Volker Türk visits Bern: dialogue on the role of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
Federal Councillor Beat Jans and State Secretary Alexandre Fasel hosted UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk in Bern on 30 September 2026. The meeting covered Switzerland’s partnership with the OHCHR, the renewal of USD 13 million in financial support for 2026–27, and the impact of artificial intelligence on human rights protection. The discussion also highlighted the role of International Geneva and reforms under the UN80 initiative.
Federal Councillor Beat Jans and State Secretary Alexandre Fasel hosted UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk in Bern on 30 September 2026. The meeting covered Switzerland’s partnership with the OHCHR, the renewal of USD 13 million in financial support for 2026–27, and the impact of artificial intelligence on human rights protection. The discussion also highlighted the role of International Geneva and reforms under the UN80 initiative.
It demonstrates Switzerland’s commitment to integrating AI considerations into its human‑rights policy and multilateral cooperation, reinforcing the country’s leadership in responsible AI development.
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