Switzerland

DATE OF REVIEW:
8 May 2008 - 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m.

Membership of the Human Rights Council:
2006 - 2009

Full name: Swiss Confederation
Population: 7,554,661

Government type: Confederation
Head of State: President Pascal Couchepin (since 2008)

National Human Rights mechanisms:
 Federal Commission against Racism

Pledges and commitments: Switzerland’s voluntary pledges and commitments for the election to the Human Rights Council (submitted March 28th 2006).

Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations Office in Geneva:
Cheif
His Excellency Mr. Dante Martinelli
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Permanent Representative

Address
Rue de Varembé 9-11
1211 Geneva 20
Tel: +41 22 749 24 24
Fax: +41 22 749 24 37
Email: mission-geneve-oi eda.admin.ch
Website: http://www.dfae.admin.ch