Spotlights (2023)

26 September 2023

OPPORTUNITY – Internship with the ICT team at UN Office of Disarmament Affairs, New York – CLOSING SOON!

26 September 2023

High Representative for Disarmament Affairs delivers remarks at Civilian Research and Development Foundation Global’s Annual Breaking Barriers Event on Women in Science & Security

26 September 2023

We must dispel the false narrative that nuclear weapons guarantee security, says Messenger of Peace Michael Douglas

26 September 2023

The International Day For The Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons reminds us that a peaceful future depends on ending the nuclear threat, says UN Secretary-General

25 September 2023

Introducing Disarmament in Review – get the latest news on all things disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation delivered to you inbox

22 September 2023

High Representative for Disarmament Affairs delivers remarks at Article XIV Conference of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty

22 September 2023

Singapore accedes to the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons

22 September 2023

High Representative delivers remarks at high level event on 25 years of discussions on security of and in the use of ICTs under the auspices of the United Nations

21 September 2023

Peace is a call to action, says Secretary-General António Guterres on International Peace Day

20 September 2023

High Representative for Disarmament Affairs delivers remarks at high-level event on Fissile Material Cut-Off Treaty

20 September 2023

ODA and the Republic of Cameroon convene national workshop to renew efforts to implement UN Security Council resolution 1540 (2004)

19 September 2023

The Bahamas accedes to, and Sri Lanka signs, the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons

13 September 2023

Now out! The United Nations annual report 2023

13 September 2023

High Representative for Disarmament Affairs delivers remarks at memorial service for former Under-Secretary-General Jayantha Dhanapala

12 September 2023

High Representative for Disarmament Affairs’ briefing at United Nations Security Council meeting on Threats to International Peace and Security

12 September 2023

6th 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

11 September 2023

High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Izumi Nakamitsu, addresses 11th Meeting of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions

Video message

11 September 2023

Somalia signs the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty

7 September 2023

High Representative for Disarmament Affairs briefs Security Council on the implementation of Resolution 2118 (2013) on the elimination of the chemical weapons programme of the Syrian Arab Republic

6 September 2023

High Representative for Disarmament Affairs speaks to Foreign Policy Analytics about challenges of malicious cyber activity to international peace and security

30 August 2023

High Representative for Disarmament Affairs congratulates participants of #StepUp4Disarmament Youth Campaign in video message to mark the International Day against Nuclear Tests

29 August 2023

High Representative for Disarmament Affairs’ remarks at the General Assembly High-level Meeting marking the International Day against Nuclear Tests

29 August 2023

On the International Day Against Nuclear Tests, the world speaks with one voice to end this destructive legacy, says UN Secretary-General

22 August 2023

Arms Trade Treaty as significant as ever, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs tells States parties

Transcript 

18 August 2023

Young changemakers present their recommendations to strengthen disarmament processes at side event to NPT Preparatory Committee

18 August 2023

Panama ratifies Outer Space Treaty

17 August 2023

High Representative for Disarmament Affairs briefs Security Council on the topic of military assistance and arms transfers in the context of the war in Ukraine

15 August 2023

UNSGM experts join Basic Training Course in South Africa

14 August 2023

New Publication! Scientific and Technological Developments: Benefits and Risks for the BWC

12 August 2023

Leaders to the Future reflect on the role of young people as drivers of change to mark International Youth Day

8 August 2023

Secretary-General’s message to Nagasaki Peace Memorial on the 78th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombing Of Nagasaki

8 August 2023

ODA Director Adedeji Ebo briefs Security Council on the implementation of Security Council Resolution 2118 (2013)

7 August 2023

New publication: “The United Nations and Disarmament amid COVID-19 – Adaptation and Continuity”

7 August 2023

South Sudan accedes to the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM)

7 August 2023

High Representative’s video message to the second meeting of the Working Group on the strengthening of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC)

Video message

6 August 2023

Commemorating the atomic bombing of Hiroshima – UN Disarmament Chief Nakamitsu delivers Secretary-General’s message

31 July 2023

We need young people to act today, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs says at NPT side event with young leaders of the future

31 July 2023

High Representative’s opening remarks at the First Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons

26 July 2023

Sri Lanka ratified the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) !

25 July 2023

Launch of the second edition of the Disarmament Toolkit online course

24 July 2023

Director and Deputy to the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs’ opening remarks at the Fifth Substantive Session of the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025

24 July 2023

The United Nations Disarmament Yearbook 2022 is out!

Disarmament Yearbook website

Press Release

21 July 2023

UNODA’s #Leaders2Future to present their recommendations in official side event to the NPT Preparatory Committee – register now!

20 July 2023

New! Secretary-General launches policy brief “A New Agenda for Peace” in follow up to “Our Common Agenda”

20 July 2023

Youth invited to #StepUp4Disarmament in global campaign to commemorate the International Day against Nuclear Tests on 29 August

18 July 2023

High Representative’s video message to the Summer School on Nuclear Disarmament and Non-Proliferation for diplomats from Latin America and the Caribbean

Video message

11 July 2023

ODA Director Adedeji Ebo briefs Security Council on the implementation of Security Council Resolution 2118 (2013)

8 July 2023

High Representative for Disarmament Affairs welcomes the Completion of the Destruction of Declared Chemical Weapons Stockpiles

8 July 2023

Izumi Nakamitsu calls the destruction of all declared chemical weapons stockpiles major milestone for disarmament

6 July 2023

High Representative for Disarmament Affairs gives key note address at Biorisks, Biosecurity & Biological Disarmament Conference

Video Message

3 July 2023

North African States discuss universalization and effective implementation of the Biological Weapons Convention in Rabat, Morocco

30 June 2023

Twenty-one experts from across the globe gather in Trieste to learn about virus detection and biosecurity in the framework of the Biological Weapons Convention

30 June 2023

How does disarmament contribute to human rights? UNODA showcases its work at the Human Rights Fair in Vienna

29 June 2023

Izumi Nakamitsu briefs Security Council on the topic of military assistance and arms transfers in the context of the war in Ukraine

26 June 2023

High Representative for Disarmament Affairs’ video message for the 2023 Global Week of Action Against Gun Violence

23 June 2023

At the June Nuclear Scholars Session, the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs outlined 5 priorities for the next NPT Review cycle

21 June 2023

New Disarmament Today Podcast on Explosive Weapons In Populated Areas (EWIPA)

20 June 2023

High Representative’s remarks at the seminar on the Crisis of International Norms on Disarmament and Arms Control and the Role of the New Agenda Coalition

20 June 2023

Launch of new practical tools to promote safe and secure ammunition management

19 June 2023

Strengthening global mechanisms for investigation of and response to deliberate biological events: High Representative for Disarmament Affairs delivers video message at Wilton Park dialogue

Link to statement

19 June 2023

High Representative’s video message at the seventh CTBT Science and Technology Conference

Statement

15 June 2023

Fostering transparency and Confidence-Building Measures is “essential” says Izumi Nakamitsu at Ulaanbaatar Dialogue on Northeast Asian Security

13 June 2023

Central African States strategize about effective implementation of the Biological Weapons Convention

12 June 2023

New! Secretary-General launches policy brief “Information Integrity on Digital Platforms”

12 June 2023

ODA Director Adedeji Ebo delivers remarks at closing session of the Open-Ended Working Group on Conventional Ammunition

8 June 2023

African States meet in Addis Ababa to strengthen implementation of Biological Weapons Convention

6 June 2023

New ! Secretary-General launches policy brief “Global Digital Compact”!

31 May 2023

Cambodia is one step closer to preparing its 1540 National Action Plan.

31 May 2023

New! Secretary-General launches policy brief “For All Humanity – the Future of Outer Space Governance” in follow up to “Our Common Agenda”

30 May 2023

Advancing towards a mine-free world: High Representative for Disarmament Affairs’ remarks at African Regional Seminar on Mine Action in Algiers

Link to statement 

25 May 2023

High Representative for Disarmament Affairs briefs at Security Council Arria-Formula meeting on the responsibility and responsiveness of States to cyberattacks on critical infrastructure

25 May 2023

Empowering Youth: High Representative for Disarmament Affairs’ opening remarks at first session of the 2023 Youth for Biosecurity Fellowship

24 May 2023

Izumi Nakamitsu calls on States to endorse and implement Political Declaration on explosive weapons in populated areas at Protection Of Civilians Week event

23 May 2023

#Youth4Disarmament Spotlight: Enora Lebreton reflects on youth consultations on outer space elements of the Summit of the Future

23 May 2023

Izumi Nakamitsu discusses growing nuclear threat with SRF News

22 May 2023

Attention NGOs! 2 June is the deadline to apply for accreditation to the NPT PrepCom and Working Group

Information on attending the NPT PrepCom (31 July – 11 Aug)
Information on attending the Working Group on further strengthening the NPT review process (24 – 28 July)

 

22 May 2023

Information for States parties, observer states and intergovernmental organizations for the NPT Preparatory Committee and Working Group

Information on attending the NPT PrepCom (31 July – 11 Aug)

Information on attending the Working Group on further strengthening the NPT review process (24 – 28 July)

18 May 2023

ODA Director delivers statement to the Security Council on the topic of transfers of military assets in the context of the war in Ukraine

18 May 2023

UN Messenger of Peace Michael Douglas calls on young people to become changemakers for a world free of nuclear weapons

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18 May 2023

The United Nations is seeking young, future leaders to join new global training programme for a world free of nuclear weapons

Press release

16 May 2023

High Representative for Disarmament Affairs delivers remarks to regional workshop in Addis Ababa on the Biological Weapons Convention and the UNSGM

16 May 2023

New! Hands-on ‘Guide to Implementing the Biological Weapons Convention’ available in all six official UN languages

15 May 2023

Chemical Weapons Convention meeting critical opportunity to reflect on the Treaty’s achievements and its future, says High Representative for Disarmament Affairs

15 May 2023

Izumi Nakamitsu speaks to the Economist Impact about nuclear risk and getting the world back on track towards a world free of nuclear weapons

15 May 2023

UN Secretary-General urges countries to renew and strengthen commitment to the Chemical Weapons Convention

9 May 2023

Dozens of States join training workshops to promote transparency in armaments

8 May 2023

High Representative Izumi Nakamitsu updates Security Council on the elimination of the chemical weapons programme of the Syrian Arab Republic.

3 May 2023

Youth, Member States, researchers and civil society discuss the relationship between disarmament and sustainable development

1 May 2023

ODA publishes new occasional paper to provide guidance in support of Member State participation in the Register of Conventional Arms

1 May 2023

High Representative shares reflections on future governance of bioweapons in Vox article

25 April 2023

United Nations Disarmament Commission adopts recommendations on the practical implementation of transparency and confidence-building measures in outer space activities

24 April 2023

High Representative for Disarmament Affairs’ statements on the 2023 Global Day of Action on Military Spending

20 April 2023

UNODA to hold side event to ECOSOC Youth Forum on “Disarmament for Development: Rebalancing Military Expenditure with Development Priorities” – register to attend virtually.

Register to attend in person 

19 April 2023

New MOSAIC Module on tackling the illicit proliferation of small arms and light weapons through criminal justice responses

11 April 2023

UNODA celebrates its first-ever Disarmament Education Strategy with global event

Recording of the event 

10 April 2023

High Representative for Disarmament Affairs briefs the Security Council on measures to counter illicit and unregulated arms trade

6 April 2023

High Representative for Disarmament Affairs highlights the crucial need to engage and empower young people in keynote speech to National Model United Nations

4 April 2023

ODA and SIPRI launch initiative on responsible innovation in AI for peace and security, with support from the European Union

4 April 2023

Permanent Missions and national focal points participate in a training workshop on preparing submissions to the UN Report on Military Expenditures

4 April 2023

Mine action cannot wait says UN Secretary-General on International Day for Mine Awareness

3 April 2023

High Representative Izumi Nakamitsu urged action to reinvigorate the disarmament machinery and reduce nuclear risk in opening remarks to the UN Disarmament Commission

31 March 2023

High Representative for Disarmament Affairs addresses the UN Security Council, calls for serious efforts to reduce nuclear risk and de-escalate tensions

30 March 2023

The disarmament community of the future is being built today, Izumi Nakamitsu says at global launch of Disarmament Education Strategy

28 March 2023

High-level parliamentarians from the Union of Comoros visit the United Nations in Geneva to examine steps towards joining the Biological Weapons Convention

Lire en français 

24 March 2023

Eastern African countries strategize on strengthening implementation of resolution to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction to non-State actors

23 March 2023

Join us for the global launch of our Disarmament Education Strategy on 30 March. Register today!

LEARN MORE about the Disarmament Education Strategy launch event 

20 March 2023

High Representative Izumi Nakamitsu delivers opening remarks at #Youth4Disarmament event on the Power of Storytelling

20 March 2023

Dozens of stakeholders explore avenues to support ASEAN States with implementing landmark resolution on preventing proliferation of weapons of mass destruction to non-state actors

15 March 2023

UNODA and UNOOSA to host online youth consultation on the Outer Space elements of the Summit of the Future – register now!

15 March 2023

Croatia accedes to the Outer Space Treaty

14 March 2023

UNODA and Japan reach agreement on the terms for new programme “Youth Leader Fund for a World Without Nuclear Weapons”

13 March 2023

Register for #Youth4Disarmament’s roundtable discussion on the “Power of Storytelling: Voices of Youth for Disarmament”

10 March 2023

Latest edition of Vienna Conversation Series explores leveraging disarmament education towards greater diversity and inclusion in the area of science and technology

10 March 2023

States, the United Nations system, civil society and youth celebrate the first-ever International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness

Video recording 

9 March 2023

UNSGM experts join training course on biological crime scene management

9 March 2023

The only way to eliminate nuclear risk is to eliminate nuclear weapons, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs says in video message to ICAN Norway forum

Transcript of the video message

8 March 2023

High Representative for Disarmament Affairs delivers remarks at side event on increasing women’s representation in cyber and tech

8 March 2023

This International Women’s Day, ODA celebrates the many women contributing to a more secure and peaceful cyberspace

8 March 2023

UNODA launches a new course on “Gender-Mainstreaming Small Arms Control”

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7 March 2023

Keep mobilizing for change, Izumi Nakamitsu says in keynote address at the Nikkei’s International Women’s Day Symposium

6 March 2023

High Representative’s briefing to the Security Council on the implementation of Security Council resolution 2118 (2013)

6 March 2023

High Representative addresses the 2023 Group of Governmental Experts on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems

Transcript

6 March 2023

High Representative’s opening remarks at the Fourth Substantive Session of the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025

5 March 2023

Disarmament and non-proliferation are investments in peace and in our future, says UN Secretary-General

4 March 2023

Check out the highlights of the virtual launch event of International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness!

3 March 2023

High Representative’s opening remarks at the 2023 UNIDIR Cyber Stability Conference

2 March 2023

Nigeria ratified the Convention on Cluster Munitions

1 March 2023

Fostering an informed global citizenry paramount to building effective solutions, Izumi Nakamitsu says at virtual launch event of new International Day

27 February 2023

High Representative’s video message to the High-Level Segment of the Conference on Disarmament 2023 in Geneva

Transcript

24 February 2023

Reminder : Launch Event of the First Ever International Day for Disarmament and Non Proliferation Awareness on 1 March 2023

Click here to register 

24 February 2023

#Youth4Disarmament launch the #ClickDISARM campaign to mark the International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness

24 February 2023

UNODA discuss ways to engage young people in disarmament with group of UN Youth Delegates

23 February 2023

High Representative Izumi Nakamitsu addresses Regional Conference on Social and Humanitarian Impact of Autonomous Weapons in Costa Rica

Transcript

23 February 2023

Women experts discuss meaningful participation in ammunition management

22 February 2023

South Sudan accedes to the Biological Weapons Convention

22 February 2023

Third Version of International Ammunition Technical Guidelines (IATG) is now available in French

La troisième édition des Directives Techniques Internationales relatives aux Munitions (DTIM) est disponible en français 

16 February 2023

Join us to celebrate the first-ever International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness

16 February 2023

UNODA is seeking expressions of interest from Member States to nominate experts for the group of governmental experts on further practical measures for the prevention of an arms race in outer space

13 February 2023

5th 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

9 February 2023

Join our joint side event with the Small Arms Survey on women’s meaningful participation in ammunition management

8 February 2023

High Representative for Disarmament Affairs briefs the UN Security Council on threats to international peace and security (Ukraine)

7 February 2023

High Representative’s briefing to the Security Council on the Implementation of Security Council Resolution 2118 (2013)

7 February 2023

States exchange best practices on preparing annual CCW reports

1 February 2023

Informal briefing by the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs to the Open-ended Working Group on the Reducing Space Threats through Norms, Rules and Principles of Responsible Behaviors

31 January 2023

#Youth4Disarmament Spotlight: Christelle Barakat reflects on her participation in the 2022 Hiroshima-ICAN Academy

31 January 2023

High school and university educators strategize on ways to strengthen disarmament education in Nepal

30 January 2023

High Representative Izumi Nakamitsu addresses African regional seminar on the universalization of the TPNW

Transcript

27 January 2023

Leaders to the Future discuss ideas and recommendations with UNODA to support the development of the Secretary-General’s New Agenda for Peace

23 January 2023

Solomon Islands ratifies Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty

15 January 2023

Izumi Nakamitsu looks back on 2022 and reflects on status of disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation eraiton

10 January 2023

Djibouti signs the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW)

(French)

5 January 2023

ODA Director briefs the Security Council on implementation of Security Council resolution 2118 (2013) on the elimination of the chemical weapons programme of the Syrian Arab Republic

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