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Peace and Human Rights Division Swiss FDFA @swissfa.bsky.social @edadfae.bsky.social - 🕊️ #peace, #humanrights, #democracy, #peacemediation, #protectionofcivilians

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Swiss Peace and Human Rights @swisspeacehr.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
As a member of @equalrightscoal.bsky.social, Switzerland stands against the criminalisation of same-sex relationships worldwide. #HumanRights of #LGBTIQ people must be safeguarded. We call for the repeal of all punitive laws against LGBTIQ people 🤝🌍
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Swiss Peace and Human Rights @swisspeacehr.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Can war trauma treatment help societies deal with the past and foster #reconciliation? Experts K. Glatz Brubakk and A. Zemp discuss with @swisspeacehr.bsky.social the neurological impact of war trauma, and the role of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support #MHPSS in societal healing.
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Swiss Peace and Human Rights @swisspeacehr.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
At #ICForum2026, @swisspeacehr.bsky.social hosted a panel on #HumanitarianDiplomacy, exploring how to bridge political engagement and humanitarian action, strengthen local actors, and ensure humanitarian access. A timely discussion on navigating aid in today's shifting global context
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Swiss Peace and Human Rights @swisspeacehr.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
The new Swiss Guidelines on Human Rights 2026–2029 are out! What changes? What stays constant? AMB Enderlin discusses priorities, the link between #HumanRights, #Democracy and #Peace, and how Switzerland aims to stay effective in a changing global environment.
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Swiss Peace and Human Rights @swisspeacehr.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
@swisspeacehr.bsky.social thanks the Brazilian delegation for a fruitful 7th #HumanRights dialogue. Both sides discussed #Democracy diplomacy, shared priorities at the #HumanRightsCouncil, and agreed to strengthen collaboration in multilateral fora 🤝🌎
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Swiss Peace and Human Rights @swisspeacehr.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
@swisspeacehr.bsky.social was pleased to participate in the 10-year anniversary of the Swiss Democracy Foundation. We engaged in an important discussion on advancing #Democracy and why its protection is crucial in today’s global context 🌍
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Swiss Peace and Human Rights @swisspeacehr.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
The sentencing of #JimmyLai sends a chilling signal to journalists and media workers in #HongKong. Media freedom is an essential foundation of democratic societies and of global security and prosperity. #MediaFreedomCoalition
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Swiss Peace and Human Rights @swisspeacehr.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
As Chair of the Freedom Online Coalition, Switzerland supports today’s Joint Statement on internet shutdowns in Iran. The near-total shutdown of Jan 8 2026 undermines fundamental rights. We call for full access and respect for freedoms. #KeepItOn #HumanRights
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Swiss Peace and Human Rights @swisspeacehr.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Young voices, global mission! 🌍🕊️ In 2026, @swisspeacehr.bsky.social once again supports committed Swiss young professionals as #UNYouth #Volunteers. Starting Feb 2026, they’ll join UN agencies worldwide to promote #HumanRights, #Peace & #Dialogue. ▶️ More info: cinfo.ch/en/individua...
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Swiss Peace and Human Rights @swisspeacehr.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
How can women’s meaningful participation in #PeaceProcesses 🕊️ be safeguarded? This question was at the heart of this week's meeting of the #SwissWomenInPeaceProcesses network in #Geneva. Sibylle Obrist, Dep. Head of @swisspeacehr.bsky.social, shared her insights: www.eda.admin.ch/eda/en/home/...
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Why and how Switzerland operationalizes women’s participation in peace processes
How can women’s meaningful participation in peace processes be safeguarded at a time of growing backlash against women’s rights?
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Swiss Peace and Human Rights @swisspeacehr.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
How to stay useful when fast-track deals & geopolitical turmoil prevail? At yesterday’s #SwissMediationEcosystem Event, inspiring ideas & narratives were shared about the future of mediation. Thanks to Switzerland’s key partners for participating & committing to sustainable #Peace 🕊️
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Swiss Peace and Human Rights @swisspeacehr.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Congrats @swisspeace.bsky.social on the 10th anniversary of the #BaselPeaceForum 🕊️! Amb. Enderlin, Head of @swisspeacehr.bsky.social, shared the stage with counterparts from #SouthAfrica and #Türkiye to assess the state of #Peace mediation in a troubled world.
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Swiss Peace and Human Rights @swisspeacehr.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Dep. Head of @swisspeacehr.bsky.social, Dagmar Schmidt Tartagli, is pleased to open this year’s @wiltonpark.bsky.social dialogue on #HumanRights and looks forward to fruitful discussions over the next two days.
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Swiss Peace and Human Rights @swisspeacehr.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
" #MineAction is a key enabler for #SustainablePeace " AMB Tim Enderlin discussed today at a #GenevaPeaceWeek event organized by @thegichd.bsky.social How #Switzeland supports mine action to strengthen recovery after conflict and contribute to reconciliation.
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Swiss Peace and Human Rights @swisspeacehr.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
@swisspeacehr.bsky.social hosted a delegation from the Nigerian National Institute for Security Studies this week. We value our strong partnership with #Nigeria on critical #PeaceandSecurity issues and look forward to continue collaboration in preventing & resolving conflicts in Nigeria and beyond 🕊️
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Swiss Peace and Human Rights @swisspeacehr.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Young voices, global mission! 🌍🕊️ Once again in 2025, @swisspeacehr.bsky.social is supporting committed Swiss young professionals as UN Youth #Volunteers. Starting this September, they’ll join UN agencies around the world to promote human rights & peace. 🔗More info: www.cinfo.ch/en/individua...
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Swiss Peace and Human Rights @swisspeacehr.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
On #MandelaDay, aspiring young #HumanRights lawyers from around the 🌍 gather in Geneva for the Nelson Mandela World Human Rights Moot, supported by @swisspeacehr.bsky.social Best of luck to all teams! 🕊️
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Swiss Peace and Human Rights @swisspeacehr.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
« #EURO2025 must not only be spectacular — it must be exemplary. » AMB Tim Enderlin reaffirmed Switzerland’s commitment to ethical, safe & inclusive women’s sports at ILO’s event on decent work and responsible event hosting in women’s sport. #DecentWork #SportAndRights #WomensFootball
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Swiss Peace and Human Rights @swisspeacehr.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
#Switzerland is concerned by recent withdrawals from the #OttawaConvention. Mines kill and maim indiscriminately, causing devastating human and economic impacts long after conflicts end. We urge States Parties to uphold this vital instrument and its procedures.
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Swiss Peace and Human Rights @swisspeacehr.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
On 🌍 International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, @swisspeacehr.bsky.social reaffirms its commitment to the absolute prohibition of torture under international law. We stand with survivors and call on all states to uphold their human rights obligations. #EndTorture
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Swiss Peace and Human Rights @swisspeacehr.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
@swisspeacehr.bsky.social thanks the Mexican delegation for a fruitful human rights dialogue. 🇨🇭🤝🇲🇽 Both sides agreed to strengthen multilateral collaboration in 🇺🇳 fora and discussed key issues including gender equality, freedom of expression, and business and human rights.
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Swiss Peace and Human Rights @swisspeacehr.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Skilled mediation is key for negotiating lasting peace agreements. @swisspeacehr.bsky.social was delighted to host the 8th UN High Level Mediation Course in Glion 🇨🇭 with @undppa.bsky.social, bringing together 20+ 🌍 #peace mediators committed to the peaceful resolution of conflicts.
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Swiss Peace and Human Rights @swisspeacehr.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
📢 Coming June 25: @omctorg.bsky.social launches the Global Torture Index – a groundbreaking tool mapping torture risks by country, developed with support from @swisspeacehr.bsky.social 🇨🇭 Join the launch 👉 gwat.omct.org/events/24 #HumanRights #AntiTorture
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OMCT GLOBAL TORTURE INDEX LAUNCH: The first global data tool tracking…
The World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), alongside over 200 local groups in the SOS-Torture Network, created the Global Torture Index—a unique,…
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Swiss Peace and Human Rights @swisspeacehr.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
@swisspeacehr.bsky.social leverages 🇨🇭 Swiss know-how in #dialogue and #mediation in Chad 🇹🇩 through a formal presidential mandate 🤝 👉AMB Tim Enderlin reaffirmed Switzerland's continued support during a meeting with President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno in N’Djamena.
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Swiss Peace and Human Rights @swisspeacehr.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
📢 Just launched! In collaboration with The Gambia 🇬🇲 and @icrc.org, @swisspeacehr.bsky.social 🇨🇭 contributed to the latest edition of @fmreview.bsky.social: "Dangerous Journeys – Saving lives & responding to missing migrants & refugees" #MissingMigrants #HumanitarianDiplomacy #FMR75 Read more here👇
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Swiss Peace and Human Rights @swisspeacehr.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
Thank you #UlkoMinisterio for hosting this year’s Mediation for Diplomats Course last week. Organized by #CSS, in collaboration with #Finland, #Germany and #Switzerland, the course is a necessary investment in the future of #mediation, given increasing conflicts worldwide.
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Swiss Peace and Human Rights @swisspeacehr.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
On #IDAHOBIT2025, @swisspeacehr.bsky.social denounces all forms of violence and discrimination against #LGBTI individuals, reaffirming their #HumanRights and #FundamentalFreedoms, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Swiss Peace and Human Rights @swisspeacehr.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
@swisspeacehr.bsky.social reafirms its comittment to supporting #peace building 🕊️ in #Colombia ➡️Ambassador Tim Enderlin met with Councellor Commissioner for Peace Otty Patiño
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Swiss MFA @swissfa.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
#MiddleEast | #Switzerland is alarmed by the humanitarian tragedy in #Gaza and the reported risks of famine. #Israel has to lift the blockade now. #HumanitarianAid must be delivered urgently according to #IHL & established humanitarian principles.
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Swiss Peace and Human Rights @swisspeacehr.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
➡️The important role of military and police in peace processes🕊️ @swisspeacehr.bsky.social works with the Colombian Security Forces on #peace and #security.
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Swiss Peace and Human Rights @swisspeacehr.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
@swisspeacehr.bsky.social supports #peacebuilding 🕊️ in #Colombia. Ambassador Tim Enderlin in conversation with local conflict-affected communities.
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Swiss Peace and Human Rights @swisspeacehr.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Today the #HRC Retreat under the Presidency of Amb. Jürg Lauber was opened by @swisspeacehr.bsky.social Deputy Head Christine Löw, bringing together HRC members, the UN & civil society at a challenging time for human rights. The goal: to identify & reaffirm common ground around the HRC mandate
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Swiss Peace and Human Rights @swisspeacehr.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
The FDFA has just published its new guidelines on #Democracy They define @swisspeacehr.bsky.social's objectives for promoting democracy worldwide and its key tools to strengthen democratic institutions and processes. 📘more information👇
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Swiss Peace and Human Rights @swisspeacehr.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
On #WorldPressFreedomDay, @swisspeacehr.bsky.social highlights the importance of #PressFreedom for transparent, informed & accountable societies. A #FreePress upholds #HumanRights & the rule of law. Protecting #FreedomOfExpression & #MediaFreedom is a corner stone for all #Democracies.
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Swiss Peace and Human Rights @swisspeacehr.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
@swisspeacehr.bsky.social hosted a workshop with 40 #Geneva based organizations to discuss how humanitarian, development, peace, & environmental actors can work together to tackle #climaterisks. As multilateralism is under pressure, strengthening collaboration between partners is essential.
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Swiss Peace and Human Rights @swisspeacehr.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Set out to make a difference! 📢 New call for applications: #SwissExpertPool supports passionate #Swiss talents as UN Youth Volunteers! Starting their mission with UN agencies in September 2025, they’ll promote human rights and peace worldwide 🌍 👉 bit.ly/42lHerC
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Talent programme: Swiss Youth at the United Nations and the World Bank Group | cinfo
Are you a Swiss national under the age of 29 with a Master's degree? Do you want to gain work experience abroad while making a positive impact on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? Read more ab...
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Swiss Peace and Human Rights @swisspeacehr.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
6 months after the Ukraine #MineConferenceCH in #Lausanne, AMB Thöni welcomes delegations back to Switzerland At this workshop in #Geneva, co-organized by Ukraine and @thegichd.bsky.social, partners discuss how #MineAction can protect civilians, rebuild lives & support innovation. #DemineUkraine
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Swiss Peace and Human Rights @swisspeacehr.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
@swisspeacehr.bsky.social supports the #ActionPlan on #MineAction 2023–2026. Activities focus on: 1️⃣ Universalization and implementation of relevant Conventions 📄 #MineBanTreaty #CCM 2️⃣ Mine action in affected countries💥 3️⃣ Promoting innovation💡 👉 bit.ly/3RzNM1e #IMAD2025
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Swiss commitment to humanitarian demining 2024
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Swiss Peace and Human Rights @swisspeacehr.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
@swisspeacehr.bsky.social Deputy Head met with Deputy Minister Alvin Botes of South Africa at the Aziz Pahad Dialogue to discuss shared interests in mediation and democratic resilience between our countries 🤝🕊️
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