Switzerland would like to thank the French presidency of the Security Council for having organized this open debate. The diversity of the social, ethnic and religious fabric of the Middle East must be defended against all forms of identity-based aggression.
Switzerland would like to raise five poin…
Switzerland would like to thank the French presidency for organizing this open debate. My country particularly commends the specific focus on child victims of armed groups.
Like States, armed groups, as parties to armed conflicts, are required to respect international humanitarian law. They are res…
The maintenance of international peace and security, human rights and sustainable development lie at the heart of the goals that the United Nations system strives for. Switzerland is fully committed to the Charter and to a strong United Nations. It is in that spirit that we approach today’s debate a…
I am pleased to speak today on behalf of the members of the Group of Friends of the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict — Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Norway, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Uruguay and my own country, Switzerland. The Group…
My delegation welcomes the report (A/69/303) of the Secretary-General and endorses its analysis and recommendations.
Switzerland, too, would like to thank Under- Secretary-General Valerie Amos for her tireless commitment in leading the work of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs…
Switzerland would like to thank the Intergovernmental Committee of Experts on Sustainable Development Financing for its excellent work and for the presentation of its report (A/69/315). This high-quality report’s adoption through a stand- alone resolution of the General Assembly means that it will r…
Switzerland is a member of the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency (ACT) group of 23 countries whose aim is to improve the working methods of the Security Council. Switzerland therefore aligns itself with the statement read by the representative of Costa Rica on behalf of the ACT group.
I wo…
Switzerland would like to thank the President of the Human Rights Council for his report (A/69/53).
Civil society’s participation in the work of the United Nations is fundamental and particularly crucial to the functioning of the Human Rights Council. Switzerland is concerned, however, about the gr…
The collaboration between the United Nations and regional organizations has grown in importance in recent years. With growing demand for support before, during and
after conflicts and with parallel increasing pressure on budgets, strong partnerships and a well-thought-out division of labour among v…
The past year has been an important one for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), a year in which it has overcome a number of challenges. Other challenges, which are no less important, remain to be addressed in the future. Switzerland would like to focus on three of them.
First, Switzerlan…
The Swiss delegation would like to touch on three points.
First, I would refer to the contribution of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to international criminal justice. The hard work of the Court over the past 12 years is starting to bear fruit, with three trial verdicts rendered, one of the…
Over the past 20 years, the work of the International Court of Justice has increased considerably. A growing number of States recognize the practical and effective means that the Court offers for the peaceful settlement of disputes. Indeed, because of its unique mandate,
its universal character, th…
Switzerland wishes to thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2014/693) and shares his concerns regarding the situation of displaced populations, the majority of whom are women and girls. In Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and Jordan, women and girls have limited access to the assistance and protection t…
Honouring the request of my French colleague for more linguistic diversity, I offer my greetings to you in Spanish, Madam President.
(spoke in English)
I am pleased to take the floor in my capacity as the Coordinator of the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency (ACT) group, a cross-regional g…
Switzerland welcomes the holding of this emergency meeting of the Security Council. My delegation would like to thank the speakers for their analyses of the situation and their briefings.
The Ebola epidemic is not just a health crisis, but a potential threat to global security. It requires a global…
As it is late, I will be brief. First I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate. I also thank Luxembourg for its tireless efforts in chairing the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict. Without question, we also welcome the important work of Ms. Leila Zerrougui, …
I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important debate. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General
and the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights for their statements.
Ending a conflict is much more costly than preventing one. It is therefore crucial to ensure, early on, …
In September 2011, for the first time, non-communicable diseases were the subject of a meeting at the highest political level. We are here today to look back on the progress made, but to also ensure that we remain fully mobilized. Is this really necessary? It is, because non-communicable diseases af…
While associating myself with the statement delivered by the representative of the United Kingdom on behalf of the Group of Western European and Other States, in my capacity as representative of the host country of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, I would like to …
Since the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy was adopted, Al-Qaida’s structure, methods and targets have changed. Al-Qaida no longer acts under the authority of a central command; instead, its affiliates carry out criminal attacks at the regional and local levels, very often in fragile…
