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High Representative Izumi Nakamitsu Delivers a Video Message to the 2026 CCW Group of Governmental Experts on Emerging Technologies in the Area of Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems
On 2 March, High Representative Izumi Nakamitsu delivered a video message to the 2026 CCW Group of Governmental Experts on Emerging Technologies in the Area of Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems.
Ecuador joins the Arms Trade Treaty
The United Nations, as the Treaty's depositary, recorded Ecuador’s accession on 25 February 2026. The Treaty will enter into force for the country on 26 May 2026.
Secretary-General António Guterres delivers remarks to the Conference on Disarmament
On 23 February, in Geneva, Secretary-General António Guterres delivered remarks to the Conference on Disarmament. The Secretary-General called on Member States to rebuild trust and work toward a renewed international security architecture in pursuit of the total elimination of nuclear weapons.
High Representative Izumi Nakamitsu Delivers a Video Message on the 30th Anniversary of the Treaty of Pelindaba
On 17 February, in South Africa, High Representative Izumi Nakamitsu delivered a video message on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Treaty of Pelindaba, the African Nuclear-Weapon-Free-Zone Treaty.
Open Call for Civil Society Coordinator – International Meeting on Victim Assistance and Environmental Remediation
The United Nations invites expressions of interest from civil society organizations to serve as the Civil Society Coordinator for the International Meeting on Victim Assistance and Environmental Remediation, to be held 24 April 2026 at UN Headquarters in New York.
High Representative Izumi Nakamitsu Delivers a Video Message on the Occasion of the 59th Anniversary of the Treaty of Tlatelolco
On 14 February, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Izumi Nakamitsu delivered a video message marking the 59th anniversary of the Treaty of Tlatelolco. The Treaty established Latin America and the Caribbean as the first nuclear-weapon-free zone in a densely populated area.
High Representative Izumi Nakamitsu Delivered a Video Message to the Asia-Pacific iteration of the Small Arms and Light Weapons Fellowship Training Programme
High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Izumi Nakamitsu opened the Asia-Pacific iteration of the Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) Fellowship Training Programme. The High Representative welcomed Fellows from across the Asia-Pacific region, underscoring the importance of advancing regional cooperation, strengthening national capacities, and promoting practical measures to prevent and combat the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons.
High Representative Izumi Nakamitsu Delivers Opening Remarks for Regional Consultations for States Parties to the NPT
On 12 February 2026, Izumi Nakamitsu, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, delivered opening remarks at the regional consultations for States Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons in Panama City.
UNODA Vienna Office Marks the 80th Anniversary of the United Nations
Marking eighty years since the United Nations adopted its first General Assembly resolution on nuclear disarmament, the UNODA Vienna Office and the Central European University (CEU) co-hosted a landmark edition of the Vienna Conversation Series.
Latest Issue of UNSGM Newsletter Now Available!
The 11th issue of UNODA’s newsletter for nominated experts and analytical laboratories on the roster for the Secretary-General’s Mechanism for Investigation of Alleged Use of Chemical or Biological Weapons (UNSGM) now available!