Last week, the UN Security Council #UNSC adopted Switzerland's 🇨🇭 resolution to protect humanitarian and United Nations staff, as violence against them is rising. This crucial step underscores the Council's dedication to upholding international humanitarian law. #notatarget #APlusForPeace

🇨🇭welcomes today's adoption of its resolution on the protection of humanitarian & United Nations personnel. While violence against them is on the rise, the Council sends a strong signal by reaffirming its commitment to international humanitarian law & humanity.
#PoCWeek2024
#APlusForPeace 🕊️

Seit dem 1. Januar ist die Schweiz Mitglied des 🇺🇳 Sicherheitsrats. Das oberste Gebot der UN-Charta, Frieden und Sicherheit, ist auch unseres. Dafür wird sich die 🇨🇭 in den nächsten zwei Jahren noch stärker einsetzen.🕊️ #APlusForPeace #SwitzerlandUNSC

Dynamic and 💡 discussions in the🇨🇭 residence with other Ambassadors from elected members to the Security Council: rule of law, women peace and security and many other topics related to the Hague, city of Peace and Justice⚖️! #aplusforpeace #SwitzerlandUNSC

Happy #SwissNationalDay !

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#APlusForPeace #1August

Field trip in Caquetá, meeting with women in Bogotá: this is Day 2️⃣ in 📽️ of the Security Council #UNSC visit in #Colombia 🇨🇴, co-led by 🇬🇾, 🇬🇧 and🇨🇭 #Switzerland .
#APlusForPeace

Let us end our #SecurityCouncilPresidency the way we started it: with a jazz ballad 🎶. After a lot of talk throughout the month, it’s time for #CrystalSilence (Chick Corea). Thanks 🙏for all the support. It has been an honor and privilege to serve as #SCPresident #APlusForPeace

🙏to 🇩🇪Germany &🇳🇷Nauru!
🇨🇭Switzerland briefed the Group of Friends as co-chair of the #UNSC Informal Expert Group. The IEG has a key role to play for the continued support of information flow among Security Council members via evidence-based analysis.
#APlusForPeace 🕊️

Important discussion between the actors and stakeholders of the peace processes in Colombia, supported by 🇨🇭, at the International Cooperation Forum on “Peace” in Basel. A challenging process of hope, including good practice of the #SecurityCouncil . #ICForumCH #APlusForPeace 🕊️

#SavezVous que la Suisse🇨🇭 assume pour la première fois la présidence du Conseil de sécurité de l'ONU🇺🇳 en mai 2023 ?

Apprenez-en plus sur la présidence suisse dans notre infographie 👇

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What does an incoming 🇺🇳 Security Council President do on #InternationalJazzDay to stay calm? Play #SearchForPeace on the soprano🎷….thanks 🙏 ManuKoch ⁦Filtron M⁩ #APlusForPeace

Die 🇨🇭 im 🇺🇳- #Sicherheitsrat | Der 6. Dialog mit #Zivilgesellschaft & #Wissenschaft in #Basel bot Gelegenheit auf 10 Monate Ratsmitgliedschaft zurückzublicken. Wir haben spannende Gespräche geführt zum weiteren Mandat der 🇨🇭. #APlusForPeace

'If we do not move forward, we move backward.' - At today's #UNSC Arria-formula meeting, 🇨🇭President Viola Amherd Viola Amherd emphasized the need to combine all available tools to advance women's rights in times of peace & conflict. #WPS #CEDAW #WomensRights #APlusForPeace

Did you know that Switzerland 🇨🇭 assumes the presidency of the UN Security Council 🇺🇳 for the first time in May 2023?
#APlusForPeace #SwitzerlandUNSC
Learn more about the Swiss presidency in our infographic 👇

A look back at a year on the United Nations Security Council 🇺🇳
In light of global crises & challenges, Switzerland🇨🇭 focused on its four thematic priorities in 2023 which it intends to build on in 2024. We will remain committed to live up to our slogan: #APlusForPeace
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On the International Day of Multilateralism & Diplomacy for #Peace , we take you to #Geneva & New York City, where the two main🇨🇭 #Swiss Missions to the🇺🇳United Nations represent the values and interests of Switzerland & strive to be #APlusForPeace 🕊️

🇨🇭welcomes the adoption of its UN Security Council resolution on protecting humanitarian & UN personnel. With violence & armed conflicts rising, this reaffirms commitment to international humanitarian law.
🇧🇩is among 98 states co-sponsoring.
#APlusForPeace @Swiss_UN Swiss MFA

What roles will🇨🇭 #Switzerland take up on the🇺🇳Security Council #UNSC in 2024?

Find out in the list below ⬇️

#Switzerland UNSC 2023 - 2024

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La population civile paie un prix beaucoup trop élevé dans les conflits armés. Le respect du droit international humanitaire est une priorité de l'action de la Suisse 🇨🇭 au sein du Conseil de Sécurité des 🇺🇳. #APlusforPeace #SwitzerlandUNSC

Field trip in Buenaventura: meetings with the afro-colombian, indigenous communities and representative of victims of the conflict: this is Day 3️⃣ in 📽️ of the Security Council #UNSC visit in #Colombia 🇨🇴, co-led by 🇬🇾, 🇬🇧 and🇨🇭 #Switzerland .
#APlusForPeace