Since its founding, the United Nations has given the highest priority to reducing and eventually eliminating weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear, biological and chemical weapons, as well as controlling small arms and light weapons. With the rapid development of information and communications technology, the emergence of new concepts of security and threat, and the largest generation of young people in history, the need for education in disarmament and non-proliferation has never been greater.
In our latest series, United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) talks to experts and youth about disarmament and peace education resources created by the United Nations and educators for students, and how such tools motivate and inspire young people to take concrete action in support of disarmament. Below is the list of articles in the series:
- Building a Safer World for All through Education
- Educating Youth through Art, Technology and Dialogue - Interview with Ms. Soo Hyun Kim, United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs
- Peace Education as a New Literacy - Interview with Professor Yoshiro Tanaka, J. F. Oberlin University
- Youth at the Forefront of Disarmament Dialogue - Interview with Ms. Kehkashan Basu, Youth Activist