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Hauri

lines on the record: 368
first: 2021-11-22
most recent: 2023-12-30
sittings or episodes: 76
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“Thirdly, humanitarian, peacebuilding and development efforts must take into account the links between climate change and conflict. Many African States are familiar with the impact of droughts and floods. Food insecurity and mass population displacement can exacerbate conflicts and increase the risk of recruitment by armed groups. There is an urgent need for affected States to reduce their vulnerability to climate shocks in order to enhance peace and security. Fourthly, dialogue is fundamental for defusing tensions before they erupt into conflict and for resolving existing conflicts. Such dialogue should systematically include women, young people and, depending on the context, other actors, such as traditional and religious leaders.”
2023-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9299 (2023) · source
“Integrating armed violence reduction and accountability more systematically into peacebuilding and development efforts is therefore critical to achieving sustainable results. Secondly, it is important to strengthen the capacities of local governments to deliver equitable and sustainable public services, especially in peripheral regions and conflict areas. That builds confidence within the population and helps to restore the presence of the State. Sustainable Development Goal 16 calls for the creation of peaceful and inclusive societies and effective, accountable and transparent public institutions. In that connection, Switzerland is supporting a project to improve education planning in the Niger, particularly in emergency situations.”
2023-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9299 (2023) · source
“The illicit proliferation of small arms and light weapons and their ammunition continues to sow violence, threaten peace, tear apart the social fabric and impede development. In view of the need for action in that regard, Switzerland would like to highlight four points. First, while the supply of weapons must be reduced, the factors that drive demand must also be addressed. The focus must be on preventing violence by considering the full range of political, economic and social factors in conflicts. The cycle of violence can be broken only if the cycle of impunity is also broken. It is therefore essential for violations of human rights and international humanitarian law to be investigated and the perpetrators brought to justice.”
2023-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9299 (2023) · source
“Mr. Hauri (Switzerland) (spoke in French): I thank His Excellency the President of Mozambique for having convened our meeting today, which gives us the opportunity to discuss the links between peacebuilding and development in Africa. I also thank the briefers for their informative presentations. Switzerland fully supports the efforts aimed at achieving sustainable peace in Africa, a key element of the African Union’s Agenda 2063. The African Union aspires to put an end to armed conflicts. To achieve that, the root causes must be addressed, and poverty in all its forms must be eradicated. As we have just heard, unfortunately, weapons still speak too loudly, both in Africa and in other parts of the world.”
2023-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9299 (2023) · source
“Next month, the President of the Swiss Confederation is due to visit the Democratic Republic of the Congo, principally to express his support for the political peace efforts. As the violence continues, there is an urgent need to find a lasting solution. As a member of the Security Council, Switzerland will strive to build bridges, support humanitarian and development efforts and contribute to peacebuilding in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2023-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9298 (2023) · source
“It is essential that the Government ensure accountability and restore trust between communities, as well as with the State. As elections approach, we encourage the authorities to protect civic space and ensure inclusive democratic processes, including with the opposition. We welcome President Tshisekedi Tshilombo’s statement on International Women’s Day calling for an equal society. In that respect, we hope that women candidates and voters will be able to fully participate in the upcoming electoral process. Switzerland is committed to achieving lasting peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Our presence in Kinshasa, in particular in the east of the country with cooperation offices in Bukavu and Goma, allows us to be as close as possible to the people and their needs.”
2023-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9298 (2023) · source
“We encourage the Government to continue to put in place conditions conducive to the operationalization of the Disarmament, Demobilization, Community Recovery and Stabilization Programme. Furthermore, all parties must immediately cease their collaboration with armed groups. We call on Rwanda to halt all of its support for the M-23. At the same time, we call for an end to the support given to the armed groups by a number of elements of the Forces armées de la République démocratique du Congo. Thirdly, the rule of law and the fight against impunity must be strengthened. The high level of conflict-related sexual violence cannot continue to be ignored. We are also concerned about intercommunal violence and the spread of hate speech, especially against the Rwandophone population.”
2023-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9298 (2023) · source
“Switzerland encourages the Democratic Republic of the Congo to continue its collaboration with MONUSCO in order to foster an environment conducive to the implementation of its mandate and to combat misinformation surrounding the Mission. Secondly, only a coordinated political solution can contribute to peacebuilding. We welcome the diplomatic efforts at the national and regional levels to address the root causes of the conflict. In particular, we express our support for the Nairobi and Luanda processes. Any military action, including the deployment of the East African Community regional force, must be undertaken within the framework of the ongoing political processes and lead the armed groups to lay down their arms.”
2023-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9298 (2023) · source
“First, the deterioration of the security, humanitarian and human rights situations in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is alarming. Since November 2021, the renewed Mouvement du 23 mars (M-23) offensive has displaced hundreds of thousands of people, exacerbating the already dire humanitarian crisis. Attacks by the M-23 and other armed groups on civilian populations and infrastructure, including schools, hospitals and internally displaced persons sites, are unacceptable. We are also concerned about the use and mass recruitment of children by various armed groups. In that context, we call on all parties to respect international law and to ensure unhindered humanitarian access to the population in need. We recall that the primary responsibility for protecting civilians lies with the Government.”
2023-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9298 (2023) · source
“Mr. Hauri (Switzerland) (spoke in French): At the outset, I would like to express my gratitude to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for her briefing, as well as for all the work done by the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO). I welcome the participation of the Permanent Representatives of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda and Burundi. We thank the Democratic Republic of the Congo for its welcome during the visit of the Security Council to that country. The exchanges with the authorities, MONUSCO and civil society enabled the Council to gain a better understanding of the issues involved in promoting peace and security in the region. We reiterate our full solidarity with the Congolese people. I would like to highlight three points.”
2023-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9298 (2023) · source
“As those instruments have developed guidelines for their application, we believe that the experiences gained, which are in the public domain, can feed into the discussion on the development of technical guidelines for the 1540 Committee.”
2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9293 (2023) · source
“Acting under the Committee’s supervision, the Panel is fully engaged in all its activities, which include providing international assistance and outreach. It is therefore important to ensure that the appropriate framework conditions exist for the Group of Experts and for the Committee to review its internal guidelines that concern the Group. Resolution 1540 (2004) is a key element of the international non-proliferation regime and is complemented by other efforts. Multilateral export control regimes round out that framework, providing a balance between non-proliferation concerns and international cooperation. As an active participant in those mechanisms and as current Chair of the Missile Technology Control Regime, Switzerland is committed to their implementation and development.”
2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9293 (2023) · source
“Secondly, awareness-raising activities with regard to resolution 1540 (2004) are important to disseminate information about its content and thereby bolster its implementation. We welcome the Council’s decision to develop a multi-year outreach programme for States. Based on the status of implementation outlined in the comprehensive review, the programme should help to establish a plan and prioritization framework that will cover national, regional and international events, including activities organized by the Committee, while also affording to the Committee and its Group of Experts the necessary flexibility to exercise its mandate. Thirdly, the Group of Experts is a key tool of the Committee to advance the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004).”
2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9293 (2023) · source
“As the comprehensive review on resolution 1540 (2004) pointed out, while there has been steady progress in the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), its full implementation remains a long-term task. We therefore need to focus our attention on implementation. Let me highlight three priorities in that regard. First, submitting national reports provides a solid basis for advancing implementation. We encourage the eight States that have not yet provided initial reports to do so. We recognize the importance of international assistance, both in the submission of national reports and in the broader implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). In that regard, Switzerland reiterates its standing offer of assistance, as presented on the Committee’s website.”
2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9293 (2023) · source
“Mr. Hauri (Switzerland) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Hernán Pérez Loose, Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) and Permanent Representative of Ecuador, for his briefing, and I congratulate him on his appointment to that role. Resolution 1540 (2004) is a key pillar of the international non-proliferation architecture. In that regard, we welcomed the adoption last year of resolution 2663 (2022), as well as the renewal for 10 years of the mandates of the Committee and its Group of Experts. The fact that the Committee was able to adopt a programme of work for the first time in three years is a positive development.”
2023-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9293 (2023) · source
“We urge the relevant authorities to minimize the risk of tensions around the holy sites and to ensure respect for the status quo on the Haram Al-Sharif/Temple Mount, including by preventing any action that would violate their sanctity. We also take note of Israel’s announcement to ease movement restrictions in preparation for Ramadan. We call for their effective and sustainable implementation. Switzerland encourages the parties to pursue the path of dialogue and the resumption of meaningful peace talks by addressing the root causes of the conflict. We remain at their disposal.”
2023-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9290 (2023) · source
“Switzerland condemns the repeal of several provisions of the disengagement law, which run contrary to the commitments made in Sharm El-Sheikh. The settlements are illegal and create a major obstacle to peace based on a two-State solution, as resolution 2334 (2016) also states. In that regard, Switzerland is concerned about the developments in Khan Al-Ahmar, Masafer Yatta and East Jerusalem, which are likely to further fuel current tensions. We call for the restoration of Palestinian political unity. Indeed, the continued weakening of the Palestinian Authority and the loss of legitimacy of its institutions are obstacles to peace. In that context, we observe with concern the increased activity of armed groups. With the approach of the religious holidays, Switzerland calls for restraint so that everybody can celebrate in peace.”
2023-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9290 (2023) · source
“Moreover, 16 children have been killed since the beginning of the year. Children should never be targeted for violence or put at risk. We recall that the allegations of the disproportionate use of force and acts of violence by all parties must be investigated and not go unpunished. We urge the parties to uphold their obligations under international humanitarian law and international human rights law. Switzerland notes with concern the expansion of the Government’s authority over settlement-related activities and civil affairs in the occupied territory. Under international humanitarian law, Israel must refrain from taking measures that would introduce permanent changes, in particular demographic and administrative changes in the occupied territory.”
2023-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9290 (2023) · source
“We call on Israel to abide by previous agreements towards the establishment of a two-State solution, as well as the 1994 peace treaty with Jordan, as it has just committed to do. Hateful provocations and speech by all parties must stop immediately. The protection of the civilian population is imperative. Switzerland is concerned about the operations of the Israeli security forces in the West Bank, which frequently result in a large number of Palestinian casualties. We condemn the acts of violence committed against Palestinian civilians by settlers, including in Huwwara. We also condemn the acts of violence committed by Palestinians against Israeli civilians, including the 9 March incident in Tel Aviv. Violence must be unequivocally condemned by Israeli and Palestinian leaders.”
2023-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9290 (2023) · source
“Mr. Hauri (Switzerland) (spoke in French): Switzerland remains extremely concerned about the high level of violence and the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East. The number of civilian casualties on both sides continues to rise. One month ago, the Security Council adopted presidential statement S/PRST/2023/1, calling on the parties to create the necessary conditions for bringing about peace. That call was reiterated on 19 March in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. Switzerland welcomes the efforts to de-escalate the situation and urgently calls on the leaders of all parties to resolutely commit to achieving that. The statements of the Israeli Finance Minister denying the existence of the Palestinian people are unacceptable.”
2023-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9290 (2023) · source
“The recent visit of the designated expert on human rights in the Sudan is an important step. We reiterate his call for a comprehensive and inclusive transitional justice process, tailored to the different regions of the country, focusing on the needs of the victims and taking into account the gender dimension. Although a political agreement is a significant step forward, the real work will begin only thereafter. Switzerland will continue to support the transition in the Sudan and to engage with the Sudanese people on the road to a more peaceful future.”
2023-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9289 (2023) · source
“However, despite their engagement, women remain underrepresented throughout the process. That must change — women have been at the forefront of the Sudanese revolution and their full, equal and meaningful participation remains absolutely crucial to the success of the political transition. We call on all parties to keep their promises to ensure a minimum of 40 per cent representation by women in future transitional institutions. Thirdly, a strong commitment to justice will be fundamental to restoring the trust of the Sudanese people in the country’s authorities and breaking the cycle of violence. Those responsible for human rights violations and abuses must be held accountable. We remain deeply concerned about recurring reports of sexual and gender-based violence against women and girls in the internally displaced persons camps in Darfur.”
2023-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9289 (2023) · source
“We call on all parties to respect international humanitarian law. Switzerland welcomes the work of the Darfur Permanent Ceasefire Committee, one of the few mechanisms established by the Juba Peace Agreement. This Committee, supported by Switzerland since its creation, plays a key role in defusing tensions. However, more needs to be done to tackle insecurity, as human suffering continues to increase. Nearly 16 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance — the highest number since 2011. Secondly, with the imminent return of civilian leadership, we must invest in strengthening an inclusive transition, backed by broad public support. The efforts of the civilian and military signatories to broaden the participation of various actors in the five dialogue processes are an encouraging signal.”
2023-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9289 (2023) · source
“The renewed commitment of the leadership of the Sovereign Council to hand over power to a civilian Government is a further encouraging signal. We recognize the key role that the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan, the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development are playing in facilitating this process. Now is the time for that progress to be translated into a political agreement. There are three key reasons for that. First, a political solution at the national level is essential to improving the humanitarian, economic and security situation across the country. We remain deeply concerned about the continuing violence in Darfur, the Kordofans and Blue Nile. That violence, which primarily affects the civilian population, is unacceptable.”
2023-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9289 (2023) · source
“Mr. Hauri (Switzerland) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Perthes, Special Representative of the Secretary- General for the Sudan, for his briefing. I also welcome the presence of the representative of the Sudan at this meeting. The Sudan is at a critical juncture in terms of restoring its democratic transition, which underpins the hopes of the Sudanese people for freedom, peace and justice. Switzerland welcomes the constructive engagement and progress made in recent weeks in addressing the five key issues identified in the 5 December framework agreement. We call on the signatories to continue their tireless efforts towards dialogue and on the political forces that remain outside the framework agreement to engage constructively.”
2023-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9289 (2023) · source
“We therefore welcome the cooperation between the OPCW and the United Nations International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism, which is an important step towards the implementation of resolution 2118 (2013) and the application of international law, encompassing responsibility and accountability. That includes, in particular, the Chemical Weapons Convention and the norms of international humanitarian law, the main goal of which is the preservation of a minimum level of humanity in armed conflict in order to save lives and alleviate suffering. In that regard, I would like to reaffirm our shared goal to prevent the use of chemical weapons by anyone, at any time and under any circumstances.”
2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9275 (2023) · source
“In presenting the report of the OPCW Identification and Investigation Team on the April 2018 attack in Douma, which concluded that there were reasonable grounds to believe that the perpetrators of the attack were members of the Syrian Arab Air Force, the Director-General and IIT Coordinator reminded the Council of that last month (see S/PV.9255). Our collective security, of which the Council is the ultimate guarantor, is based on our firm and categorical opposition to the use and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, including chemical weapons. Therefore, Switzerland demands that those who were responsible for the chemical attacks in Syria be held accountable for their crimes. More generally, our collective security depends on full respect for international law by everyone and in all situations.”
2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9275 (2023) · source
“Like the 193 States parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention, Syria is obliged to accept OPCW-designated personnel and provide them with immediate and unhindered access and the right to inspect all sites. That obligation was explicitly reiterated in resolution 2118 (2013). It has been almost 10 years since Syria, at the unanimous behest of the Council, submitted its initial declaration to the OPCW, as a State party to the Chemical Weapons Convention. To date, 20 outstanding issues related to the declaration remain outstanding. We reiterate our request that Syria provide the required responses to the OPCW Technical Secretariat pursuant to the decisions taken by OPCW’s political bodies. Obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention have been repeatedly violated in Syria.”
2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9275 (2023) · source
“Mr. Hauri (Switzerland) (spoke in French): I thank the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Mrs. Nakamitsu, for her briefing. Switzerland welcomes the fact that some members of the Declarations Assessment Team were able to visit Syria from 17 to 22 January. Those members carried out limited activities, including site visits and logistical and administrative exchanges with the authorities. We look forward to their report, which is due to be issued just before the next session of the Executive Council of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). Switzerland hopes that the visit might be the first step towards Syria’s renewed and full cooperation with the OPCW. We wish to reaffirm our trust in the OPCW and all its missions, whose integrity and professionalism are beyond doubt.”
2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9275 (2023) · source
“The strategic vision and the four pillars of the mandate remain relevant. Switzerland is committed to supporting a mandate that is up to the task of overcoming the challenges that the peace process entails. I want to reiterate our full support to the Special Representative and the Mission in carrying out its mandate.”
2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9274 (2023) · source
“Ninety-five per cent of the population depends on climate-sensitive livelihoods. Massive flooding in much of the country — the situation in Bentiu being a case in point — is exacerbating food insecurity and fuelling subnational violence, particularly in view of prolonged displacement and transhumance. We encourage the Government, with the support of UNMISS, to address those challenges, including through joint climate-sensitive assessments and projects. The next few months will require all actors at the local, national, regional and international levels to work together to move the transition forward. We therefore call for supporting South Sudan in its efforts to carry out those measures and include the whole civilian population in all its diversity. The renewal of the UNMISS mandate is under way.”
2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9274 (2023) · source
“We call on all parties to respect international humanitarian law. We condemn all human rights violations and abuses, in particular sexual violence and those committed against children, which are unacceptable. We reiterate that the primary responsibility for the protection of civilians lies with the Government. In order to reduce violence and strengthen peaceful coexistence, intercommunal dialogues, supported by UNMISS, are essential. In recent years, Switzerland has worked with the South Sudan Council of Churches to support such dialogues, in particular in Tambura, Western Equatoria. Thirdly, the country is facing the worst humanitarian crisis since independence. We are deeply concerned about the level of human suffering. The crisis is compounded by the effects of climate change, which exacerbate the consequences of the conflict.”
2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9274 (2023) · source
“Nevertheless, in order to move forward politically, we encourage the parties to adhere to the deadlines set out in the road map, establish the institutions for which it provides and protect a free political and civic space by ensuring freedom of expression, of assembly and of the press. Developing a new constitution means a transformation of the South Sudanese social contract. It must be done in an inclusive manner by taking into account the voices of all, in particular women, as recently reaffirmed in Juba at the International Conference on Women’s Transformational Leadership. Secondly, the resumption of armed conflict and the escalation of violence at the subnational level in the Upper Nile, Jonglei and Equatoria states and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area are alarming.”
2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9274 (2023) · source
“The expectations of the population must not be disappointed. Two key milestones must be reached: the drafting of the constitution and the first electoral process since the country’s independence. Switzerland reiterates its full support for the people and the transitional Government of South Sudan in those important efforts. I would like to highlight three aspects that are essential for the peace process to move forward in this critical phase. First, the adoption of several important laws, including the law on the constitution-making process, paves the way for the next steps in the constitutional process. We congratulate the Government on that, and we welcome its request for UNMISS to support the electoral process.”
2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9274 (2023) · source
“Mr. Hauri (Switzerland) (spoke in French): I would like to congratulate Malta on its successful presidency of the Security Council in February. I express our full support to you, Mr. President, during your presidency this month. I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Haysom, and the Acting Director of the Operations and Advocacy Division of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, Mr. Talahma, for their briefings. I also welcome the presence of the representative of South Sudan at this meeting. We thank the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and its staff for their tireless efforts for lasting peace in the country. With the start of the implementation of the road map, South Sudan has entered a decisive phase of the transition.”
2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9274 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to thank the outgoing members of the Council — India, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico and Norway — for their contribution to international peace and security.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220Resumption1 (2022) · source
“In responding to global challenges, we can further leverage that centre of global governance and Geneva- style multilateralism. Thirdly, we will remain committed to the implementation of Our Common Agenda (A/75/982). We welcome the New Agenda for Peace, of which the Secretary-General presented a broad outline this morning. We commend the proposals to strengthen conflict prevention and foresight, reduce strategic risks and respond to new threats to peace. In that context, let us continue to use science, research and technology as tools for achieving peace. In the Security Council, Switzerland will work to foster decisive multilateral action and respect for international law. We will work for and in partnership with all Member States.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220Resumption1 (2022) · source
“We call on all States to adhere to the code of conduct that the ACT group has developed with a view to achieving those ends. General Assembly resolution 76/262 promotes complementarity between United Nations organs in the event of blockages created by the use of the veto. Consensus-building that allows the Council to speak with one voice remains equally important. Secondly, effective multilateralism must take into account the diversity of the actors involved and promote inclusive approaches while avoiding duplication. The density and diversity of organizations in Geneva — the secondary Headquarters of the United Nations and its operational engine — make it a place of innovation and anticipation that is open and responsive to Member States, non-governmental organizations, the private sector, data science and science diplomacy.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Responses to complex challenges can only be collective and require a focused strengthening of multilateralism, as well as a strong and effective United Nations. I would like to highlight three aspects. First, Switzerland joins the calls for reforming the Security Council to render it more representative, accountable and effective. We are committed, together with our partners in the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency (ACT) group, to strengthening the Council’s working methods. Advocacy for a more responsible and restricted use of the veto is an integral part of that endeavour. The veto must not prevent the Council from fulfilling its mandate to protect civilians, prevent conflicts and ensure accountability for atrocities.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Our world is adrift, marked by record numbers of displaced people, famine, climate change, armed conflict and daily violations of human rights and international humanitarian law that are reflected in many contexts on the Council’s agenda. That bleak picture calls for common, sustainable responses anchored in international law and inspired by the values and principles of this Organization. Effective multilateralism must translate into tangible results, with the protection of civilians being one of its highest priorities. As our President stressed in the General Assembly, the United Nations offers a unique framework for joining forces to maintain international peace and security as partners and not adversaries (see A/77/PV.4).”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Mr. Hauri (Switzerland) (spoke in French): We thank India for organizing this debate and the speakers for their contributions. We congratulate India on the successful conclusion of its term on the Council with its presidency this month. The participation of the Secretary-General and the President of the General Assembly in this meeting underlines the importance of close collaboration between United Nations organs. “A world gone mad” was the observation shared by the Chief Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mr. Martin Griffiths, in this Chamber recently (see S/PV.9208), underlining the devastating figure of 339 million people who will need humanitarian assistance in 2023 — equivalent to 1 in 23 people on the planet.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220Resumption1 (2022) · source
“As an elected member of the Security Council, Switzerland will continue its long-term partnership with African countries and the African Peace and Security Architecture in order to build and consolidate lasting peace together.”
2022-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9106 (2022) · source
“Switzerland will therefore participate actively in the negotiations, facilitated by Kenya and Sweden, on a draft resolution on peacebuilding financing, as well as in the negotiations in the Fifth Committee on the possibility of statutory contributions to the Fund. Only with sufficient resources will we be able to support sustainable development and peacebuilding in Africa. In that respect, Switzerland also contributes to the Green Climate Fund and the Climate Change Adaptation Fund, which focus on Africa and conflict prevention. Sub-Saharan Africa continues to grow in its role as a political, economic and global player. Despite many challenges, its rapid transformation offers new opportunities.”
2022-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9106 (2022) · source
“Switzerland will therefore support UNOWAS in the organization of a seminar for the prevention of violent extremism in West Africa in early 2023. Thirdly, Switzerland supports the establishment of sufficient, predictable and sustainable funding for peacebuilding. Switzerland is one of the top 10 donors to the Peacebuilding Fund (PBF). Working in tandem with other funding mechanisms and partners, the PBF is particularly well-placed to serve as a catalyst for peace, especially in Africa. However, experience has shown that funding is still insufficient to address the causes of conflict in a sustainable manner.”
2022-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9106 (2022) · source
“Secondly, the Security Council and the United Nations have a responsibility to support the peacebuilding capacities of regional and subregional organizations. The Joint United Nations-African Union Framework for Enhanced Partnership in Peace and Security is a good practice that promotes close cooperation. Switzerland also welcomes the work of African regional organizations on food security and climate change. Furthermore, Switzerland calls on the Security Council to systematically take into account the essential contribution of women and youth in peace processes and to provide them with increased support — for example, through United Nations regional mandates such as the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) and the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa.”
2022-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9106 (2022) · source
“Switzerland shares its expertise related to peace, humanitarian aid and development. It works closely with multilateral, regional and local actors in Africa in support of Member States’ priorities and in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Peace and the African Union’s Agenda 2063. For example, in Mozambique, Switzerland supports improved access to land by strengthening dialogue between local government, civil society and the private sector. We have also intensified cooperation between the Swiss justice system and that of certain African States, particularly in the Central African Republic. Finally, as we are aware of the role of civil society in peacebuilding, we have worked directly with rural communities, for example in Burkina Faso, in adapting herd management to climate and security challenges.”
2022-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9106 (2022) · source
“Mr. Hauri (Switzerland) (spoke in French): Switzerland thanks China for organizing this open debate, and the speakers for their contributions. “There is no peace without development, there is no development without peace, and there is no lasting peace or sustainable development without respect of human rights and the rule of law.” Jan Eliasson, former Deputy Secretary-General, expressed that sentiment in 2013. Today sub-Saharan African States remain among the most affected by armed conflicts and other situations of violence, often exacerbated by the impacts of climate change on human security. Switzerland is committed to sustainable peace through several actions. First, a holistic approach with diverse partnerships is essential to address the root causes of conflict and build sustainable peace.”
2022-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9106 (2022) · source
“At the Focal Point Network meeting held recently in Geneva, six regional organizations participated alongside representatives of Member States, the United Nations and civil society. Such meetings allow for the dissemination of good practices, capacity-building and the upscaling of initiatives developed at regional level. The provisions of all resolutions related to the women and peace and security agenda must be fully implemented. The Security Council should reiterate that with one voice. As a future member of the Security Council, Switzerland will continue to promote synergies between the United Nations and regional organizations in order to make those objectives a reality.”
2022-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9064Resumption1 (2022) · source
“The full, equal and meaningful participation of women in those mechanisms and at all decision-making levels of peace processes is paramount. For example, with the support of Switzerland, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe published a tool kit for the integration of women in formal peace processes. We also welcome the initiatives of other regional organizations in that field, such as the strengthening of the African Union’s Network of African Women in Conflict Prevention and Mediation. Cooperation between regional organizations and the United Nations should be deepened by strengthening gender expertise on both sides. Switzerland is committed to that. Thirdly, we need to work more in networks and across geographical and institutional boundaries.”
2022-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9064Resumption1 (2022) · source
“First, when power is seized by force women peacebuilders and human rights defenders see their hard-won achievements called into question and exposed to increased risks. They often show resilience and form tightly knit networks, as the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on Myanmar noted this week in the General Assembly. Alongside the United Nations and Member States, regional organizations play a key role in protecting and supporting civil society, including through rapid, flexible and predictable funding. Switzerland supports, among other things, the Global Network of Women Peacebuilders, which brings together some 100 organizations. Secondly, regional organizations have context- specific instruments to prevent the escalation of tensions and mitigate their root causes, as well as early- warning mechanisms.”
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