Botschafter Franz Xaver Perrez
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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.
Bern, Switzerland
Joined August 2021
🇨🇭supported the successful launch of the #ICRC Global #IHL Initiative progress report in Geneva. Proud to present, on behalf of Co-Chairs 🇱🇺 🇬🇭 🇲🇽 first findings on the use of ICTs in armed conflict. Talks will continue to deliver concrete recommendations.
#Genève, lieu privilégié du dialogue humanitaire. 🇨🇭 soutient le lancement avec le @CICR du rapport intermédiaire de l’initiative mondiale #DIH. Promouvoir l’engagement politique et traduire les paroles en actions concrètes pour le DIH : une responsabilité commune #humanityinwar
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Switzerland fully supports the statement by the Presidency of the Assembly of States Parties to the #ICC. As a State Party we stand firmly behind the Court as it fulfils its vital mandate to uphold justice and fight impunity.
#ASP Presidency sent a letter on 07 October 2025 to MFA #Tajikistan recalling #RomeStatute obligations of all States Parties to arrest and surrender any person subject to an #ICC arrest warrant.
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La🇨🇭et la République de Guinée équatoriale🇬🇶ont signé un accord de restitution d’avoirs. Les fonds permettront de financer un projet dans le domaine de la santé. Cela montre comment une restitution peut profiter à la population locale.👉 https://t.co/eaRsrOB2Gm
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🇨🇭and the Republic of Equatorial Guinea🇬🇶have signed an agreement on the return of assets. The funds will be used to finance a health project. This shows how the return of assets can benefit the local population. 👉 https://t.co/RCgbxD8nHu
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💬 Important side event at #HRC60 on bringing the #RabatPlanofAction into the digital age. Tackling hate speech & disinformation online while safeguarding #FreedomOfExpression & #FoRB is key for 🇨🇭 firmly rooted in universal #HumanRights 🌍✊ #Geneva 👉 https://t.co/lfcduTsYOu
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En🇺🇿, des maternités modernisées sauvent des vies. Financé via un fonds multipartenaire de l’#ONU avec des avoirs confisqués en🇨🇭, ce projet illustre concrètement l’engagement suisse en matière de #restitutions d’avoirs transparentes et efficientes. ©UNICEF Uzbekistan
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In🇺🇿, modernised maternity units save lives. Funded via a #UN multi-partner trust fund with assets confiscated in🇨🇭, this project is a concrete example of Switzerland’s commitment to a transparent and efficient #AssetRecovery policy. ©UNICEF Uzbekistan
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Modernisierte Entbindungsstationen in🇺🇿retten Leben. Finanziert durch in🇨🇭beschlagnahmte Gelder und verwaltet von einem #UNO-Treuhandfonds, das Projekt ist ein konkretes Beispiel der transparenten und effizienten #AssetRecovery Politik der Schweiz. ©UNICEF Uzbekistan
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In the light of the most recent U.S. sanctions against Judges and Deputy Prosecutors of the #ICC , Switzerland firmly reaffirms its unwavering support for the Court and its independence. 🇨🇭 rejects all measures aimed at undermining the Court and the fight against impunity.
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Important: the Court found obligations must be implemented reflecting the parties’ current common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities in light of different national circumstance and that the status of a State as developed or developing is not static.
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While advisory opinions of the @CIJ-ICJ are not legally binding, they have high legal authority. 🇨🇭 submitted two written & one oral statement to this case 👉 https://t.co/rWD7JVNMwB
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The Directorate of Public International Law ensures that Switzerland fulfils its obligations and is pro-active around the world in promoting respect for and the further development of international...
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@CIJ-ICJ advisory opinion on obligations of States in respect of climate change concludes that States have a duty to prevent significant harm to the environment by acting with due diligence. This was a key aspect of 🇨🇭 position:
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Die DV des EDA sucht Kandidat/-in für Richterstelle am Internationalen Strafgerichtshof (IStGH). Weitere Informationen finden Sie in der Ausschreibung
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Die Direktion für Völkerrecht engagiert sich in der Schweiz und international für die Achtung und Weiterentwicklung des Völkerrechts.
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La DDIP del DFAE cerca un/a candidato/a alla carica di giudice della Corte penale internazionale (CPI). Per ulteriori informazioni, consultare il bando di concorso sul
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La Direzione del diritto internazionale pubblico è garante dell’osservanza da parte della Svizzera dei suoi obblighi di diritto internazionale e si adopera fuori dei confini nazionali per il rispetto...
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La DDIP du DFAE recherche un/e candidat/e au poste de juge de la Cour pénale internationale (CPI). Vous trouverez toutes les informations complémentaires dans l’appel à candidatures sur
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La Direction du droit international public s’engage en Suisse et à l’échelle internationale pour le respect et le développement du droit international public.
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🇨🇭 participates in the review of the International Criminal Court’s jurisdiction over the crime of aggression. Committed to justice, accountability, and the fight against impunity – it’s time to give the ICC full jurisdiction over the crime. #ICC #FightAgainstImpunity
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Today, Andorra joined the #GenevaConventions' Additional Protocols & recognized the competence of the @IHFFC, taking a stand for stronger protection of civilians and persons hors combat in conflict. 🇨🇭calls on all States to join in and promote respect for #IHL🌍.
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🇨🇭 deeply regrets the new US sanctions against 4 judges of the @IntlCrimCourt. We reject all measures aimed at undermining the independence of the judiciary and the fight against impunity for the most gravest international crimes. 🇨🇭 stands firmly behind the Court.
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Honored to take part in the hearings before the #ICJ ⚖️. The 🇨🇭 submission focused on the obligations of Israel & highlighted that security concerns must be foreseen by the law & are not a carte blanche but need objective legal assessment. https://t.co/TeoNv667Jr
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