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Welcome to the 2024 UN Disarmament Fellows!
The UN Disarmament Fellowship Programme started today in Geneva. 🇺🇳
#DisarmamentFellows
#Disarmament
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Did you know, the Broken Chair outside
@UNGeneva
was made to encourage states to sign the anti-landmine treaty? Originally meant to be temporary, 25 years later the sculpture is still standing today with one simple message: remember the victims of
#landmines
.
#APLC2022
#20MSP
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We are pleased to announce that ODA Geneva's new Chief of Service, Ms. Mélanie Régimbal has begun her new functions.
Ms. Régimbal brings 25 years of multilateral disarmament, peace and security experience, most recently as the Director of
@UNLIREC
.
Welcome, Mélanie!
5
13
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Dr Zerbo
@SinaZerbo
of
@CTBTO_alerts
(here w/ President and DSG of CD) addressed the
#ConferenceonDisarmament
, where he reflected on the successes of the CTBT and the 2020 NPT Review Conference as an opportunity to “complete the architecture that we have so painstakingly built”
0
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Today is the 40th anniversary of the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons.
@UN
SG
@AntonioGuterres
urges High Contracting Parties to continue paving the way for the Convention to remain a strong, agile instrument for the pursuit of disarmament that saves lives.
1
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The 2023 🇺🇳
#DisarmamentFellows
were excited to start their week in
@UN_Vienna
.
Stay tuned for more updates on their stay in Vienna. 📢
0
10
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The first 2023 session of the GGE on emerging technologies in the area of LAWS started this morning in Geneva. 🇺🇳
#CCWUN
#disarmament
#GGEonLAWS
▶️ Participants listened to a video-statement by HR for Disarmament Affairs, Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu.
1
23
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🪶 On 5 March, we will celebrate the first International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness.
Join us and celebrate this first
#IDDNPA
by sharing a 📸 of yourself with the hashtags
#IDDNPA
#5March
#Disarmament
, and tag
@ODA_Geneva
and
@UN_Disarmament
.
2
15
66
🕊️ The Geneva-disarmament community met at the Palais des Nations today, to exchange opinions on the latest SG's policy brief: "A New Agenda for Peace." 🌍
Thanks to all participants. We hope to see all of you at the next session!
#Disarmament
#NAfP
0
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📢 Disarmament Fellows - update:
Yesterday, the UN fellows had the pleasure of meeting
@rafaelmgrossi
, the Director General of the
@IAEAorg
, during their visit to Vienna.
#DisarmamentFellows
5
16
61
#OnThisDay
in 1967, the Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean (or Treaty of Tlatelolco) was opened for signature in Mexico City. 📝
#NWFZ
▶️ Learn more about this Treaty, by visiting the dedicated webpage: .
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The Group of Governmental Experts to further consider nuclear disarmament verification issues starts its first session today.
Find more information here:
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12
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The
#PalaisdesNations
@UNGeneva
is covered in snow today, but the work must continue!
The
#BWCRevCon
reaches the end of its second week. Next week will be the final week of the 9th RevCon.
4
22
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🔔 Representatives from the
#CCM
community stand together to foster a world free from the threat of cluster munitions.
#CCM11MSP
#ClusterMunitions
0
16
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At the
@CTBTO
(Preparatory Commission) – the 2022 UN Disarmament Fellows had an exciting exchange on current nuclear challenges and the role of CTBTO with organization’s Executive Secretary
@_RobFloyd
🌐
1
15
54
For the first time in the history of the Programme, the UN Disarmament Fellowship visits Africa thanks to the invitation of the Government of Algeria 🇩🇿
@Algeria_MFA
#DisarmamentFellowship
1
10
52
The participants in the UN Disarmament Fellowship Programme are welcomed at the German Federal Foreign Office
@GermanyDiplo
in Berlin, at the invitation of the German government 🇩🇪.
#DisarmamentFellowship
0
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📢 SAVE THE DATE
Session 7 of the Geneva Disarmament Conversation Series will take place next week, Thursday 25 April, at the Palais des Nations. 🗓️
#disarmament
2
15
51
Wrapping up the first two weeks of 2023
#DisarmamentFellows
🇺🇳 in Geneva.
In these two weeks our Fellows from all around the world received various briefings from experts on disarmament and attended the
#ATTCSP9
as well as
#SpaceThreatsOEWG
.
And now, off to
@unodavienna
🇦🇹!
0
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The
#ConferenceonDisarmament
, under the Presidency of Colombia, adopts a Decision establishing Subsidiary Bodies on the agenda items of the Conference.
Congratulations! The CD Secretariat looks forward to continue supporting the substantive work of the Conference.
2
13
48
Today, the Conference on Disarmament engaged in a meaningful discussion with inputs by young panelists on agenda items 1 and 2 with a keynote speech by the UN Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth, Ms. Jayathma Wickramanayake.
#nucleardisarmament
#Youth4Disarmament
#Y4D
0
13
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#Women
play a critical role in promoting global peace & security.
Last night,
@INakamitsu
opened an exhibition celebrating the past, present and future contributions of women to the
#1972BWC
, which celebrates its 50th anniversary year.
See the exhibition
@UNGeneva
until 16 Dec!
0
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The fourth session of the
#Group
of Governmental Experts to further consider Nuclear Disarmament Verification Issues agreed on a consensual report to be submitted to the
#UNGA
. 🇺🇳
#GGE
on NDV
#NuclearDisarmamentVerification
#UNGA
2
13
47
The
#ConferenceonDisarmament
, the single multilateral negotiating forum of the international community, begins its 2020 session next week under the Presidency of Algeria.
Relevant info and documents for the 2020 session can be found on the new ODA Meetings Place website.
0
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In between
#Disarmament
briefings, the 2023 🇺🇳
#DisarmamentFellows
had a chance to visit the
#Hiroshima
🏯, the
@HiroshimaMOCA
, and the Miyajima Island Itsukushima ⛩️.
0
11
44
The Group of Governmental Experts to further consider
#NuclearDisarmamentVerification
issues resumed its work today in
@UNGeneva
for its third session. 📚
#GGENDV
1
15
44
The 3rd session of the
#OEWG
on Reducing Space Threats is still underway in Geneva. 🪐
#OuterSpace
Yesterday, the HR on Disarmament Affairs, Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu, briefed delegates on the New Agenda for Peace and how the outcome of the OEWG will feed into it.
#disarmament
1
18
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"Women have always played a crucial role in the development and implementation of disarmament instruments. Their contributions must be acknowledged, and their voices further amplified." by
@UN_Valovaya
, the DG of
@UNGeneva
, in the
#Conferenceondisarmament
yesterday.
0
16
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Today, the Conference on Disarmament discussed nuclear disarmament verification with the Chair of the GGE on NDV, Jørn Osmundsen.
#disarmament
#GGEonNDV
0
15
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This morning, the Fellows learnt about conventional weapons issues, discussing
#CCWUN
and
#EWIPA
, and drafted a working characterization of
#LAWS
. 📝
#DisarmamentFellows
1
12
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To complete the
#CTBT
exposure,
@CTBTO
provided the 2023 UN
#DisarmamentFellows
a demonstration of verification mechanisms:
#IMS
Monitoring Station, International Data Center, Ops Center and, an actual Onsite Inspection Exercise, a 1st for the Program! What a way to cap the week!
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🕊️ The 2023 🇺🇳
#DisarmamentFellows
concluded their 10-week journey in New York 🗽 In total, they visited 12 different countries 🌎, gaining profound insights into
#armscontrol
,
#disarmament
, and
#nonproliferation
.
Now, we’re delighted to welcome them as alumni! 🕊️
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Earlier today, our Chief of Service, Ms. Mélanie Régimbal, met with students from the FGV School of International Relations (
@FGVRI
). 📚🇧🇷
Thank you for this stimulating discussion on youth and disarmament! 🇺🇳
#disarmament
#youth
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That’s a wrap for the first 2023 session of the GGE on LAWS! 🇺🇳
Thanks to Ambassador Damico for his leadership, and to participants for their engagement. See you all in May for the second session!
#CCWUN
#disarmament
#GGEonLAWS
1
9
42
Earlier today, the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu met with the Chair of the
#OEWG
on Reducing Space Threats, Mr. Hellmut Lagos. 🪐📝
They discussed the OEWG and its interconnectedness with processes related to international peace and security.
1
9
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The second 2023 session of the GGE on LAWS started this morning in Geneva under the Chairmanship of Ambassador Damico of Brazil. 🇺🇳🇧🇷
#CCWUN
#disarmament
#GGEonLAWS
▶️ If you are not able to join us, you can follow the meeting online on
@UNWebTV
: .
1
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Every year, the Disarmament Fellowship programme brings together young diplomats to enable them to participate more effectively in the international dialogue on disarmament and security 🌐
The 2022 Fellows recently had the opportunity to meet a former Amb.
@KhalilHashmi
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📢 Disarmament Fellows - Update.
.
@MOFAJapan_en
DG Katsuro Kitagawa welcomed the 2023 🇺🇳
#DisarmamentFellows
with a dinner at an Izakaya, a genuine Tokyo experience to open their study visit to 🇯🇵.
0
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Happy
#UNDay
🇺🇳 from the
@UN_Disarmament
Geneva team! We are proud and honored to be part of global efforts to advance global disarmament by facilitating negotiations, deliberations and the implementation of multilateral disarmament instruments 🕊
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This morning, our Chief of Service, Mélanie Régimbal, briefed the Conference on Disarmament on the disarmament aspects of the New Agenda for Peace.
#OurCommonAgenda
▶️ Check out the Policy Brief online:
1
16
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In
#Hiroshima
, the 2023 🇺🇳
#DisarmamentFellows
heard the stories of the
#Hibakusha
, the survivors of the atomic bomb. In their honor, we continue to work for the total elimination of
#NuclearWeapons
. “Let all the souls here rest in peace; For we shall not repeat the evil.”
1
12
41
Briefings on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation for the Fellows and a CD negotiation simulation on Negative Security Assurances. 📝
#DisarmamentFellowship
#DisarmamentFellows
2
10
39
#Disarmament
has been central to the work of
@UN
since its founding.
Our
#Intro2Disarmament
video explains how, throughout history, countries have pursued
#disarmament
to stop arms races, build trust, and protect people from harm. 🔽
#IDDNPA
#5March
1
17
36
📢You have until 22 March to apply to the
#2024DisarmamentFellowshipProgramme
!
💻Looking for more info? Check out our website at
0
16
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The
@CTBTO
segment for the 2023 UN
#DisarmamentFellows
visit in
@UN_Vienna
commenced with briefings on
#CTBT
: ✅ Legal Framework; ✅ Preparatory Commission and Technical Secretariat; and ✅ Monitoring and Verification.
0
16
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🚀For all space enthusiasts out there, check out the
report adopted by the GGE PAROS earlier this month on substantial elements of a legally binding instrument!
📥
#disarmament
#PAROS
0
12
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📣 Today, the 2023 UN
#DisarmamentFellows
received a briefing from
@SwissMFA
@SecurityPolCH
in Bern on
#Disarmament
and
#ArmsControl
priorities including
#MineAction
and
#ExportControls
. 🇨🇭
2
13
37
Yesterday,
@ODA_Geneva
welcomed a group of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Peace Messengers visiting the Palais des Nation. 🕊️
Thank you to all the youth communicators for a World without Nuclear Weapons for sharing powerful messages!
#PeaceMessengers
2
14
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Disarmament Fellows - Update 📢
The 🇨🇳 Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the 2023 🇺🇳
#DisarmamentFellows
to Beijing with a trip to the Great Wall of China and a sumptuous dinner feast.
0
6
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🪶 On 5 March, we will celebrate the first International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness.
Join us and celebrate this first
#IDDNPA
by sharing a 📸 of yourself with the hashtags
#IDDNPA
#5March
#Disarmament
, and tag
@ODA_Geneva
and
@UN_Disarmament
.
1
12
36
#OnThisDay
in 1980, the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons was adopted. Today, the
#CCWUN
has 126 High Contracting Parties, who will gather soon in Geneva for their annual meeting. 🇺🇳
▶️ Read the report of the Conference which adopted the CCW:
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10
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5 March marks the first International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness
#IDDNPA
. 🔍
#5March
#disarmament
#DYK
that 185 countries have committed to ban biological weapons?
@BWCISU
▶️ Learn more about the Biological Weapons Convention: .
0
14
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The second session of the Group of Governmental Experts to further consider Nuclear Disarmament Verification issues this year is taking place in Geneva from 26-30 September🇺🇳
0
14
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As the
#DisarmamentFellowship
concludes the 2019 programme, Fellows met
@UN
Secretary-General
@antonioguterres
, who reaffirmed the critical role that young diplomats play in shaping global peace and security through their work in disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control.
2
15
36
The first 2024 session of the GGE on LAWS, chaired by Ambassador Robert in den Bosch of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, will take place this week in Geneva. 🇺🇳
▶️ You can follow the exchanges on
@UNWebTV
: .
#disarmament
#GGEonLAWS
#CCWUN
2
17
34
🎯 This week,
@ODA_Geneva
held the third session of the Disarmament Conversation Series on developments in Artificial Intelligence.
Thanks to all participants for their active engagement and interest in such a forward-looking topic. 🗣️
#disarmament
#AI
4
8
35
Today the
#ConferenceonDisarmament
welcomed 37 non-member States to participate in the CD's work.
Amb. LI of China
@Amb_LiSong
welcomed the newly accepted observers, reaffirming the importance of inclusivity and “true multilateralism” in realizing the work of the Conference.
2
6
31
Yesterday, the
#ConferenceonDisarmament
concluded its 2023 session by adopting a consensus report for submission to the
#UNGA
.
CD will resume its work in 2024 and continue to stand as the single multilateral negotiating forum. 🇺🇳
1
10
35
#ConferenceonDisarmament
, the single multilateral negotiation body on disarmament affairs, today held its last plenary meeting of the 2020 session
@UNGeneva
. The CD adopted its annual report to the General Assembly under the Presidency of Belarus.
7
18
34
In Seoul 🇰🇷, the 2023 🇺🇳
#DisarmamentFellows
were exposed to the security considerations for disarmament through
#KoreanWar
history.
@MOFAkr_eng
further briefed the fellows on the
#NuclearWeapons
situation in the Korean Peninsula and
#UNSC
sanctions resolutions implementation.
1
11
32
📢 Congratulations to Ambassador Goebel of Germany 🇩🇪 for successfully chairing the 21st MSP of the APMBC.
@MineBanTreaty
#minebantreaty
#disarmament
2
6
33
.
@MFA_KZ
welcomed the 2023 🇺🇳
#DisarmamentFellows
to Astana 🇰🇿 with discussions on
#Kazakhstan
arms control and disarmament positions.
Next, 🚅 to Kurchatov to observe field applications of
#Disarmament
!
0
12
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“A nuclear weapon free world is a more secure world for all of us” - The Federal Minister of Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs of Austria
@MFA_Austria
addressed the
#ConferenceonDisarmament
at
@UNGeneva
today.
0
11
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After a packed disarmament calendar this year, ODA Geneva Branch wishes you a restful and reinvigorating winter holiday period. ❄️🌟☃️
We look forward to continue working with you on strengthening disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control efforts in the new year! 🕊️
2
10
32
Yesterday, our Chief of Service, Ms. Mélanie Régimbal, delivered a statement during the 29th session of the UN Human Rights Council Advisory Committee regarding the implications of new and emerging technologies in the military domain.
#HRC
🇺🇳📚
2
7
32
As Week 2 of the
#BWCRevCon
kicks off, learn more about the significance of the treaty in the latest edition of the BWC Brochure ➡️…
Available in all 6 official UN languages 🌎
4
15
32
Day 2️⃣ in 🇯🇵…. The 2023 🇺🇳
#DisarmamentFellows
called on
@MOFAJapan_en
VM
@fukazawayoichi
. They received a briefing on
@japan
positions on Nuclear
#Disarmament
#Nonproliferation
#PeacefulUses
. The Fellows also saw the Daigo Fukuryu Maru on negative effects of
#NuclearTesting
.
0
15
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The 2023 UN
#DisarmamentFellows
had the opportunity to interact with
@CTBTO
Executive Secretary
@_RobFloyd
on their last day in
@UN_Vienna
. They also had briefings from
@UNODC
and
@UNOOSA
.
Thank you
@unodavienna
! See you soon
@GermanyDiplo
! 🇩🇪
0
13
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This morning the 2024 High-Level Segment of the Conference on Disarmament started in Room XVIII of the Palais des Nations, under the presidency of Indonesia.
#disarmament
#HLS
#CD
1
12
32
Last night,
#Geneva
's iconic
@LeJetdeau
was lit up in the colours of the
@minebantreaty
. The final day of the treaty's
#20MSP
takes place today. You can follow the livestream here
0
17
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📢 Disarmament Fellows -Update
2023 🇺🇳
#DisarmamentFellows
directly interacted with
#WassenaarArrangement
Plenary Chair
@JaideepMazumder
at the HQ in Vienna 🇦🇹 as part of the Fellows’ exposure to Global
#nonproliferation
efforts such as
#ExportControls
regimes.
0
11
32
Congratulations to Algeria for the end of their tenure as President of the
#ConferenceonDisarmament
. Taking a transparent and consultative approach to their Presidency, they worked closely with other Presidents of 2020 to ensure continuity in the CD. Thank you for your efforts!
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10
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📢 Disarmament Fellows - Update
On their last day in
@Geneve_int
,
@VilleDeGeneve
welcomed the 2023 UN
#DisarmamentFellows
to the historic Salle de l’Alabama where the first Geneva Convention was discussed and signed.
#IHL
@ICRC
2
13
32
Arriving by 🚅 in Kurchatov 🇰🇿, the 2023 🇺🇳
#DisarmamentFellows
saw ✅ USSR nuclear testing history; ✅
@nnc_kz
labs and facilities like radiation safety and experimental nuclear fusion tech; and ✅
@CTBTO
verified
#IMS
Infrasound and Seismic Stations deployed in the field!
3
11
31
The High-Level Segment of the Conference on Disarmament started today in Geneva with a video-statement from the High-Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Ms. Izumi Nakamistu.
▶️ You can listen to the meeting online: .
#disarmament
#CD
#HLS
0
9
31
📢 Announcement: 2023 Edition of the Disarmament Orientation Course completed!
Thank you to all the participants, speakers, and colleagues from
@UNIDIR
for making it happen. We hope you appreciated these 5 sessions as much as we did. 📚
0
9
31
The first meeting of the Working Group on the Strengthening of the Biological Weapons Convention starts today at
@UNGeneva
.
@BWCISU
#1972BWC
#disarmament
▶️ Couldn't make it to Geneva? You can listen to the audio livestream of the event:
0
10
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Next Monday, the first 2023 session of the GGE on emerging technologies in the area of LAWS will start in Geneva. 🇺🇳
#CCWUN
#disarmament
#GGEonLAWS
▶️ You can find all the necessary information and official documents on UNODA Meetings Place: .
0
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This morning, our Chief of Service, Mélanie Régimbal, delivered opening remarks at the
#BioConference
. She notably underlined that we need to focus on improving global resilience to future biological risks.
#1972BWC
@UNIDIR
@WHO
🔗 Join the livestream:
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20 years ago the UN Security Council adopted resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security.
@INakamitsu
, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs and
@UN_Valovaya
, SG of the
#ConferenceonDisarmament
continue to work together to promote gender equality in disarmament.
#WPSin2020
3
5
29
The
#ConferenceonDisarmament
meets today at 10am in the Council Chamber
@UNGeneva
under the Presidency of Algeria.
Digital recordings of formal plenaries can be found on and statements on the UNODA Meetings Place website.
0
10
28
Congratulations to 🇲🇼 Malawi for acceding to the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW), bringing the number of High Contracting Parties to 126.
Welcome to the
#CCWUN
community!
0
9
29
It's
#DisarmamentWeek
.
#Disarmament
has been central to the work of
@un
since its founding.
@un_disarmament
's
#Intro2Disarmament
video explains how throughout history countries have pursued
#disarmament
to stop arms races, build trust, and protect people from harm.
5
17
28
We are counting down to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons first Preparatory Committee meeting, happening next week in Vienna.
For the latest information ▶️
0
10
26
What better way to start 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣3️⃣than by finding out about the incredible ways young people across the world are pursuing peace through
#disarmament
?🕊
Get inspired by reading
#Youth4Disarmament
’s first publication here👇🏾
2
20
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The
#ConferenceonDisarmament
begins its 2022 session this week!
Today, the CD will meet for its first plenary meeting of the year, under the Presidency of Amb. LI of China
@ChinaMissionGva
1
3
29
In the margins of the High Level Segment of the Conference on Disarmament, António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General, met with the current incoming and outgoing Presidents of the CD.
#ConferenceOnDisarmament
#HLS
#CD
#disarmament
1
14
29
Today the
#ConferenceonDisarmament
discussed the importance of strengthening nuclear risk reduction and its contribution to disarmament.
▶️ If you missed the plenary, you can listen to the recording available at: .
0
11
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It’s a wrap on the CCW Universalization Workshop!
Congrats to the CCW team, and thanks to the participants for these two days of constructive exchanges.
#CCWUN
#disarmament
0
7
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This year, we celebrated many anniversary milestones in disarmament. We adapted to new ways of working in order to continue upholding the vital disarmament architecture.
We wish you and your loved ones a wonderful holiday season, and look forward to working with you next year!
2
2
29
Constructive meeting between the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu and the new President of
@ICRC
, Ms. Mirjana Spoljaric Egger (
@ICRCPresident
). 📖
#disarmament
#IHL
#ICRC
Looking forward to further strengthening our cooperation in the future!
6
7
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The
#ConferenceonDisarmament
, and disarmament Conventions and Treaties serviced here in Geneva are critical elements of the disarmament architecture.
So how does disarmament actually work?
Find out here 👉
1
13
28
📣 This afternoon, the CD meets in a different setting: the German Presidency, with the University of Hamburg, is making available a virtual reality exercise on nuclear disarmament verification.
All delegations will have the opportunity to test it!
#disarmament
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9
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