Key issues in Liechtenstein foreign policy 58 | A logical consequence of Liechtenstein’s many years of engagement in the ICC is that Liechtenstein regularly advocates no tolerance for impunity for the most serious violations of human rights in the relevant human rights bodies. This advocacy is being continued actively even after conclusion of Liechtenstein’s successful Presidency of the Assembly of States Parties (20082011). Of special note in this regard is the Informal Ministerial Network to give political support to the ICC, which was initiated by Liechtenstein. Closely related to this is Liechtenstein’s work on behalf of the principle of the rule of law at the national and international level, for which Liechtenstein is one of the strongest advocates among UN member states. Based on a Liechtenstein-Mexican initiative, the UN General Assembly has considered this topic since 2006 and initiated numerous reforms. Under Liechtenstein-Mexican chairmanship of the negotiations, the General Assembly decided to establish a UN-internal coordination mechanism to make the UN’s various activities on the rule of law more efficient. Liechtenstein is also a core member of a group of like-minded states which, since 2005, have pushed the UN Security Council with great success to take more account of the principle of the rule of law and the rights of affected individuals in the context of its sanctions procedures. International Humanitarian Cooperation and Development The centrepiece of international solidarity is the dedication of financial and human resources to people in poorer countries. International Humanitarian Cooperation and Development (IHCD) covers all of the State’s work in this field, including the activities of the Liechtenstein Development Service (LED). Since entry into force of the IHCD Act in 2007, the various State offices involved have The centrepiece of worked closely together. Apart from the LED, this means the Office for Foreign Affairs, the Immigration and Passport Office, and until the end of 2012 the Office of Forests, Nature and Land Management. In particular, the offices’ joint external presentation has been strengthened. Since 2009, an annual report has been issued presenting selected projects and activities. The publication is accompanied by a public event on an IHCD topic. The purpose of the annual report is in part to encourage exchange among the numerous private actors and aid organisations working in the development international solidarity is the dedication of financial and human resources to people in poorer field. Since 2010, basic information and current events can be accessed on a dedicated countries. website (www.llv.li/ihze). Strengthening public outreach serves firstly to raise awareness in Liechtenstein, but also to enhance IHCD’s professional presentation abroad in relations with partner organisations and other countries. By actively communicating international soli­ darity, this positive but often unfamiliar side of Liechtenstein is made more visible. Liechtenstein’s financial commitment to IHCD ranks sixth worldwide. Only a few states have already achieved or exceeded the international target of 0.7% of GNI for ODA12. With 0.67% in 2009, Liechtenstein has come close to the international target. Nearly CHF 26 million is available for all IHCD in 2012. These funds are distributed among different categories according to a predefined key. 12 To facilitate comparisons of official development assistance (ODA) among states, an indicator has been established that measures expenditures for IHCD in relation to gross national income (GNI).