Updates (2023)

Quarter 4

Quarter 3

Sep

25th

AI experts from around the world connect for a multi-stakeholder dialogue on responsible AI for peace and security

Sep

20th

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

Aug

18th

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

Aug

15th

UNSGM experts join Basic Training Course in South Africa

Jul

25th

Launch of the second edition of the Disarmament Toolkit online course

Jul

03rd

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

Jun

30th

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

Jun

30th

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

Jun

20th

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

Jun

13th

Central African States strategize in Douala, Cameroon, to support the universalization and effective implementation of the Biological Weapons Convention

Jun

08th

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

Quarter 2

Jun

30th

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

Jun

30th

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

Jun

20th

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

Jun

13th

Central African States strategize in Douala, Cameroon, to support the universalization and effective implementation of the Biological Weapons Convention

Jun

08th

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

May

31st

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

May

09th

Dozens of States join training workshops to promote transparency in armaments

May

03rd

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

Apr

11th

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

Apr

04th

ODA and SIPRI launch initiative on responsible innovation in AI for peace and security

Apr

04th

Workshops about reporting on annual military expenditures aim to enhance transparency and build trust

Quarter 1

Mar

28th

Des parlementaires de l’Union des Comores se rendent aux Nations unies à Genève pour examiner les mesures à prendre en vue de l’adhésion à la Convention sur les armes biologiques

Mar

28th

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

Mar

24th

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

Mar

20th

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

Mar

14th

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

Mar

10th

Conversation on Advancements in Science & Technology: Leveraging disarmament education towards greater diversity and inclusion

Mar

10th

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

Mar

09th

UNSGM experts join training course on biological crime scene management

Mar

08th

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

Feb

23rd

Women experts discuss meaningful participation in ammunition management

Feb

07th

States exchange best practices on preparing annual CCW reports

Jan

31st

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