#UNSC |🇨🇭is deeply concerned about the risk of a polio epidemic in #Gaza and welcomes the United Nations's vaccination campaign. Humanitarian access is an obligation under international humanitarian law. #Switzerland calls for this access to be guaranteed. A #ceasefire is urgently needed.

#Sudan | #Switzerland has been advocating for #peace and the civilian population in Sudan for years. Together with 🇸🇦, 🇨🇭 hosted talks under 🇺🇸 leadership to advance efforts to resolve the conflict and increase #HumanitarianAid. 🇨🇭remains ready to support all efforts towards a

In Kiev, 🇺🇦 President Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський and 🇮🇳 PM Narendra Modi conveyed that the Joint Communiqué on a #Peace Framework, adopted at the #UAPeaceSummit in #Switzerland, should serve as a basis for future efforts to promote a just peace through dialogue, diplomacy, & international law.

#Afghanistan | With the so-called Vice and Virtue Law, the #Taliban take another step in depriving half of Afghanistan's population of their #humanrights and fundamental freedoms. The defense of human rights, particularly women's rights, is a priority for #Switzerland in

#MiddleEast | #Switzerland is deeply concerned about the escalating violence in the region. We urge all parties to prioritize dialogue and refrain from further escalatory action. 🇨🇭 also urges the concerned parties to engage in ceasefire negotiations for #Gaza.

Bienvenue à Genève ! The visit of UN Security Council members will be an opportunity to: 🔹Mark the 75th Anniversary of the #GenevaConventions 🔹Reaffirm the key role of int'l humanitarian law 🔹Highlight Geneva's expertise in the prevention of emerging risks to peace & security

At Switzerland's invitation, members of the UN Security Council 🇺🇳 are in #Geneva 🇨🇭 to mark 75 years of the #GenevaConventions. An opportunity to reaffirm the key role of international humanitarian law (#IHL) in the more than 100 conflicts around the world. #GC75 #UNSC

#Polio vaccination campaign in #Gaza | #Switzerland is contributing CHF 1 mio to the effort led by World Health Organization (WHO) & UNICEF. 🇨🇭supports United Nations efforts for civilians in the health sector and calls for safe & unhindered humanitarian access to protect lives and enable medical teams to carry

(1/2) Arriving on the « place des Nation », I faced a chaotic scene: overturned chairs symbolizing a world where too many wars persist, where #IHL is ignored, leaving millions of civilians unprotected. A necessary reminder of the urgent need for action. #GC75

(2/2)Together with representatives from the political, diplomatic, and humanitarian sectors, we symbolically stood these chairs back up. Each of them, with its 4 sturdy legs represents the 4 Geneva Conventions. This act symbolized our commitment to upholding #IHL and

Members of the UN #SecurityCouncil 🇺🇳 met in #Geneva 🇨🇭 to discuss how to enhance the prevention of emerging security #risks through new technologies and scientific anticipation. Find out more in our #news article 👉 bit.ly/47iPiw1

A symbolic act on the Place des Nations 🇨🇭 to pay tribute to the #GenevaConventions & reaffirm commitment to #IHL. 🪑🪑🪑🪑 #WarHasLimits

#UNSC | 🇨🇭 & 🇬🇧 called for an urgent meeting on #Gaza due to severe security issues hindering humanitarian aid. 🇨🇭 demands immediate ceasefire, the release of hostages and access to vaccinate 640,000 children against #polio. 🇨🇭 is also deeply concerned over massive violence in

#MiddleEast | 🇨🇭 strongly condemns the execution of the 6 Israeli hostages found in the #GazaStrip. 🇨🇭 calls for an agreement between all parties on an immediate ceasefire and the unconditional release of the #hostages.

#Iraq | #Switzerland reopened its embassy in #Baghdad today after 33 years. The aim: to strengthen bilateral relations and deepen cooperation in economic affairs, security & migration 🇨🇭🤝🇮🇶 ℹ️ bit.ly/3TfHZ2h

The FDFA, together with EJPD - DFJP - DFGP, Uni Fribourg and Switzerland, welcomed the #BerneConsularCorps to an event on consular activity in federalist #Switzerland. The 🇨🇭 population at home and abroad also benefits from the exchange with the foreign representations.

#UNSC | #Switzerland strongly condemns the hostage-taking that began on 7 October & the execution of 6 hostages in #Gaza by Hamas. All hostages must be released immediately & unconditionally. Safe access for humanitarian personnel is necessary, also to continue polio