Ambassador of Ecuador UN-Geneva. Chair UNHCR Exec.Committee (2024-25). Member UN International Law Commission. Special Rapporteur for General Principles of Law
Geneva, Switzerland
Joined December 2012
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It has been an honor to serve as Special Rapporteur for General Principles of Law in the UN International Law Commission (ILC), since 2018. On the basis of four reports that I prepared since then, which were discussed by the Commission and by States, at this year's session the ILC adopted on second and final reading a set of 12 conclusions accompanied by commentaires that aim to clarify the nature of general principles of law as a source of international law, their scope, the method for their identification, and their functions and relationship with other sources of international law.
The International Law Week started today at the UN General Assembly in New York with the participation of many legal advisers of Ministries of Foreign Affairs of member States, as well as legal advisers of the permanent missions of States to the UN. During this Week, delegations are considering the Report of the International Law Commission, Chapter V of which contain the conclusions and commentaries on general principles of law.
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Ecuador is grateful to the Arab Group in New York for a meaningful exchange with Ambassador Marcelo Vázquez-Bermúdez and for the opportunity to hear his vision as a candidate for the International Court of Justice.
The 2026 election offers a vital opportunity to preserve the ICJ’s established regional equilibrium, reinforce its universal legitimacy, and honor the representation of diverse legal systems: the world’s highest court -as the guardian of international law- should bring together the finest legal minds while reflecting the diversity of legal traditions, as mandated by the Statute of the @CIJ_ICJ .
As the only viable candidate from #GRULAC, Ambassador @marcevzb brings to this election not only a distinguished legal career, but also the perspective of a region whose historical presence since the inception of the ICJ should be preserved.
At the 63rd regular session of the Human Rights Council, I had the honor of chairing the general debate on the promotion and protection of all human rights, civil, political, economic, social, and cultural, including the right to development. I also had the honor of chairing the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion of truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence, Mr. Bernard Duhaime. The general debate and the interactive dialogue saw high levels of participation from States, national human rights commissions, and civil society representatives.
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H.E. Ambassador Nasser Al-Hayen, Permanent Representative of the State of Kuwait to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva, received the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Ecuador to the United Nations in Geneva.
The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on matters of mutual interest and discuss ways to further strengthen cooperation.
Grato recibir en Misión Ecuador ONU-Ginebra a Coordinadora Residente Naciones Unidas en Ecuador @ONUecuador Laura Melo. Analizamos oportunidades para fortalecimiento de cooperación con Ecuador de diferentes organismos internacionales con sede en Ginebra, así como importancia de que éstos incluyan, entre sus prioridades, el apoyo al Ecuador en sus esfuerzos para responder a los desafíos en áreas como protección y acceso a servicios por parte de personas más vulnerables; desarrollo económico y productivo del país; gobernanza, democracia , seguridad y prevención de conflictos; e impacto cambio climático en el desarrollo y gestión de riesgos de desastres, y la relación de estos temas con el ejercicio pleno de los derechos humanos. @CancilleriaEc
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As Chair of GRULAC, Ecuador 🇪🇨 hosted the Group’s monthly meeting at the United Nations 🇺🇳.
To highlight the candidature of Ambassador @marcevzb to the International Court of Justice @CIJ_ICJ⚖️ and the importance of maintaining equitable regional representation on the Court, each delegation received an eternal rose 🌹 in the colors of its national flag .
This tribute to Ecuador’s world-renowned roses 🌹 symbolizes both the diversity 🌎 of our region and our shared commitment 🤝 to friendship, cooperation, and unity.
I had the honour to preside the Human Rights Council for the Universal Periodic Review of Belgium, Niger and Estonia.
The national report of Belgium was presented by H.E. Mr. Maxime Prévot, Vice-Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Cooperation for Development.
The national report of the Republic of Niger was presented by H.E. Mr. Alio Dauda, Minister of Justice & Human Rights.
The national report of Estonia was presented by H.E. Mr. Jonatan Vseviov, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Consejo de Derechos Humanos ONU, bajo liderazgo del Ecuador 🇪🇨, adoptó hoy por consenso resolución sobre promoción y protección derechos humanos y la implementación Agenda 2030 para el Desarrollo Sostenible. Ecuador, en nombre Azerbaiyán, Brasil, Chile, Fiji, Luxemburgo, Portugal, Ruanda, Sierra Leona, Tailandia y Uruguay, y apoyo adicional 60 Estados, presentó el texto resultante de varias semanas de negociación. Resolución aprobada busca fortalecer sinergia, integralidad y coherencia entre cumplimiento obligaciones derivadas del Derecho internacional derechos humanos e implementación compromisos Agenda 2030 para el Desarrollo Sostenible. La resolución establece reuniones intersesionales para que todos los Estados y otros actores relevantes puedan intercambiar mejores prácticas, desafíos y oportunidades y contribuir al Foro de Alto Nivel sobre Desarrollo Sostenible, incluyendo la Cumbre de 2027.
Delighted to participate as panelist in High-Level Seminar for Geneva-based Diplomats on the International Convention for the supression of acts of nuclear terrorism (ICSANT), organized by United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNDOC) & USA Department of State. The 2005 Convention, in whose negotiation I had the pleasure of participating, has 127 States Parties, including Ecuador. It is an important instrument to prevent and punish acts of terrorism involving the use of nuclear or radioactive materials.
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It was a pleasure to meet in Geneva with Ecuador’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Marcelo Vázquez-Bermúdez. @marcevzb
We had a very constructive conversation on how the multilateral system can continue supporting Ecuador in strengthening the protection and fulfilment of the rights of children and adolescents.
Partnership between national institutions and the United Nations remains essential to advance policies and investments that allow every child to grow, learn and thrive. UNICEF remains fully committed to accompanying Ecuador in this effort.
Grato recibir en la Misión Permanente del Ecuador 🇪🇨 en ONU-Ginebra a representante de @unicefecuador @arturoromboli con quien mantuvimos fructífero diálogo sobre el contínuo apoyo de UNICEF al Ecuador en favor de los niños, niñas y adolescentes.
🇪🇨🇺🇳 El representante de @unicefecuador, @arturoromboli, se reunió con el Representante Permanente del Ecuador ante la #ONU en Ginebra, Emb. Marcelo Vázquez-Bermúdez @marcevzb, con quien conversó sobre la importancia de seguir fortaleciendo la protección de los derechos de los niños, niñas y adolescentes en el Ecuador.
También ratificó el apoyo de UNICEF al país.🤝
I had the honour to preside the plenary sessions of UN Human Rights Council on March 18th & 19th for the consideration of the outcome reports of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Liberia, Malawi, Mongolia, Bulgaria, Honduras and The Marshall Islands. Many representatives of States and of Civil Society contributed to the consideration of the outcome reports, which were adopted by the HRC.
Honored to be elected as Vice-President of the UN Human Rights Council for 2026, for Latin American & Caribbean Group. I'll work closely with President Sidharto Reza Suryodipuro (Indonesia) & Vice-Presidents, Tsegab K. Daka (Ethiopia), Riia Salsa-Audiffren (Estonia) & Marcos Gomez Martínez (Spain).
I was delighted to visit the Secretary General of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, Ms. Musonda Mumba, at the headquarters in Gland, Switzerland, where I reaffirmed Ecuador´s commitment with the conservation and wise use of wetlands. Ecuador is a Party to the Convention since 1991 and has 19 wetlands designated as Ramsar sites, covering an area of 1'060.483 has., recognized for their important biodiversity and their ecological, social and economic services, as well as for their benefits in the fight of climate change.
Today, H.E. Mr Marcelo Vázquez-Bermúdez, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Ecuador to @UNGeneva, paid a courtesy visit to the Secretary General, highlighting Ecuador’s commitment to advancing wetland conservation.
Ecuador acceded to the Convention on Wetlands on 7 January 1991 and is home to 19 #RamsarSites that are internationally recognised for their ecological, social and climatic importance. These ecosystems play a crucial role in water regulation, the conservation of key species and the livelihoods of local communities.
#Ecuador #WetlandsMatter #WetlandsForOurCommonFuture
Honored to participate in the International Law Week at the United Nations in New York. Legal Advisers of Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Delegates to the Sixth Committee present comments on the Report of the International Law Commission (ILC) on the work of its 76th session (2025), including on the topic “General Principles of Law” as a source of international law, of which I have the honor of being the Special Rapporteur.
Honored to be re-elected as Chair 11th Session of Working Group of UN Human Rights Council with mandate to negotiate a treaty on business & human rights. The WG will examine draft articles, the results of intersessional consultations, and proposed reformulations by the Chair
Ecuador 🇪🇨 was elected as a member of the Human Rights Council by the UN General Assembly, for the term 2026-2028.
Con el decidido respaldo de 171 Estados miembros, el #Ecuador fue elegido miembro del Consejo de Derechos Humanos de las Naciones Unidas para el período 2026-2028.
Este importante objetivo, reafirma la confianza y el respeto que la comunidad internacional deposita en el Ecuador
Candidature of Ecuador 🇪🇨 for the Human Rights Council 2026-2028