International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awarenes
@disarmamentawarenessday
The International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness seeks to promote better awareness and understanding of disarmament issues among the public, especially young people.
The role of corruption in fuelling arms diversion and undermining arms control.
The United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) and TI_Defence have hosted an Arms Trade Treaty (CSP11) Working Group side event on the role of corruption in fuelling arms diversion and undermining arms control.
A big thank-you to the panellists and participants for an engaging and productive discussion!
A commemorative exhibition held at the Palais des Nations.
The Office for Disarmament Affairs’s Geneva Branch, in collaboration with the Biological Weapons Convention Implementation Support Unit, hosted a commemorative exhibition at the Palais des Nations from 24-28 February 2025
The Political Declaration on Responsible Military Use of Artificial Intelligence and Autonomy: Delivering Concrete Solutions.
Join us at this side event to learn how the Political Declaration is helping States harness the benefits of military AI while mitigating its
The Political Declaration (PD) is a landmark, solutions-oriented set of ten concrete measures to guide the responsible development and use of military AI and autonomy. Through expert-level exchanges, sharing best practices, and capacity-building activities, the PD offers States a concrete path to implement the responsible behaviors outlined in the Declaration. Come learn about how endorsing States are working collaboratively to establish norms of responsible behavior for military AI and putting principles into action.
Join us at this side event to learn how the Political Declaration is helping States harness the benefits of military AI while mitigating its risks.
Watch the Political Declaration on Responsible Military Use of Artificial Intelligence and Autonomy: Delivering Concrete Solutions!
Weapons of Mass Destruction Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Instruments in an Age of Accelerated Technological Change.
The side event is jointly organized by UNODA, CTBTO, IAEA and OPCW. Representatives of the global disarmament and non-proliferation architec
The side event is jointly organized by UNODA, CTBTO, IAEA and OPCW. Representatives of the global disarmament and non-proliferation architecture will explore how rapid scientific and technological advances could impact the effectiveness of existing treaty regimes and how these regimes are adapting to ensure they remain robust and fit for purpose.
Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu, Under Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, will deliver keynote address. A panel discussion will be followed, during which representatives of UNODA, CTBTO, IAEA and OPCW will share insights on the challenges and opportunities for the global disarmament and non-proliferation architecture presented by emerging technologies.
Watch Weapons of Mass Destruction Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Instruments in an Age of Accelerated Technological Change!
Building Capacity to Eliminate the Supply of Weapons to Terrorists in Africa and Central Asia - High-Level Briefing.
The United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT) of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) will hold the High-Level Brief
The United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT) of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) will hold the High-Level Briefing on Building Capacity to Eliminate the Supply of Weapons to Terrorists in Africa and Central Asia, on the margins of the General Assembly First Committee – Disarmament and International Security.
Watch Building Capacity to Eliminate the Supply of Weapons to Terrorists in Africa and Central Asia - High-Level Briefing!
National Workshop on Global Instruments on SALW control.
The UN Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific (UNRCPD), in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal and the Armed Police Forces of Nepal, and civil society organizations, proposes to host a national workshop. The workshop will be organized as part of the EU-funded regional project aimed at supporting the implementation of the PoA, and will engage senior officials from key ministries such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA), and Ministry of Defense (MoD), alongside parliamentarians and civil society representatives. The national workshop will focus on Global Instruments on SALW control, with a primary focus on the PoA and its ITI.
The workshop’s content will be structured to align with relevant actions outlined in the UN Secretary-General’s Agenda for Disarmament, ‘Securing our Future,’ as well as the goals and targets established within the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the New Agenda for Peace, and complementary frameworks such as the Women, Peace, and Security agenda and the Youth, Peace, and Security agenda. It will encompass expert presentations on global instruments for arms control and an analysis of national policy and regulatory frameworks. Drawing from international guidance such as the Modular Small Arms Control Implementation Compendium (MOSAIC) , the workshop will feature interactive exercises and focused discussions on key thematic areas.
Start Date: Sep 3 2024
End Date: Sep 5 2024
Location: Kathmandu, Nepal
Meeting Hosted By: UNRCPD, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Armed Police Forces of Nepal
Meeting Supported By: The European Union
1st Meeting, 2024 Protocol V Meeting of Experts (CCW).
Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons – Protocol V Meeting of Experts
Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons – Protocol V Meeting of Experts
Provisional Programme of Work
1. Opening of the meeting
The President-designate of the 18 th Annual Conference of the High Contracting Parties to Protocol V, Ambassador Abdul-Karim Hashim Mostafa, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Iraq to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva, will outline the Programme of Work. The meeting will build on the work of the 17 th Annual Conference of the High Contracting Parties to Protocol V and of the 2023 Meeting of the High Contracting Parties to the CCW.
2. Universalization
The President-designate will provide an overview on intended universalization efforts. High Contracting Parties or interested organizations may wish to brief the Meeting on their efforts to promote the universalization of Protocol V at the regional, sub-regional and national levels.
3. National Reporting
The Presidency and the Secretariat will provide an update on the implementation of the obligation to submit national annual reports by High Contracting Parties. High Contracting Parties will be invited to discuss measures to increase the rate of national reporting and consider measures to improve the current methodology in the framework of Protocol V.
4. Article 4 on recording, retaining and transmission of information and generic preventative measures
Delegations are encouraged to share information on national best practices on the implementation of Article 4 and generic preventive measures following the guidance provided in the Technical Annex of the Protocol.
5. Thematic discussion on victim assistance
The Coordinator on Victim Assistance, Mr. Andreas Bilgeri of Austria, will give an overview of the main trends identified in the national annual reports when it comes to victim assistance.
The panel discussion will be moderated by the Coordinator on Victim Assistance. Experts will focus on victim assistance strategies implemented by High Contracting Parties to Protocol V, and on regional approaches. The panel will be composed of:
- Dr. Din Nickhwak, Programme Manager for Afghanistan and Tajikistan, Swiss Foundation for
Demining (FSD);
- Mr. Raphael Wittwer, Humanity & Inclusion.
Delegations are encouraged to consider the following guiding questions during their interventions:
- TBD
6. Thematic discussion on clearance of explosive remnants of war and technical assistance
The Coordinator on Clearance and Technical Assistance, Ms. Hannah Abubakar of the Philippines, will give an overview of the main trends identified in the national annual reports related to technical assistance.
The panel discussion will be moderated by the Coordinator on Clearance and Technical Assistance. The panel will be composed of:
- Mr. Gordon Burns, Permanent Mission of Australia;
- Dr. Tonya Müller, Swiss Drone and Robotics Centre of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS);
- Ms. Alessandra Roccasalvo, UNDP Resident Representative in Azerbaijan;
- GICHD
Delegations are encouraged to consider the following questions during their interventions:
- TBD
7. Closing of the meeting
The President-designate will close the meeting and outline his plans for the 18 th Annual Conference of the High Contracting Parties to Protocol V to be held on 11 November 2024.
Watch the 1st Meeting, 2024 Protocol V Meeting of Experts (CCW)!
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