United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research

🇷🇺 UNIDIR joined @UN_OCT, @UN_CTED and the Russian Federation in Moscow to present technical guidelines for Central Asia, supporting the UN Security Council Resolution 2370 on preventing terrorist access to weapons.

🪐 Many assume space is quiet and calm. In reality, it's congested and contested, with thousands of satellites keeping our daily lives running. UNIDIR's Chelsea Mai explains how this impacts the future of space security. 🛰️ Join us at OS26 to learn more: unidir.org/OS26

The correct answer is: 🗣️ Consult with involved actors! To learn more about space terminologies, explore our space lexicon: bit.ly/4vJJWnV

📡 A space actor believes another actor’s activities could cause potentially harmful interference to its operations. What happens next? 🧠 Test your space security knowledge and join us at #OS26 to explore the challenges shaping the future of space: unidir.org/OS26

🔎 How is 3D printing changing the arms control landscape? UNIDIR explores how 3D printing is reshaping proliferation risks, technology transfers and governance, and what this means for future policy approaches. 🔗 Learn more: unidir.org/3D-dialogue

🧬 How can science and technology expertise strengthen the Biological Weapons Convention? Join us for a discussion on designing a science and technology advisory mechanism for the Convention, exploring lessons from existing advisory bodies. 🔗 unidir.org/Advisory-BWC

At UNIDIR, we work to ensure approaches to security and technology remain grounded in human dignity, international law and responsible practice. Interfaith dialogue helps identify shared principles to guide global conversations. 🔗 Learn more: unidir.org/Interfaith-AISE

Yesterday, UNIDIR launched its new report unpacking the UN OEWG on ICT security (2021–2025) in New York 🌐 The launch may be over, but the conversation continues. Explore five years of negotiations and what they mean for the road ahead. 🔗 unidir.org/UnpackingOEWG

🚀 Which term describes military activities in outer space? 🧠 Test your knowledge of space security terminology and join us at #OS26 to explore the challenges shaping the future of space: unidir.org/OS26

📚 How can we build more inclusive cybersecurity policies and practices? Explore UNIDIR and the @StimsonCenter's new compendium of good practices, highlighting lessons learned and recommendations on integrating gender perspectives into cybersecurity. 🔗 unidir.org/Gen-Cyber-GP

🌕 Once in a blue moon isn't often enough to talk about cislunar security. This #InternationalMoonDay, revisit UNIDIR’s #OS25 panel on the need for transparency and clearer rules as Moon activity accelerates. 📖 Read the report: unidir.org/OS25Report

🌍 Armed violence affects civilians worldwide. Evidence from West Africa shows that addressing both the root causes of violence and the small arms that fuel it leads to more lasting peace. 🗞️ Read more in our new commentary: unidir.org/prevent-SALW

Drug use in armed groups is thought to be widespread, but what does the data show? UNIDIR’s brief examines the indications of drug use during and after association with Boko Haram, and their implications for conflict prevention and reintegration. 🔗 unidir.org/druguse

How are States advancing common understandings on international law in cyberspace? Join us on 20 July in New York for the pre-launch of Mauritius' national position, held as a side event to the Global Mechanism on ICT security 🇲🇺 🔗 Register now: unidir.org/Mauritius-NP

Access to the means of lethal force is evolving fast, and international instruments need to keep pace. UNIDIR's Paul Holtom discusses the rise of improvised weapons and why States need stronger tools for sharing information in this space. 🔗 unidir.org/cw

On July 3, @CISSTsinghua signed an MoU with @UNIDIR to deepen collaboration on arms control, international security and #AIGovernance, contributing to global peace and security. UNIDIR Director Dr. Robin Geiss, @Tsinghua_Uni VP Yang Bin, and CISS Director @mawangcun1 attended.

Antipersonnel mines keep families from their fields, children from school & communities from rebuilding. Clearing’em isn’t just technical — it restores safety & livelihoods. Let’s fund @UNIDIR for clearance, support survivors & put people first, @UNZimbabwe Chief @RKalapurakal

How can we build more inclusive and effective cybersecurity frameworks? 🌍 Join us on 22 July in New York and online for the launch of UNIDIR and @StimsonCenter's new compendium of good practices on mainstreaming gender in cybersecurity. 🔗 unidir.org/Launch-Comp-GP

Welcome to UNIDIR, Henri Myrttinen! Henri joins our Integrated Approaches Programme as a Fellow, bringing over two decades of experience on gender, peace and security across governments, UN agencies and civil society. 🔗 unidir.org/Henri-Myrttine…

The correct answer is: 🚀 Space launch vehicle! To learn more about space terminologies, explore our space lexicon: bit.ly/4w9mG3R

🛰️ Which term specifically refers to a transport system that ferries payloads into space? 🧠 Test how well you understand the language of space, and join us at #OS26 to explore the challenges shaping the future of space security: unidir.org/OS26