#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

Today's #Youth4HumanitarianDisarmament post asks "what is the impact of #clustermunitions on childhoods and development?" We're sharing youth messages on a #clustermunition free 🌍ahead of the 10-13 Sept. Convention on Cluster Munitions #ccm12msp. Misión de México en Ginebra EU at the UN - Geneva #MultilateralismMatters Ban Cluster Bombs

On the #DayoftheDisappeared, we recall Council members' visit to the Alabama Room in Geneva, highlighting the vital work of the #ICRC Tracing Agency. Each missing person is not just a name, but a story abruptly silenced. For justice to prevail, their stories must be unveiled.

#UNSC Briefing #Ukraine: The war continues. And civilians are paying the price. Russia’s military aggression, in flagrant violation of int’l law, must stop. Violations of #IHL must stop. Together, we must ensure respect for the principles & rules we have pledged to uphold.

Congratulations to Sierra Leone for a brilliant #UNSC presidency this August, focusing on: ✅#IHL & Geneva Conventions ✅Conflict prevention & New Agenda for Peace ✅A more representative Security Council 🇨🇭 appreciates the close cooperation & looks forward to continuing it!

#UNSC condemned terrorist attacks in #Burkina Faso, expressed deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and underlined the need to bring perpetrators to justice. Full statement 👇

25 years ago, #UNSC adopted Res.1261, placing children & armed conflict on its agenda. #CAAC Since then, many children have been spared the worst of war & 150,000 have been released from armed groups & forces. Yet too many still suffer unbearably. We must protect them better.

Ethical #leadership balances short-term needs w long-term goals that benefit all of humanity. #Geneva is where ethical leadership has shaped international norms & institutions for over a century, 🇨🇭 Ambassador Thöni said today @ #GlobalEthicsForum. globethics.net/events/global-…

🔊 Happening now! Ambassador Raphael Naegeli is honored to open today’s event about anti-corruption efforts&human rights protection organized by UN Human Rights UNCAC Coalition. 🇨🇭 is convinced that #HumanRights, democracy&strong participation of CSO are key in the fight against corruption

UN #weather chief Celeste Saulo on #climate change: "Today, only 30 countries can count on warning systems for heatwaves; if we double that number, we could save at least 100,000 lives per year". ➡️@genevasolutions genevasolutions.news/climate-enviro… World Meteorological Organization

The UN budget saves lives. The annual Joint Swiss-UNITAR Briefing on United Nations Budgetary Matters takes place this week.🇺🇳🇨🇭 #Switzerland is proud to support these sessions on United Nations budget system and processes for new delegates from New York & #Geneva. #UNGA

Preparations for the🇨🇭#UNSC Presidency are well under way🙌 Today we kicked it off with a meeting between Pascale Baeriswyl & #AU Amb. Fatima K. Mohammed. Focus: Annual exchange & historic retreat between the AUPSC & UNSC, & various country situations. #APlusForPeaceOctober24 🕊️

#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

#UNSC briefing on #Syria chemical weapons.🇨🇭 🔷Calls for #Syria’s full cooperation with the OPCW to clarify all outstanding points 🔷Recalls #Syria’s obligations under Res. 2118 & Chemical Weapons Convention 🔷Seeks accountability for the use of chemical weapons by all parties

#ThrowbackThursday Last week, at🇨🇭#Switzerland's invitation, members of the Security Council visited #Geneva. #GC75 As we prepare to assume the #UNSC Presidency in October, we look forward to keep building on the links between Geneva & New York! 🤝 #APlusForPeaceOctober24🕊️

Today, the UN Security Council discussed the situation in🇻🇪#Venezuela following the July presidential elections. For🇨🇭#Switzerland, trust in institutions, democratic processes, and respect for human rights are essential to preventing conflict and ensuring stability in the region.

The war in #Sudan has displaced more than 10 Mio people. Nearly 26 Mio people face crisis levels of acute food insecurity. The suffering of civilians must end & guns must be silenced. #UNSC: Edem Wosornu briefed Council members. Life saving efforts remain crucial.

🇺🇳Security Council Press Statement on #Afghanistan #UNSC members condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack that occurred in Kabul on 2 September & resulted in multiple people killed & many wounded.⬇️