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INTERVIEW: goal of first-ever UN resolution resonates even now – a hibakusha’s story
Nuclear weapons are the most dangerous arms on earth. Just one can destroy an entire city – potentially killing millions, jeopardizing the natural environment and threatening future generations through its long-term catastrophic effects. Seventy years ago, the United Nations General… [source: United Nations News Centre]
Myanmar Hosts National Round Table on Implementation of Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004) in Nay Pyi Taw
The Government of Myanmar, in cooperation with the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA), hosted its first National Round Table on the Implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004) on 19-20 January. Held in Nay Pyi Taw, the event was supported by… [source: UN Press Release]
Disarmament Commission Elects Chair for 2016 Substantive Session amid Ongoing Consultations on Candidates to Fill Remaining Bureau Positions
The Disarmament Commission elected the Chair for its 2016 substantive session today, and reviewed the provisional agenda for the second year of its three-year cycle, to be held from 4 to 21 April. Read more here. [source: UN Press Release]
Statement by the President of the 70th session of the General Assembly to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the first meeting of the General Assembly
Statement by Mr Mogens Lykketoft, President of the 70th session of the General Assembly at Informal Plenary Meeting of the General Assembly to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the first meeting of the General Assembly. Read more here. [source: UN General Assembly]
Biological Weapons Convention Meeting of States Parties to Convene in Geneva from 14 to 18 December 2015
The 2015 Meeting of States Parties to the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) will be held at the United Nations Office at Geneva from 14 to 18 December 2015. Formally known as the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production… [source: UNODA]
Opening Remarks at the 14th Republic of Korea-United Nations Joint Conference by Acting High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Mr KIM Won-soo
Read the Opening Remarks at the 14th Republic of Korea-United Nations Joint Conference by Acting High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Mr KIM Won-soo here. [source: UNODA]
Secretary-General’s video message to 14th Republic of Korea-United Nations Joint Conference on Disarmament and Non-proliferation Issues
Watch the Secretary-General's video message to 14th Republic of Korea-United Nations Joint Conference on Disarmament and Non-proliferation Issues here. [source: UNODA]
On Recommendation of First Committee, General Assembly Adopts More than 50 Drafts, Including New One on ‘Ethical Imperatives’ for Nuclear Disarmament
The General Assembly today, closely following the recommendation of its First Committee (Disarmament and International Security), where delegates increased their participation in debates by 40 per cent from last year, adopted 57 draft resolutions and decisions — 23 on nuclear weapons — requiring 41 recorded votes… [source: UNODA]
Fourteenth United Nations-Republic of Korea Joint Conference on Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Issues to Be Held in Seoul, 7-8 December
The fourteenth United Nations–Republic of Korea Joint Conference on Disarmament and Non‑Proliferation Issues will take place in Seoul, Republic of Korea, from 7 to 8 December. Read more here. [source: UNODA]
Tuvalu becomes the 73rd State Party to the Arms Trade Treaty
Tuvalu is the first Pacific Island Country and the 3rd Asia-Pacific State to become a State Party to the ATT. Read more about the ATT here. [source: UNODA]