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AbstractMany voices asking for a review of OSCE Human Dimension events have been heard. This year an increased interest among participating states in reviewing and improving the organization and modalities of the Human Dimension meetings was noticed. The Chair of the Human Dimension Committee, the Swiss Ambassador, Thomas Greminger, has, together with the Lithuanian chairmanship, decided to put this topic on the agenda. In order to support the discussions on this 'difficult' topic in an objective way, a study is currently prepared by an independent Swiss think-tank. While this process will not be an easy task, Ambassador Greminger is committed to leading it through in a transparent and inclusive manner.

This article by Ambassador Thomas Greminger, former Head of the Political Affairs Division IV, provides a comprehensive assessment of the Swiss civilian peace promotion efforts of the past five years. Switzerland is a key actor in the field of peace promotion and human rights. This is based on Switzerland's humanitarian values, but it can also be seen as an expression of interest-driven politics. The international community expects a wealthy country that benefits greatly from globalization to make an adequate contribution to resolving global issues. This study is a special offprint of the CSS publication Switzerland's Civilian Peace Support: Inventory and Development Potential (Zivile Friedensförderung der Schweiz: Bestandesaufnahme und Entwicklungspotenzial, Zurich Contributions to Security Policy No. 83). ; ISSN:2296-7397