Switzerland’s OSCE Chairmanship as a New Opportunity to Strengthen Human Rights, Dialogue, and International Responsibility

Switzerland Assumes the OSCE Chairmanship: The DAYANCH Civil Human Rights Platform Congratulates Switzerland and Expresses Hope for Stronger Human Rights Protection BERN / VIENNA — January 1, 2026. Switzerland has officially assumed the Chairmanship of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). This is the third time the country leads the organization — Switzerland previously chaired the OSCE in 1996 and 2014. The new OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis, stated that Switzerland intends to use its mediation experience to strengthen dialogue, trust, and security in Europe. Among the key priorities of the Chairmanship are: supporting the Helsinki principles and sustainable peace; promoting inclusive multilateral dialogue; protecting democracy, the rule of law, and human rights; using innovative technologies for a safer future; improving the effectiveness of the OSCE’s work. Throughout the year, four major international conferences and a meeting of the OSCE Ministerial Council are planned. Special attention will be given to cybersecurity, combating intolerance, and the role of science and technology in strengthening security. Congratulations from the DAYANCH Civil Human Rights Platform of Turkmenistan The DAYANCH Civil Human Rights Platform of Turkmenistan congratulates Switzerland on assuming the OSCE Chairmanship. Switzerland is one of the world’s most democratic countries, known for its traditions of neutrality, dialogue, and respect for human rights. We sincerely believe that its Chairmanship will become an important step toward peace, security, and the protection of human dignity. We hope that during this Chairmanship: greater attention will be paid to human rights and the rule of law; civil society and human rights initiatives will receive support; the fate of political prisoners, disappeared persons, and victims of repression will be addressed; work will continue toward achieving a just peace based on international law. We believe that peace is possible — for all countries and all people, without exception. The DAYANCH Civil Human Rights Platform expresses its readiness for cooperation and dialogue on the protection of the rights of citizens of Turkmenistan — both inside the country and abroad.