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UNODA honoured for ‘vital’ contribution to international peace
An association of legal professionals honoured the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) with an award on Wednesday for its contributions to the global development of international law and the rule of law. International Section of the New York State Bar Association honoured the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) with an award on Wednesday for its contributions to the global development of international law and the rule of law. The annual award, from the International Section of the New York State Bar Association, recognizes a major…
High Representative and ROK Deputy Foreign Minister discuss key disarmament milestones in 2021 and ways forward for empowering youth
What ways could youth be supported to make their meaningful contribution in the field of disarmament? This was one of the topics of discussion between the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu and the Deputy Foreign Minister for Multilateral and Global Affairs of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Mr. Ham Sang-wook. Connecting virtually on 13 January, they engaged in an in-depth conversation about strengthening the meaningful contribution of young people to disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation efforts, the upcoming Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-…
“They looked as if they were ghosts”: An atomic bomb survivor shares her memories
The United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) and its #Youth4Disarmament initiative joined the non-governmental organization Peace Boat, which is part of ICAN’s International Steering Group, in December for a discussion with Ms. Michiko Hattori, a survivor of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. More than 80 people attended the online event entitled “Every Second Counts for the Survivors! – Peace Boat Hibakusha Project Online”. Its aim was to raise awareness both about the humanitarian impacts of nuclear weapons and the importance of creating a nuclear-free future…
UNREC kick-starts cooperation on gender and small arms control with the Democratic Republic of Congo
The United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Africa (UNREC) kicked off its training programme on gender and small arms control in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Organized with the Commission on small arms and light weapons (CNC-ALPC), the training took place from 23rd to 25th November 2020 in Kinshasa. Its primary objective was to ensure the effective integration of a gender-responsive framework in the DRC’s National Action Plan (2018-2022) on small arms and light weapons. Over the course of three days, more than 60 representatives from…
UNODA joins global efforts for 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
From 25 November to the 10 December, the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs joined UN Women, the Secretary-General’s Say NO –UNiTE to End Violence against Women Campaign and the International Action Network on Small Arms (IANSA) for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign 2020. 16 Days of Activism is an annual, worldwide campaign calling for the elimination of all forms of gender-based violence (GBV). Throughout the campaign period, UNODA published over 40 social media posts in English, French and Spanish, joining…
Disarmament4Educators Kicks Off with Online Roundtable Series
“What is the biggest challenge you see in the next year for building up disarmament education in your organization?” Disarmament experts and educators tackled this and other topics at the recent Disarmament4Educators Roundtable Series, organised by the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA). The Roundtable Series, which took place from 18 November to 9 December 2020, are part of the ongoing Disarmament4Educators project, supported by generous donations from the Government of the Republic of Korea and Rissho Kosei-kai. By combining online learning…
#Youth4Disarmament awarded Billion Acts of Peace Award for Best Coalition Building Project 2020
The #Youth4Disarmament initiative has been recognized as Best Coalition Building Project of 2020 by a Billion Acts of Peace. The initiative was nominated along with eleven other inspiring projects, chosen from more than eight million Acts for Peace. Billion Acts of Peace, an initiative of the PeaceJam Foundation, is a global movement led by fourteen Nobel Peace Prize Winners and youth around the world with the ambitious goal of creating One Billion Acts of Peace by 2021, and in doing so, inspiring everyday people to change the world – one Act of Peace at a time. Among those who…
UNODA and Peace Boat launch new disarmament education guidebook
The United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) joined Peace Boat on 3 November to jointly launch a new guide to the international non-governmental organization’s unique approach to disarmament education. Called “Navigating Disarmament Education: The Peace Boat Model”, the publication was the latest addition to a special series published by UNODA as a platform for civil society to express views on disarmament and related matters. The book introduces pedagogical methods developed by Peace Boat through its 37 years of experience hosting disarmament…
In Southeast Asia, data-science trailblazers train to innovate for the global good
Student finalists in a Southeast Asian data analytics competition trained last month to maximize the positive impact of their future work and reduce risks of accidental harm. The ethical and disarmament implications of new technologies and innovations were at the centre of a remote interactive workshop convened by the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foundation and with SAP, a software development company. The event on 19 November 2020 brought together more than 20 science, technology,…
Five things to know about the worldwide effort to eradicate cluster bombs
A decade has now passed since an international treaty took effect banning cluster munitions—shells that can blanket wide areas with miniature explosives and cause devastating harm to civilians, even after the fighting ceases. States that have joined this treaty, called the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM), meet every year to discuss their progress towards eliminating these weapons. Clearance in Lebanon. Credit: MAG Lebanon. This November, States parties will begin the treaty’s second Review Conference, held every five years, under the Presidency of Ambassador…