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Briefing to the Security Council on the implementation of Security Council resolution 2118 (2013) on the elimination of the chemical weapons programme of the Syrian Arab Republic
Briefing to the Security Council on the implementation of Security Council resolution 2118 (2013) on the elimination of the chemical weapons programme of the Syrian Arab Republic Statement by Mr. Adedeji Ebo Director and Deputy to the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Officer-in-Charge Mr.… [source: UNODA]
High Representative for Disarmament Affairs visits Okinawa, discusses how greater gender equality enables more secure and sustainable societies (In Japanese)
Find the original update from UNODA here: High Representative for Disarmament Affairs visits Okinawa, discusses how greater gender equality enables more secure and sustainable societies (In Japanese) A pdf copy can be found here: HRs-keynote-speeach-at-the-Symposium-of-Okianawa-Womens-Empowerment
General Assembly Adopts over 100 Texts of First, Sixth Committees Tackling Threats from Nuclear Weapons, International Security, Global Law, Transitional Justice
Find the original update from UN Media here: General Assembly Adopts over 100 Texts of First, Sixth Committees Tackling Threats from Nuclear Weapons, International Security, Global Law, Transitional Justice | UN Press Acting on the recommendations of its First Committee (Disarmament…
UNRCPD is hiring a Director (P5)! Deadline to apply: 17 November 2022
UNRCPD is currently recruiting for a Senior Political Affairs Officer (P5) to serve as Director of the Centre. Interested candidates can click here for more details. Deadline to apply is 17 November 2022.
Call for applications: UN SaferGuard workshops for women ammunition management experts
The UN Office for Disarmament Affairs is pleased to share with you the call for applications (2022 09 08 call for application- Workshops for women ammunition experts_distribution) for the UN SaferGuard workshops for women ammunition management experts, which will be…
UNODA’s #Youth4Disarmament initiative has launched the Pitching Peace Youth Music Challenge
[source: UNODA]
Youth-led Policy Advocacy Training Program Pioneered in the ROK
By Seihoon Lee, “Mark” Min Seong Kim The importance of youth participation in the policy decision-making process has been affirmed time and time again within the UN body and national governments. However, youth participation is much easier said than done. Indeed,… [source: Penn Policy Consulting, UNRCPD]
Mongolia makes progress towards national implementation action plan for resolution 1540 (2004)
[source: UNODA]
UNODA BWC-ISU Launches Video Messages Commemorating the 45th Anniversary of the BWC Entry into Force
UNODA's Biological Weapons Convention Implementation Support Unit (BWC ISU) has created two videos to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the entry into force of the BWC. The first video explores the history of the Convention and its evolution to the… [source: UNODA, EU]
UNODA’s #Youth4Disarmament Initiative Launches the “What If? – Spesterra” Youth Video Challenge
What do Messanger for Peace Michael Douglas, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Izumi Nakamitsu, and the 10 UN Youth Champions for Disarmament have in common? They are all calling on 18-24 years old around the globe to join the “What… [source: UNODA]