Switzerland will use its historic seat on the United Nations Security Council to promote sustainable peace and the protection of civilians in conflict regions, address climate security and promote greater transparency at the UN body. Switzerland will take up its non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the first time in its history on January 1, 2023. The Alpine state was voted on to the important international forum earlier this year. On Wednesday, the government confirmed its key targets during Switzerland’s term. The first goal is to promote peacebuilding and conflict protection and to push for respect for human rights, the protection of minorities and the equal participation of women in crisis prevention and peace processes. Switzerland will also aim to strengthen humanitarian law during conflicts, focusing on food security, human rights and the rights of minorities, and the protection of refugees in conflict regions. Another goal is to push for changes in the way...
