔹Stand together to reject threats & measures against the Court
🔹Ratify the #RomeStatute & amendments
🔹Fully cooperate w/ the Court
Thank you to the Permanent Mission of Mexico for hosting an important discussion, co-sponsored by 🇨🇭, on negotiations for a Convention on Prevention & Punishment of #CrimesAgainstHumanity & Prof. Sands for sharing his expertise on how to craft a convention with a “beating heart.”
November 11, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Thank you to the Permanent Mission of Mexico for hosting an important discussion, co-sponsored by 🇨🇭, on negotiations for a Convention on Prevention & Punishment of #CrimesAgainstHumanity & Prof. Sands for sharing his expertise on how to craft a convention with a “beating heart.”
At the #UNSC Open Debate on Small Arms & Light Weapons,🇨🇭prioritizes:
1. Clear accountability throughout the life-cycle of weapons & ammunitions
2. Strengthening coherence w/ existing global & regional frameworks
3. Investing in regional solutions led by States & regional orgs
1. Clear accountability throughout the life-cycle of weapons & ammunitions
2. Strengthening coherence w/ existing global & regional frameworks
3. Investing in regional solutions led by States & regional orgs
November 10, 2025 at 9:02 PM
At the #UNSC Open Debate on Small Arms & Light Weapons,🇨🇭prioritizes:
1. Clear accountability throughout the life-cycle of weapons & ammunitions
2. Strengthening coherence w/ existing global & regional frameworks
3. Investing in regional solutions led by States & regional orgs
1. Clear accountability throughout the life-cycle of weapons & ammunitions
2. Strengthening coherence w/ existing global & regional frameworks
3. Investing in regional solutions led by States & regional orgs
At today’s Interactive Dialogue on UNHCR,🇨🇭honored the courage of displaced persons, the generosity of host countries, #UNHCR’s tireless work & thanked HCR Filippo Grandi for his decade of dedicated service.
Global protection standards of displaced persons must be fully implemented.
Global protection standards of displaced persons must be fully implemented.
November 6, 2025 at 9:28 PM
At today’s Interactive Dialogue on UNHCR,🇨🇭honored the courage of displaced persons, the generosity of host countries, #UNHCR’s tireless work & thanked HCR Filippo Grandi for his decade of dedicated service.
Global protection standards of displaced persons must be fully implemented.
Global protection standards of displaced persons must be fully implemented.
The United Nations 🇺🇳 is part of everyday life — often in ways you might not realize.
As we mark 80 years of impact through the #UN@80 exhibit at UNHQ, today’s spotlight is on #Youth: from UNICEF & UNFPA to human rights advocates worldwide, youth are at the heart of the UN’s work.
As we mark 80 years of impact through the #UN@80 exhibit at UNHQ, today’s spotlight is on #Youth: from UNICEF & UNFPA to human rights advocates worldwide, youth are at the heart of the UN’s work.
November 5, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Inclusive education matters! During today's #UNGA3C dialogue with the 🇺🇳 Indep. Expert on #SOGI Graeme Reid,🇨🇭called for LGBT+ protection in education to ensure that everyone's dignity, self-determination & fulfillment is granted regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
November 3, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Important call to action at today’s #IDEI2025 side event. Protecting journalists & upholding freedom of expression are 🇨🇭#HumanRights priorities.
We must address tech- & AI-enabled gender-based violence and end impunity for all attacks on journalists. #PressFreedom
We must address tech- & AI-enabled gender-based violence and end impunity for all attacks on journalists. #PressFreedom
November 3, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Important call to action at today’s #IDEI2025 side event. Protecting journalists & upholding freedom of expression are 🇨🇭#HumanRights priorities.
We must address tech- & AI-enabled gender-based violence and end impunity for all attacks on journalists. #PressFreedom
We must address tech- & AI-enabled gender-based violence and end impunity for all attacks on journalists. #PressFreedom
At Oct’s #UNSC Open Debates,🇨🇭reaffirmed the importance of:
🔹Advancing women’s full, equal & meaningful participation #WomenPeaceSecurity
🔹Upholding #UNCharter & strengthening multilateralism on the road to #UN80
🔹Respect for #HumanitarianLaw & #HumanRights in the #MiddleEast
🔹Advancing women’s full, equal & meaningful participation #WomenPeaceSecurity
🔹Upholding #UNCharter & strengthening multilateralism on the road to #UN80
🔹Respect for #HumanitarianLaw & #HumanRights in the #MiddleEast
November 1, 2025 at 12:13 AM
At Oct’s #UNSC Open Debates,🇨🇭reaffirmed the importance of:
🔹Advancing women’s full, equal & meaningful participation #WomenPeaceSecurity
🔹Upholding #UNCharter & strengthening multilateralism on the road to #UN80
🔹Respect for #HumanitarianLaw & #HumanRights in the #MiddleEast
🔹Advancing women’s full, equal & meaningful participation #WomenPeaceSecurity
🔹Upholding #UNCharter & strengthening multilateralism on the road to #UN80
🔹Respect for #HumanitarianLaw & #HumanRights in the #MiddleEast
At #UNGA4C, 🇨🇭reaffirmed that the peaceful use of outer space must remain a shared goal of the int'l community & space technologies offer solutions for achieving #SDGs.
Preserving consensus is key to inclusive, effective space governance and to supporting the work of UNOOSA.
Preserving consensus is key to inclusive, effective space governance and to supporting the work of UNOOSA.
October 31, 2025 at 11:23 PM