
Background
Established by the First Special Session of the General Assembly devoted to Disarmament, the United Nations Programme of Fellowships on Disarmament has trained over 1,140 officials from 172 Member States since 1979. The Programme is implemented by the Geneva Branch of the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA).
The Programme aims to train national officials, particularly in developing countries, to enable them to participate more effectively in international forums addressing disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control issues.
Participants in the Programme are selected among candidates nominated by the United Nations Member States, each of which may submit one nomination per year. The selection is based on the training needs of developing countries for their young diplomats, candidates’ professional experience, and anticipated future responsibilities, as well as overall geographical and gender balance.
The Programme has enabled former Fellows to participate more effectively in regional and global efforts in disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control, creating an informal network of Alumni who interact constructively in their respective roles towards a common peaceful future.
The Programme covers all topics on the disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control agenda through a combination of theory and practice. Fellows benefit from lectures, simulations, practical exercises, e-learning, and research, as well as study visits to international organizations and to countries upon invitation of their Governments.
Alumni video messages
Experience the Fellowship through the voices of our alumni in these video testimonials. Each clip offers an authentic window into their insights and experiences during their time as Fellows. From drafting language during simulations to building enduring global networks, these stories illustrate the Fellowship Programme’s lasting impact. Listen to why our alumni credit this experience with strengthening their expertise and fueling their passion for disarmament.
Assistant for Disarmament Affairs and Human Rights at the Permanent Mission of Cameroon to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Geneva.
Counsellor for Disarmament Affairs at the Permanent Mission of Mexico to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Geneva.
Fellowship resources
Secretary-General Reports 1979-2024
- 2024 - United Nations Disarmament Fellowship, Training and Advisory Services Programme : report of the Secretary-General
- 2022 - United Nations Disarmament Fellowship, Training and Advisory Services Programme : report of the Secretary-General
- 2018 - United Nations Disarmament Fellowship, Training and Advisory Services Programme : report of the Secretary-General
- 2016 - United Nations Disarmament Fellowship, Training and Advisory Services Programme : report of the Secretary-General
- 2014 - United Nations disarmament fellowship, training and advisory services programme : report of the Secretary-General
- 2012 - United Nations disarmament fellowship, training and advisory services programme : report of the Secretary-General
- 2010 - United Nations disarmament fellowship, training and advisory services programme : report of the Secretary-General
- 2008 - United Nations disarmament fellowship, training and advisory services programme : report of the Secretary-General
- 2006 - United Nations disarmament fellowship, training and advisory services : report of the Secretary-General
- 2004 - United Nations disarmament fellowship, training and advisory services : report of the Secretary-General
- 2002 - United Nations disarmament fellowship, training and advisory services : report of the Secretary-General
- 2000 - United Nations disarmament fellowship, training and advisory services : report of the Secretary-General
- 1998 - United Nations Disarmament Fellowship, Training and Advisory Services : report of the Secretary-General
- 1996 - Review and implementation of the Concluding Document of the 12th Special Session of the General Assembly :#United Nations disarmament fellowship, training and advisory services : report of the Secretary-General
- 1994 - Review and implementation of the Concluding Document of the 12th special session of the General Assembly :#United Nations disarmament fellowship, training and advisory services : report of the Secretary-General
- 1993 - Review and implementation of the Concluding Document of the 12th special session of the General Assembly :#United Nations disarmament fellowship, training and advisory services : report of the Secretary-General
- 1992 - Review and implementation of the concluding document of the 12th special session of the General Assembly :#United Nations disarmament fellowship, training and advisory services : report of the Secretary-General
- 1991 - Review and implementation of the concluding document of the 12th special session of the General Assembly :#United Nations disarmament fellowship, training and advisory services : report of the Secretary-General
- 1990 - Review and implementation of the concluding document of the 12th special session of the General Assembly : United Nations Disarmament Fellowship, Training and advisory services : report of the Secretary-General
- 1989 - Review and implementation of the concluding document of the 12th special session of the General Assembly :#United Nations Disarmament Fellowships, Training and advisory services : report of the Secretary-General
- 1988 - Review and implementation of the concluding document of the 12th special session of the General Assembly : United Nations disarmament fellowship, training and advisory services : report of the Secretary-General
- 1987 - United Nations Programme of Fellowships on Disarmament : report of the Secretary-General
- 1986 - Review and implementation of the concluding document of the 12th special session of the General Assembly : United Nations programme of fellowships on disarmament : report of the Secretary-General
- 1985 - Review and implementation of the concluding document of the 12th special session of the General Assembly : United Nations Programme of Fellowships on disarmament : report of the Secretary-General
- 1984 - Review and implementation of the concluding document of the 12th special session of the General Assembly : United Nations programme of fellowships on disarmament : report of the Secretary-General
- 1983 - Review and implementation of the concluding document of the 12th special session of the General Assembly : United Nations programme of fellowships on disarmament : report of the Secretary-General
- 1981 - Report of the Secretary-General.
- 1980 - United Nations programme of fellowships on disarmament : report of the Secretary-General
- 1979 - United Nations programme of fellowships on disarmament : report of the Secretary-General
General Assembly Resolutions 1979-2024
- 2024 - United Nations disarmament fellowship, training and advisory services : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly
- 2022 - United Nations disarmament fellowship, training and advisory services : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly
- 2018 - United Nations disarmament fellowship, training and advisory services : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly
- 2016 - United Nations disarmament fellowship, training and advisory services : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly
- 2014 - United Nations disarmament fellowship, training and advisory services : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly
- 2012 - United Nations disarmament fellowship, training and advisory services : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly
- 2010 - United Nations disarmament fellowship, training and advisory services : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly
- 2008 - United Nations disarmament fellowship, training and advisory services : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly
- 2006 - United Nations disarmament fellowship, training and advisory services : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly
- 2004 - United Nations disarmament fellowship, training and advisory services : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly
- 2002 - United Nations disarmament fellowship, training and advisory services : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly
- 2000 - United Nations disarmament fellowship, training and advisory services
- 1998 - UN disarmament fellowship, training and advisory services
- 1996 - Review and implementation of the Concluding Document of the 12th Special Session of the General Assembly : United Nations disarmament fellowship, training and advisory services : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly
- 1995 - (Section B) Review and implementation of the concluding document of the 12th special session of the General Assembly : resolutions / adopted by the General Assembly.
- 1994 - (Section B) Review and implementation of the concluding document of the 12th special session of the General Assembly : resolutions / adopted by the General Assembly.
- 1993 - (Section B) Review and implementation of the concluding document of the 12th special session of the General Assembly : resolutions / adopted by the General Assembly.
- 1992 - (Section A) Review and implementation of the concluding document of the 12th special session of the General Assembly : resolutions / adopted by the General Assembly.
- 1991 - (Section E) Review and implementation of the concluding document of the 12th special session of the General Assembly : resolutions / adopted by the General Assembly.
- 1990 - (Section A) Review and implementation of the concluding document of the 12th special session of the General Assembly : resolutions / adopted by the General Assembly
- 1989 - (Section E) Review and implementation of the concluding document of the 12th special session of the General Assembly : resolutions / adopted by the General Assembly.
- 1988 - (Section F) Review and implementation of the concluding document of the 12th special session of the General Assembly : resolutions / adopted by the General Assembly.
- 1987 - (Section I) Review and implementation of the concluding document of the 12th special session of the General Assembly : resolutions / adopted by the General Assembly.
- 1986 - (Section H) Review and implementation of the concluding document of the 12th special session of the General Assembly : resolutions / adopted by the General Assembly.
- 1984 - (Section B) United Nations Programme of Fellowships on Disarmament
- 1983 - (Section D) Review and implementation of the Concluding Document of the Twelfth Special Session of the General Assembly.
- 1982 - (Section G) United Nations Programme of fellowships on disarmament
- 1981 - (Section A) United Nations programme of fellowships on disarmament
- 1980 - (Section A) United Nations programme of fellowships on disarmament
- 1979 - (Section D) United Nations programme of fellowships on disarmament
- 1978 - (Section E) United Nations programme of fellowships on disarmament