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The impact of AI on human rights

The 63rd session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva examined AI risks to human rights and opportunities for protection. Switzerland led a coalition that adopted two resolutions on transitional justice, and supported two resolutions on AI’s impact on gender equality, non‑discrimination, and combating disinformation. The session also saw Switzerland support renewal of mandates for a special rapporteur on Russia, a fact‑finding mission in Sudan, and condemn sexual violence in Ukraine.

Published
7 Oct 2026
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Bern, Switzerland / Policy
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The 63rd session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva examined AI risks to human rights and opportunities for protection. Switzerland led a coalition that adopted two resolutions on transitional justice, and supported two resolutions on AI’s impact on gender equality, non‑discrimination, and combating disinformation. The session also saw Switzerland support renewal of mandates for a special rapporteur on Russia, a fact‑finding mission in Sudan, and condemn sexual violence in Ukraine.

Why it matters

It underscores Switzerland’s leadership in integrating AI considerations into human rights policy, informing Swiss AI development and regulation.

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