The fate of every nation depends on its youth, including in the Mediterranean.

Political leaders should make use of youth’s dynamism by including, valuing & protecting them.

The #UNSC must do its part by better implementing its Youth, Peace & Security #YPS Agenda.

#UNSC closed consultations on #MINURSO |🇨🇭Switzerland expressed its support for Personal Envoy Staffan de Mistura in his diplomatic efforts & SRSG Alexander Ivanko in the fulfillment of MINURSO’s mandate.

Fruitful exchange at the🇨🇭 #Swiss Mission yesterday on a must read-study on the the Role & Impacts of #HumanRights in🇺🇳 #UN Peace Operations!
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🙏Thank you to all involved, in particular CIVIC, UN University Centre for Policy Research, The KAIPTC, Effectiveness of Peace Ops Network (#EPON) and SIPRI

Today,🇲🇿Mozambique and🇨🇭Switzerland co-chaired the #UNSC Informal Expert Group
➡️Impacts on extreme weather events on the protection of civilians in contexts of peace-keeping operations, with a focus on #SouthSudan .
We thank UNMISS & #DPO for their insightful briefing.

It's our collective duty to ensure that every individual has the opportunity to live with #dignity & #hope
This year in #Ethiopia 🇨🇭 plans to invest more than 10 million to address immediate #humanitarian needs and long-term #development challenges
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#UNSC briefing on #Libya |🇨🇭
- Underlined its full support for the United Nations efforts to find political compromise
- Called for international coherence
- Urged the necessity to uphold civic space
A fully inclusive national reconciliation is crucial for a political solution.

🇺🇳SC Press Statement
#UNSC members express their concern about possible escalation of tensions between #Venezuela & #Guyana . They urged parties to exercise maximum restraint, reminding them of their obligations to comply w/ the Order of Provisional Measures issued by CIJ_ICJ ⬇️

We've reduced single-use plastics, introduced meatless catering & compost bins to reduce our carbon footprint.
Join us in these simple steps towards a greener future!
Let’s make sustainability our mission!
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#ChooseSustainability
#UNGASustainabilityWeek

In #Geneva UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem and Swiss Development and Cooperation director Patricia Danzi discussed:
🔵 Sexual and reproductive #Health & #rights
🔵@UN #development system reform
🔵oversight
🔵 #sustainable funding

Honoured to host DCAF HQ and partners for a discussion on good #CyberSecurity governance in the Western #Balkans
Technical cooperation on complex issues can create trust and have direct impact for the people.
#Geneva 💙 #WorkingOnSecurity

Ahead of #UNSC briefing, 11 countries 🇫🇷🇬🇾🇯🇵🇲🇹🇲🇿🇰🇷🇸🇱🇸🇮🇨🇭🇬🇧🇺🇸 highlighted climate change-related security challenges in #Yemen , one of the most water-stressed countries in the world.

Immediate action is needed: aplusforpeace.ch/joint-press-st…

#UNSC  Press Statement on  #Colombia
- Welcomes Governments' efforts to achieve broader peace through dialogue & continued implementation of 2016 Agreement
- Stresses importance of ceasefires
- Awaits timely issuance of 1st Jurisdicción Especial para la Paz sentences &  #WPS  National Action Plan
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2 years of war are weighing heavily on nuclear safety & security in #Ukraine
#UNSC briefing:🇨🇭
-Called for de-escalation & IHL compliance
-Urged parties to fully respect the IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency ⚛️ 7 pillars & 5 principles
-Called on Russia to fully withdraw from ZNPP & entire territory of🇺🇦

At today’s #UNSC briefing on #Yemen , Switzerland called for the preservation of the gains made in the peace talks in Yemen.

As we witness a spiral of escalation in the region, de-escalation must be the priority.

🇨🇭 statement: aplusforpeace.ch/briefing-situa…

War has been raging in #Sudan 🇸🇩 for a year now.

#Switzerland 🇨🇭 has been working within the framework of international cooperation, Good Offices and the #UNSC 🇺🇳 to support the people affected and to put an end to the conflict.

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UNSG briefed  #UNSC  members following Iran’s coordinated attacks against Israel.🇨🇭strongly condemns these attacks & calls on all sides to exert utmost restraint. Regional de-escalation, respect for int'l law, & protection of civilians must be the priority
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At today’s meeting on Ukraine in the #UNSC ,🇨🇭reiterated that Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine violates fundamental principles of international law. All our efforts are needed to achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, in accordance with the UN Charter.

Switzerland in Iaea Board of Governors
· Deeply concerned about violation of 5 Principles
· Drone attacks are irresponsible and unacceptable
· Strongly support Iaea, 7 Pillars and 5 Principles
· Condemn military seizure and occupation of #ZNPP
· Call on Russia to withdraw

#DPRK | #UNGA debate following veto in #UNSC
🇨🇭stressed:
-Key role of Panel in sanctions implementation
-Its deep regret following the non-renewal of Expert Panel
-Sanctions remain in place
We must find alternatives to respond to this lack of monitoring, both within & outside UNSC

Even war has rules.

At today’s #UNSC Briefing on the humanitarian situation in🇺🇦 #Ukraine ,🇨🇭condemned the intensification of air strikes and waves of massive attacks in recent weeks.

We call on parties to take concrete measures to spare and protect the civilian population.