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Weapons of Mass Destruction

Conventional Arms

Regional Disarmament

UN Regional Centres for Peace and Disarmament:
UNLIREC - Latin America and the Caribbean
UNREC - Africa
UNRCPD - Asia and the Pacific

Confidence Building

Other Disarmament Issues

UNODA Spotlight

1540 Compass

20 Mar 2012

Second Edition of "1540 Compass"(PDF) — More at the 1540 Compass Website

New Website Captures Testimonies of Atomic Bomb Survivors Living in Americas

31 Jul 2012

UNODA and Shinpei Takeda Release New Website Capturing Testimonies of Atomic Bomb Survivors Living in Americas — Press Release

Germany Provides Financial Support for Modernisation of UN Reporting System on Military Expenditures

31 Jul 2012

Germany Provides Financial Support for Modernisation of UN Reporting System on Military Expenditures

Secretary-General Disappointed at Inability of Conference on Arms Trade Treaty to Agree on Text, but Says 'Considerable Common Ground' on Which to Build

30 Jul 2012

Secretary-General Disappointed at Inability of Conference on Arms Trade Treaty to Agree on Text, but Says 'Considerable Common Ground' on Which to Build

Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on ATT Conference

26 Jul 2012

Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on ATT Conference

High Representative Kane Interviewed by CTBTO Discussing Disarmament and the Role of the UN (Video)

26 Jul 2012

High Representative Kane Interviewed by CTBTO Discussing Disarmament and the Role of the UN (Video)

Arms Trade Treaty Conference Yields Composite 'Working Document', Prompting Nearly 60 Speakers to Consider Viability, Probable Impact

25 Jul 2012

Arms Trade Treaty Conference Yields Composite 'Working Document', Prompting Nearly 60 Speakers to Consider Viability, Probable Impact

United Nations Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict Announces New Website Launch

25 Jul 2012

United Nations Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict Announces New Website Launch

As Conference on Arms Trade Treaty Begins Final Week, Chairs of Committees Negotiating Goals, Scope Brief on Progress

24 Jul 2012

As Conference on Arms Trade Treaty Begins Final Week, Chairs of Committees Negotiating Goals, Scope Brief on Progress

Newly Established Intersessional Meeting of Experts of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) Concludes

23 Jul 2012

Newly Established Intersessional Meeting of Experts of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) Concludes

UN Regional Information Centre for Western Europe Produces Library Resource Document on Disarmament in English and French

20 Jul 2012

UN Regional Information Centre for Western Europe Produces Library Resource Document on Disarmament in English and French (PDF)

Chairs of Two Main Committees Negotiating Goals, Scope of Arms Trade Treaty Brief Delegates on Progress

20 Jul 2012

Chairs of Two Main Committees Negotiating Goals, Scope of Arms Trade Treaty Brief Delegates on Progress, as UN Conference Nears End of Third Week

CTBTO Internet Platformed Training Course on Multilateral Verification and Collective Security Runs 16 - 20 July

13 Jul 2012

CTBTO Internet Platformed Training Course on Multilateral Verification and Collective Security Runs 16 - 20 July

Flood of Weapons, Ammunition into Countries Under Sanctions Shows Current Control Systems Do Not Work

13 Jul 2012

Flood of Weapons, Ammunition into Countries Under Sanctions Shows Current Control Systems Do Not Work, President of Liberia Tells ATT Conference

Forged Documents Used to Ship Weapons to Fragile Areas, Fuelling Conflicts

09 Jul 2012

Forged Documents Used to Ship Weapons to Fragile Areas, Fuelling Conflicts, Among Critical Issues That Must Be Addressed by Arms Trade Treaty, Conference Told

Arms Trade Treaty Can Sow Seeds of Peace, Spark Hope of Overcoming Violence

06 Jul 2012

Arms Trade Treaty Can Sow Seeds of Peace, Spark Hope of Overcoming Violence, Conference Told as It Considers Scope, Elements, Potential of Future Text

Nuclear Issues Grab Headlines, but Conventional Arms Kill Daily, Secretary-General Tells Arms Trade Treaty Conference

05 Jul 2012

Nuclear Issues Grab Headlines, but Conventional Arms Kill Daily, Secretary-General Tells Arms Trade Treaty Conference

Secretary-General, to ATT, Calls Absence of Global Instrument Dealing with Conventional Weapons 'a Disgrace'

03 Jul 2012

Secretary-General, in Remarks to Conference on Arms Trade Treaty, Calls Absence of Global Instrument Dealing with Conventional Weapons 'a Disgrace'

United Nations Art For Peace Contest Announces 12 Young Winners as 6,623 Entries From 92 Countries Project Singular Message — Peace

12 Jun 2012

United Nations Art For Peace Contest Announces 12 Young Winners as 6,623 Entries From 92 Countries Project Singular Message — Peace

Conference on Disarmament Holds Thematic Debate on Assurances for Non-nuclear-weapon States

12 Jun 2012

Conference on Disarmament Holds Thematic Debate on Assurances for Non-nuclear-weapon States

Website Launched for United Nations Conference on the Arms Trade Treaty

11 Jun 2012

Official Website Launched for the United Nations Conference on the Arms Trade Treaty — Press Release

Dialogue With UN Messenger of Peace, Michael Douglas

11 Jun 2012

GSI President Granoff Holds Dialogue With UN Messenger of Peace, Michael Douglas, on Cancer, Mortality, Humanitarian Work, Disarmament and More

The Global Week of Action Against Gun Violence

11 Jun 2012

High Representative Angela Kane's Statement on the Global Week of Action Against Gun Violence (PDF)

Lithuania to Host Workshop on Implementing Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004)

05 Jun 2012

Lithuania to Host Workshop on Implementing Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004), 5–6 Jun 2012

UNODA Organizes African Regional Consultation on the Arms Trade Treaty

05 Jun 2012

UNODA Organizes African Regional Consultation on the Arms Trade Treaty

Mme Kane, Haut Représentant pour les affaires de désarmement en visite de travail à Lomé au Togo

05 Jun 2012

Mme Kane, Haut Représentant pour les affaires de désarmement en visite de travail à Lomé au Togo

High Representative's Message to the Parliament of New Zealand

29 May 2012

High Representative Kane's Message to the Parliament of New Zealand for the 25th Anniversary of the New Zealand Nuclear Free Zone, Disarmament, and Arms Control Act (PDF)

CTBTO Launches Revamped Website - CTBTO Home Page

24 May 2012

CTBTO Launches Revamped Website — CTBTO Home Page

Conference on Disarmament Holds Thematic Discussion on Cessation of the Nuclear Arms Race and Nuclear Disarmament

23 May 2012

Conference on Disarmament Holds Thematic Discussion on Cessation of the Nuclear Arms Race and Nuclear Disarmament

Report of the Disarmament Commission for 2012

22 May 2012

Report of the United Nations Disarmament Commission for 2012

UNODA Provides Small Arms Destruction Equipment to the Bahamas

18 May 2012

United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs Provides the Bahamas with Hydraulic Shears for Small Arms Destructions — Press Release

UNODA Assists African States in Preparation for Arms Trade Treaty Conference

18 May 2012

UNODA Assists African States in Preparation for Arms Trade Treaty Conference, 21-22 May

General Assembly President Addresses Conference on Disarmament. Warns of Worrying Implications of Continued Deadlock

15 May 2012

General Assembly President Addresses Conference on Disarmament. Warns of Worrying Implications of Continued Deadlock

The Preparatory Committee for the 2015 Review Conference of the NPT held constructive deliberations

11 May 2012

The Preparatory Committee for the 2015 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons Held Constructive Deliberations During its 2012 Session

High Representative Kane's Video Message to UNASUR

10 May 2012

High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Angela Kane's Video Message to the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR)

2012 NPT Prep Com - Delegates Statements Now Available

03 May 2012

2012 NPT Prep Com — Delegates' Statements Now Available

Opening of NPT 2012 PrepCom

30 Apr 2012

First Session of the Preparatory Committee for the 2015 NPT Review Conference Opens in Vienna — Read High Representative Kane's Opening Remarks (PDF)

SG' Message for the Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Weapons, 29 April

27 Apr 2012

Secretary-General's Message for the Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Weapons, 29 April

Sweden Becomes the 71st State to Ratify Convention on Cluster Munitions

25 Apr 2012

Sweden Becomes the 71st State to Ratify Convention on Cluster Munitions (PDF) — Learn More About the Convention on Cluster Munitions

First Industry Conference on Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004)

23 Apr 2012

First Industry Conference on Security Council Resolution 1540, Held in Wiesbaden, Germany, 23 to 25 April 2012

Disarmament Commission Achieves 'Relative Success', but Hope for 'More and Better'

23 Apr 2012

Disarmament Commission Achieves 'Relative Success', but Hope for 'More and Better' Thwarted by Mistrust, Says Chairman — High Representative's Closing Remarks (PDF)

Security Council Reaffirms Need for Compliance with Arms Control, Non-Proliferation Commitments

20 Apr 2012

Security Council Highlights Threat from Terrorism, Illicit Nuclear Trafficking and Reaffirms Need for Compliance with Arms Control, Non-Proliferation Commitments — UN Press Article

Despite Progress, Tens of Thousands of Nuclear Weapons Remain, Billions Spent to Modernize Them

20 Apr 2012

Despite Progress, Tens of Thousands of Nuclear Weapons Remain, Billions Spent to Modernize Them, Secretary-General Tells Security Council

HR's message on the occasion of the opening of the Research Center for Nuclear Weapons Abolition

20 Apr 2012

High Representative's Message on the Occasion of the Opening of the Research Center for Nuclear Weapons Abolition (RECNA), at Nagasaki University (PDF)

Papers from UNODA Sr. Political Affairs Officer Randy Rydell

19 Apr 2012

Papers from UNODA Sr. Political Affairs Officer Randy Rydell on Transparency and Nuclear Weapons(PDF), a Nuclear Weapons-Free Zone in the Middle East(PDF) and Conditions for Nuclear Stability at Low Numbers(PDF)

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on "The Human Cost of Military Spending"

19 Apr 2012

Speech by Mr. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva, on "The Human Cost of Military Spending"

UNLIREC Launches Inter-Institutional Training Course on Combating the Illicit Trafficking in Firearms, Ammunition and Explosives

18 Apr 2012

UNODA's Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean(UNLIREC) Strengthens States' Capacity to Combat Illicit Firearms Trafficking

High Representative's Statement on the Global Day of Action on Military Spending

17 Apr 2012

High Representative's Statement on the Global Day of Action on Military Spending (PDF) — Press release

Security Council Condemns Democratic People's Republic of Korea's Satellite Launch

16 Apr 2012

Security Council Condemns Democratic People's Republic of Korea's Satellite Launch

1540 Committee unveils new redesigned website

11 Apr 2012

1540 Committee Unveils Newly Redesigned Website — Press Release

Niue signs the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)

10 Apr 2012

Niue Signs the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)

BBC Interview with UNREC Director Ivor Fung

09 Apr 2012

BBC Interview with UNREC Director Ivor Fung on UNODA Technical Support to Promote Safe and Secure Storage of Ammunition by Governments (Audio)

Disarmament Commission Reaches Agreement on Agenda

09 Apr 2012

Disarmament Commission Reaches Agreement on Agenda, Ending Three-day Stalemate, Concludes General Debate — About the 2012 Session

Regional Center for Peace and Disarmament in Africa

05 Apr 2012

April Issue of UNREC Focus, from the Regional Center for Peace and Disarmament in Africa (UNREC)

Secretary-General's message on the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action

05 Apr 2012

Secretary-General's Message on the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action — See UN News Story

Disarmament Commission Begins General Debate for Current Session Without Agreement on Substantive Aspects of Agenda

04 Apr 2012

Disarmament Commission Begins General Debate for Current Session Without Agreement on Substantive Aspects of Agenda — 2012 Session of the UN Disarmament Commission

2012 Session of the UN Disarmament Commission

03 Apr 2012

Opening of 2012 Session of the UN Disarmament Commission — Statement by High Representative Angela Kane(PDF) and Message from the Secretary-General

UN Organizations Support Action on 4 April to End Landmine Tragedies - International Day for Mine Awareness - Lend Your Leg Campaign

02 Apr 2012

UN Organizations Support Action on 4 April to End Landmine Tragedies — International Day for Mine Awareness — Lend Your Leg Campaign

South-South News Partners with United Nations "Art for Peace" Youth Contest Aimed at Promoting Nuclear Disarmament, Matches Prize Money

30 Mar 2012

South-South News Partners with United Nations "Art for Peace" Youth Contest Aimed at Promoting Nuclear Disarmament, Matches Prize Money

Report of the Preparatory Committee for the United Nations Conference on the Arms Trade Treaty

28 Mar 2012

Report of the Preparatory Committee for the United Nations Conference on the Arms Trade Treaty

Seoul Communiqué - 2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit

27 Mar 2012

Seoul Communiqué - 2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit (PDF)

Secretary-General's Statements at the Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul.

27 Mar 2012

Secretary-General's Statements at the Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul

PrepCom Unanimously Adopts Draft Report for Conference to Review Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons

26 Mar 2012

PrepCom Unanimously Adopts Draft Report for Conference to Review Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons — Recommends Amb. Ogwu of Nigeria for the Presidency of the Review Conference

Preparatory Committee for the Review Conference on the Programme of Action on small arms and light weapons

20 Mar 2012

Preparatory Committee for the Review Conference on the Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons Meets in New York

1540 Compass

20 Mar 2012

"1540 Compass" — A Journal on the Implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1540 to Prevent WMD Proliferation and Terrorism by Non-State Actors

Secretary-General appoints Angela Kane of Germany High Representative for Disarmament Affairs

09 Mar 2012

Secretary-General Appoints Angela Kane of Germany High Representative for Disarmament Affairs

Sergio Duarte Retires

05 Mar 2012

Mr. Sergio Duarte Ends a Distinguished Tenure as the United Nations High Representative for Disarmament Affairs

South-South News Story - Youth Show the Way to Nuclear Weapons Free World

02 Mar 2012

South-South News Story - Youth Show the Way to Nuclear Weapons Free World (Video)

OPCW Director-General Meets UN Secretary-General

01 Mar 2012

Director-General of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons(OPCW) meets UN Secretary-General

Head of CTBTO hopes that next step by DPRK will be to join the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty

29 Feb 2012

Head of CTBTO hopes that next step by DPRK will be to join the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty

UNLIREC assists Jamaica to combat illicit firearms through firearms destruction and capacity building

28 Feb 2012

UNLIREC Assists Jamaica to Combat Illicit Firearms Through Firearms Destruction and Capacity Building

UN Messenger of Peace Michael Douglas urges young artists to draw for peace

22 Feb 2012

UN Messenger of Peace Michael Douglas urges young artists to draw for peace.
⇒ Art for Peace Contest

80th Anniversary of the World Disarmament Conference Opened 14 February in Geneva - see photos of the event.

17 Feb 2012

80th Anniversary of the World Disarmament Conference Opened 14 February in Geneva - see photos of the event.

Children's Art for Peace Contest Receives Entries From Across the Globe - Contest Runs through 30 April 2012

17 Feb 2012

Children's Art for Peace Contest Receives Entries From Across the Globe - Contest Runs through 30 April 2012

Secretary-General Celebrates 15th Anniversary of CTBTO and Opens New UNODA Office in Vienna

17 Feb 2012

Secretary-General Celebrates 15th Anniversary of CTBTO and Opens New UNODA Office in Vienna.
— Read SG's Statement

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's message on the forty-fifth anniversary of the Treaty of Tlatelolco, delivered by Sergio Duarte, Mexico City

15 Feb 2012

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's Message on the Forty-Fifth Anniversary of the Treaty of Tlatelolco, Delivered by Sergio Duarte in Mexico City.

High Representative Duarte Delivers Opening Address at OPANAL 45th Anniversary in Mexico City

14 Feb 2012

High Representative Duarte Delivers Opening Address at OPANAL 45th Anniversary in Mexico City. (PDF)

International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers

13 Feb 2012

International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers — Join the Campaign for Zero Under 18

Indonesia Deposits Instrument of Ratification to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty

07 Feb 2012

Indonesia Deposits Instrument of Ratification to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty

Occasional Paper 21

07 Feb 2012

Occasional Paper 21 — Study on the Development of a Framework for Improving End-Use and End-User Control Systems (PDF)

Disarmament Treaties Database

07 Feb 2012

Disarmament Treaties Database — Updated and Improved

Fashioning Future History: 80th Aniversary of the World Disarmament Conference

03 Feb 2012

Geneva Exhibition on 80th Anniversary of the World Disarmament Conference - RSVP to Attend Opening

Secretary-General's message to the Conference on Disarmament

24 Jan 2012

Secretary-General's message to the Conference on Disarmament
Geneva, Switzerland
24 January 2012

New Chairman and Bureau Members Elected to Disarmament Commission

24 Jan 2012

New Chairman and Bureau Members Elected to Disarmament Commission Beginning 3-Year Cycle in April

UNU Presents: A Look at the 1540 Committee's New Mandate

17 Jan 2012

Upcoming UNU Presentation on the 1540 Committee's New Mandate & Efforts to Prevent the Proliferation of WMD's to Non-State Actors

Disarmament Today Podcast: An Interview with Ms. Setsuko Thurlow, Atomic Bomb Survivor and Special Communicator for a World Without Nuclear Weapons

13 Jan 2012

Disarmament Today Podcast: An Interview with Ms. Setsuko Thurlow, Atomic Bomb Survivor and Special Communicator for a World Without Nuclear Weapons

Guatemala Ratifies the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)

13 Jan 2012

Guatemala Ratifies the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)

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