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At the Rigi Retreat (3–5 June),🇨🇭and the Geneva Human Rights Hub convene partners to strengthen UN treaty bodies - a core pillar of the universal human rights architecture - boosting innovation so the system delivers for all. #HumanRights #TreatyBodies
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Switzerland welcomes Hungary’s decision to remain a States Party to the International Criminal Court (ICC) — a strong reaffirmation of the shared commitment to international justice.
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More than 130 State experts have met to identify practical ways to strengthen the implementation of the principle of #Precautions in armed conflicts. #IHL: ensuring better protection for civilians in armed conflicts is essential.
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🇨🇭hosted the 2nd Rigi meeting on International Law and International Humanitarian Law in Cyberspace from 27-30 April 2026.
Excellent and inspiring discussions with distinguished experts from 🇧🇷 🇨🇦 🇨🇱 🇨🇴 🇨🇿 🇪🇬 🇪🇪 🇩🇪 🇮🇩 🇱🇺 🇲🇽 🇳🇱 🇰🇷 🇸🇪🇨🇭.
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Today, @SwissMFA, @ICRC, and more than 130 states from around the world are discussing how to better implement the principle of #Precautions in armed conflict. For a better protection of civilians. #IHL
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Honored to host a 2-day expert workshop in Glion with @article19org & @UNHumanRights to bring the #RabatPlanofAction into the digital age🌐Tackling religious hatred online while safeguarding #FreedomOfExpression & #FoRB is key for🇨🇭grounded in the universality of #HumanRights🌍🤝
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How can the principle of #precaution be better implemented in armed conflict? From April 21, 2026, @SwissMFA and @ICRC will convene State experts from around the world to address this challenge.
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Honored to introduce a session about the continuous relevance of IHL at #ICForumCH. As the tenders of a fragile garden, States must uphold IHL. Prioritising IHL politically is necessary to maintain humanity. Respecting IHL is in each State's own best interests.
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Making UN treaty bodies work better: Switzerland🇨🇭, the Netherlands 🇳🇱, Costa Rica 🇨🇷 and Morocco🇲🇦co-host a side event in Geneva today, bringing together states, experts and NGOs to stabilise the system and map practical upgrades. #TreatyBodies #HumanRights #Geneva #UN
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Switzerland continues to advocate for more due process in UN targeted sanctions. Effective support from States in implementing the mandates of the Ombudsperson and the Focal Point for De-listing remains crucial
Feb 16
Due process in @UN sanctions regimes strengthens both human rights & effectiveness of sanctions ⚖️
Today🇨🇭&🇦🇹🇧🇪🇨🇷🇨🇱🇩🇰🇫🇮🇩🇪🇮🇪🇱🇮🇳🇱🇳🇴🇸🇪 held an exchange with UNSC Members on concrete ways to support the Ombudsperson to the 1267 Sanctions Committee & new Focal Point for De-Listing.
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Great discussions at #REAIM2026 during the session co-organised by CH and @HLSPILAC on the Responsible Use of AI in Armed Conflict. Valuable insights from our distinguished experts on how to uphold IHL🤖⚖️bit.ly/3NVG82N
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UN premises are inviolable under international law. The demolition of the #UNRWA headquarters constitutes a violation of international law, in particular the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations.
🇨🇭 joins all other members of the UNRWA Advisory Commission in deploring the demolition of @UNRWA compound in East Jerusalem, which sets a dangerous precedent, and in calling upon Israel to comply with its obligations under international law. ⬇️
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Switzerland welcomes the first preparatory committee for a future Convention on Crimes Against Humanity, marking a historic step toward accountability ⚖️
Jan 19
Today marks a historic moment, with the first preparatory committee for a future convention on crimes against humanity.🇨🇭priorities include:
- Robust obligations to prevent and punish
- Broad jurisdiction and cooperation
- Effective and inclusive negotiations
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Switzerland continues its support to the Trust Fund for Victims as an essential pillar of the International Criminal Court.
📣 The Swiss Confederation, a State Party to the @IntlCrimCourt since 2001, has made a voluntary contribution of EUR 106,000 to the TFV, reaffirming its commitment to international justice and the rights of victims of crimes under the Rome Statute.
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez retweeted
22 Dec 2025
The effectiveness & legitimacy of UN sanctions go hand in hand with international due process standards.
Today,🇨🇭alongside 🇦🇹🇧🇪🇩🇰🇫🇮🇩🇪🇮🇪🇱🇮🇳🇱🇳🇴🇸🇪, called for the swift appointment of the Security Council Focal Point for De-listing & welcomed steps toward implementing its mandate.
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19 Dec 2025
Switzerland shares the concerns expressed by the Presidency of the Assembly of States Parties and reiterates the importance of preserving the independence, impartiality and integrity of the ICC.
18 Dec 2025
The Presidency of the Assembly of States Parties regrets the additional sanctions announced by the Government of the United States against two Judges of the Appeals Chamber of the @IntlCrimCourt.
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16 Dec 2025
L’Amb. Cicéron Bühler a signé aujourd’hui au nom de la 🇨🇭la Convention du #CoE établissant une Commission internationale des réclamations pour l’Ukraine🇺🇦. Cette nouvelle institution indépendante et impartiale est un pas de plus sur le chemin de la reddition des comptes⚖️.
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10 Dec 2025
Together with other States, we reaffirm the obligation to respect the P&I of UN premises and its personnel, including UNRWA, as recalled by the #ICJ in its Advisory Opinion of 22 October 2025
9 Dec 2025
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