The official account of the UN Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific (UNRCPD), @UN_Disarmament (UNODA)
Joined August 2013
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UNRCPD retweeted
5 Dec 2025
During the 24th Republic of Korea-UN Joint Conference at UN Headquarters in New York, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs @Inamakitsu reminded us that strengthening cooperation to keep outer space peaceful and secure is more urgent than ever.
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UNRCPD retweeted
9 Sep 2025
To mark 50 years of the #1972BWC, a special edition of the #Youth4Biosecurity Programme will be held for female experts emerging in the #biosecurity field from the Global South.
Learn more & apply for the unique learning & networking opportunity ➡️ bit.ly/YW4B2025.
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UNRCPD retweeted
19 Aug 2025
At the #1972BWC WG, 🇰🇿 proposed a recommendation to further explore the initiative of establishing an International Agency for BioSecurity #IABS
States Parties could consider core functions, governance, operational mechanisms, & technical, legal and financial implications.
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UNRCPD retweeted
13 Aug 2025
Saving lives, easing suffering, and protecting human rights are at the heart of our work.
Receiving the @hiltonfound’s #HiltonPrize is an honour. It is recognition that even in these turbulent times, compassion and peace should always be at the top of the global agenda.
13 Aug 2025
We’re thrilled to announce the 2025 #HiltonPrize recipient is the Mines Advisory Group! @MAGsaveslives plays a leading role in the global effort to remove landmines.
Their work saves countless lives, protects human rights, and contributes to sustainable peace.
Learn more: hiltonfoundation.org/news/ma…
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🌍 Register now for The Disarmament Toolkit 2025!
🗓 Dates: 3–5 & 10–12 September 2025
🕒 Time: 4:00PM–7:00PM (IST) 10:30AM–1:30PM (GMT)
💻 Format: Online | Free | Certificate for full attendance
🔗 Register now: bit.ly/DTK25 #DTK2025
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UNRCPD retweeted
13 Aug 2025
#Youth4Biosecurity Fellows had the pleasure to visit Spiez Laboratory for an insightful tour, including briefings on BioLabs, #ArmsControl processes & recent efforts to raise awareness on dual-use research.
Thank you to @SpiezLab for the wonderful experience!
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UNRCPD retweeted
Legend says 1,000 paper cranes can bring peace.
On the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings, we joined #CranesForOurFuture standing for a safer and more peaceful world 🕊️
#Peace #NuclearDisarmament #UNODA
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UNRCPD retweeted
12 Aug 2025
The #Youth4Biosecurity Fellows participated in an official side event of the 6️⃣th session of the #1972BWC Working Group, presenting innovative & cross-cutting approaches to current discussions.
Thanks to @eu_eeas & @EU_UNGeneva for their support to make the event possible.
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UNRCPD retweeted
18 Jul 2025
“To decide our future, we, young people, must be heard. And to be heard, we must take the agency to speak...”
Youth4Disarmament alumni spoke at the 16th ASEAN Regional Forum on disarmament. Read their reflections in our latest Spotlight Story.👇
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📍June 24 marks the International Day of Women in Diplomacy — a moment to celebrate women’s vital contributions to international peace and security. To commemorate the occasion, we spoke with Ms. Radha Day and asked her two key questions!
Watch her first video on her journey! 🎥
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📢On the International Day of Women in Diplomacy, we continue our conversation with her.
What advice would you offer to those aspiring to become leaders in this field?
She shares advice for the next generation of women leaders in diplomacy.
Watch the video to hear her advice!
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📌 New Publication Alert!
Our latest briefing paper, Supporting the Implementation of the Global Framework for Through-life Conventional Ammunition Management (GFA) in the Asia-Pacific, is out now! 🌏
🔍 Read more: bit.ly/43QvIXO
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UNRCPD retweeted
16 Jun 2025
I am very concerned by announcements by several @UN member countries to withdraw from the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.
We must uphold humanitarian norms & accelerate mine action.
The protection of innocent lives depends on our collective action & commitment.
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UNRCPD retweeted
16 Jun 2025
UNODA High Representative @INakamitsu delivered a video message on the 100th anniversary of the Geneva Protocol. “It is important to recall that the Geneva Protocol also came into a world of confusion and uncertainty in the year 1925.”
Watch here:👉 tinyurl.com/bddtcs2p
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UNRCPD retweeted
16 Jun 2025
I am grateful for High Representative @INakamitsu's wise counsel and leadership during these challenging times. A valuable opportunity to discuss global developments and to look ahead to the Article XIV #AFC conference in September. Our partnership with @UN_Disarmament remains as strong as ever.
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UNRCPD retweeted
9 Jun 2025
UNODA High Representative @INakamitsu shared a message for the 80th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombings.
"Education, remembrance, and diplomacy must go hand in hand if we are to arrive at the goal of a world without nuclear weapons," said Ms. Nakamitsu.
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UNRCPD retweeted
Next week, the ASEAN-IPR Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Training Programme returns to Bangkok, Thailand!
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UNRCPD retweeted
2 Jun 2025
Applications are open for our 2025 #NextGeneration #KoreanPeninsula Specialists Program!
📝Apply by June 23.
More information and application here:
ncafp.org/resources/apply-no…
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UNRCPD retweeted
2 Jun 2025
Now launched: a new platform for National Contact Points (NCP) of the #1972BWC! With support from @EU_UNGeneva/@eu_eeas, the platform enables users to directly search & update information, as well as view real-time statistics.
Registered NCP can login➡️bwc-ncp.un.org/.
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