Raphael Ruppacher

Political Coordinator @AustriaUN // @gchumanrights alumnus tweeting on #HumanRights, @UN & intl politics // tweets reflect private opinion, RT ≠ endorsement

[Austria UN @AustriaUN]

Working methods of the 🇺🇳 Security Council are not merely a procedural & technical matter. They provide a level-playing field, enhance inclusivity and strengthen effectiveness.

At today’s Debate, 🇦🇹 stressed the need for more transparency and inclusivity of the Council’s work.

[Austria UN @AustriaUN]

The Security Council has still not agreed on the Chairs and Vice-Chairs of its subsidiary bodies for this year, which has a profound impact on its effectiveness.

Austria, as an incoming member of the Council, joined today's stakeout by the elected and incoming members.

[ONU Derechos Humanos Colombia @ONUHumanRights]

Felicitamos a Austria🇦🇹 por su próxima incorporación al Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU 🇺🇳.

En New York, Scott Campbell, representante de ONU Derechos Humanos en Colombia, se reúne con Stefan Pretterhofer, Ministro Plenipotenciario y Representante Permanente Adjunto de Austria ante la ONU.

En el encuentro se dialogó sobre la importancia actual de la implementación integral del Acuerdo de Paz en #Colombia🇨🇴.
@pretterhofer_s
@AustriaUN

[Austria UN @AustriaUN]

At the #UNSC Open Debate on mediation and peace in the Middle East, Austria 🇦🇹 emphasized:
➡️ A robust and central role for the United Nations 🇺🇳
➡️ Respect for international law ⚖️
➡️ An approach based on dialogue, partnership and trust 🕊️

[Beate Meinl-Reisinger @BMeinl]

Die Mehrheit der UN-Mitgliedsstaaten hat Österreich in den UN-Sicherheitsrat gewählt. Das ist ein starkes internationales Zeichen für das Vertrauen in unsere Arbeit und unsere Diplomatie. Der Einsatz und die vielen Kontakte der letzten Jahre haben sich gelohnt! Die Wahl in den UNO-Sicherheitsrat stärkt Österreichs Stimme in der Welt – politisch, wirtschaftlich und sicherheitspolitisch.
Die Welt vernetzt sich gerade neu. In diesem Schlüsselmoment ist ein starkes, internationales Netzwerk Voraussetzung für Sicherheit und Stabilität in Österreich. Ich bin heute unglaublich stolz auf Österreich. Mein Dank gilt allen, die diesen Erfolg über die Jahre und zuletzt in einem intensiven Zielsprint ermöglicht haben.

[Raphael Ruppacher @raphael_ru]

Thank you to all partners around the world for the support to our candidature! Immensely grateful to have contributed to this years-long campaign!

We will live up to our promise of partnership, dialogue and trust!

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[Beate Meinl-Reisinger @BMeinl]

Thank you for your trust! Austria is back at the table where decisions on peace, security and stability are made. #UNSC
We will live up to this responsibility through partnership, dialogue and trust. 🇦🇹🇺🇳

[Beate Meinl-Reisinger @BMeinl]

Thank you for your trust! Austria is back at the table where decisions on peace, security and stability are made. #UNSC
We will live up to this responsibility through partnership, dialogue and trust. 🇦🇹🇺🇳

[Austria UN @AustriaUN]

In today’s Open Debate of the #UNSC, 🇦🇹 Special Envoy for Global Affairs Peter Launsky-Tieffenthal was clear:
👉 Dialogue must prevail over confrontation 🕊️
👉 Rule of Law must remain the basis of int'l relations ⚖️
👉 UN must undergo meaningful reform to remain legitimate 🇺🇳

[Austria UN @AustriaUN]

What are the implications of AI and autonomous weapons systems for the protection of civilians? At 🇦🇹 #PoCWeek side event, talks focused on autonomous weapons and AI-supported targeting, raising concerns on accountability, escalation, and maintaining human control. #NotATarget

[Austria UN @AustriaUN]

At today's IGN session, Austria reaffirmed its strong commitment to Security Council Reform.

Building on the historical achievement of the Security Council Reform Chapter in the #PactfortheFuture facilitated by 🇦🇹 and 🇰🇼, we must not lose momentum for reform.

[Austria UN @AustriaUN]

We kicked off #PoCWeek with a full house 🇺🇳🇦🇹
Together with our co organizers we hosted today’s discussion on bridging the gap between norms and reality—and to launch @SCRtweets’ new report on PoC.

[Austria UN @AustriaUN]

What a Saturday at the Austrian Mission! Friends from across the @UN community joined us for our @Eurovision Watch Party as Vienna hosts the 70th edition of the Contest. Twelve points to everyone who made it unforgettable - truly #UnitedByMusic. 🎤🇦🇹🇺🇳

[WFUNA @WFUNA]

The #UNSCElections Debate of the Ambassadors of the Candidates of the WEOG Group for the 2027 - 2028 UNSC term has come to a close. Thank you to @AustriaUN, @GermanyUN, and @Portugal_UN, and to all participants for joining us!

#CivilSociety #WFUNA

[Beate Meinl-Reisinger @BMeinl]

Mit dem Ende der monatelangen Blockade aus Budapest konnten wir uns im Rat auf Sanktionen gegen gewalttätige israelische Siedler und weitere Sanktionen gegen die Hamas einigen.
Oberstes Ziel bleibt eine Zweistaatenlösung, in der Israelis und Palästinenser in Frieden und Sicherheit leben können. Genau deshalb braucht es Druck auf all jene, die diese Perspektive weiter zerstören.

Die Siedlergewalt und der Ausbau illegaler Siedlungen waren auch in unseren Gesprächen mit Israel ein Thema.

Gleichzeitig sanktionieren wir weitere führende Hamas-Mitglieder. Die Hamas muss entwaffnet werden und darf keine Rolle in der Zukunft der Region spielen.

[Austria UN @AustriaUN]

#Arria-formula meeting on protecting medical care in conflict: 🇦🇹 underscored its long-standing commitment to #protectionofcivilians, incl. 🇦🇹 pen holder resolution 1894 & respect of IHL.
More to come:
➡️ 2 side events in PoC Week
➡️ Training organized by the Ministry of Defense

[Austria UN @AustriaUN]

🇦🇹 @ Climate Security Mechanism Partnership Dialogue: Climate change reshapes security realities ➡️pragmatic, context-specific responses are needed:
🔹 Integrating climate risks into mandates
🔹 Stronger UN system coordination via #CSM
🔹 Scaling-up partnerships & climate finance

[Austria UN @AustriaUN]

🇦🇹 & 🇩🇰 hosted a side event on African Regional Perspectives & Responses to Climate, Peace and Security ahead of the #BCSC today.

Thanks to our co-sponsors African Union, 🇸🇮, 🇲🇿, 🇱🇷 & the Climate Security Mechanism.

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[Austria UN @AustriaUN]

At today's #UNSC Open Debate on the Middle East, 🇦🇹 Deputy Foreign Minister H.E. Mr. Nikolaus Marschik emphasized:
👉 Urgent need for de-escalation and diplomacy 🕊️
👉 A sustainable path to a two-State solution
👉 An enduring ceasefire and safety of UNIFIL peacekeepers in 🇱🇧

[Austria UN @AustriaUN]

At today’s #UNSecurityCouncil open debate on maritime security organized by @BahrainMsnNY, 🇦🇹 was clear:
➡️ Int‘l law and particularly UNCLOS must be respected
➡️ Freedom of navigation must be restored
➡️ Transnational crime is best combatted by strong, multilat‘l cooperations

[Beate Meinl-Reisinger @BMeinl]

I just had a phone call with my Omani counterpart @BadrAlbusaidi. We discussed the current developments in the Middle East and Oman’s important role as a mediator.
The war in the region directly affects Austria as well. That is why we must use every diplomatic avenue to bring it to an end quickly and keep the Strait of Hormuz open.
There can only be a diplomatic solution to the Iranian nuclear program as well. Austria supports all diplomatic efforts that could lead to a new agreement with @iaeaorg.