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Permanent Mission of Kazakhstan hosts Nuclear Discussion Forum
On 9 December, the Permanent Mission of Kazakhstan, with the support of the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, hosted a session of the Nuclear Discussion Forum on “Outcomes of the First Session of the Conference on the Establishment of a Middle East Zone Free of Nuclear Weapons and Other Weapons of Mass Destruction”. The panel included Izumi Nakamitsu, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, His Excellency Mohamed Edrees, the Permanent Representative of Egypt to the United Nations, Her Excellency Sima Sami Bahous, the Permanent Representative of Jordan to the United…
UNRCPD concludes first part of project to support Timor-Leste in implementation of UN PoA and ATT
UNRCPD staff and technical expert discuss physical security and stockpile management with Timorese officials at President Nicolau Lobato International Airport The United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific (UNRCPD) successfully concluded the baseline assessment visit for its project to strengthen the national capacity of Timor-Leste to control transfers of small arms and light weapons (SALW), including other conventional arms, and to prevent their illicit trade and diversion. The project was developed at the request of, and in…
Regional meeting for Asia-Pacific States Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)
On 3-4 December, the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs hosted a regional meeting for Asia-Pacific States Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). Representatives of 31 regional States Parties, expert presenters and members of the Bureau of the 2020 NPT Review Conference came together at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok, Thailand, to examine the Treaty. Topics discussed include each of the NPT’s three pillars – disarmament, non-proliferation and the peaceful uses of nuclear energy – as well as the procedural aspects of the Review…
Thematic Seminar on Pillar III (the peaceful uses of nuclear energy) of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)
On 20-21 November, the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs hosted a thematic seminar on pillar III (the peaceful uses of nuclear energy) of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). Representatives of all States Parties were invited to take part in this thematic seminar, which took place at the United Nations Office at Vienna. The NPT is widely considered to rest on three pillars – disarmament, non-proliferation and the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. Delegates listen to the opening of the thematic seminar. At the seminar, delegates discussed the power…
International Women’s Conference on Preventing the Proliferation of WMD to non-State Actors
The United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA), in partnership with the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), will host the “International Women’s Conference on Preventing the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction to Non-State Actors” in Bangkok, Thailand, on 25-27 February 2020. Promotion of the role of women in international peace and security, especially in political decision-making and peace processes, has been embedded in Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) and the eight subsequent resolutions that underpin the Women, Peace and…
Youth discuss “Disarmament that Saves Lives”
How can disarmament contribute to saving lives? What are innovative solutions to break the cycle of armed violence? How does disarmament contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals? These questions, and many more, were addressed during the #Youth4Disarmament event that took place at UN Headquarters on 26 November. Youth advocates engaged with officials from the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) and civil society representatives on a range of disarmament related-topics, with a focus on the impact of illicit small arms and light weapons (SALW) and the…
“Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Education: The Way Forward”, Vienna disarmament community discusses current status and prospects of disarmament education
VIENNA, 14 November – On 14 November 2019, the Vienna Office of the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs hosted a panel discussion on “Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Education: The Way Forward”, at the Vienna International Centre. Panel discussion: “Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Education: The Way Forward” The panel discussion explored the current state of disarmament and non-proliferation education as a tool to strengthen international peace and security. Speakers discussed challenges, opportunities and existing platforms, including UNODA Vienna’s e-learning…
UN adds watch made from illicit small arms to permanent disarmament exhibition
On 26 November, UNODA welcomed the addition of Humanium Metal to the United Nations Permanent Exhibition at Headquarters. Humanium Metal by IM transforms illicit firearms in regions affected by armed violence into non-lethal commodities for peace. The illicit flow of small arms and light weapons undermines security and the rule of law and is often a key driver of forced displacement and human rights violations. Their wide circulation, misuse and illicit trade furthermore impede sustainable development, by aggravating poverty to inhibiting access to social services to diverting…
UNODA and Cybersecurity Tech Accord announce “Apps 4 Digital Peace!” contest
21st century challenges need 21st century solutions, especially when it comes to creating a safer and a more secure online world. The global ICT environment is facing a dramatic increase in the malicious use of ICTs by State and non-State actors and may harm international peace and security. It is clear that bringing greater security and stability to cyberspace will require new and different ideas compared to what has worked in other domains of conflict, and collaboration across disciplines. This is why the United Nations Office of Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) partnered…
Side Event on Rethinking Unconstrained Military Spending
Side Event on Rethinking Unconstrained Military Spending On 23 October 2019, the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) hosted a side event on rethinking unconstrained military spending, launching a two-part Occasional Papers series on the issue. The first volume, now available online, provides a historical overview of the efforts within the United Nations to reduce military expenditures. Michael Spies of UNODA discusses the need to repurpose and redirect military financing to address significant global issues, including the SDGs. The panel…