At the UNGA, LI reflected on the #IIIM role in supporting transitional justice in Syria:
• Commended rising requests for assistance
• Welcomed dialogue with Syrian authorities
• Stressed fulfilment of intl. human rights standards
• Encouraged the continued expansion of IIIM access
The fall of the Assad regime opened a period of profound changes for Syrians, creating a long-awaited opportunity to rebuild, while facing the challenge of reckoning with the past. intl. support is key to a Syrian-owned & UN-supported path to justice.
Full room today at the LI mission for a briefing by the head of the #IIIM, Mr. Robert Petit, on progress toward transitional justice in Syria, ahead of tomorrow’s UNGA plenary on the Mechanism’s annual report.
👉 Link to the IIIM 12th report: shorturl.at/eZ6JR
At IGN meeting on the Veto, LI spoke on behalf of 15 States on our initiative to implement Article 27(3) of the Charter. The initiative:
Does not constitute Security Council reform, but clarity about the Charter
Captures the minimum standard called for by the Membership in its implementation
We honor his lifelong commitment to the rule of law, international criminal justice and his tireless fight against the illegal use of force - which he captured in the slogan “law not war”. It has never resonated more strongly than today.
Today we are remembering our friend and mentor Ben Ferencz, on the occasion of the presentation ceremony of the Congressional Gold Medal in Washington DC.
Such a pleasure to host Master students in Innovative Finance from the University of Liechtenstein as part of their educational journey to NYC. Great discussion on Liechtenstein’s role in multilateralism, the Mission’s priorities and how the UN works.
Great to meet @unpga.bsky.social with the core group on the 27.3 Initiative and share ambitions for the text. We look forward to moving forward with the Membership soon!
MIR geht's gut! LI is pleased to see the adoption of a UN80 text on the Mandate Implementation Review in the General Assembly. This text will change the way States create, implement, and review UN mandates - making them more accountable and transparent. Our congratulations to co-chairs 🇯🇲 and 🇳🇿!
We’re looking forward to working with the Membership to stand up for the United Nations, the Charter, and for international law!
The aim of this resolution is for the Membership of the UN to clarify what this provision means in practice, given that it has been inconsistently applied.
It outlines two cases to begin with: the illegal use of force against another State; and a competing territorial claim with another State.
Article 27.3 of the UN Charter says that “in decisions under Chapter VI, and under paragraph 3 of Article 52, a party to a dispute shall abstain from voting.”
Essentially, this means that the Charter forbids a State from voting in its own case (outside of resolutions authorizing force).
LI with 13 States has sent a draft resolution for consultation with the UN Membership on Article 27.3 of the Charter
In a joint EoV, 🇱🇮🇨🇭🇮🇸 explained why they could not support the Declaration:
• the proposed crime categories have no basis in intl. law and may weaken protection of victims by ICC
• it missed the chance for broader support
• efforts to combat these crimes must remain grounded in intl. law
Today, LIE marks the remembrance of the transatlantic slave trade and the immense suffering endured by enslaved Africans. We reaffirm our commitment to honour this shared history and to address the continuing legacy of this injustice.
LI is proud to have co-facilitated the Agreed Conclusions of #CSW70 through an open, inclusive and transparent process. At today’s closing session, LI thanked the Chair and all delegations who have contributed to this substantive step forward for the Commission’s work on access to justice.
See a post from #GIPA on the legal dimensions on the Situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran
As we commemorate the 15th anniversary of the Syrian uprising, we also honor the countless lives lost and reaffirm our shared commitment to ensuring accountability for the most serious crimes as a foundation for lasting peace in Syria
Today, LI pays tribute to the Syrian government for their work with #OPCW and all actors involved in the launch of the Intl. Task Force to Support Syria in Eliminating the Remnants of the Assad-era Chemical Weapons Programme
Minister Schädler chaired the Ministerial Round Table on the priority theme of #CSW70 this morning. In his opening remarks, he emphasized the critical importance of the rule of law as well as the promotion of gender parity within the judiciary to make justice more accessible for women and girls.
Minister Schädler thanked #CSW70 Chair, Amb. Maritza Chan Valverde, for her outstanding leadership in the successful adoption of the Agreed Conclusions – Costa Rica, together with LI and Rwanda, have once again proven that small states can make im-portant contributions to successful multilateralism.
LI warmly welcomes the adoption of the CSW70 Agreed Conclusion after a transparent & inclusive negotiation process LI proudly co-led with Rwanda – and thanks all delegations who have come together to express their support for a strong outcome on strengthening women’s and girls’ access to justice.
At the opening of the general discussion of #CSW70, Minister of Social Affairs and Justice Emanuel Schädler highlighted the importance of ensuring access to justice for all women and girls and reaffirmed LI's commitment to advancing gender equality through strong & inclusive legal systems.
Today, as we mark the anniversary of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, which started in 2014, we call for:
- upholding the pples of the UN-Charter (art. 2(4) & 27(3))
- the intl. community to support a ceasefire
- a just and lasting peace, condemning the ongoing aggression against Ukraine
His enthusiasm, kindness, and passion for justice and for a better world, as well as his untiring commitment to teaching and for exploring new ideas made him a wonderful and unique counterpart. We will miss him and express our deepest condolences to his family and to everyone at @princeton.edu.
We are mourning the passing of our friend Wolfgang Danspeckgruber, Founding Director of the Liechtenstein Institute on Self-Determination. Wolfgang was a dear partner and friend of the Mission for decades.
Liechtenstein has invested a lot in the creation of the Special Tribunal for the aggression committed against Ukraine. We are sharing here an in depth analysis of the process and outcome co-authored by Ambassador Christian Wenaweser
yjil.yale.edu/posts/2026-0...
🇱🇮 is proud to serve for the first time on the UNICEF Executive Board, reaffirming our commitment to UNICEF’s mission and children’s rights. With UNICEF’s 80th anniversary marked in New York, we call to use this moment to advance the organisation’s work.
#UNICEF80 #ForEveryChild
Over the past five years, LI has channeled its financial contributions towards UNICEF’s humanitarian assistance, amounting to a per capita contribution of USD 25. But public funds alone aren’t enough. National Committees are vital and we value efforts to fully mobilise their potential.