Press Releases
- 2012
- 2011
- December
- November
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14 Security Council Hears Briefings by Committees Charged with Defeating Terrorism, Including Preventing Non-State Actors from Acquiring Mass Destruction Weapons -
10 More coordination key to response to chemical or biological terror threat – UN -
3 Tenth United Nations-Republic of Korea Joint Conference, 7-8 November, to Address Decade's Achievements, Setbacks, Challenges on Disarmament, Non-proliferation
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- October
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28 First Committee, Concluding Work for Session, Sends 52 Draft Texts to General Assembly Covering Broad Spectrum of Disarmament, Security Concerns -
28 Security Council Stresses Importance of Increasing Role of Women in Conflict Prevention, Resolution, Mediation; Peacebuilding -
28 General Assembly calls for greater efforts to remove threat of landmines, munitions -
28 If Disarmament Conference Fails to Start Work by End of 2012 Session, General Assembly to Consider Options for Fissile Material Ban, Says First Committee -
21 Voting Machine ‘Locks’ in Familiar Pattern as Disarmament Committee Sends 17 Drafts to General Assembly for Adoption -
21 Perception in First Committee ‘World Cannot Afford to Stand Still’ on Disarmament, but Divergent Views Emerge on Reasons for Stagnation, Ways to Overcome It -
21 Seven Draft Resolutions Introduced in First Committee, Two Reflecting Divergent Views on Solving Impasse in Multilateral Disarmament Forum -
21 United Nations Event Promotes Regional Efforts to Combat Illicit Small Arms in Central Africa -
21 If Conference on Disarmament Cannot Break 15-Year-Long Deadlock, United Nations Could ‘Lose Legitimacy in Disarmament Affairs’, First Committee Told -
21 General Assembly President points to Busy UN Disarmament Agenda in 2012 -
20 Unregulated Information Highway is Non-Traditional Security Threat with Too Many ‘Traffic Accidents’, China Tells First Committee, Warning of Security Breaches -
19 World’s Weapons Stockpile ‘Over-Supplied’, as States Reshape True Aim of Charter-based Article on Self-Defence, First Committee Told -
18 Stockpiled Instruments of Modern Violence — Conventional Weapons — Focus of Debate in First Committee, as Delegates Rally Support around Key Draft Resolutions -
17 First Committee Hears Introduction of Eight Drafts on Range of Topics, from Threat of Outer Space Arms Race to Terrorist Acquisition of Mass Destruction Weapon -
14 Finland Appointed as Host Government, Facilitator for 2012 Conference on Middle East as Zone Free of Nuclear, All Mass-Destruction Weapons -
14 When It Comes to Non-Proliferation, Arms Limitation, Disarmament Agreements, 'Rules Must Be Binding, Violations Must Be Punished', First Committee Told -
13 It Is ‘Bitter Reality’ in Complex, Dangerous World that Possession of Nuclear Weapons by Some Gives Others Excuse to Acquire Them, First Committee Told -
12 ‘Sorry to Report’, Conference on Disarmament Official Tells First Committee, No Key Disarmament, Non-Proliferation Treaties in Pipeline Now -
11 ‘Mantra’ of Nuclear-Armed States that Fissile Material Ban Ripe for Negotiation Follows Dictates of Convenience, Not Security, First Committee Told -
10 International Community Wise to ‘Take Step Back, Seriously Question Approach as Mindless Arms Race Flourishes Unencumbered’, First Committee Hears -
10 Office for Disarmament Affairs Biological Weapons Convention Implementation Support Unit Supports International Genetically Engineered Machines Competition -
7 China Champions New Thinking on Security, Shaped by Mutual Trust, Mutual Benefit, Amid Calls in First Committee for Binding Pledges of Non Use of Nuclear Weapons -
6 Membership in Conference on Disarmament Yields Rights but Also Responsibilities, First Committee Told, as Delegations Make Clear Deadlock Taking Its Toll (GA/DIS/3432) -
5 Nuclear Proliferation ‘Biggest Danger Facing Our Planet’, Says France, Warning in First Committee Debate ‘More Disarmament Will Not Suffice’ to Stop It (GA/DIS/3431) -
4 Path from Prague ‘Fast and Straight’, but Moving into ‘Uncharted Terrain’, United States Delegate Tells First Committee during General Debate (GA/DIS/3430) -
3 First Committee Must Not ‘Close Shop and Wait for World Peace’ before Furthering Disarmament, Non-Proliferation and Arms Control, Delegations Told as Debate Opens (GA/DIS/3429) -
3 2011 United Nations Programme of Fellowships on Disarmament Starts Third Segment Today in New York
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- September
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30 First Committee, in Preparation for Start of Annual General Debate Monday, Holds Organizational Meeting to Adopt Agenda, Work Programme for Session -
28 Secretary-General, at Event Commemorating Counter-Terrorism Resolution, Stresses Continuing Threat, Importance of Engagement by Security Council -
28 Terrorists linked to organized crime in traffic of nuclear, biological materials – UN -
26 Kazakhstan to Host Workshop on Implementing Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004) in Astana, 27 to 29 September -
23 Iranian nuclear issue can only be resolved via negotiated solution – Ban -
22 Nuclear safety action plan endorsed at UN conference in Vienna -
21 Nuclear safety and security high on the agenda at upcoming UN events -
19 Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) launches Close the Door on Nuclear Testing campaign. -
15 Conference on Disarmament Concludes 2011 Session -
15 Conference on Disarmament Adopts Annual Report and Concludes 2011 Session -
2 Legal Prohibition Only Way to Realize World Free of Nuclear Testing, Weapons, Deputy Secretary-General Says during Observance of International Day -
1 Press Conference by Preparatory Commission for Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization
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- August
- June
- May
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24 Conference on DIsarmament: End of China's Presidency -
24 Conference on Disarmament hears address by Director-General of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons -
24 Director-General addresses Conference on Disarmament -
24 Conference on Disarmament welcomes Kassym-Jomart Tokayev as its new Secretary-General -
17 Conference on Disarmament opens second part of its 2011 session -
16 Despite the death of Osama bin Laden, the Security Council's three counter-terrorism committees must continue to strengthen their efforts
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- April
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25 Tracing small arms key to preventing their diversion for illicit use says UN chief -
21 Disarmament Commission Failed to Capitalize on Momentum Created by Achievements of 2010, Says Chairman as Session Concludes -
20 Ban welcomes extension of UN body dealing with weapons of mass destruction -
7 As Disarmament Commission Session Continues Apace, Chair Elected to Working Group Dedicated to Formulating Nuclear Disarmament, Non-proliferation Recommendations -
5 Bilateral Disarmament Progress, Right to Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy among Issues Highlighted, As Disarmament Commission Concludes Debate
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- March
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30 Conference on Disarmament discusses a Programme of Work -
29 Conference on Disarmament Adopts Timetable of Informal Meetings to Discuss its Agenda Items -
25 CCW Group of Governmental Experts to Continue to Negotiate on Cluster Munitions and Prepare for Fourth Review Conference 25 CCW Group of Governmental Experts to Continue to Negotiate on Cluster Munitions and Prepare for Fourth Review Conference -
24 Conference on Disarmament Holds General Debate on the Cessation of the Nuclear Arms Race and Preventing Nuclear War -
22 Central African Ministers Adopt Common Position for Arms Trade Treaty Negotiations -
22 Conference on Disarmament Holds General Debate, China Assusmes Presidency -
17 Conference on Disarmament Discusses Various Agenda Items Including Weapons of Mass Destruction, Disarmament and Transparency -
11 Secretary-General Appoints Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan as Director-General, United Nations Office at Geneva -
11 Sao Tome and Principe to Host Ministerial-Level Meeting of Central African States on Peace, Security, Disarmament Issues -
10 Conference on Disarmament discusses negative security assurances -
8 Conference on Disarmament hears address from Foreign Minister of Georgia and observes International Women's Day -
1 Preparations for the CCW Fourth Review Conference underway while negotiations on cluster munitions continue -
1 Conference on Disarmament hears addresses from dignitaries from Romania, Japan and Albania
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- February
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28 Conference on Disarmament hears addresses from president of the United Nations General Assembly and Austrian minister for international affairs -
28 Conference on Disarmament hears addresses by dignitaries from Canada, Finland, the United States and Mexico -
24 Conference on Disarmament discusses the way forward on nuclear disarmament -
22 Conference on Disarmament discusses the way forward on a programme of work -
17 Conference on Disarmament hears statements from 20 speakers on various disarmament issues -
10 Conference on Disarmament hold discussion on effective international arrangements to assure against the threat of nuclear weapon -
8 Conference on Disarmament discusses the prevention of an arms race in outer space -
1 Conference on Disarmament discusses nuclear disarmament
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- January
- December
- 2010
- December
- November
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30 UN Regional Centre for Disarmament in Latin America and the Caribbean Training Course Wins Award for Regional Best Practice on Firearms Control -
29 Ninth United Nations-Republic of Korea Joint Conference to Address Pressing Disarmament, Non-Proliferation Issues -
9 A decade of "remarkable achievements" in advancing the CTBT, says CTBTO Executive Secretary Tibor Toth -
8 DPR Korea's nuclear programme still of serious concern, says UN official
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- October
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29 Disarmament Committee Notes New Strategic Relationship between Russian Federation, United States, Their Endeavour to Reduce Role, Importance of Nuclear Weapons -
28 Conventional Arms Control, Symmetry as Lynchpin to Regional, Subregional Stability Subject of One of 16 Draft Resolutions, Decisions Approved by First Committee -
26 General Assembly to Ask Nuclear Powers to Meet Obligations to Forswear Nuclear Weapons, Reduce Significance in Security Concepts, by First Committee Text -
25 Momentum Gathering for Weaponization of Outer Space, Risk of Outer Space Arms Race Rising, Warns China's Delegation in First Committee, Urging Binding New Treaty -
18 ‘High Priests of Disarmament Content with Status Quo,’ First Committee Told, as Debate Intensifies Over Geneva-based Conference on Disarmament Gridlock -
15 Thematic Debate Continues in First Committee, as Speakers Seek to Recast Norm against Nuclear Weapons Possession, Codify Global Security Architecture -
1 2010 United Nations Disarmament Fellowship Programme Starts Third Segment with Focus on First Committee (Disarmament and International Security)
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- September
- August
- July
- June
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29 Conference on Disarmament holds public plenary -
18 Biennial Meeting on Implementation of 2001 Programme of Action against Illicit Small Arms Trade Adopts Final Outcome Document, Concludes Session -
16 Easy Availability of Weapons Multiplies Probability of Death, Grave Human Rights Violations in Communities throughout World, Biennial Meeting Told -
15 Existing Tools Aimed at Illicit Small Arms Trade Must Better Connect Assistance Needs with Resources, Says Speakers at Biennial Meeting -
14 Global Scourge from Illicit Trade in Small Arms Continues to 'Wreak Havoc', Says UN Disarmament Head, as Meeting on 2001 Action Programme Opens -
14 Press Conference on Launch of 2010 Small Arms Survey -
10 Croatia to Host United Nations Workshop on Implementing Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004) in Split, 14–17 June -
09 Thousands of recycled weapons tell story of violence at UN exhibit in Vienna
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- May
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28 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Adopts Outcome Document at Last Moment; Though Imperfect, Complex Text Can Advance Process on All Fronts, Speakers Say -
27 Time to Rest, Says Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference Chair on Eve of Session's Close, with Passage of 22-Point Action Plan Hanging in the Balance -
26 Two more nations ratify UN-backed treaty banning nuclear testing -
25 Text of President's Draft Final Declaration for Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference. Circulated; to Be Reviewed in Closed Plenary Session -
21 Chairman of 2010 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference Gives Main Committees Another Day to Forge Consensus Agreement -
19 Committee Chairmen of 2010 Review Conference Report on Progress towards Advancing Key Pillars of Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty -
18 Iran nuclear fuel deal could be a positive step, says Ban -
14 Treaty Review Conference Briefed by Chairs of Three Main Committees, Addressing Non-Proliferation, Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones, Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy -
12 United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa Adopts Convention on Small Arms Control -
11 '1540 Resolution' Designed to Prevent Terrorist Acquisition of Mass Destruction Weapons Draws Key Global Action, as Many States Take Vital Legal Steps -
7 'Please Don't Turn Your Eyes away from Me,' A Nagasaki Survivor Implores the 2010 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference -
6 As long as possession of nuclear weapons equalled power in the global "psyche", implications for the future of non-proliferation and disarmament would be profound -
4 Without Advancing Nuclear-Weapon-Free Middle East, Recasting Norm against Nuclear Weapons Possession, Non-Proliferation Treaty Will Come Up Short, Review Told -
4 Indonesia to ratify UN-backed pact banning nuclear testing -
4 Meetings Coverage (NPT):Political will might have overcome stalemates, but fell far short of the unified force needed to rid the world of nuclear weapons -
4 Messenger of Peace Michael Douglas to open event featuring "Countdown to Zero" documentary -
4 Meetings Coverage (NPT):Speakers urge action as nuclear review conference enters second day at UN -
3 'You Are Here Not Simply to Avoid a Nuclear Nightmare', Secretary-General Tells Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review, 'But to Build a Safer World for All' (3 May 2010)
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- April
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29 Press Conference by President-Elect of 2010 Review Conference of Parties to Treaty on Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (29 April 2010) -
22 United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa to Review Draft Instrument on Small Arms Control, 26 to 30 April -
14 On heels of nuclear security summit, UN atomic watchdog seeks more funding
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- March
- February
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16 Secretary-General Welcomes August Entry into Force for Convention on Cluster Munitions as United Nations Receives Thirtieth Ratification -
16 United Nations Regional Meeting on Small Arms Programme of Action to Be Held in Bangkok, Thailand, 18-19 February -
11 Sergei Ordzhonikidze expresses UN Secretariat-General's "great disappoinment" that Conference on Disarmament has not made progress -
2 Conference on Disarmament hears statements from seven States and the Group of 21
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- January
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26 Conference on Disarmament hears addresses by Foreign Minister of Bangladesh and United Nations High Representative for Disarmament -
19 Conference on Disarmament opens 2010 Session -
15 Kenya to Host Workshop on Implementing Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004), 2-4 February -
14 Conference on Disarmament to hold first public plenary of 2010 on 19 January -
8 Security Council Advanced Thematic Disarmament, Civilian-Protection Work Even as Conflicts in Africa, Middle East Topped 2009 Agenda
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- 2009
- December
- November
- October
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30 The Disarmament Committee today recommended that the General Assembly convene a United Nations conference on an arms trade treaty in 2012 -
27 13 draft texts approved today by the Disarmament Committee, as it began taking action on the more than 50 draft resolutions and decisions before it -
26 Secretary-General Urges 'Transformational Change' to End Extreme Poverty, Tackle Climate Change, Banish Nuclear Weapons, Ensure Peace, Security, Human Rights (26 October 2009) -
23 Barriers Blocking Disarmament Negotiations Beginning to Yield, First Committee Told, Examining Strength of Disarmament Machinery Following Years of Paralysis (23 October 2009) -
22 Robust Regional Action, Combined with Strict Compliance with Arms Control Accords, Contains Arms Races, First Committee Told during Debate on Regional Disarmament (22 October 2009) -
16 Chemical Weapons ban took a century to enact, but 'Living Example' of success in field taking up weapons of mass destruction debate -
14 Proposal for International Day to Rid World of Nuclear Weapons Submitted in First Committee, with Traditional Text on Nuclear-Weapon-Free Southern Hemisphere -
13 Efforts to Stem Spread of Violence, Armed Conflict Finds Diverse Allies, Boosting Chances of Achieving Disarmament Goals, Disarmament Chief tells First Committee -
9 New Winds Blowing through the Halls of Disarmament, but Real Menace -- Small Arms, Light Weapons -- Destabilizing Societies Everywhere, First Committee told -
8 Exploiting renewed focus on nuclear disarmament requires political will, reversal of past policies, understanding new dynamics among nations, First Committee told -
7 For first time in years, notion of Nuclear-Weapon-Free World supported by leaders of all major industrialized countries -
5 Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's statement to the Geneva Lecture: Resetting the nuclear disarmament agenda, Geneva, Switzerland -
1 2009 United Nations Disarmament Fellowship Programme starts third segment today at New York Headquarters -
1 United Nations Headquarters to host special event on Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004)
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- September
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30 Review opens of implementation of Security Council resolution 1540, compelling states to criminalize spread of mass destruction weapons to non-state actors -
30 Press conference by High Representative for Disarmament Affairs -
24 Secretary-General welcomes Resolution adopted at 'Historic' Security Council Summit, says new chapter opened in Council efforts to address Nuclear Disarmament -
24 Disarmament, Non-Proliferation Must Proceed Together, Secretary-General Says, Hailing Historic Summit as New Page in History of Security Council -
24 New Momentum for World Free of Nuclear Weapons 'Must Be Seized', Says Secretary-General to Test-Ban Treaty Conference -
14 DPI/NGO Conference Calls on Governments, International Organizations to Create Effective Arms Trade Treaty, Nuclear-Weapon-Free World (NGO/682-PI/1910) -
14 People-Centred Development and National Reconciliation Key to Human Security, Speakers Say as DPI/NGO Conference Round Tables Continue (NGO/681-PI/1909) -
11 Millennium Development Goals, Not Military Spending, Must Be at Heart of National Security, Speakers Tell DPI/NGO Conference Round Table (NGO/680-PI/1908) -
10 Disarmament Must Be Verifiable, Transparent, with Basis in International Law, Speakers Stress as DPI/NGO Conference Holds Round-Table Discussion (NGO/678-PI/1906) -
4 Press Conference on Mexico City DPI/NGO "For Peace and Development: Disarm Now" Conference, 9-11 September
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- August
- July
- June
- May
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22 Conference on Disarmament hears statements by several states in support of new draft programme of work -
22 Experts to attend training course on investigation of chemical, biological, toxin weapons use, in Umea, Sweden, 25 may-5 June -
15 Third Preparatory Committee for 2010 Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty Review Conference - Chairman's concluding statement -
15 Third Preparatory Committee for 2010 Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty Review Conference - Permanent Mission of France's concluding statement -
15 Third Preparatory Committee for 2010 Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty Review Conference concludes successfully with adoption of consensus report -
15 Agenda set for UN-backed 2010 review of Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty -
1 As Disarmament Commission concludes three-week session, Chair says discussions established atmosphere of 'mutual respect and understanding'
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- April
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30 The United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa will hold its twenty-eighth ministerial meeting in Libreville, Gabon, from 4 to 8 May -
24 United Nations Workshop on Implementing United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004) in Port-Vila, Vanuatu from to 29 April to 1 May -
22 Disarmament Commission elects Chairman of Nuclear Disarmament Working Group -
20 Meeting of Experts of CCW Protocol V to meet and discuss its implementation -
20 Disarmament Commission elects Vice-Chairmen for current session, chair of disarmament decade working group -
16 As Disarmament Commission concludes general debate, signs indicate emerging willingness to unlock paralysis, discard outdated ideas -
15 Delegates present visions of nuclear-weapon-free world as Disarmament Commission reaches agreement on agenda, begins general debate -
14 Disarmament Commission remained deadlocked as Delegations seeks agreement on Agenda -
14 UN nuclear inspectors ordered out of DPR Korea -
13 As United Nations Disarmament Commission opens 2009 substantive session, consensus on agreed agenda remains elusive -
2 UN atomic watchdog chief welcomes US, Russian non-proliferation commitments -
1 Exhibit opens 3 April to mark mine awareness and assistance in Mine Action Day with focus on victims, survivors, celebration of steps to rid world of threat
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- March
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30 March - Press Conference on Central Asian Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Treaty -
30 March - Delegates at UN forum seek to strengthen nuclear security -
26 March - Conference on Disarmament concludes the first part of its 2009 session and will open the second part on 18 May 2009 -
20 March - Ban welcomes Central Asia''s decision to renounce nuclear weapons -
19 March - Conference on Disarmament hears from Nigeria and United Kingdom
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17 March - Minister for Foreign Affairs of Algeria, addresses the Conference on Disarmament
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12 March - German Commissioner for Disarmament and Arms Control addresses Conference on Disarmament
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6 March - Qatar to host workshop on implementing Security Council resolution prohibiting proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, 8-11 march
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3 March - Conference on Disarmament hears statements by dignitaries from Chile and Italy on nuclear disarmament
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- February
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24 February - The Conference on Disarmament decides to exceptionally hold a public plenary meeting on Saturday, 7 March to hear address by Russian Foreign Minister
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17 February - Conference on Disarmament hears statement by Norway's Deputy Defence Minister
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12 February - Conference on Disarmament hears statements on nuclear disarmament and outer space
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- January
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20 January - The Conference on Disarmament this morning opened its 2009 session
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13 January - Nuclear-weapon-free zone mousepads and postcards depict spread of zones since 1967
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- 2008
- December
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28 December - Security Council calls on Israel, Palestinians to end violence immediately
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28 December - Security Ccuncil Press Statement on Situation in Gaza (SC/9559)
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24 December - Darfur: military component of UN-African Union force reaches over 60 per cent
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23 December - United Nations peacekeepers in DR Congo on alert amid signs of new rebel build-up
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- November
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21 November - United Nations workshop on implementing Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004) to be held in São Paulo, Brazil, 24-28 November -
19 November - Security Council stresses concern at increasing global military expenditures, urges states to devote 'as many resources as possible' to development -
17 November - United Nations Regional Seminar on Promoting Universality of Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons to Be Held in Rabat, 19-20 November -
14 November - Secretary-General Appoints Theresa A. Hitchens of United States Director of United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research -
13 November - Secretary-General urges high contracting parties to Certain Conventional Weapons Convention to remain guided by humanitarian principles underpinning Treaty -
12 November -The Committee has continued to rely on outreach activities to encourage and promote full implementation of resolution 1540 -
12 November - Secretary-General, addressing High Contracting Parties, underscores importance of making amended protocol to Certain Conventional Weapons Treaty universal -
10 November - CCW Protocol V States Parties to further enhance implementation mechanism at Second Conference
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- October
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27 October - Canada ask First Committee to imagine 'utopian' picture of Disarmament Machinery; urges alternative solutions where progress in traditional machinery has stagnated
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24 October - Press conference on new initiative to break logjam on disarmament, non-proliferation
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22 October - 'bold' action, global solidarity needed to secure common good for all in time of 'intense crises', Secretary-General tells Harvard School of Government -
16 October - Circumstances did not currently exist for UK to unilaterally renounce nuclear weapons, First Committee told, as debate on nuclear weapons concludes -
14 October - New nuclear weapons, irrational doctrines justifying their use, Non-Proliferation Treaty non-compliance block nuclear disarmament, Iran tells First Committee (GA/DIS/3366) -
13 October -The Secretary-General welcomes the agreement between the United States and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on denuclearization verification measures -
9 October - Non-compliance with Treaty holds up International Disarmament and Non-proliferation efforts -
2 October - 2008 Disarmament Fellowship Programme with young diplomats from 25 Member States -
2 October - GA First Committee will begin debate on 6 October
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- September
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29 September - Short of funds and resources, UN nuclear agency at crossroads, warns chief -
29 September - International Atomic Energy Agency's nuclear safety standards serve environment, humanity, says Secretary-General in message, calling for universal adherence -
24 September - Ministers calls upon remaining nine countries to clear way for Nucler-Test-Ban Treaty
Press release | Joint Statement | Press Conference -
24 September - Secretary-General's Remarks to the Fourth Biennal Ministerial Meeting in support of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty
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24 September - Secretary-General, addressing Ministerial Disarmament meeting, rejects pessimistic view of Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty's entry into force
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19 September -Kazakhstan to host United Nations Regional Seminar on Promoting Universality of Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons in Central Asia -
11 September - UN agency predicts continued expansion of nuclear power in coming decades
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- August
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25 August - Twentieth United Nations Conference on Disarmament issues to open in Saitama, Japan, on 27 August
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25 August - 2008 United Nations Programme of Fellowships on Disarmament starts in Geneva -
18 August - Progress has been done, but more needs to be done to implement Resolution 1540 in full, UNSC 1540 Committee concludes
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18 August - Secretary-General, in message, says activities of United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament in Asia, Pacific (UN-RCPD), as vast, diverse as Region itself
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15 August - United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and Pacific relocates to Kathmandu, Nepal -
15 August - Seven Coordinators on Agenda Items of Conference on Disarmament report to the Conference -
14 August - Biological Experts to meet in Geneva from 18 to 22 August -
6 August - Secretary-General's message to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony
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4 August - Secretary-General urges greater political support for Conference on Disarmament to forestall upgrading of nuclear weapons, expansion of existing arsenals
SG/SM/11728-DC/3125
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- July
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18 July - Biennial Meeting of States on Small Arms adopts draft report by recorded vote; Delegation objects to 'Way Ahead' section, 'take it or leave it' approach
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17 July - Talks conclude on Marking, Tracing Illegal Small Arms, Light Weapons, as Biennial Meeting of States seeks to strengthen politically-binding global instrument
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16 July - Speakers underscore importance of ‘real aid’ for countries afflicted by arms smuggling as Biennial Meeting of States on Small Arms reaches halfway point
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16 July - Ban lauds further progress towards denuclearization of Korean peninsula -
15 July -Strong link between child soldiers and small arms trade, UN experts say
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15 July - Risks linked to surplus weapons stockpiles, illicit arms brokering examined as Biennial Meeting of States on Small Arms continues
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14 July - Universal action needed to halt illegal proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons, says Secretary-General as he opens meeting of states parties -
14 July - Secretary-General cites 'considerable progress' implementing action programme on Small arms, outlines challenges, in message to headquarters meeting
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- June
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30 June - Universality of Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty remains priority, stresses Secretary-General in marking fortieth opening-for-signature anniversary -
17 June - Conference on Disarmament hears statements on draft decision for getting the Conference back to work -
16 June - Luncheon Address by Sergio Duarte on "Making the 2010 NPT Review Conference a Success" -
2 June - UN nuclear watchdog chief dispatches team to Syria
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- May
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31 May - UN refugee agency welcomes adoption of pact to ban cluster bombs. -
30 May - Secretary-General welcomes adoption of Convention on Cluster Munitions
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29 May - UN envoy to visit Sahel to draw attention to regional challenges -
19 May - Secretary-General Ban issues call to eliminate scourge of cluster munitions -
7 May - U. N. Regional Disarmament Centre to be relocated to Nepal
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- April
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30 April - Small arms thwart stability and development, Security Council told -
30 April - Threat posed to international peace by uncontrolled trade in small arms cannot be overemphasized, Security Council told as it holds day-long debate on issue
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29 April - Secretary-General, in Remembrance Day message, says adherence to convention is genuine way to honour all victims of chemical warfare -
25 April - "Preparatory Committee for 2010 Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference to Meet in Geneva, 28 April - 9 May" -
25 April - Security Council extends '1540 committee' for three years to halt proliferation of mass destruction weapons, encourages States to map out implementation plans -
24 April - Disarmament Commission concludes session, three-year cycle of deliberations without agreement on nuclear disarmament/conventional weapons issues -
23 April - Ban Ki-moon urges countries to enhance sharing of data on small arms -
LOMÉ 22 April - United Nations two-day workshop on implementation of international small arms marking, tracing instrument held in Lome, 17-18 April -
11 April - Weapons experts on track to reach agreement on cluster munitions -
8 April - Disarmament Commission speakers say rise of new security challenges reinforces importance of states adhering to disarmament, non-proliferation obligations -
7 April - Secretary-General renews call on Disarmament Commission to advance agenda in 'spirit of compromise and accommodation', as it opens New York session -
7 April - Secretary-General says Impact of Near-Universal Chemical Weapons Convention 'Momentous' in Message to Second Review Conference -
7 April - Secretary-General's remarks to the Disarmament Commission -
1 April - Secretary-General, in message for International Day for Mine Awareness, stresses need to assist survivors, families
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- September
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23 September - Press conference on Middle East by secretary-general Ban Ki-moon, quartet principals at United Nations headquarters -
21 September - Press conference by United Nations Messengers of Peace -
17 September - Secretary-General, in message, calls for rededication to ‘noble work’ of bringing Nuclear-test-ban into force -
17 September - Atomic energy agency critical to nuclear non-proliferation efforts, reducing risks Of nuclear terrorism, says Secretary-General in message to Vienna meeting -
12 September - UN nuclear watchdog chief welcomes Iran’s agreement to address outstanding issues -
12 September - Illicit trafficking, theft of nuclear materials ‘a persistent problem,’ UN agency reports -
10 September - UN atomic watchdog helps protect against nuclear terrorism at Beijing Olympics -
10 September - Despite progress, important issues of Iran’s nuclear programme still remain – UN -
7 September - UN meeting on security in Central Africa wraps up -
7 September - Secretary-general promises continued United Nations support to Central African states in work for peace, development, in message to Yaoundé meeting -
7 September - Ministerial meeting of Advisory Committee on Central African Security Questions concludes in Yaoundé -
5 September - Small arms and light weapons in Central Africa lead talks at UN meeting Press release -
4 September - UN envoy on children and armed conflict begins visit to Côte d’Ivoire
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- August
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31 August - United Nations Workshop on Implementing Security Council Resolution prohibiting mass destruction weapons proliferation, in Amman, 4-5 September -
27 August - United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa to hold 26th ministerial meeting, 3-7 September, in Cameroon -
23 August - United Nations Disarmament Conference Will Focus on Nuclear Issues, in Sapporo, Japan, 27-29 August -
21 August, Geneva - Statement to the Conference on Disarmament by the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Mr Sérgio Duarte, Geneva, 21 August Press release -
20 August, Geneva - Remarks by the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Mr. Sergio Duarte, at the launch of the Biological Weapons Convention Implementation Support Unit -
20 August, Geneva - New Unit created to help world’s effort against BIOLOGICAL WEAPON threat -
7 August - Conference on Disarmament discusses developments affecting chemical and biological weapons conventions -
6 August - Marking Hiroshima anniversary, Ban Ki-moon calls for elimination of nuclear weapons -
6 August-UN mobilizes provincial town to support peace accord in Côte d’Ivoire -
Hiroshima, Japan, 6 August 2007 - Secretary-General's message to the Peace Memorial Ceremony [delivered by Sergio de Queiroz Duarte, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs]
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- July
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27 July - Statement attributable to the spokesperson for the Secretary-General on the 50th anniversary of the International Atomic Energy Agency -
23 July – Agreement signed with Nepal for Regional Centre for Disarmamen -
18 July – Stalemate on ‘life and death matters’ of disarmament, non-proliferation simply unacceptable, says Secretary-General in New York remarks -
18 July - UN inspectors verify shutdown of DPR Korea nuclear facilities -
18 July - UN reform discussed in Ban Ki-moon’s meeting with US Congress members -
16 July - SECRETARY-GENERAL’S ADVISORY BOARD FOR DISARMAMENT MATTERS 48th Session, 16-18 July 2007 - Opening Remarks by Sérgio Duarte, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs -
16 July - Secretary-General welcomes shutdown of DPR Korea nuclear reactor -
13 July - Iran agrees to new UN nuclear inspections and safeguards -
12 July - UN-sponsored meetings on thwarting terrorism wrap up -
11 July - DPR Korea: UN nuclear agency experts to embark on mission -
11 July - Complex global challenges leave UN ready to thrive – Ban Ki-moon -
11 July - DPR Korea: UN nuclear agency experts to embark on mission -
10 July - Rising organized crime in Guinea-Bissau alarms Security Council -
9 July - Nuclear Terrorism Convention enters into force on Saturday -
9 July - Small Arms Destruction Day
Secretary-General appoints Sergio de Queiroz Duarte of Brazil as High Representative for Disarmament Affairs
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- June
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29 June - Security Council, concerned at destabilizing effect of illicit small arms, calls on states to observe embargoes, destroy surplus -
29 June - Security Council terminates weapons inspectors’ mandate in Iraq by vote of 14-0-1 -
25 - 26 June - Curriculum for the training of trainers on Practical Disarmament and Peace-building -
25 June - DR Congo: UN bolsters security measures in volatile east -
25 June - Security Council underscores need for peacekeeping mandates to consider helping. States prevent illegal exploitation of natural resources from fuelling conflict -
25 June - Iran and IAEA agree to devise 'action plan' on nuclear issues -
African Experts meet in Lomé to validate the Curriculum for the Training of Trainers on Practical Disarmament and Peace-building -
21 June - Security Council briefed on Iran sanctions -
21 June - Afghanistan: UN-assisted mine clearance enables 1,000 families to return home -
19 June - Preparatory Committee for first Conference of CCW protocol V agrees to recommended annual conferences -
18 June - UN official urges all States to sign on to treaty against nuclear terrorism -
18 June - UN nuclear watchdog agency team to visit DPR Korea -
13 June - Ban Ki-moon welcomes new agreement to defeat nuclear terrorism -
13 June - Crime and inequality still holding back Central America – Ban Ki-moon -
13 June - Peace accord enabled Central America to turn page on bitter conflict, open new chapter of peace, development, says Secretary-General to New York Conference -
12 June - Expert Forum on countering nuclear terrorism, at UN headquarters, to highlight entry into force 7 July of Global Treaty on Suppressing Nuclear Terrorism
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- May
- April
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30 April - Ban Ki-moon urges NPT review meeting to address crisis on nuclear arms front -
27 April - The Tenth Anniversary of the Chemical Weapons Convention -
27 April - Secretary-general calls for destruction of chemical weapons stockpiles in message marking tenth anniversary of convention’s entry into force -
27 April - Disarmament Commission concludes three-week session -
25 April - UN-LiREC: Brazil, training session for law enforcement officials aimed at preventing illicit firearms trafficking -
25 April - Major, positive political developments towards Middle East peace could be threatened by recent violence, Security Council told -
18 April - Secretary-General deeply concerned by reports of arms shipments into Darfur, use of UN markings on aircraft -
18 April - Secretary-general shocked by assassination of Nagasaki mayor; says ‘champion of peace’ fought to abolish nuclear weapons -
17 April - Security Council expresses serious concern at mounting information of illegal arms movements across Lebanese Syrian border -
16 April - Implementation of sanctions against DPR Korea on track, UN says -
10 April - Danger of nuclear weapons use as high today as during cold war, Disarmament Commission told, as general discussion concludes -
9 April - Renewed multilateral cooperation needed to address ‘unacceptable’ situation, Disarmament Commission told, as 2007 session opens -
9 April - New York, 9 April 2007 - Secretary-General's remarks to the United Nations Disarmament Commission -
5 April - Preparatory committee for 2010 non-proliferation treaty review conference to meet in Vienna, 30 April - 11 May -
4 April - In message on mine awareness day, Secretary-General encourages experts to eliminate impact of cluster munitions on civilians
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- March
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30 March - CONFERENCE ON DISARMAMENT CONCLUDES FIRST PART OF 2007 SESSION -
29 March -Resignation of Guinea-Bissau’s Prime Minister sparks Security Council concern -
29 March - Security Council calls for ‘early resolution’ of Iran’s detention of British sailors -
28 March - Security Council terminates provision requiring notification of arms exports to Rwanda, unanimously adopting resolution 1749 (2007) -
27 March - So far in 2007, more than 400 gangsters seized in UN-backed crackdown in Haiti -
26 March - Liberia: UN envoy underlines need for better policing of borders -
25 March - Secretary-General calls on Iran to comply with Security Council demands on nuclear file -
24 March - Security Council tightens sanctions against Iran over uranium enrichment -
23 March - Conference on Disarmament debates draft decision to appoint four coordinators on core issues -
23 March - Chair of Committee monitoring Iran sanctions briefs Security Council on progress implementing resolution 1737 (2006) -
23 March - UN pushes ahead with multinational enrichment plan to prevent nuclear proliferation -
22 March - Voicing shock at Nepalese killings, UN calls for justice and end to all violence -
22 March - International support for Guinea-Bissau undermined by persistent bitter rifts, UN reports -
22 March - Haiti: armed gangs surrender more weapons following UN-backed crackdown on crime -
20 March - International community must move quickly to help Afghanistan as efforts to secure peace, stability ‘were being put to the test’, Security Council told -
19 March - Secretary-General condemns terrorist chlorine bombings in Iraq -
16 March - Conference on Disarmament hears statements from dignitaries of Mexico and Spain -
15 March - General Assembly supports the establishment of an Department of Disarmament Affairs -
15 March - Restructuring of peacekeeping, disarmament functions will strengthen United Nations capacity, says Secretary-General in statement to general assembly -
15 March - General Assembly gives support secretary-general’s proposals to restructure United Nations peacekeeping, disarmament -
15 March - DPR Korea to consider resuming nuclear non-proliferation safeguards – UN atomic chief -
14 March -United Nations, European Union engaged in vital, complementary partnership, says deputy secretary-general in Strasbourg speech -
14 March - Security Council calls for implementation of peace accord in Côte d’Ivoire -
14 march - Conference on Disarmament hears statements from Ministers of Nigeria and republic of Korea -
13 March - Conference on Disarmament hears statements from seven dignitaries on Disarmament and Non-Proliferation -
13 March - UN atomic chief holds talks with DPR Korea this week on denuclearization -
12 March - Conference on Disarmament hears statements from Dignitaries from Ecuador and Venezuela -
12 March - Sudan should assist in deployment of Darfur force ‘without delay’: UN rights mission -
12 March - Côte d’Ivoire: Ban Ki-moon calls on world to be ready to help consolidate peace accord -
8 March - In nuclear dispute with Iran UN atomic watchdog suspends 22 technical aid projects -
6 March - UN nuclear watchdog again urges ‘timeout’ by both sides on Iran’s nuclear programme -
5 March - UN atomic watchdog agency reports stalemate over Iran’s nuclear programme -
5 March - Secretary-General welcomes signing of agreement, successful conclusion of dialogue on peace process in Côte d’Ivoire -
2 March - Press conference by Security Council President -
1 March - Sudan: UN de-miners and partners destroy thousands of mines as more areas cleared -
1 March 2007 - Ban Ki-moon calls on new generation to take better care of Planet Earth than his own - Full text/SGSM10893
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- February
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28 February - Iran continues nuclear enrichment in breach of Security Council call, UN reports -
27 February - UN atomic watchdog: nuclear detective not only for weapons but on damaged art, too -
23 February - DPR Korea invites UN nuclear chief four years after leaving non-proliferation pact -
23 February - Secretary-General encouraged by Oslo conference declaration envisioning ban of cluster munitions by 2008 (SG/SM/10887) -
23 February - Security Council affirms determination to strengthen cooperation aimed at countering nuclear, chemical, biological weapons proliferation -
22 February - Security Council condemns recent chlorine gas bombings in Iraq -
February - Documentary on disarmament, demobilization and re-integration in Central Africa -
22 February - Ban Ki-moon ‘deeply concerned’ by Iran’s refusal to suspend uranium enrichment -
20 February - Haiti: UN peacekeepers arrest gang chief in ongoing anti-crime blitz -
16 February - Ban Ki-moon details plans for restructuring UN peacekeeping, disarmament work -
16 February - UN acting quickly to implement counter-terrorism strategy – Ban Ki-moon -
16 February - Former child soldier launches memoirs in UN effort to curb use of children in war -
14 February - USG Tanaka: The Treaty of Tlatelolco has had global implications -
14 February - Message of the Secretary-General on the 40th Anniversary of the Treaty of Tlatelolco, Mexico City -
5 Febuary - Ban Ki-moon proposes restructuring to enhance UN’s peace, disarmament work -
5 February 2007 - The Secretary-General's statement to Member States on proposals to strengthen the work of the Secretariat in the field of peace and security -
1 February 2007 - Switzerland addresses Conference on Disarmament
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- January
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31 January - Security Council holds day-long debate on post-conflict peacebuilding; Focus on early efforts of new Peacebuilding Commission -
30 January - Conference on Disarmament hears statements from Cuba and Turkey -
24 January - Conference on Disarmament adopts agenda, presidents of 2007 session of Conference appoint Coordinators -
22 January - Secretary-General, in message to Conference on disarmament, stresses need to maintain moratorium on nuclear tests, keep outer space free of arms -
24 January - Secretary-General, in message to Conference on disarmament, stresses need to maintain moratorium on nuclear tests, keep outer space free of arms -
22 January - Secretary-General Ban urges all States not to expand nuclear arsenals, reduce stockpiles -
19 January - Secretary-General Ban urges redoubling of efforts on denuclearizing Korean peninsula -
18 January - Conference on Disarmament holds first part of 2007 session -
12 January - Security Council confronts ambitious agenda in 2006, brokering ceasefires, easing difficult transitions, blunting relapses into conflict -
8 January - Secretary-General's remarks at the Security Council meeting on Threats to International Peace and Security
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- September
- 2006
- December
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21 December - Turn guns into guitars, UN tells Colombia in campaign against violence, arms trafficking -
18 December 2006 - UN launches new standards for disarming, demobilizing and reintegrating ex-fighters -
15 December - Fifth United Nations-Republic of Korea conference on disarmament, non-proliferation, taking place from 13 to 15 December -
15 - United Nations legal counsel calls for ratification of Nuclear Terrorism Treaty -
7 - Arms Trade Treaty, "Nuclear-Weapon-Free World", outer space arms race among issues, as General Assembly adopts 54 first committee texts (GA/10547) -
7 - Secretary-General welcomes General Assembly's adoption of resolution launching process towards treaty on global conventional arms trade (SG/SM/10782-DC/3057) -
6 december - Disarmament Commission adopts agenda for 2007 substantive session -
5 December - Secretary-General urges destruction of ‘cruel, inhumane’ arms within established deadlines, in message to conference of parties to chemical weapons convention
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- November
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29 November - Security Council condemns ‘significant increase’ in somalia weapons flow, Calls for re-establishment of group monitoring arms embargo -
28 November - UN Seminar on Implementing Security Council Resolution 1540 in Latin America, Caribbean, Taking Place in Lima, Peru, 27 – 28 November -
28 November - In Lecture at Princeton University, Secretary-General calls for progress on both nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation -
13 November -Integrate Removal, Destruction Of Explosive War Remnants Into Mine Action, Secretary-General Says In Message Marking Protocol’s Entry Into Force -
8 November - Ghana To Host Seminar On Security Council Resolution 1540, 9-10 November -
7 November - Secretary-General Calls For Legal Norms To Eliminate Horrendous Humanitarian Impact Of Cluster Munitions, In Message To Geneva Conference -
6 November - Secretary-General Urges States To Rid Earth Of ‘Hidden Killers’ -- Booby-Traps, Landmines -- In Message To Convention On Certain Conventional Weapons Meeting -
2 November - World Community Must Urgently Re-Energize Efforts To Contain, Reverse Spread Of Nuclear Weapons, Says Secretary-General In Message To Bali Seminar
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- October
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31 October - Secretary-General welcomes announcement of agreement on Korean peninsula talks -
30 October - Disarmament Committee Approves Text welcoming Establishment of nuclear-weapon-free zone in Central Asia, as it concludes session -
26 October - International Arms Trade Treaty Aim Of Draft Resolution Approved By Disarmament Committee -
25 October - Disarmament Committee Approves Text Reaffirming Urgency Of Preventing Outer Space Arms Race, Need For Reinforcing Existing Legal Regime -
23 October - Middle east nuclear proliferation, terrorist acquisition of weapons of mass destruction among issues addressed, as first committee approves 12 texts. -
23 October - UN nuclear watchdog chief calls for talks with DPR Korea, Iran -
20 October - Disarmament failures reveal serious erosion in consensus on most critical issues - Nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation - First Committee told -
19 October - Middle East nuclear proliferation, confidence -building in conventional arms addressed in Disarmament Committee draft texts -
10 October - Japan Introduces Draft On ‘Renewed Determination To Eliminate Nuclear Weapons’, in Wake Of Nuclear Weapon Test By Democratic People’s Republic Of Korea -
6 October - Thousands of Nuclear Weapons on High Alert Makes Mockery of Disarmament Progress, With Non-Proliferation Threatened by Lopsided Approach, First Committee Told -
6 October - In Presidential Statement, Security Council Urges Democratic People’s Republic Of Korea Not To Carry Out Nuclear Test -
6 October - 2006 United Nations Programme Of Disarmament Fellowships Starts Third Segment TDDAy In New York -
4 October - Japan, Republic Of Korea Urge Democratic People’s Republic Of Korea To Refrain From Nuclear Weapon Test, In First Committee Debate -
3 October - Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on the Korean Peninsula -
3 October - Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones, Dumping Of Nuclear Waste Among Issues As Disarmament Committee Continues General Debate -
2 October - World Not Powerless In Face Of Nuclear Danger, ‘Practical, Positive Steps’ Within Reach, Under-Secretary-General Tells Disarmament Committee
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- September
- August
- July
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31 July - Experts report significant progress on United Nations conventional arms register -
18 July - Disarmament committee elects Mona Juul of Norway chairperson -
11 July - UN seminar on implementing Security Council resolution aimed at preventing mass destruction weapon proliferation in Beijing 12 – 13 July -
7 July - Secretary-General disappointed small arms conference ended without agreement, but says global community committed to action plan to curtail illicit trade -
7 July - United Nations conference aimed at strengthening global effort against illicit small arms trade ends without agreement on final document -
3 July - Legally-binding accord on arms brokering, common standard for end-user certification among issues raised, as UN small arms review continues debate
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- June
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30 June - Right to own firearms, national legislation, helping gun violence victims focus, as UN conference on illicit small arms trade concludes first week -
29 June - Links between gun violence, development; ammunition controls among issues, as UN review conference continues debate on illicit small arms trade -
28 June - Marking and tracing, stockpile destruction among issues raised at UN conference, as speakers discuss ways to strengthen action against illicit small arms trade -
27 June - Illicit Small Arms Trade in Africa fuels conflict, contributes to poverty, stalls development, say speakers on second day of UN review conference -
26 June - Proliferation of illicit small arms has spawned 'culture of violence and impunity', says Secretary-General, as UN review conference opens at Headquarters -
26 June - 'Uncontrolled spread of illicit small arms is responsible for untold human suffering', Secretary-General says on accepting 'Million Faces Campaign' petition -
26 June - UN not negotiating 'Global Gun Ban' nor is there intention to deny law-abiding citizens right to bear arms, Secretary-General tells Small Arms Conference -
21 June - Workshop for developing countries on illicit trade in Small Arms, Light Weapons to be held at Headquarters, 22-23 June -
21 June - Press conference by President-Designate of conference on Small Arms, Light Weapons -
21 June - Non-proliferation treaty facing twin crisis of compliance, confidence, Secretary-General says in address to Conference on Disarmament -
21 June - Secretary-General Kofi Annan urges conference on Disarmament to break impasse in its work -
20 June - Major review at United Nations to assess progress made, actions needed to further stem illegal Small Arms Trade -
20 June - Secretary-General's Advisory Board on disarmament matters to meet in Geneva, 21-23 June
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- December
