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@SwissIntLaw

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Director of the Directorate of International Law (DIL) 🇨🇭 @EDA_DFAE @SwissMFA Tweets prior to 10 07 2023 posted by my predecessor.

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@SwissIntLaw
Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
11 months
Accountability for the most serious crimes is essential for the international rules-based order. The ICC is a central pillar of it: Switzerland 🇨🇭 gives it its full support, in every situation under investigation, including Palestine 🇵🇸 . We call on all States to do the same.
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Today is the International Day of the Victims of #EnforcedDisappearance @UN 🇺🇳An important day for the opening of my Twitter account. #Switzerland 🇨🇭supports global efforts🌎to eliminate this international crime @SwissMFA
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Ich freue mich, neu auf #Twitter zu sein📱 Mit Engagement setze ich mich für mehr Rechtssicherheit und Verlässlichkeit ein #InternationalLawMatters in der Schweizer Aussenpolitik 🇨🇭und in Ihrem Alltag.
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
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The ⚖️ International Court of Justice @CIJ_ICJ ruled on provisional measures in #SouthAfrica v. #Israel . Switzerland recalls that provisional measures are binding. Justice and #International Law matter 👉
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Ich freue mich, seit dem 1. Juli die Direktion für Völkerrecht ⚖️ zu leiten. Die Interessen der 🇨🇭werden durch das internationale Recht geschützt. #InternationalLawMatters , es braucht unsere Unterstützung und unsere Kreativität.
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
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The #ICC is the central pillar in our global fight against impunity for the most serious crimes⚖️. Today, we come together in London to jointly support @IntlCrimCourt and accountability in Ukraine. You can count on🇨🇭.
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La Journée internationale du multilatéralisme et de la diplomatie au service de la paix 🕊️ nous rappelle l’importance du droit international ⚖️ pour l’ordre international pacifique.
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🇨🇭 participated in the Ukraine Accountability Conference #UAC in The Hague. Accountability must be ensured. We commend the investigations underway and underline the need of coordination. Let’s continue our joint effort fighting impunity 👊, in Ukraine and around the world ⚖️
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
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International #HumanRightsDay ! 🙌 #HumanRights #UN 🇨🇭supports global efforts to strengthen human rights and fundamental freedoms - soon also in the UN Security Council! 🌎🕊⛑ @SwissMFA
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
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My directorate is proud to support the research of @gnwp_gnwp and @ict4peace on gendering cybersecurity💻through Women, Peace and Security. For Switzerland🇨🇭the specific needs of women and their full enjoyment of human rights is important, online and offline🌍.
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
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🇨🇭 referred the situation #Ukraine to the #ICC with 38 States to speed up independent investigation of #WarCrimes and #CrimesAgainstHumanity committed by all parties & prevent more suffering. All States should ratify #RomeStatute with amendments and cooperate with @IntlCrimCourt .
@IntlCrimCourt
Int'l Criminal Court
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📢 Statement of #ICC Prosecutor #KarimAAKhanQC on the Situation in #Ukraine : Receipt of Referrals from 39 States Parties and the Opening of an Investigation. Read more ⤵️
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Aujourd’hui marque l’anniversaire de l'entrée en vigueur de la Charte des Nations Unies et de la naissance des Nations Unies 🇺🇳 en 1945 @un & @swiss_un . Nous célébrons leur rôle important pour le droit international ⚓️ et le multilatéralisme #UNDay
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
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My Directorate was glad🙏to take part in the @GVAGrad 's event in honour of @KohenMarcelo on the occasion of his retirement. His work in both the academic and non-academic worlds is of great importance for international law and justice⚖️. All the best in his future endeavours!
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Changements d‘affectation cet été au DFAE: notamment départ de la directrice de la DDIP⚖️ pour La Haye🇳🇱et de la vice-directrice pour Oslo🇳🇴. Merci🙏de nous avoir suivies pendant ces années. Nos successeurs prennent le relais🗝️à la DDIP. Au plaisir de rester en contacts virtuels.
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
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From pocket-sized manuals to new techs, good practices to better protect the environment in armed conflict exist and work🌱Thank you to the 370+ experts from 120+ countries for sharing these and many more at the 2023🇨🇭& @ICRC state expert meeting on #IHL 👉
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
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Today we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the entry into force of the @IntlCrimCourt ‘s #RomeStatute . 🇨🇭 congratulates the #ICC and thanks all those who contributed to its work for a #morejustworld . Our joint efforts to fight 👊 impunity must continue⚖️
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The #ICC is a central and strong pillar in the fight against impunity for the most serious crimes ⚖️. 🇨🇭 stands firmly behind the Court and its Prosecutor. We have full confidence in the independence and impartiality of the #ICC . #JusticeMatters !
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2 years
Together with🇨🇦,🇨🇭is honoured to present a concept paper on international law at #UNCyberOEWG calling for focused discussions on international law in 2023, including the UN Charter and the application of #IHL in cyberspace. 👉
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
2 years
Intentional starvation of civilians in civil wars is a war crime.🇨🇭calls on Member States to ratify the starvation amendment. Today at #ASP21 ,🇨🇭launched a Guidebook () with🇳🇱and Global Rights Compliance to facilitate the ratification process. Let's ratify!
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Historischer Tag für die Schweizer 🇨🇭 Aussenpolitik: Die Schweiz wird sich als nicht-ständiges Mitglied im UNO-Sicherheitsrat 🇺🇳 2023-24 weiterhin für die Stärkung des Völkerrechts einsetzen. Meine Direktion wird direkt dazu beitragen ⚖️
@ignaziocassis
Ignazio Cassis
2 years
Un moment historique pour notre pays: 20 Jahre nach dem UNO-Beitritt wird die #Schweiz 🇨🇭 in den #Sicherheitsrat gewählt 🇺🇳 Many thanks to @UN Member States for the support & trust 🙏 Insieme lavoreremo per la pace e la sicurezza 🕊
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
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Today the #LausanneSeminar comes to its end! Experts from all over the 🌍 explored how #publicprivatepartnerships can boost efforts to #fightcorruption . For the 11th time, 🇨🇭 offered a platform for fruitful 🍏 discussions on #assetrecovery .
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
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Honoured to participate in the side-event organized by 🇺🇸 and 🇮🇪 at #PoCWeek2023 . Humanitarian exemptions in sanction regimes are all about saving lives. I referred to🇨🇭's longstanding commitment to preserving humanitarian space.
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Die Schweiz 🇨🇭 hat heute ihren Staatenbericht vor dem UNO-Ausschuss 🇺🇳 gegen Rassendiskriminierung #CERD präsentiert. Der Ausschuss lobt zahlreiche positive Entwicklungen & fordert weitere Anstrengungen im gemeinsamen Kampf gegen #Rassismus ➡️
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🇨🇭 is committed to a strong @IntlCrimCourt . As State Party, one of our priorities is to nominate and elect the most qualified persons to key positions. We co-sponsor @PGAction ’s event on improving nomination procedures for judges. #ASP20 Join in tomorrow👉
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
2 years
Glad to have moderated today's @UN International Law Week #ILW side-event on non-legally binding instruments co-hosted by @Brasil_NY_ONU #Mozambique & @swiss_un with🇺🇳ILC member @FORTEAUMathias &🇨🇭MEP @AndreaCaroniAR . Interesting discussion, to be continued!
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
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#Accountability for the crime of aggression against #Ukraine is essential.🇨🇭joins the core group of 38 other States to establish a special tribunal to complement the ICC’s ongoing investigations.
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
1 year
Honorée d'échanger avec les membres de la Commission du droit international⚖️des Nations Unies🇺🇳en marge de leurs travaux à Genève. Riches échanges aujourd'hui encore plus importants que jamais. #InternationalLawMatters
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Heute vor 59 Jahren trat die Schweiz 🇨🇭 dem Europarat @coe bei. Seitdem setzt sich die Schweiz aktiv für die Stärkung dieses gemeinsamen Raums des Rechts ⚖️ , der Demokratie und der Menschenrechte ein. Ein solcher Raum ist heute dringender denn je!
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
3 years
🇨🇭 deeply concerned by reported use of cluster munitions and other explosive ordnance in civilian populated areas in 🇺🇦 #Ukraine . Calls on all parties to respect International Humanitarian Law ⚖️. Right to choose methods or means of warfare is not unlimited. #CCM
@swiss_un
SwitzerlandUN
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As a State Party to and outgoing President of the #CCM , Switzerland fully shares the grave concern expressed by the CCM UK presidency regarding allegations of cluster munitions use in 🇺🇦 #Ukraine .
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
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In order to strengthen the rule of law in @UN Sanctions procedures Switzerland also intends to work with all members of the Council on extending the mechanism of the ombudsperson to other sanctions regimes.
@ignaziocassis
Ignazio Cassis
2 years
First intervention @UN Security Council for an essential debate on the importance of the rule of law. The Charter 🇺🇳 is being put to the test, as shown by the numerous violations of international law today. Respect for the rule of law: a priority of Swiss 🇨🇭 foreign policy. #UNSC
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Clap de fin pour une 🇺🇳 International Law Week #ILW remplie d'échanges passionnants et fructueux en vue du siège de la Suisse au Conseil de sécurité. Un grand merci à @swiss_un pour l'excellente collaboration tout au long de cette semaine!
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Today is the International #HumanRightsDay 🙌 @UNGeneva 🇺🇳 #Switzerland 🇨🇭 is committed to respecting and protecting #HumanRights 🙌, which play a pivotal role in developing resilience in times of crisis. @SwissMFA
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Lancierung des #SwissDemocracyPassport 🇨🇭 👉Bleibt informiert ℹ️, stellt Fragen ❓ und engagiert Euch! #DemocracyDay 🗳️
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
2 years
Thank you Catherine Marchi-Uhel and #SyriaIIIM for your relentless fight for justice⚖️in Syria. It was a pleasure to welcome you today in Berne.🇨🇭will continue to fully support the IIIM.
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@SwissIntLaw
Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
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Voluntary reporting contributes to better implementing #IHL and protecting victims of armed conflicts. Inspiring experiences shared at our event co-chaired with @CDroegeICRC . Thanks to 100+ state representatives for participating! More on 🇨🇭's action:
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
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I congratulate @gnwp_gnwp , @ict4peace , and @swiss_un for this successful event. My directorate is proud to have partnered in this groundbreaking policy study.
@SwissAmbUN_NY
Pascale Baeriswyl
3 years
For 21st🎂of #UNSCR1325 , happy to co-host inspiring event on “Women Peace and Security in the Digital Age”with @MavicCBalleza from @gnwp_gnwp and @ict4peace . Read the research and download the new @Peace_Women App! Use digitalization to advance #WPS agenda!👩🏽‍💻 #APlusForInnovation
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
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Finding ways to better implement #IHL with the @ICRC . Thank you @HADurhamICRC and @CDroegeICRC for the fruitful exchanges!💡
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
2 years
It was an honour to discuss with Ambassador @VenediktovaIV Switzerland's support for Ukraine🇺🇦. Switzerland🇨🇭is particularly committed to the respect of international law and the protection of civilians.
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
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🇨🇭reiterates its unwavering support for the @IntlCrimCourt as an independent and impartial judicial institution, undeterred by any threats or measures against the Court, its officials and those cooperating with it.⚖️Justice matters!
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
3 years
Heute jährlicher Austausch mit den 🇨🇭 ProfessorInnen für Völkerrecht ⚖️ zu aktuellen Themen: internationales Regelwerk für den digitalen Raum und #cyber sowie #Klimaschutz . Ergiebige Gespräche – müssen uns weiter eng austauschen! 🌱
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
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Thank you🙏Richard Visek, US acting Legal Adviser, for the fruitful exchange on important international law matters. I look forward to continuing our dialogue.
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Today we celebrate the International Day for Women ♀️ in Diplomacy and the contributions women have made to strengthen international relations👍. Let’s encourage future generations of women to join this fascinating profession.
@swiss_women
Swiss Women Diplomats
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Happy International Day of Women in Diplomacy from Swiss Women Diplomats - with special guest Federal Councillor ⁦ @elisabeth_baume ⁩ ! #IDWD2023 #WomenInDiplomacy
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
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#ICC investigates atrocity crimes independently. 🇨🇭 supports @IntlCrimCourt in the fight against impunity. Today, we came together to further consolidate our efforts. We call on all states to cooperate with the ICC and ratify the #RomeStatute and its amendments #Accountability ⚖️
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The fight against impunity for the most serious crimes is a priority for Switzerland 🇨🇭 We support @coe in its endeavor to strengthen accountability for violations of human rights and international humanitarian law as a result of the military aggression against Ukraine 🇺🇦
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
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KI fordert als Schlüsseltechnologie auch das Recht heraus. Der Bundesrat hat heute den Bericht zum internationalen Regelwerk für KI verabschiedet. Die 🇨🇭 will die Expertise zu Recht und Technik stärken und sich international aktiv einbringen ➡️
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Today is the #InternationalWomensDay2023 @UN 🇺🇳. An important day for accelerating women's equality. My Directorate supports global efforts🌍to advance gender equality and promote women's rights⚖️.
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Ma Direction⚖️et @SwissDevCoop se réjouissent de l’avancée des négociations avec l’Ouzbékistan. #assetrecovery
@SwissMFA
Swiss MFA
3 years
Progress in #assetrecovery negotiations: #Switzerland 🇨🇭 and #Uzbekistan 🇺🇿 intend to create a new UN Multi-Partner Trust Fund as a restitution mechanism. Goal: the return of illicitly acquired assets for the benefit of the Uzbek population ⬇️
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Delighted to meet with #ICC Prosecutor #KarimAAKhanKC on the margins of #ASP21 . I reiterated🇨🇭's strong support and had a fruitful exchange on the current endeavours of his office. #JusticeMatters
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Journée internationale de la démocratie #DemocracyDay : c’était un plaisir de participer à la présentation du #SwissDemocracyPassport 🇨🇭sur la #d émocratie préfacé par le Conseiller fédéral @ignaziocassis . Mieux faire connaître nos outils démocratiques me tient à coeur ❤️
@ignaziocassis
Ignazio Cassis
3 years
Happy to launch the #SwissDemocracyPassport with @SwissIntLaw , @unibern & the Swiss Democracy Foundation 👉 a guide for everyone interested in our political system 🗳 Participation is key 🔑 – a great reminder on #DemocracyDay !
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Today the election of the members of the International Humanitarian Fact-Finding Commission (IHFFC) took place. The IHFFC helps parties to armed conflicts to restore an attitude of respect for #IHL . Did you know that 🇨🇭 holds its Secretariat? 👉
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After 5 years of🇨🇭-🇳🇬co-lead Criminal Justice and Rule of Law Working Group @theGCTF ,🇨🇭wishes all the best to 🇮🇹 and🇳🇬as new co-chairs! Under🇨🇭leadership, important recommendations on Human Rights compliant CT could be developed and agreed on.
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Je me réjouis que le navire «San Padre Pio » 🚢 ait pu quitter le Nigéria, à la suite d’un engagement important de ma Direction, ainsi que d’autres services de l’administration fédérale 🇨🇭👉
@EDA_DFAE
EDA - DFAE
3 years
Un succès pour la diplomatie 🇨🇭 : Le « San Padre Pio », un navire battant pavillon #suisse retenu par le #Nig éria, a pu quitter ce pays le 8 décembre et a désormais atteint les eaux internationales 👉
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
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Deeply concerned that two @UNRWAschools in #Gaza were struck in less than 24 hours leaving scores of people killed and injured. Schools are protected by IHL, should not be attacked nor used militarily. 🇨🇭 deplores the high number of civilian casualties since 7 October.
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
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I congratulate @gnwp_gnwp , @ict4peace , and @swiss_un for this inspiring event. My directorate is proud to have partnered this project, which combines Switzerland’s 🇨🇭 commitment for the Women, Peace and Security Agenda with the current challenges of digitalization.
@swiss_un
SwitzerlandUN
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The #WPS agenda is not a box to✔️but touches on all fields, including peace & cybersecurity. Rich discussion with @gnwp_gnwp , @ict4peace & actors from the ground on cybersecurity, the gender digital divide and its impacts on peacebuilding. #WomenPeaceSecurity
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We are live! 💡 Join our #AiwithTrust conference jointly organised by @IECStandards and @SwissMFA 🇨🇭. Experts from #allovertheworld 🌎 discuss about trust and #AI . Follow the broadcast here ▶️
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À l’occasion de la présentation du rapport annuel de la Cour internationale de justice @CIJ_ICJ 🇺🇳, j’ai souligné le rôle crucial qu'elle joue dans le règlement pacifique des différends⚖️. Le recours à la CIJ et le respect de ses décisions sont les bases d'une paix durable.
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
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#V ölkerrechtstag 2021 meiner Direktion: Welche Rolle spielt das Völkerrecht ⚖️ bei der Bewältigung von globalen Krisen und der Stärkung der Resilienz von Staaten bei Grossrisiken? Staatssekretärin Livia Leu @SwissMFAStatSec hielt die Schlussrede 👉
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
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In New York I was honored to reaffirm 🇨🇭 ’s unwavering support to international judicial institutions promoting the rule of law. Thank you 🇯🇵 for encouraging discussions on this important issue!
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
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Happy to discuss arbitrary detentions with other Legal Advisers on the margins of the International Law Week ⚖️. Arbitrary detentions are contrary to human rights. Their use as leverage over other States undermines peaceful international relations.
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
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My Directorate engages in the promotion of 🔹 Peace 🔹 Innovation 🔹 Humanity 🔹 Sustainable Development 🔹 Multilateralism through International Law ⚖️ @UN @swiss_un
@swiss_un
SwitzerlandUN
3 years
Switzerland is candidate to the @UN Security Council for 2023-2024 Sneak peak of a project with colleagues from all over the🌎to see how🇨🇭makes a difference on the ground by focusing on 🔹Peace 🔹Innovation 🔹Humanity 🔹Sustainable Development 🔹Multilateralism Stay tuned..!
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A very interesting exchange with @Marcin_Czepelak , the new Secretary General of the @PCA_CPA ⚖️, highlighting the crucial importance of peaceful dispute settlement mechanisms. #PCA
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Important exchanges at @coe #CAHDI on pressing legal questions such as soft law and international law in cyberspace. 🇨🇭 reiterated its call for respect of #IHRL as well as #IHL and its commitment to @IntlCrimCourt .
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It was a pleasure to explain Swiss 🇨🇭 neutrality in my interview with Al Jazeera ▶️
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
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La Suisse 🇨🇭 continue à soutenir les droits des minorités nationales ⚖️ @EDA_DFAE présente son engagement aux experts du Conseil de l’Europe @coe en visite en Suisse. Notre diversité est une chance 🍀 formidable à entretenir et à partager! 👉
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
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Experts on the side-event organized by🇪🇪🇮🇩🇷🇼🇨🇭at #UNCyberOEWG highlighted the importance of discussing the application of #IHL principles to cyberoperations during armed conflict. 👉Switzerland's position paper () on international law⚖️and IHL
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
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Fruitful discussions with 🇸🇪 @SweMFA , @cmnesser , @Elinorjbh : International law ⚖️ is a crucial element of #multilateralism at the United Nations. Very grateful for their experiences in the #SecurityCouncil #UNSC 🇺🇳 . #APlusForPeace
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
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Ongoing paradigm shift in international regulation #SoftLaw 👉 In this article, I take a closer look at #Switzerland ’s 🇨🇭 efforts to improve its democratic legitimacy while ensuring effective governmental action in #foreignaffairs 🌍:
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
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On international Day of Neutrality Switzerland marks Neutrality as an important instrument of Swiss foreign policy and a characteristic of Switzerland's identity. 👉Read the Federal Council's report on neutrality here:
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
2 years
Today is #ZeroDiscriminationDay2023 ! We are all called to action to eliminate discrimination in all forms and promote social inclusion and tolerance🫶. Everyone has the right to live in dignity. This is what my Directorate works for every day.
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
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Honorée d'échanger avec les membres de la Commission du droit international ⚖️des Nations Unies 🇺🇳 en marge de leurs travaux à Genève. Riches partages. #InternationalLawMatters 👉
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
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Es war mir eine Freude am diesjährigen Völkerrechtstag unserer Nachbarn aus Österreich @MFA_Austria virtuell teilzunehmen. Wichtige Diskussionen zum Aggressionskrieg in der Ukraine mit meinen Homologen aus Österreich 🇦🇹 sowie Deutschland 🇩🇪 geführt.
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
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Enriching exchange between my Directorate and🇨🇭based Human Rights NGOs.⚖️The cooperation between State and civil society is crucial to strengthen #HumanRights and a great opportunity to learn from each other.
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
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En cette Journée internationale🌍du multilatéralisme et de la diplomatie🇺🇳au service de la paix🕊️, c'est l'occasion de rappeler le rôle central du droit international. Un monde basé sur des règles de droit⚖️est nécessaire pour un paix durable.
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
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Très reconnaissante au Procureur adjoint Niang @CourPenaleInt pour l’échange d’aujourd’hui, qui souligne l’importance cruciale de la reddition des comptes #accountability ⚖️. 🇨🇭 continue à s’engager pour la lutte contre l’impunité et soutient pleinement la #CPI
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
3 years
The conflict in Ukraine 🇺🇦 and the sanctions imposed by Switzerland 🇨🇭 have raised many questions around Swiss neutrality. But what does neutrality actually mean? Here are some answers in the infographic below and more on this link:
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
3 years
Ma collègue @SwissMFAStatSec souligne dans son discours que le droit international ⚖️ , en particulier les droits de l’homme et le droit international humanitaire, doit être respecté dans toute mesure de lutte contre le terrorisme #InternationalLawMatters in #CounterTerrorism
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Alexandre Fasel
3 years
Fière de réaffirmer l’engagement de la 🇨🇭 dans la lutte contre le terrorisme @SwissIntLaw à la conférence des ministres @theGCTF #counterterrorism
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
1 year
After two weeks of negotiations in Ljubljana, the #DipConMLA has adopted a Convention facilitating cooperation in the investigation & prosecution of international crimes. 🇨🇭 is proud to have contributed to this result. A strong signal for the fight against impunity!
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
2 years
Today at #ASP21 , I reiterated🇨🇭's full support to @IntlCrimCourt . I called for further ratifications of the Rome Statute and the allocation of sufficient resources. An efficient #ICC is more necessary than ever. #ASP21 #JusticeMatters
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
2 years
Heute fand in Bern wieder der jährliche Austausch mit den🇨🇭VölkerrechtsprofessorInnen statt mit spannenden Gesprächen und Input-Referaten zum🇺🇳Sicherheitsrat, zur Neutralität und Soft Law. Ein wiederum sehr bereichernder Tag!
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
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Postulez maintenant: la Suisse 🇨🇭 soutient le détachement à la @CourPenaleInt de deux expert-e-s additionnel-le-s. Nous cherchons des candidat-e-s suisses ayant des profils précis publiés par #SwissExpertPool : . Délai 8 Mai. #ICC @icc_jobs ⚖️ #morejustworld
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
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Exchanges between national committees on international humanitarian law are key for fostering the implementation and dissemination of #IHL in their respective States. Thank you to @MFA_Austria , @roteskreuzat and @ICRC for hosting us at the European regional conference! 🇦🇹🇨🇭
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
3 years
Successful last round of discussions between #Switzerland 🇨🇭 & #Uzbekistan 🇺🇿 on the return of illicit assets to the Uzbek population. Next steps: 1) Both governments approve & sign the Restitution-Agreement 2) Agreement enters into force and implementation starts. #assetrecovery
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
3 years
Happy to meet today with Catherine Marchi-Uhel, Head of the #SyriaIIIM . 🇨🇭 fully supports this Mechanism to foster justice in Syria. The fight against impunity for serious international crimes is a priority for us #justicematters .
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
3 years
Le Comité inderdépartemental de droit humanitaire🇨🇭a adopté son plan d’action 2022. Au programme: nouvelles technologies et environnement dans les conflits armés🌍En bonne voie d'atteindre les objectifs d’ici la 34ème Conférence internationale Croix-Rouge👉
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
2 years
A fruitful second exchange with @IrynaRMudra 🇺🇦 on questions of accountability⚖️for the Russian military aggression in Ukraine. The fight against impunity for the most serious crimes is a priority for Switzerland🇨🇭.
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
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Il y a vingt ans, le peuple suisse a dit OUI à l’adhésion de la Suisse 🇨🇭 aux Nations Unies 🇺🇳 @ONU_fr . Nous continuerons à soutenir l’ONU et ses valeurs inscrites dans la Charte ⚖️
@EDA_DFAE
EDA - DFAE
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20 ans de l’adhésion de la  #Suisse  à l’ @ONU_fr  🇺🇳  Le bilan de la secrétaire d'État Livia Leu  @SwissMFAStatSec  & explications sur la candidature de la 🇨🇭 à un siège non permanent au Conseil de sécurité pour 2023-24 👇
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
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#WomenPeaceSecurity and Human Rights in the Digital Age @gnwp_gnwp @ict4peace . My directorate is delighted to have partnered in this groundbreaking policy brief. Interested? 👉
@gnwp_gnwp
Global Network of Women Peacebuilders (GNWP)
3 years
We are proud of our recently launched research on digitalization and #WomenPeaceSecurity with @ict4peace ➡️ #DigitalizingPeace Thank you 🇨🇭 for the support & shoutout at the #UNSC Open Debate on #WPS ! Merci de votre appui continue ! #WomenPeacePower
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
2 years
Today is the International Day for preventing the exploitation of the environment in war and armed conflict🌱In early 2023🇨🇭and @ICRC host a state expert meeting on #IHL . Its goal: share challenges and good practices at technical level to protect the environment in armed conflict
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
1 year
15 years ago, the #MontreuxDocument was adopted reaffirming that private military and security companies ( #PMSCs ) have to comply with #InternationalHumanitarianLaw and #HumanRights law.
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
2 years
Switzerland 🇨🇭 participates in the @AntarcticTreaty Consultative Meeting in Berlin #ATCM44 #CEP24 “from science via policy to protection” Science diplomacy and international law ⚖️ are crucial in order to safeguard the white continent 🇦🇶 For more ▶️
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
3 years
Quel triste anniversaire : 20 ans déjà depuis les attaques marquantes du 11 septembre #NeverForget911 Les efforts pour lutter contre le terrorisme continuent & doivent être fondés sur le droit international ⚖️ Ma Direction s’y engage activement.
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
2 years
Today is #InternationalDayForTheEliminationOfRacialDiscrimination . Let's fight all forms of racism, xenophobia and discrimination⛔️. Improvements are still needed. My Directorate⚖️works with relevant institutions and individuals to that end.
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
2 years
Riche discussion à l'atelier humanitaire de la Conférence des Ambassadeurs🇨🇭pour concrétiser les possibles actions au Conseil de sécurité concernant le droit international humanitaire⚖️et la protection des civils.
@SwissPeaceHR
Swiss Peace and Human Rights
2 years
Ein Plus für Menschlichkeit: Botschafterkonferenz diskutiert zukünftige Aktivitäten der Schweiz 🇨🇭 im UNO Sicherheitsrat 🇺🇳 für das humanitäre Völkerrecht und den Schutz der Zivilbevölkerung. #SwitzerlandUNSC #APlus4Humanity #NotATarget
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
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Memorandum on the prosecution of terrorism and international crimes adopted by @theGCTF ministers @SwissMFAStatSec . My directorate co-chairs the Working Group that elaborated the new recommendations.
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
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Der #V ölkerrechtstag 2021 findet am 9. November statt. Es freut mich, Sie dazu einzuladen. Thema: Beitrag des Völkerrechts ⚖️ für die Resilienz von Staaten und der Völkergemeinschaft 🌍 bei Grossrisiken. Hier geht es zur Anmeldung 👇
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
2 years
🇨🇭 endorsed the Political Declaration on #explosiveweapons today. A strong sign to better protect civilians and strengthen respect for #IHL when fighting takes place in populated areas 🏙️
@SwissPeaceHR
Swiss Peace and Human Rights
2 years
Today in📍Dublin 🇮🇪, AMB Simon Geissbühler @SwissPeaceHR announced #Switzerland 's endorsement of the Political Declaration on #explosiveweapons in populated areas. The #ProtectionOfCivilians is a priority of🇨🇭in the #UNSC 2023-24🇺🇳 👉More #EWIPADublin
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
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Today's side event at the margins of #HRC51 , co-organized by🇨🇭🇨🇷 @accessnow and #GHRP promoted important and timely discussions on the protection of #HumanRights online. Resolutions and initiatives within the🇺🇳human rights mechanisms need to be fit for purpose in our digital age.
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
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Switzerland is honoured to read a joint statement by 🇦🇷🇧🇷🇨🇦🇨🇱🇨🇴🇨🇿🇪🇪🇩🇪🇮🇩🇯🇵🇯🇴🇲🇽🇳🇱🇰🇷🇸🇳🇸🇪 and 🇨🇭 calling for a timely and focused discussion at #UNCyberOEWG on the application of #IHL in cyberspace 👉
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
1 year
What do bananas🍌, postcards📮or even plants🪴have to do with international law⚖️? Stay tuned for our🔟videos about international law in daily life on this account. Enjoy!
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Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
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🇨🇭 und 🇩🇪 behandeln Fragen der 🇩🇪 Enklave Büsingen am Hochrhein. Konstruktives Treffen heute der Gemischten Kommission unter Leitung des 🇩🇪 Botschafters Flügger mit der Bürgermeisterin Schraner sowie des🇨🇭Botschafters Dubach und Regierungsrat Strasser aus Schaffhausen
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