#Sudan : alarming developments with imminent offensive by RSF & allied militias on El Fasher. Consequences for civilians would be devastating & could lead to new atrocities.
 🇨🇭welcomes #UNSC Press Statement, calling for de-escalation, cessation of hostilities & IHL compliance⬇️

At today's #UNSC Meeting on Nord Stream,🇨🇭Switzerland reiterated its position and condemned all acts of sabotage against critical infrastructure, including energy infrastructure.

Dialogues de Diplomates: Amb Thöni, PR of 🇨🇭 to the Conference on #disarmament , engaging with the youth to discuss the crucial interplay between international law and diplomacy, two core functions of #Geneva .

At UNIGE_en this week w 🇫🇷 &🇲🇬ambassadors.
➡️agenda.unige.ch/events/view/39…

Today at the United Nations Peacebuilding briefing,🇨🇭 #Switzerland stressed:
- Need for increased funding to PBF
- Importance of inclusive approach to peace
- Need to reinforce the roles of the PBF & the PBC in view of the🇺🇳Summit of the Future #SOTF

We thank the co-facilitators for the upcoming Summit of the Future for their valuable insights during today’s #ACT PR-level meeting, hosted at the🇨🇭 Mission.

Together, let's turn our aspirations into action and ensure more Accountability, Cohesion & Transparency.

16.7 million people in Syria are in need of humanitarian aid.
All forms of aid are vital.
#UNSC #Syria briefing:🇨🇭
- Voiced concern about spiral of humanitarian & economic decline
- Called for implementing a nationwide ceasefire & resuming a credible & viable political process

75th anniversary of the #GenevaConventions : 🇨🇭 & Geneva Academy of IHL and Human Rights kicked off the 2024 #IHL discussion series.
The focus today was on digital military tech & its impact on protection of civilians, with an important turnout signalling strong interest for IHL & the topic.

As part of its commitment to 🕊️peace and #justice , 🇨🇭 will host in Geneva the independent institution to investigate the fate of missing persons in #Syria , as decided by the UNGA - a vital step towards closure for families, and #reconciliation .
👉bit.ly/4aO3rSt

💙We the peoples of the #UnitedNations 💙
For all those who identify with the United Nations Charter but also for skeptics or simply curious, the #Geneva Portail des Nations will soon provide an immersive experience in the world of those who work for the good of all
➡️bit.ly/4aPky6C

A great pleasure to welcome the Alliance Digital Security Switzerland for a short visit here in New York! #DigitalCooperation is also high on the UN agenda, not least in view of the Summit of the Future #SotF .

At today’s #UNSC Middle East meeting with Sigrid Kaag,🇨🇭Switzerland:
➡️Recalled that IHL, Security Council resolutions and CIJ_ICJ provisional measures must be implemented to ensure protection of civilians, a ceasefire, humanitarian access and liberation of hostages.

Maintaining the peaceful, safe & sustainable use of outer space is vital

We regret the veto that prevented the adoption of #UNSC res. on weapons of mass destruction in outer space.🇨🇭calls on the full implementation of the Outer Space Treaty & will continue engaging on this topic

#Micronesia has joined the #Geneva International family💙
Host Country Switzerland welcomes the 180th member State of the United Nations with a Permanent Mission in Geneva
#MultilateralismMatters
#MultilateralismDay
➡️bit.ly/3wfd6Cz

Today the 10th #IIIM report was presented to the🇺🇳General Assembly.

🇨🇭welcomes the important achievements, notably in cooperation with civil society, & reiterates its strong support.

Accountability is essential for durable peace & we thank the ASG for her outstanding work.

#UNSC Briefing on Great Lakes region|🇨🇭stressed
-Women must be at the forefront of all peace & political processes
-Greater cooperation between all actors is essential to defuse tensions & consolidate peace
-Women's leadership is key to preventing climate change-related conflicts

🇨🇭Switzerland, along with 10 other signatories of #WPS Shared Commitments, stressed importance of:
-Implementing Peace, Security & Cooperation Framework for the🇨🇩 #DRC
-Participation of women in regional peace processes
-Cessation of all acts of sexual & gender-based violence

Vaccines and #immunization are one of humanity’s greatest achievements.

This unprecedented success was built on cooperation by scientists, and organizations like #Geneva -based World Health Organization (WHO) and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance as well as UNICEF and others.

Be a lifesaver.

worldimmunizationweek.org

The Veto-Initiative was adopted 2 years ago.

Since then, 13 vetoes have been cast.

While a veto stops #UNSC action, it cannot prevent the #UNGA from acting.

🇨🇭Switzerland supports strengthening the role of the GA through:
➡️Transparency
➡️Action
➡️Accountability

#climatechange poses an imminent threat to workers worldwide.

International Labour Organization's warning, published today in #Geneva , underscores the urgent need for sustainable policies that protect both livelihoods and the planet.

🗒️genevasolutions.news/climate-enviro…