Civil society plays a vital role in intergovernmental deliberations, and the United Nations fully acknowledges the contributions of non-governmental actors to disarmament and non-proliferation. The role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) at the …
Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu assumed her position as Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs on 1 May 2017. Prior to taking on this post, Ms. Nakamitsu served as Assistant Administrator of the Crisis Response Unit at the United …
The establishment of Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones (NWFZ) is a regional approach to strengthen global nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament norms and consolidate international efforts towards peace and security. Article VII of the Nuclear …
United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (ODA) Email: UNODA-web@un.org Fax: + 212-963-4066 (High Representative) + 917-367-1755 (UNODA) Mail: United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs Information and Outreach Branch UN Plaza Room S-3024 New York, …
There is no universally agreed definition of artificial intelligence (AI), but broadly speaking, it relates to systems designed and trained with the ability to learn, solve problems, make predictions, take decisions and perform tasks that are considered …
The modern use of chemical weapons began with World War I, when both sides to the conflict used poisonous gas to inflict agonizing suffering and to cause significant battlefield casualties. Such weapons basically consisted of well known commercial …
The Role of the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) in support of the Committee established pursuant to Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004) In resolution 1540 (2004) , the Security Council decided that all States shall refrain from providing …
Mandate With resolution A/42/37 C (1987) the UN General Assembly established, and the Security Council reaffirmed with resolution 620 (1988) , the Secretary-General’s Mechanism (UNSGM) to carry out prompt investigations in response to allegations of …
Article X of the Convention provides that “the States Parties to this Convention undertake to facilitate and have the right to participate in the fullest possible exchange of equipment, materials, and scientific and technological information for the use …
Article IV: Each State Party to this Convention shall, in accordance with its constitutional processes, take any necessary measures to prohibit and prevent the development, production, stockpiling, acquisition or retention of the agents, toxins, weapons, …
