Swiss Peace and Human Rights

Peace and Human Rights Division, 🇨🇭 FDFA @SwissMFA @EDA_DFAE - 🕊️

#peace, #humanrights, #democracy, #peacemediation, #protectionofcivilians

[Swiss Peace and Human Rights @SwissPeaceHR]

“Choosing peace requires political will”
We choose it by defending the rules that protect people, keeping dialogue open, investing in prevention & ensuring those most affected by conflict have a say in shaping their future
State Secretary Fasel at the opening of #GenevaPeaceForum

[Swiss MFA @SwissMFA]

The #GenevaPeaceForum opens today and runs until 15 October at the heart of International Geneva, @Geneve_int.

Political representatives, international organisations, civil society actors and members of academia will gather under the theme “Choose Peace”.

#Switzerland reaffirms its commitment to mediation, #dialogue and the promotion of #peace.

👉🏽 https://t.co/ssUGCroXJb

[Swiss Peace and Human Rights @SwissPeaceHR]

On #WorldDayAgainstTheDeathPenalty,🇨🇭reaffirms its call for a 🌍 free of capital punishment.
▶️ There can be no justice that kills.
Recent failed executions highlight the risk of torture & cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment. The #DeathPenalty is incompatible w/ #HumanRights.

[Swiss Peace and Human Rights @SwissPeaceHR]

Switzerland joins @EqualRightsC in condemning the criminalization of #LGBTIQ persons & activists.
@SwissPeaceHR🇨🇭recalls that no one should face persecution for defending equality and non-discrimination. States must uphold freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. #HumanRights

[Equal Rights Coalition @EqualRightsC]

The Equal Rights Coalition condemns the persecution of LGBTIQ+ activists as a violation of human rights.

Read more via the statement on our website:

https://t.co/DVpDZZb1xh

[Swiss Peace and Human Rights @SwissPeaceHR]

AMB Tim Enderlin, Head of🇨🇭@SwissPeaceHR, participated as a panelist at this year's #BerlinPeaceDialogue.
The discussions highlighted the importance of partnerships and trust in advancing peace in today’s world 🌍 🕊️
Many thanks to @GermanyDiplo for hosting this insightful event.

[Swiss Peace and Human Rights @SwissPeaceHR]

Link: https://t.co/WscqegHTac

#OSCE26CH

[Swiss Peace and Human Rights @SwissPeaceHR]

The prohibition of torture is absolute. But how can existing commitments translate into stronger safeguards?
Today at #WHDC Conference,🇨🇭@SwitzerlandOSCE launched the Roadmap on Torture Prevention.
👇Check its 18 Action Points, drawing on the expertise and work of @SwissPeaceHR

[Swiss Peace and Human Rights @SwissPeaceHR]

Find out more about the Voluntary Principles Initiative on Security and Human Rights here 👇
https://t.co/0M6jhb6r2A

[Swiss Peace and Human Rights @SwissPeaceHR]

After the #DRC 🇨🇩 joined the #VPI earlier this year, @SwissPeaceHR🇨🇭and @DCAF_Geneva met in Kinshasa with the Ministers for Human Rights & for Mines and partners to discuss the Principles implementation, including a #HumanRrights & #Security training curriculum for the police.

[Swiss Peace and Human Rights @SwissPeaceHR]

@SwissPeaceHR🇨🇭joins the @MediaFreedomC statement marking 20 years since the assassination of #Russian journalist #AnnaPolitkovskaya.
Journalists and media workers must be protected, crimes against them investigated.

[Media Freedom Coalition @MediaFreedomC]

The Media Freedom Coalition has published a statement marking 20 years since the assassination of Anna Politkovskaya.

"Impunity for crimes against journalists and media workers cannot prevail."

Full statement: https://t.co/roXDZSclrT
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[Swiss Peace and Human Rights @SwissPeaceHR]

👉 At #WHDC2026, @SwissPeaceHR🇨🇭brings forward its expertise and experience in #HumanRights and #Democracy diplomacy.
Strengthening fundamental freedoms, democratic institutions, and the rule of law is integral to advancing peace and security across the OSCE region.

#OSCE26CH

[Switzerland OSCE @SwitzerlandOSCE]

Turning existing commitments into concrete action. This is 🇨🇭’s focus at the 2026 Warsaw Human Dimension Conference, bringing together more than 1’800 participants from across the @OSCE region over the next 9 days.
Opening the conference, @SwissMFAStatSec Alexandre Fasel called for strengthening implementation of existing commitments on human rights, democracy and the rule of law.
🔗 https://t.co/PN8KuvYB2A
#OSCE26CH

[Swiss Peace and Human Rights @SwissPeaceHR]

🇨🇭 rejects the death penalty in all cases, everywhere. #ChristaPike’s case, tragically highlights the grave human rights concerns associated with #CapitalPunishment, including risks of severe suffering and irreversible harm. 🇨🇭 welcomes #Tennessee’s execution suspension.

[Swiss Peace and Human Rights @SwissPeaceHR]

@SwissPeaceHR🇨🇭held a strategic dialogue with @UNHumanRights 🇺🇳 High Commissioner Volker Türk today. We look forward to strengthening our partnership.
At a time of growing polarization and conflict, investing in #HumanRights means investing in prevention, peace and stability.

[Swiss MFA @SwissMFA]

Today, @SwissMFAStatSec Alexandre Fasel met with @UNHumanRights,@volker_turk, a strategic partner for 🇨🇭 in promoting human rights and human dignity for all.

In a rapidly changing world, respect for these principles is essential for sustainable peace and effective prevention, and serves as a compass for Swiss foreign policy and our engagement in International Geneva. 🕊️🌍

[Jacques Gerber @jacquesgerberch]

With🇨🇭support, three @OSCE psychosocial centres opened in Zakarpattia 🇺🇦 for children affected by war. Children’s rights remain a priority as Toronto currently hosts the 2nd conference on the return of Ukrainian children, prisoners of war and civilian detainees. @SwissPeaceHR

[Swiss Peace and Human Rights @SwissPeaceHR]

The strength of the #OSCE lies in day-to-day diplomacy. The latest issue of #SwissPeaceSupporter highlights this, featuring articles on all three OSCE dimensions 🌍

👉This map shows the entire OSCE space: https://t.co/HQHixGGA0y
👉 Read more: https://t.co/axlTGtkBqh

[SwitzerlandUN @swiss_un]

Marking 10yrs of the #WPSFocalPointsNetwork,🇨🇭reaffirmed: Women, Peace & Security agenda must be embedded across foreign policy, mediation & peacebuilding. Commitments must be backed by resources for women’s organizations. #WPS is not an add-on to security, it is essential to it.

[Swiss Peace and Human Rights @SwissPeaceHR]

Today is International #PeaceDay 🌍
#Peace is not only the absence of violence. It requires dialogue, inclusion, justice and trust.
#Peace is built every day and Switzerland🇨🇭remains committed to fostering it 🕊️

[Swiss Peace and Human Rights @SwissPeaceHR]

@SwissPeaceHR is concerned by the legal proceedings targeting LGBTIQ civil society in Türkiye, incl the dozens of arrests and blocking of X-accounts. We call for the respect of freedom of expression, the principle of non-discrimination and the right to participate in public life.

[SwitzerlandUN @swiss_un]

#MineAction
The 3rd Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions #CCM3RevCon opens today in Laos, one of the most affected countries.
🇨🇭 reaffirmed its strong commitment to the Convention and called for continued efforts to end the suffering caused by this weapon

[Swiss Peace and Human Rights @SwissPeaceHR]

Switzerland 🇨🇭 & Mongolia 🇲🇳 held their first bilateral #democracy dialogue today. Thank you to all participants for an engaging exchange on democratic #resilience and cooperation. We look forward to further strengthening this important partnership & continuing our collaboration.

[Swiss Peace and Human Rights @SwissPeaceHR]

@SwissPeaceHR joins @MediaFreedomC in calling for the implementation of the Inquiry’s recommendations and for those responsible for Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder to be brought to justice.
This echoes 🇨🇭’s 2024 UPR call to protect journalists, one of our human rights priorities.

[Media Freedom Coalition @MediaFreedomC]

The UK and Finland, as co-chairs of the MFC, have released a statement following the verdict of the trial over the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia in Malta. 👇