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UN Messenger of Peace’s Message on Disarmament and Development
The United Nations Messenger of Peace, Mr. Michael Douglas, issued a message on disarmament and development to build a world free from fear and want. View this message here. [source: United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs]
High Representative’s Remarks to the Working Group on Multilateral Nuclear Disarmament Negotiations
The High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Mr. Kim won-soo, delivered remarks to the open-ended working group on taking forward multilateral nuclear disarmament negotiations. Read the remarks here. [source: United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs]
Secretary-General’s Message to NATO Conference on Disarmament
The United Nations Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, issued a message to the annual NATO conference on disarmament, non-proliferation, and arms control. This message was delivered by the United Nations High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Mr. Kim Won-soo. Read the message… [source: United Nations Secretary-General]
Side Event Highlights EU Support of the Biological Weapons Convention
The European Union (EU) organized a side event at the Preparatory Committee for the Eighth Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) Review Conference, marking the official launch of EU Council Decision 2016/51/CFSP in support of the BWC. Read more here. [source: United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs]
UN launches new guidance on SALW National Action Plans
The United Nations internal mechanism for coordinating action on small arms (CASA) launched new guidance to assist States in designing and implementing a National Action Plan. Read more about the new guidance here. [source: International Small Arms Control Standards (ISACS) ]
First Preparatory Meeting for the 2016 Review of the Biological Weapons Convention Concludes
The first preparatory meeting for the 2016 Review of the Biological Weapons Convention has concluded. Read more about the meeting here. [source: The United Nations Office at Geneva]
Secretary-General’s Message Marking Remembrance Day for All Victims of Chemical Warfare
The United Nations Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, issued a message marking Remembrance Day for All Victims of Chemical Warfare. Read more about the message here. [source: United Nations Secretary-General]
UN Messenger of Peace’s Message about the Total Elimination of Biological and Chemical Weapons
United Nations Messenger of Peace, Michael Douglas, issued a message about the total elimination of biological and chemical weapons. View the video here. [source: United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs]
High Representative’s Keynote Address at UNIDIR Space Conference
The High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Mr. Kim Won-soo, gave the keynote address at UNIDIR's Space Conference. Read the address here. [source: United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs]
Commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of the CTBT
A commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) was held in Vienna. Read more about the event here. [source: United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs]