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Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
The legally binding instrument to prohibit nuclear weapons results from greater awareness and understanding of the humanitarian consequences that would result from any use of nuclear weapons. In 2017, the General Assembly negotiations towards The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons included a comprehensive set of prohibitions on participating in any nuclear weapon activities. Banned activities include not to develop, test, produce, acquire, possess, stockpile, use or threaten to use nuclear weapons. After its adoption and ratification, the Treaty entered into force on 22 January.

Kyoto Crime Congress opens with declaration to tackle growing crime threats, promote inclusive COVID-19 recovery
7 March 2021 — Held in an innovative hybrid format amid COVID-19 restrictions, the 14th UN Congress on criminal justice opened on Sunday in Kyoto with calls for renewing global cooperation against...
WHO calls for urgent action to ramp up production of COVID-19 vaccines for all
5 March 2021 — Urgent action is needed to increase production of COVID-19 vaccines that will be distributed through the global initiative making these medicines accessible by all countries, the UN...
Hopes for UN Security Council action against Myanmar military coup ‘waning’ fast, warns Special Envoy
5 March 2021 — Hopes placed in the UN and the Member States that serve on the Security Council to take action against leaders of Myanmar’s military coup, are waning fast, the UN Special Envoy for...