Switzerland

Extracts to this Statement: 

Switzerland

Extract: 

“With regard to the review of the implementation of Resolution 1325, adopted by the UN Security Council 15 years ago, Switzerland will continue to play its part and keep up its efforts to promote women's participation in peace processes, as well as in the security sector. Indeed, the inclusion of women contributes to the sustainability of peace agreements by expanding the range of topics on the negotiation agenda and by strengthening public support and approval of the agreements arid their implementation.”

 

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes: 
General Women, Peace and Security

Switzerland

Extract: 

“Switzerland's priorities on human rights are the abolition of the death penalty, the enforcement of the prohibition of torture and the promotion of women's and children's rights as well as the protection of human rights defenders.”

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes: 
Human Rights