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UN Decoded: Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones (NWFZ)
The establishment of nuclear-weapon-free zones (NWFZ) is a regional approach to strengthen global nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament norms and consolidate international efforts towards peace and security. All nuclear-weapon-free zones prohibit the development, stationing or testing of nuclear weapons in their… [source: UN News Centre]
High Representative Angela Kane speaks on Syria Chemical Weapons at the Security Council Media Stakeout
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Secretary-General Says Arms Trade Treaty’s Entry into Force Is Testimony of International Commitment to Stop Irresponsible Arms Transfers
This marks the opening of a new chapter in our collective efforts to bring responsibility, accountability and transparency to the global arms trade. From now on, the States parties to this important Treaty will have a legal obligation to apply… [source: UNODA]
UN officials hail entry into force of landmark global arms trade treaty
United Nations officials are welcoming the entry into force of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), hailing it as a new chapter in collective efforts to bring responsibility, accountability and transparency to the global arms trade. “From now on, the States… [source: UN News]
Chemical weapons left in Wuhan to be destroyed
Japan this week will begin destroying stockpiles of chemical weapons abandoned by the Japanese military in the Chinese city of Wuhan in Hubei province at the end of World War II, the Cabinet Office said Tuesday. Using a mobile disposal… [source: The Japan Times]
OSCE, Kyrgyz Defence Ministry sign five agreements on management and control of small arms and light weapons in Kyrgyzstan
The OSCE Centre in Bishkek and the Kyrgyz Defence Ministry signed five agreements on practical implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding on small arms and light weapons (SALW) and stockpiles of conventional ammunition (SCA) programme that was signed on 2… [source: OSCE]
Leading up to entry into force on 24 December 2014, Arms Trade Treaty now has 129 signatories and 60 ratifications
The landmark Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), regulating the international trade in conventional arms - from small arms to battle tanks, combat aircraft and warships - will enter into force on 24 December 2014. >View News Item Source [source: UNODA ]
Video: Weapons of Mass Destruction: Threats and Global Responses
To commemorate the anniversary and to support the UN's outreach efforts, UNODA and DPI have co-produced a feature story on the dangers of weapons of mass destruction and on the efforts by the international community to respond to the threats… [source: UNODA]
Virtual stampede’ of states rush to join Arms Trade Treaty
A flurry of activity by UN member states to sign and ratify the global Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) before it enters into force next week is another clear sign of the overwhelming support for this historic move to rein in… [source: Amnesty International ]
Netherlands, UNODA, CNS and Kennedy School Seeking Academics to Participate in Nuclear Non-Proliferation Symposium (New York), 28 April 2015
The Netherlands government has taken the initiative to organize, together with UNODA, the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs of Harvard University, and the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies at the Monterey Institute an academic symposium at the… [source: UNODA]