United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research

UNIDIR Researcher Sarah Grand-Clément presented on uncrewed maritime systems, sharing key considerations for the Arms Trade Treaty during its Working Group on Effective Treaty Implementation ad hoc session on maritime security 🌊 📘 Find out more: unidir.org/ChangingTides

Update alert! How are these States contributing to space security? 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇰🇮 Kiribati 🇲🇹 Malta 🇲🇿 Mozambique 🇵🇦 Panama 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan 🇧🇩 Bangladesh 🇧🇬 Bulgaria Head over to the Space Security Portal to find out more about these latest additions: spacesecurityportal.org

📢 Geneva Cyber Week programme is out! 5️⃣ days, 3️⃣ themes, 8️⃣4️⃣ events. From 4–8 May, join experts from government, industry, civil society and academia to discuss developments, challenges and opportunities in cybersecurity. 🔗 Explore the programme: genevacyberweek.com

@UNIDIR @SpainUNGeneva han organizado acto "Reforzar Agenda Mujeres, Paz y Seguridad #WPS a traves #ATT" presentando el informe "Closing Gaps: Strengthening the WPS Agenda through Arms Control and Disarmament". Gracias a @MisionMexOI @MissionTogoGen @SmallArmsSurvey @PHinGeneva

This week, @HoltomP, Head of UNIDIR’s Conventional Arms and Ammunition Programme, presented on the scope of the Arms Trade Treaty and its complementarity with other arms control instruments at the treaty’s Working Group on Effective Treaty Implementation.

We don’t inherit the world, we borrow it from the next generation 🌱 UNIDIR's Youth and Disarmament Hub gives young people the knowledge, tools and platforms to lead and be part of decisions that shape a peaceful, inclusive future. Explore the Hub 👉 unidir.org/youth-disarmam…

How can the Non-Proliferation Treaty better support safe and responsible uses of nuclear energy? 🌎 On 25 March, experts will discuss Article IV implementation and practical steps ahead of the 2026 Review Conference. 🔗 Register: unidir.org/nuclear-energy

It was a pleasure to meet H.E. Akram Sa’ud Harahsheh @JOR_PM_Geneva today to discuss areas of common interest and opportunities to collaborate on global security topics. Thank you for visiting us! 🇯🇴🤝🇺🇳

Welcome to UNIDIR, Fabian Halfpap! 👏 Fabian joins our Office of the Directorate as an Associate Political Affairs Officer, bringing experience in humanitarian work, peacebuilding and the humanitarian-development-peace nexus. Learn more about his work 👉 unidir.org/fabian-halfpap

How can emerging technologies shape the future of disarmament and arms control? 🌐 🚨 Last day to register for the UNIDIR and @EU_ISS roundtable on science and technology monitoring and technological convergence in international security. 🔗 unidir.org/ConvergingTech

Is Nigeria’s violence really about religion – or something deeper? The latest analysis in @newhumanitarian features insights from UNIDIR on how poverty, governance gaps and economic insecurity are fuelling criminal violence across northern Nigeria. thenewhumanitarian.org/analysis/2026/…

What happens at sea doesn’t stay at sea 🌊 From piracy to geopolitical tensions, maritime risks ripple across economies and daily life – affecting us all. 🔗 Learn more: unidir.org/maritime

Young people are re-imagining space governance by mirroring Earth’s best principles 🌍 Our #OS25 youth video competition winner, Emily Karakoleva, cements the role of youth in ensuring an intergenerationally sustainable space governance approach. 🔗 unidir.org/orbital-gov

The impact of aerial drones cannot be understated 💥 Last week, UNIDIR participated in an insightful event organized by @PAXforpeace with speakers from @gisf_ngo, @civcenter and @AzG_nl to discuss the growing threat drones pose to humanitarian operations.

It’s a wrap on UNIDIR’s Training on Norms, International Law and Cyberspace 👏 A big thank you to all delegates who joined us in Geneva 🇨🇭 for their insightful inputs on cybersecurity, multilateral cooperation and responsible State behaviour. 🔗 unidir.org/TrainingNorms

The EU will support African countries affected by anti-personnel landmines through a project worth €3 million, implemented by the UN Institute for Disarmament Research (@UNIDIR). More on how the Council supports global efforts towards a mine-free Africa: link.europa.eu/t3YhgT

⏳ Happening this week! Join our side event at the Arms Trade Treaty Working Groups to discuss ways to strengthen the Women, Peace and Security Agenda through arms control. 🗓️ 18 March, 13:15-14:45 CET 📍Room 3, CICG Geneva 🔗 unidir.org/WPS-in-ATT

AI systems have a lifecycle. But what happens at the end? UNIDIR is introducing a new initiative exploring this overlooked phase and contributing to international technical standards for the responsible end-of-life of military AI systems. unidir.org/Decomm-AI

Grounded in forward-looking research and expert analysis, UNIDIR’s 2026–2030 strategy charts a clear path to addressing some of the most pressing security challenges of our time 🌍 🌐 Explore it here: unidir.org/strategy

Welcome to UNIDIR, Zena Assaad! 👏 Zena joins our Security and Technology Programme as a Fellow, bringing leading expertise on autonomy and responsible AI in military systems. 👉 Learn more about her work: unidir.org/zena-assaad