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SwitzerlandUN

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SwitzerlandUN

@swiss_un

This is the official account of Switzerland at the United Nations

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Jun 20, 2025
The Federal Council is investing CHF 269 million in International Geneva, a unique hub for global governance. The funds should help counteract the financial difficulties experienced by international organisations active in Geneva. news.admin.ch/en/newnsb/q6uA…
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Amb. Grütter met @UNReliefChief Tom Fletcher to discuss: state of humanitarian system, reforms incl. #HumanitarianReset & funding landscape. 🇨🇭remains a committed donor, defender of humanitarian norms & protection of civilians, and proud host of Geneva as humanitarian hub.
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More than 1 yr after the launch of #HumanitarianReset, structural constraints still limit impact. At #ECOSOCHAS,🇨🇭calls for: -Focusing resources on most severe needs -Turning commitments on localization into action -Strengthening collective accountability for system-wide results
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At #HRC62 today, 🇨🇭: ➡️Supported stronger protection for journalists in armed conflicts. ➡️Recalled that journalists are civilians under IHL and must be protected by all parties. ➡️Condemned internet shutdowns that undermine freedom of expression. mission-geneve.dfae.admin.ch/fr/publication…
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At #HRC62, 🇨🇭: ➡️Reiterated the importance of the Special Rapporteur on #Eritrea🇪🇷 ➡️Called for reform of indefinite national service ➡️Urged the immediate release of all arbitrarily detained persons. 🗒️mission-geneve.dfae.admin.ch/fr/publication…
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Jun 17
In 1st NY joint statement on behalf of the Group of Friends on Durable Solutions to #InternalDisplacement🇨🇭advocated for durable solutions including -Coherence across humanitarian, development, peacebuilding & human rights efforts -Strong nat'l ownership & sustained int'l support
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Jun 17
#UNSC🇨🇭reaffirms #WomenPeaceSecurity is an operational imperative Sustainable🕊️also depends on women’s full, equal, meaningful & safe participation Supporting & protecting women peacebuilders &human rights defenders must remain a priority Reforms mustn't weaken WPS implementation
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Jun 17
#CAIPS is now a reality Hosted by @UNIDIR, the centre of excellence strengthening global governance of #AI in the context of international #peace and #Security has been launched in #Geneva by a.o. @SwissMFAStatSec #Working4Peace
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Jun 17
Fruitful discussions for @SwissMFAStatSec with USG @INakamitsu and @iaeaorg Director General @rafaelmgrossi on arms control, non-proliferation as well as on addressing new tech challenges through the #Geneva ecosystem #Working4Security
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Jun 17
At @UNICEF Exec. Board,🇨🇭reaffirmed its strong support for UNICEF’s normative mandate, firmly rooted in the Convention on the Rights of the Child. We commend UNICEF’s leadership in UN reform & its continuous efforts to strengthen coherence, efficiency & impact at country level.
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Jun 17
Amb. Frank Grütter met with H.E. DSG @AminaJMohammed to reiterate🇨🇭’s steadfast support & commitment to the UN Development System reform and #UN80 - including a strong Resident Coordinator System - with a view to accelerating progress on the #2030Agenda.
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Jun 16
Amb. Frank Grütter met with @ITUSecGen Bogdan-Martin & expressed 🇨🇭’s appreciation for the excellent collaboration w/ the @ITU. 🇨🇭looks forward to upcoming #AIGovernance milestones, such as the 1st UN Global Dialogue, the #AI4Good Summit, and the Global AI Summit 2027 in Geneva.
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Jun 16
Global & joint efforts to fight food insecurity & malnutrition are crucial but under-resourced. At today’s HAS side event,🇨🇭highlighted the importance of multi-purpose cash assistance, strong & inclusive localization, transforming food systems & respecting int’l humanitarian law.
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Jun 16
At #HRC62 today, 🇨🇭 expressed #HumanRights related concerns with respect to situations invoving: ➡️Burkina Faso ➡️China ➡️Iran ➡️Israel ➡️Lebanon ➡️Maldives ➡️Occupied Palestinian Territory ➡️Saudi Arabia ➡️Singapore ➡️Türkiye ➡️United States of America 🗒️mission-geneve.dfae.admin.ch/fr/publication…
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