Advancing Biosecurity: Fourth Training on Pathogen Detection for Central Asia and Mongolia Announced The Biological Weapons Convention Implementation Support Unit (BWC ISU) is pleased to announce the fourth edition of its training course on “Pathogen Detection and Biosecurity,” which is organized in partnership with the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB). This intensive five-day training is funded by a voluntary contribution from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in support of Article X of the BWC. The training aims to strengthen technical expertise in the peaceful application of biological sciences and technologies and raise awareness on the governance of Dual-Use Research of Concern (DURC). It is designed to enhance participants' knowledge and practical skills through lectures, tabletop exercises, and hands-on laboratory sessions. The training is open exclusively to applicants from Central Asia and Mongolia.

🧬 Strengthening biosecurity in Central Asia & Mongolia

4th ed. training course on Pathogen Detection and Biosecurity 23–27 Feb 2026, organised by #UNODA in partnership with #ICGEB.
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We Must Remain Committed to a World Free of Chemical Weapons | United Nations Despite the near-universal commitment to the Chemical Weapons Convention and the progress made on the destruction of declared stockpiles, the world is still not free from the threat of chemical w...

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SWF’s @vsamsondc.bsky.social participated in the 24th ROK–UN Joint Conference on Disarmament & Non-Proliferation Issues at UNHQ, NY. She joined Session 1, addressing threats to strategic stability & the proliferation of counterspace capabilities globally. #SpaceSecurity #UNODA

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UNODA organizes Basic Training ‘Refresher’ for UNSGM Experts
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UN nuclear watchdog official to visit Iran but no inspections planned Iran has had limited IAEA inspections in the past as a pressure tactic in negotiating with the West, and it is unclear how soon talks between Tehran and Washington for a deal over its nuclear programm...

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Objective 14 of the #GFA focuses on gender mainstreaming and women's meaningful participation. Supporting the WoMA+ Initiative, Callum Watson, #Austria, #UNODA, and #AMAT facilitated a day dedicated to Objective 14 for a new generation of Women Managing Ammunition Network members

With thanks to Conflict Armament Research, @germany.diplo.de, Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA, #UNODA and all delegates who attended and participated in this important discussion

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After an inspiring meeting with Izumi Nakamitsu, USG for disarmament, the WoMA+ team continues to Austria where another 16 women will begin the UN SaferGuard training with #UNODA , AMAT @thegichd.bsky.social and the Survey. Read our joint #GFA working paper: docs-library.unoda.org/Global_Frame...

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🔬 Calling Young Leaders in Biosecurity! 🌍

📌 Application Deadline: April 7, 2025

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Help shape the future of biosecurity and disarmament!

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📣「核兵器のない世界に向けたユース非核リーダー基金( #YLF )」第2回参加者募集中❗️※4月13日締め切り

日本政府🇯🇵が拠出、国連軍縮部🇺🇳( #UNODA )が実施する本プログラム(英語)。 #核軍縮 や #核不拡散 について学び、広島・長崎への訪問機会もあります。 #ユース の皆さん、ぜひご応募ください!

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Geneva: 3 GICHD representatives including Ambassador Tobias Privitelli, standing next to 3 UNODA representatives including Izumi Nakamitsu, UN Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, at UN Geneva.

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Forgot to repost & share that I was privileged to share my #NulcearDisarmament journey and upskilling experiences at the #UN Office for Disarmament Affairs in #Vienna. Thank you for the invitation and for co-organizing this youth-centric event for the whole #UNODA Team and #Kyrgyz Mission in Vienna!

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