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Spotlights (2022)
18 May 2022
High Representative delivers opening remarks at commemoration of the 30th Anniversary of the UN Register of Conventional Arms
17 May 2022
UNODA intensifies efforts to mobilize youth in strengthening the Biological Weapons Convention
17 May 2022
Contribute to the Global Digital Compact: shared principles for an open, free and secure digital future for all
16 May 2022
Information for participation by NGOs in the Tenth Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
16 May 2022
Information for States parties, observer States and intergovernmental organizations on the Tenth Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
13 May 2022
Video Message by High Representative Nakamitsu to the Arms Control Negotiation Academy (ACONA) bootcamp
Transcript
13 May 2022
Director and Deputy to the High Representative’s remarks to the Security Council on Threats to International Peace and Security
12 May 2022
Young AI practitioners discuss how to innovate responsibly
12 May 2022
Save the date! Celebrating the 30th anniversary of UNROCA on 17 May at 12:00-13:15 EDT
Agenda and link
10 May 2022
Stakeholders can now apply for accreditation for the OEWG on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies
9 May 2022
Izumi Nakamitsu’s video message to States participating in the first substantive session of the open-ended working group on reducing space threats
Transcript
29 April 2022
Secretary-General’s message on the 25th anniversary of the entry into force of the Chemical Weapons Convention
29 April 2022
High Representative’s briefing to the Security Council on the implementation of Security Council resolution 2118 (2013) and on the 25th Anniversary of the entry into force of the Chemical Weapons Convention
29 April 2022
High Representative for Disarmament Affairs sends video message to high-level event to mark the 25th anniversary of the Chemical Weapons Convention
Transcript
26 April 2022
Applications open for 2022 OSCE – UNODA Scholarship for Peace and Security: Training on Arms Control and Disarmament (Closing date: 3 May 2022)
25 April 2022
UNODA organizes outreach workshop for ASEAN Member States on the United Nations Secretary-General’s Mechanism for Investigations of Alleged Use of Chemical and Biological Weapons (UNSGM)
25 April 2022
ASEAN Member States join workshop on Biological Weapons Convention in Geneva
24 April 2022
Secretary-General’s message on the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace
22 April 2022
Disarmament Commission Approves Draft Report to General Assembly, Concluding First Substantive Session Held Since 2018
22 April 2022
UNRCPD trains government officials, parliamentarians and civil society in Nepal on gender and small arms and links with the Women, Peace and Security agenda
20 April 2022
Registrations are open for online event on gender-responsive disarmament in action (25 April)
11 April 2022
New! “Operationalising Article VII of the Biological Weapons Convention” is now available
11 April 2022
New publication: The United Nations Disarmament Yearbook: Volume 46: 2021
8 April 2022
After 3-Year Gap, Disarmament Commission Opens its 2022 Session
6 April 2022
Izumi Nakamitsu’s video message to States participating in consultations towards a political declaration on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas
Transcript
5 April 2022
Deputy High Representative delivers video message to the Sub-regional Seminar for ASEAN countries
Transcript
5 April 2022
Information for NGOs: OEWG on Conventional Ammunition. Apply by 8 April.
4 April 2022
High Representative for Disarmament Affairs’ opening statement to the United Nations Disarmament Commission
4 April 2022
Lao PDR holds workshop to enhance gender responsive small arms control
4 April 2022
Secretary-General’s message on the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
3 April 2022
Tuvalu ratifies the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)
1 April 2022
Marking International Women’s Day 2022, UNRCPD and IANSA host an online seminar on gun violence and illicit small arms trafficking from a gender perspective
30 March 2022
UNODA’s #Youth4Disarmament initiative announces 25 #Leaders4Tomorrow
29 March 2022
Gambia ratifies the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)
28 March 2022
High Representative for Disarmament Affairs’ opening remarks at OEWG on the security of and in the use of ICTs
28 March 2022
Secretary-General again appeals to States to avoid use of explosive weapons in populated areas
25 March 2022
Philippines ratifies the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT)
24 March 2022
Côte d’Ivoire ratifies the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW)
23 March 2022
Message from the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs to the 6th Hiroshima Junior International Forum
22 March 2022
High Representative for Disarmament Affairs speaks at UNODA/Stimson Center joint event on maintaining the nuclear peace
21 March 2022
High Representative delivers remarks at online event on Challenges and Opportunities for the New Space Age
18 March 2022
High Representative Izumi Nakamitsu’s remarks to the Security Council on Threats to International Peace and Security
16 March 2022
Information for NGOs: Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons – Eighth Biennial Meeting of States. Apply by 25 March.
14 March 2022
New! The Biological Weapons Convention Brochure is now available in all six UN languages
11 March 2022
Statement by High Representative Nakamitsu to the Security Council on Threats to International Peace and Security
10 March 2022
Register now for online event on “Maintaining the Nuclear Peace” hosted by UNODA and the Stimson Center
10 March 2022
High Representative briefs Security Council during open meeting on Middle East (Syria) on implementation of Security Council Resolution 2118 (2013)
9 March 2022
Youth4Disarmament’s #Leaders4Tomorrow begin workshop series with first session on D.N.A. and Gender
9 March 2022
High Representative Izumi Nakamitsu’s message to the first session of the 2022 GGE on lethal autonomous weapon systems
8 March 2022
High Representative delivers remarks to Conference on Disarmament to mark International Women’s Day 2022
8 March 2022
High Representative for Disarmament Affairs’ video message on International Women’s Day 2022
7 March 2022
United Nations ‘Youth Champions for Disarmament’ Arrive at the United Nations Headquarters in New York
28 February 2022
High Representative briefs Security Council on Middle East (Syria) on implementation of Security Council Resolution 2118 (2013)
28 February 2022
HR delivers remarks at Chemical Weapons Convention Coalition Webinar: Ten Years of Chemical Weapons Use in Syria
Trascript
28 February 2022
Botswana holds workshop on UNSCR 1540 National Implementation Action Plan (NAP)
17 February 2022
New! Interactive weapons and ammunition management E-book
16 February 2022
Third edition of the Biosecurity Diplomacy Workshop for Young Scientists from the Global South kicks off with video message from the HR for Disarmament Affairs
Transcript
15 February 2022
New! #Youth4Disarmament launches call for applications for #Leaders4Tomorrow workshop series
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7 February 2022
High Representative Izumi Nakamitsu sends video message to online dialogue about the NPT
Transcript
27 January 2022
High Representative for Disarmament Affairs speaks at launch of ICRC report on explosive weapons in populated areas
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25 January 2022
Now available: 3rd 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)
24 January 2022
#Youth4Disarmament Spotlight: “How Can We Continue to Energize ‘Gen Z’ for a Nuclear-Weapon-Free World?”
24 January 2022
Hiroshima: Rebooting Memories – lives recalled when colours are added
21 January 2022
UNODA online short course: Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW)
20 January 2022
Horrors of Hiroshima, a reminder that nuclear weapons remain global threat
19 January 2022
High Representative delivers remarks at online event on reducing nuclear risk and advancing nuclear disarmament
14 January 2022
Include Women and Youth at All Levels of Arms Control, says the Sierra Leone National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons
13 January 2022
CARICOM Member States join online workshop on national implementation legislation for the Biological Weapons Convention
11 January 2022
United Nations Security Council adopts resolution 2616 on small arms
10 January 2022
UNODA participates in 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign
6 January 2022
Ammunition technical experts from Asia and the Pacific join UN SaferGuard roster
5 January 2022
High Representative briefs Security Council during open meeting on Middle East (Syria) on implementation of Security Council Resolution 2118 (2013)
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