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UNRCPD-FRS Post Event Story on the Hague Code of Conduct Against Ballistic Missile Proliferation (HCOC) Workshop
Eyeing ballistic missile threat, experts press for adherence to voluntary countermeasures
Press Release: Strengthening the Implementation of UNSCR 1540 in South Asia and Mongolia
Press Release – UNSCR 1540 Project in South Asia and Mongolia
Malaysia has Ratified the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW)
On 30 September 2020, Malaysia deposited it's instrument of ratification on the TPNW to the UN in New York
Niue has Acceded to the CCM, ATT and the TPNW
Niue has acceded to the following international disarmament instruments: Convention on Cluster Munitions, Arms Trade Treaty and Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
Afghanistan Accedes to the Arms Trade Treaty
Afghanistan has deposited its instrument of accession to the Arms Trade Treaty, with entry into force set for 27 October 2020.
Young leaders across Northeast Asia tackle challenging security questions in online education series
The nine-member youth Steering Committee for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation in Northeast Asia engaged with United Nations staff last week on a range of pressing international security challenges. Their webinar discussions were part of a wider learning series organized by the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific (UNRCPD) to help the young leaders prepare for an upcoming meeting in the Republic of Korea on disarmament and non-proliferation topics.
UNRCPD Completes Training on Role of Gender in SALW Control
UNRCPD successfully concluded a coaching programme on gender-mainstreaming small arms control. The coaching was an initiative from both UNODA and UNDP-SEESAC and was conducted for UNRCPD personnel in Kathmandu, Nepal over the period of March-April 2020.
UNRCPD has published it’s Compendium of activities, findings and outcomes on the “Gun Violence and Illicit SALW-Control from a Gender Perspective” Project
UNRCPD has published it’s Compendium on the “Gun Violence and Illicit SALW-Control from a Gender Perspective” Project, which ran over a period covering 2018-2020 involving the participation of numerous Government Officials, Members of Parliament and members of Civil Society Organizations from 17 states in Asia-Pacific, culminating in a final concluding seminar that was hosted in Kathmandu, Nepal in February 2020. This Project was made possible due to financial contribution from the European Union and the United Nations Trust Facility Supporting Cooperation on Arms Regulations (UNSCAR).
Executive Summary of findings from UNRCPD’s Baseline Assessment for Disarmament Education is now available
From March to October 2019, UNRCPD conducted a Baseline Assessment for Disarmament Education in 9 countries which will guide future activities for disarmament education in the Asia-Pacific region. Now the Executive Summary of those findings have been published and made available online for public viewing. This Project was made possible by financial support from Rissho Kosei-Kai.
Maldives accedes to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT)
On 27 September 2019, the Republic of Maldives acceded to the Arms Trade Treaty, thus becoming the ATT’s 105th State Party.
The treaty will enter into force in the Maldives on 26 December 2019. Maldives is the ninth State of the Asian-Pacific region to become party to the Arms Trade Treaty.
Four Asian States become party to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
On 26 September 2019, four Asian States ratified the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) in a ceremony on the occasion of the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. Bangladesh, Kiribati and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic have ratified the Treaty, and the Maldives both signed and ratified it. This increases the number of Asian States party to the TPNW from 7 to 11. More than half of the Asian States party to the TPNW (6) ratified it in 2019.
Lebanon Ratifies the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT)
On 9th May, 2019 Lebanon became the latest State to ratify the Arms Trade Treaty.
Palau Ratifies the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT)
On 8th April 2019, the Republic of Palau ratified the Arms Trade Treaty, becoming the most recent State in the Asia-Pacific region to do so.
Myanmar Signed the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW)
On 26th September 2018, Myanmar signed the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), becoming one of the newest countries in the Asia-Pacific region to sign the treaty.
Brunei Darussalam Signed the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW)
On 26th September 2018, Brunei Darussalam signed the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), becoming one of the newest countries along with Myanmar and Timor-Leste in the Asia-Pacific region to sign the treaty.
Timor-Leste Signed the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW)
On 26th September 2018, Timor-Leste signed the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), becoming one of the newest countries along with Myanmar and Brunei Darussalam in the Asia-Pacific region to sign the treaty.
Samoa Ratifies the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW)
On 26th September 2018, Samoa ratified the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), becoming one of the newest countries along with Vanuatu in the Asia-Pacific region to ratify the treaty.
Vanuatu Ratifies the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW)
On 26th September 2018, Vanuatu signed the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), becoming one of the newest countries along with Samoa in the Asia-Pacific region to ratify the treaty.
Thailand ratifies the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)
On 25 September 2018, Thailand ratifies the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), becoming the 167th State to ratify the Treaty.
The Cook Islands accedes to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW)
On 4 September 2018, the Cook Islands officially accedes to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), becoming the 15th State Party to the treaty.
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