UN Office for Disarmament Affairs Vienna

The widespread availability and misuse of small arms and light weapons fuel armed violence and insecurity worldwide. At the 38th Multinational Small Arms and Ammunition Group (MSAG) Symposium in Vienna, hosted by Austria’s Ministry of Defence, partners discussed practical ways to address these challenges through stronger physical security, effective stockpile management and international cooperation.

Our Chief of Office briefed the participants on UNODA’s ongoing activities and upcoming milestones on small arms and light weapons control and ammunition management, supporting efforts towards safer and more secure communities.

☢️ Nuclear-weapon-free zones (NWFZs) are a proven pillar of the international disarmament and non-proliferation architecture, building trust and enhancing regional and global security.

At “Beyond the RevCon: Leveraging Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones for Risk Reduction”, panelists discussed how each NWFZ reflects the unique security realities of its region and offers valuable lessons for advancing the goal of a world free of nuclear weapons.

UNODA Vienna Chief Rebecca Jovin highlighted the upcoming UN-mandated comprehensive study on existing and potential NWFZs and opportunities to strengthen their contribution to peace and security.

Thanks to Open Nuclear Network, Diplomatic Academy, and Global Neighbours for inviting us!

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Learn about space security and its connection to space sustainability through our newly updated short course! “Outer Space” dives into the importance of preventing an arms race in outer space. You’ll learn about the key issues and the legal frameworks, as well as the link with the crucial work being done by our United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) colleagues.

Sign up for free via disarmamenteducation.org.

Many thanks to the Geneva Peacebuilding Platform, OiiP and the Swiss FDFA 🤝for inviting us to be part of this crucial discussion on the peace&security nexus and the complementarity between 🇦🇹 Vienna and 🇨🇭Geneva at the " meets Vienna" event!

📍 Save the date: 22 June, 14-15:30 CEST

What’s next for disarmament in a rapidly changing security landscape?

This Vienna Conversation Series brings together UN leadership, Member States & experts for a forward-looking discussion on emerging risks, multilateral cooperation and the future of disarmament.

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Our Chief, Rebecca Jovin, joined a panel discussion on the Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation (HCoC). Many thanks to @‌MFA Austria, Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP), @‌FRS, Uruguay, and @‌PM Jordan for hosting! Speakers from @‌FRS, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) , and @‌ESPI discussed evolving dynamics in the space domain and their impact on both security and sustainable development.

Interested in learning more? Check out our newly updated short course on missiles! Sign up for free via http://disarmamenteducation.org !

Our colleague, James Cooke, joined a Humans of Nuclear talk. This series by UN-Nuclear Young Generation invites nuclear professionals for a conversation with UN-NYG members to spotlight their personal journeys and foster community and inspiration.

We’re very excited about this continued interaction with UN-NYG and its very active and interested members!

Our Chief, Rebecca Jovin, will join a panel discussion on the Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation (HCoC), co-organised by BMEIA, Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP), FRS, and the Permanent Missions of Uruguay and Jordan. Speakers from FRS, UNOOSA , and ESPI will discuss opportunities and risks related to new developments in the space domain including ballistic missiles and space launch technologies.

Interested in learning more? Check out our newly updated short course on missiles! Sign up for free via http://disarmamenteducation.org !