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Director Gamba’s remarks at the Nuclear Discussion Forum – “A New Perspective: Institutionalizing the Humanitarian Approach”
Director Gamba's remarks at the Nuclear Discussion Forum - "A New Perspective: Institutionalizing the Humanitarian Approach". View News Item Source> [source: UNODA]
Vacancy Announcement: National Consultant for Peace and Disarmament Education
UNRCPD is seeking applications from qualified Nepali nationals for the following position: Consultant for Peace and Disarmament Education Project– In 2013 UNRCPD launched a Peace and Disarmament Education (PDE) pilot project in Nepal helping the Nepal Ministry of Education’s Curriculum Development… [source: UNRCPD ]
Regional Legal Assistance Arms Trade Treaty Workshop Aims at Preparing Governments for Cross-border Weapons Transfer Responsibilities
NEW YORK, 17 November (Office for Disarmament Affairs) — A regional legal assistance workshop on the Arms Trade Treaty will take place in Siem Reap, Cambodia, 18–19 November 2014. Legal experts from 16 States from the Asia-Pacific region as well as representatives from… [source: UNODA]
UNLIREC Partners with Mexico to Promote Gender and Youth Approaches to Implementing the United Nations Programme of Action on Small Arms and the Arms Trade Treaty
On 13 November 2014 UN Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNLIREC) organized a roundtable on incorporating gender and youth approaches when implementing the United Nations Programme of Action on Small Arms (PoA) and… [source: UNODA]
At the UN, women play increasingly powerful roles
At the UN, women play increasingly powerful roles. View New Item Source> [source: BBC]
Message of Congratulations by the High Representative Kane to Ambassador Jayantha Dhanapala at 2014 Inter Press Service Award Ceremony for Nuclear Disarmament
Message of Congratulations by the High Representative Kane read to Ambassador Jayantha Dhanapala at 2014 Inter Press Service Award Ceremony for Nuclear Disarmament. View News Item Source> [source: UNODA]
“Teaching Hiroshima and Nagasaki” – UNODA co-sponsors a workshop on nuclear disarmament at The United Nations for New York City High School Teachers
"Teaching Hiroshima and Nagasaki" - UNODA co-sponsors a workshop on nuclear disarmament at The United Nations for New York City High School Teachers. View News Item Source> [source: UNODA]
UN produces a film in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the UN Security Council Resolution 1540
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004) was unanimously adopted on 28 April 2004. The resolution creates obligations for all States to adopt legislation and put in place other measures to prevent the proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons,… [source: UNODA]
Record-Breaking Participation in Debates, Passage of 63 Drafts — Largest Number in Decade
Record-Breaking Participation in Debates, Passage of 63 Drafts — Largest Number in Decade — Notes First Committee Chair as Session Draws to Close. View News Item Source> [source: UNODA]
Good Environmental Stewardship Integral to Peacebuilding, Secretary-General Says in Message for International Day
Good Environmental Stewardship Integral to Peacebuilding, Secretary-General Says in Message for International Day. View News Item Source> [source: UNODA]