As member of the UN, Switzerland takes an active part in important debates. Switzerland’s speeches and statements at the UN are compiled according to subject and the body they address, and are available in the original language version. With the menu item “select language” you will find (mostly unofficial) translations and more statements and speeches in other languages.
Speeches and statements made by Switzerland to the UN
Speeches and declarations (1143)
Graves violations des droits de l’homme dans le Territoire palestinien occupé, y compris Jérusalem-Est
27.05.2021
Swiss representative to the UN
Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict
25.05.2021
Swiss representative to the UN
Statement submitted on behalf of the Group of Friends of the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict (PoC) to the United Nations Security Council Open Debate (VTC) on the protection of civilians in armed conflict .
The situation in the Middle East; Question of Palestine
25.05.2021
Swiss representative to the UN
Statement pronounced by Switzerland during the formal plenary joint debate of the General Assembly on the agenda items 37 and 38: “The situation in the Middle East" and "Question of Palestine”.
Peace and Security in Africa: addressing root causes of conflict while promoting post-pandemic recovery in Africa
19.05.2021
Swiss representative to the UN
Statement submitted by Switzerland to the United Nations Security Council Open Debate (VTC) on "Peace and Security in Africa: addressing root causes of conflict while promoting post-pandemic recovery in Africa".
ECOSOC Operational Activities for Development Segment (OAS)
18.05.2021
Swiss representative to the UN
Statement submitted on behalf of the following Member States: Canada, the EU and its Member States, Iceland, Norway, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom, the United States of America and Switzerland, during the meeting of the ECOSOC Operational Activities Segment on the report of the Chair of UNSDG on the Development Coordination Office and the new resident coordinator system: "What have we achieved, what are the next steps and how can we strengthen UN system-wide results in support of the 2030 Agenda?".
Formal Debate on the Responsibility to Protect and the prevention of genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity
17.05.2021
Swiss representative to the UN
Statement submitted by Switzerland to the United Nations General Assembly on the Responsibility to Protect and the prevention of genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity.
Impact of emerging technologies on international peace and security
17.05.2021
Swiss representative to the UN
Statement submitted by Switzerland to the United Nations Security Council Arria Formula meeting (VTC) on the impact of emerging technologies on international peace and security.
The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
16.05.2021
Swiss representative to the UN
Statement submitted by Switzerland to the United Nations Security Council Open Debate (VTC) on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.
UNGA Fifth Committee: Improving the financial situation of the United Nations
14.05.2021
Swiss representative to the UN
Statement pronounced by Switzerland to the United Nations in the Fifth Committee of the 75th Session of the UNGA.
Réunion-débat intersessions du Conseil des droits de l’homme pour commémorer le quinzième anniversaire de la responsabilité de protéger
11.05.2021
Swiss representative to the UN
Interactive Dialogue to commemorate and promote the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace
05.05.2021
Swiss representative to the UN
Questions submitted by Switzerland to the United Nations on the occasion of the interactive dialogue to commemorate and promote the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace.
Examen périodique universel du Paraguay
05.05.2021
Swiss representative to the UN

