Less than 5 weeks to go until #BWCRevCon ❗️

We launched “Think Zone” where you will find useful links to articles, papers and other resources about the #1972BWC

Check out the Think Zone: bit.ly/BWCThinkZone

In his annual report on Women, Peace & Security ( #WPS ), United Nations Secretary-General stressed the importance of gender analysis in discussions on #Cyber , #AI , #Biological & #ChemicalWeapons .

We work to build knowledge & awareness in these areas, learn more ⤵️
🔗unidir.org/programmes/gen…

This week is #DisarmamentWeek - reminding us of the importance of multilateral efforts in the field of disarmament, nonproliferation & arms control to prevent conflicts & strengthen international peace & security.

⬇️📸 Disarmament Section of the #LeagueofNations in the 1920s.

Delighted to be participating in those important briefings organized by our colleagues at UN Institute for Disarmament Research ahead of the 9th #BWCRevCon

It's #DisarmamentWeek . Now more than ever, we need to intensify our commitment to #disarmament , non-proliferation and arms control as life-saving instruments for preventing conflict, protecting civilians and supporting sustainable peace and development.

📢It is still time to tell us what 🫵 YOU think are the key challenges facing the #1972BWC a few weeks before the start of the 9th #BWCRevCon

⚠️Vote through this link 👇 or by scanning the QR code below
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It’s #disarmament week ! Now more than ever, public understanding of the importance of #disarmament in preventing conflict, protecting civilians and supporting sustainable #peace and development is crucial.

Is it a ship🚢 or a building 🏛️?

⬇️📸construction of the #PalaisdesNations in 1933.

The Palais des Nations was built🏗️between 1929 and 1938 to become the headquarters of the #LeagueofNations .

It was transferred to the United Nations in 1946 and is today the headquarters of United NationsGeneva!🇺🇳

Next week is United Nations #DisarmamentWeek . Disarmament Week seeks to promote awareness and better understanding of how disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation efforts contribute to a safer, more peaceful future ▶️ un.org/en/observances….

Our WMD program at UN Institute for Disarmament Research is growing & we are looking for THREE people to join us in Geneva & work on the BWC - submit your application before November 11 & spread the word! unidir.org/node/6819

#Didyouknow …
that the #1972BWC itself is comparatively short, comprising only 15 articles? Over the years, the Convention has been supplemented by a series of additional understandings and agreements

👉 Learn more in the BWC Implementation Support Unit background paper here: bit.ly/BWC_CONF-IX_PC…

Pleased to have joined ODA's #Leaders4Tomorrow presentations on Disarmament Education 👏 — a great example of the importance of providing a space for youth to actively participate on topics related to disarmament that inform, inspire & drive transformative change 🕊️

Participants welcomed the support made available under the project to assist them in enhancing BWC implementation or in adhering to the Convention
#BWCEastAfrica2022

BWC - Conduct, promote, facilitate or encourage awareness-raising, education, outreach, training and international cooperation regarding the BWC, biosafety and biosecurity.
#BWCEastAfrica2022

Regional Workshop on the Universalization and Effective Implementation of the BWC in Eastern Africa
#bwceastafrica2022

BWC ISU provided support to several countries mainly in the framework of smaller projects. Importance of longer-term engagement
#BWCEastAfrica2022

#HappeningNow

Day 2 of the Regional Workshop on Universalization and Effective Implementation of the #1972BWC in Eastern Africa started

Find out more about the national activities for joining/implementing #1972BWC via the link: youtube.com/watch?v=ZH3SvP…

National Commission for Science,Tech & Innovation Global Partnership | Weapons of Mass Destruction

Eastern African States are convening for a workshop in #Kenya to strengthen regional approaches to the Biological Weapons Convention #1972BWC .

ODA HR Izumi Nakamitsu’s video message➡️bit.ly/3TgKxv4.
Press release➡️bit.ly/3MKDFni.