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Myanmar set to ratify Biological Weapons Convention
Minister for Foreign Affairs Wunna Maung Lwin told the UN General Assembly in New York yesterday that Parliament had approved the government’s proposal to ratify the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) of 1972. Parliament approved the country's accession to the convention… [source: Eleven (Myanmar)]
Secretary-General’s remarks at the Seventh Ministerial Meeting of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)
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UNFOLD ZERO and the UNODA to mark International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons in Geneva on 25 Sept
UNFOLD ZERO and the UNODA to mark International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons in Geneva on 25 Sept. View News Item Source> [source: UNODA]
The Arms Trade Treaty will make it harder for weapons and ammunition to reach those who misuse them
Message from Michael Douglas, UN Messenger of Peace: the Arms Trade Treaty will make it harder for weapons and ammunition to reach those who misuse them. View News Item Source> [source: UNODA]
United Nations Art for Peace Exhibit supports the first observance of the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
In a joint effort with its NGO partner, the Harmony for Peace Foundation, the Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) has launched an exhibit of the twelve original winning artworks from the “Art for Peace” contest at UNHQ to mark the first observance of… [source: UNODA]
The World Agrees: No Right to Bear Unregulated Arms
The ATT as 'the first treaty with specific gender-based violence provisions' will enter into force. 'The rules of procedure, reporting, and verification will be set then,' says Kane. 'Very few states have mechanisms against gender-based violence,' so these mechanisms will… [source: Women's Media Centre ]
Arms Trade Treaty Reaches 50 Ratifications during 2014 Treaty Event, Triggering Entry into Force
The landmark of 50 ratifications of the Arms Trade Treaty was reached this morning at a joint ceremony held in the framework of the 2014 Treaty Event. Today, eight States deposited their instruments of ratification with the Secretary-General, and two States… [source: UN DPI]
High Representative’s remarks at the Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation on women, disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control
High Representative's remarks at the Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation on women, disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control. View News Item Source> [source: UNODA]
High Representative’s Remarks at the OSCE Meeting on Small Arms and Ammunition
High Representative's remarks at the OSCE meeting on small arms and ammunition. View News Item Source> [source: UNODA]
Secretary-General’s message to the 58th IAEA General Conference
Secretary-General's message to the 58th IAEA General Conference, delivered by High Representative Angela Kane. View News Item Source> [source: UNODA]