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UNRCPD trains government officials in Asia and Pacific on national reporting on the UN Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons
On 20 May 2022, the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific (UNRCPD) conducted its second online training on national reporting on the UN Programme of Action on small arms (UN PoA) for government officials in Asia and the Pacific, in preparation for the upcoming Eight Biennial Meeting of States (BMS8). In the context of the UN Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects and its corresponding International Tracing Instrument (ITI), States…
UNODA side event on the margins of the 1540 Committee’s Open Consultations
On 1 June 2022, the 1540 Support Unit of Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) hosted a side event entitled “Regional Approaches to Supporting UNSCR 1540 (2004).” Supported by the Government of Sweden, the event took place on the margins of the Open Consultations of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) on the comprehensive review of the status of implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), highlighting the work of 1540 regional coordinators in Africa, Asia, the Americas and Europe and Central Asia. The event was opened by Mr. Ismail Balla, Head of…
“How do scientific innovations impact disarmament efforts?” UNODA showcases its work at the Long Night of Research in Vienna.
On 20 May 2022, Austria held its bi-annual “Lange Nacht der Forschung”, or “Long Night of Research” in English, a nation-wide open-door event to bring science and research to the general public. The United Nations family in Vienna, known for its science and technology focus, participated with stands and interactive content in the VIC’s Rotunda to showcase the work of numerous entities, including the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA). Staff from the Vienna and Geneva offices engaged with all ages in showcasing the activities of UNODA and how these are linked to science…
2022 OSCE-UNODA Scholarship for Peace and Security: Training on Arms Control and Disarmament
On 23 May 2022, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) launched the fifth edition of the Scholarship for Peace and Security. The programme recognizes the relevance of conflict prevention, management and resolution in today’s international security environment and the key role of disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control in building a safer and more secure world. The training programme, held annually since 2018, seeks to empower new generations, especially women, to become active agents of change…
UNODA launches Policy on Gender & Disarmament at event co-hosted with Sweden
On 25 April, the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) and the Permanent Mission of Sweden to the UN hosted a discussion on how to activate gender-responsive disarmament in line with the women and peace and security (WPS) agenda. At the hybrid event, moderated by Germán Vega Cortés from UN-Women, UN entities, Member States and civil society discussed how to translate commitments to gender-responsive disarmament into practical steps and measures. From left to right: Germán Vega Cortés from UN-Women, Izumi Nakamitsu, Under-Secretary-General and UN High Representative for Disarmament…
UNRCPD visits UN peacekeepers training centre in Nepal
Following an in-country training on gender mainstreaming small arms control held in Nagarkot, Nepal from 6 to 8 April, the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific(UNRCPD) visited the UN Peacekeeping Training School (UNPTS) of the Armed Police Forces (APF) in Kakani, Nuwakot, at the invitation of its Gender Focal Point and workshop participant Deputy Superintendent (DP) Ms. Rajani Thapa. UNRCPD Representatives Ida Scarpino, Ji Yeon Rho, and Shawn Mason Stanley at the APF UNPTS Kakani, Nuwakot. During the visit, Deputy…
The relevance of multilateral disarmament today under the microscope at the latest Vienna Conversation Series event
On 11 May, the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) Vienna Office hosted another edition of the Vienna Conversation Series, entitled “Global Challenges and Opportunities for Multilateral Disarmament, Non-Proliferation and Arms Control: A conversation with Izumi Nakamitsu, UN Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs”. Over 260 participants tuned in, both in-person and online, for the interactive dialogue, moderated by Ms. Elena Sokova, Executive Director of the Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP). From left to…
UNODA intensifies efforts to mobilize youth in strengthening the Biological Weapons Convention
The United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) Geneva Branch in collaboration with the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) Implementation Support Unit (ISU), conducted over the past month several activities aiming at integrating youth perspectives on biosecurity and increasing youth engagement in the framework of the BWC. Taking place in the framework of the Youth for Biosecurity initiative, a flagship “umbrella” endeavour sponsored by the European Union these activities included the launch of the Youth Declaration for Biosecurity; the third edition of the Biosecurity Diplomacy…
Young AI practitioners discuss how to innovate responsibly
Young post-graduate AI practitioners from around the world joined a week of online workshops organized by the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) and the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Over the last week of April, the young participants also connected with experts from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, New York University, Pierre Marie Curie University, and Umeå University for discussions and interactive scenario-based exercises looking at responsible innovation of AI for disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation. The workshops are…
UNODA organizes outreach workshop for ASEAN Member States on the United Nations Secretary-General’s Mechanism for Investigations of Alleged Use of Chemical and Biological Weapons (UNSGM)
On 31 March 2022, the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) organized an outreach workshop for Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on the United Nations Secretary-General’s Mechanism for Investigations of Alleged Use of Chemical and Biological Weapons (UNSGM) at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. The workshop aimed to inform representatives from ASEAN States about the mandate and background of the UNSGM, which is currently the only international mechanism for investigation of alleged use of biological weapons. It built on a…