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UNIDIR and UN Women host event on advancing the role of women in international security in the Middle East
From top left to right: Ambassador Leena Al-Hadid, Ambassador Nabeela Al-Mulla, Ambassador Lana Nusseibeh, Ms. Mona Ali Khalil, Ms. Mina Al Oraibi and Assistant Secretary General, UN Women Anita Bhatia On 27 October 2021, the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) and UN Women organized a First Committee side event entitled “advancing the role of women in international security: views from the Middle East.” H.E. Ms. …
UNODA’s Regional Centre in Asia and the Pacific concludes webinar series on gender and small arms control in Papua New Guinea
As travelling in the Asia-Pacific region remains challenging in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific (UNRCPD) adapted a planned national training on gender and small arms control for government officials from Papua New Guinea into a webinar series. The four-part series, conducted in partnership with the Office of Prime Minister and National Executive Council (NEC) of Papua New Guinea, was held on 23, 24 and 30…
Side Event on Outcomes of BMS7 and the Way Forward to BMS8 and Beyond
On 19 October 2021, the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) hosted a virtual side event entitled ‘The Programme of Action on Small Arms: Outcomes of BMS7 and the Way Ahead’ in the margins of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly First Committee. The event was sponsored by the European Union. Mr. Glenn McDonald, Senior Researcher at Small Arms Survey moderated the interactive panel discussion and started the meeting by providing an overview of the outcomes of the Seventh Biennial Meeting of States (BMS7)…
UNIDIR Side Event "Nuclear Risk Reduction: Friction Points"
On 18 October 2021, the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) organized a side event entitled “Nuclear Risk Reduction: Friction Points” in the margins of the First Committee on Disarmament and International Security of the 76th United Nations General Assembly. The side event aimed to contribute to informed discussion on nuclear weapons risk reduction, and ways to bridge friction points and strategic perception gaps between nuclear-weapon States. Expert speakers covered three key topics namely,…
UNODA holds discussion on future directions for gender-sensitive ammunition management processes
On 18 October 2021, the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) in partnership with the Small Arms Survey hosted a virtual side event to launch a new report that highlights gender considerations throughout the life-cycle management of ammunition, “Gender-sensitive Ammunition Management Processes: Considerations for National Authorities”, on the margins of the First Committee of the 76th session of the UN General Assembly. Attended by about 30 participants, the event provided an overview of the concept of life-cycle management of ammunition and…
UNIDIR First Committee side event “Addressing Today’s Nuclear Challenges”
On 14 October 2021, the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) organized a side event entitled “Addressing Today’s Nuclear Challenges: Findings from a UNIDIR Dialogue” in the margins of the First Committee on Disarmament and International Security of the 76th United Nations General Assembly. The side event aimed to contribute to discussions on today’s nuclear challenges, including consolidating the norm of the non-use of nuclear weapons, recrafting strategic arms control for the 21st century, and…
Young filmmakers share their visions of ‘Spesterra’ in virtual side-event to UNGA First Committee
The United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) held a virtual, congratulatory event to announce the winners of the “What If – Spesterra” Youth Video Challenge on 14 October 2021. Over 60 people attended the congratulatory event, which occurred in the margins of the discussions undertaken by the United Nations General Assembly’s First Committee on Disarmament and International Security. The High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu, announced and congratulated the winners for their creative video…
First Committee Side Event on "Exploring the role of HCoC and other CBMs in the field of missiles"
On 13 October 2021, a side event entitled “Exploring the role of The Hague Code of Conduct (HCoC) and other confidence-building measures (CBMs) in the field of missiles” was held in the margins of the First Committee on Disarmament and International Security of the 76th United Nations General Assembly. The objective of the side event, organized by the Foundation for Strategic Research Foundation (FRS) with the support of the European Union, was to promote dialogue on ballistic…
First Committee side event on ICTs, International Security and Cybercrime
The United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) hosted a First Committee side event, “ICTs, International Security and Cybercrime” last week. The morning event underlined the importance of understanding the intersection of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), international security and cybercrime for better policy making. The speakers addressed the need for greater understanding of how international frameworks and policy discussions on combatting cybercrime and promoting…
Side event on non-governmental perspectives on reducing Space Threats
On 13 October, the United States Department of State hosted a First Committee side event, “Non-governmental perspectives on Space Threats”. The afternoon panel, moderated by Eric Desautels of the US Department of State, focused on the perspectives of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) within the framework of norms of responsible behaviour in outer-space with a view to help manage the potential for conflict in outer-space. Mr. Michael Gleason, of the Center for Space Policy and Strategy, started off the discussion…