United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research
@UNIDIR

Building a more secure world • Director Robin Geiss

 Geneva, Switzerland
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Joined November 2011
🛰️ Space technologies fundamentally impact the day-to-day lives of people around the world. Yet space security remains off the radar. With UNIDIR’s Outer Space Security Conference 2026 coming up, now's the time to centre these conversations. 🔗 unidir.org/OS26
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Last week in New York, UNIDIR Director was pleased to meet with H.E. Ambassador Lok Bahadur Thapa, Permanent Representative of Nepal to the UN. Thank you for the interesting conversation on current global challenges. We stand ready to work together 🇺🇳🤝🇳🇵
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How does international humanitarian law apply to the use of lethal autonomous weapon systems in real operational contexts? Explore realistic scenarios across air, land and naval domains in our latest publication. 🔗 unidir.org/Compendium-LAWS
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☢️ Some NPT Review Conferences ended in agreement. Others collapsed. What made the difference? UNIDIR’s former Graduate Professional Nick Arndt breaks down the different forms of consensus that have shaped past outcomes, and what they mean for 2026. 🔗 unidir.org/NPT-consensus
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🔎 How can integrated responses to violent extremism and illicit weapons proliferation help armed violence prevention in West Africa? 🔗 Find out in our study with @odaunrec and @SwissPeaceHR: unidir.org/PVEWestAfrica

Integrating the Prevention of Violent Extremism and Illicit Weapons Proliferation in West Africa: A...

In recent years, conflicts in West Africa have intensified, driven by the rise of armed groups, particularly violent extremist groups. The Sahel region has become an epicentre of violent extremism,...

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Welcome to UNIDIR, Stacey Pizzino! 👏 Stacey joins our Conventional Weapons Programme as a Fellow, bringing expertise in explosive ordnance, mine action and humanitarian health. 🔗 Read more: unidir.org/stacey-pizzino
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Despite global commitments to include young people in peace processes, their voices rarely shape post‑conflict peacebuilding. Our Research into Action report outlines practical steps to make children’s participation truly meaningful 🌍 🔗 Read more: unidir.org/participation
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At the #MineBanIM the EU launched its new project implemented by @UNIDIR in partnership with @MAGsaveslives to support 5 African States to build their mine-clearance capacities. Together we are working towards a Mine-Free Africa.
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(1/2) El Director de UNIDIR tuvo el placer de reunirse con S.E. la Embajadora Egriselda López, Representante Permanente de El Salvador en Nueva York, para discutir temas de seguridad global y formas de fortalecer nuestra cooperación. ¡Gracias por la fructífera discusión! 🇺🇳🤝🇸🇻
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(2/2) UNIDIR Director had the pleasure of meeting H.E. Ambassador Egriselda López, Permanent Representative of El Salvador to the UN in New York, to discuss current global security issues and ways to strengthen our partnership. Thank you for the very fruitful discussion 🇺🇳🤝🇸🇻
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A big thank-you to Turkey 🇹🇷 for supporting UNIDIR! ❤️🤍 Your support enables us to develop innovative research on international security challenges, work towards the UN 🇺🇳 #GlobalGoals and build a more secure world!
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🔎 How can research truly empower the communities it studies? UNIDIR’s Siobhan O’Neil shares how participatory research can centre community voices while imparting skills and real benefits to those affected by armed conflict. 🔗 Learn more: unidir.org/meac
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Tech-facilitated gender-based violence escalates from online to real-world harm, and excludes women from peacebuilding processes. UNIDIR’s latest factsheet outlines actions for governments, civil society and industry to prevent these risks. 👉 Read more: unidir.org/TFGBVfactsheet
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🌊 Geopolitical tensions, conflicts, crime and threats to critical infrastructure increasingly play out at sea. UNIDIR was pleased to co-organize a maritime security briefing with @ForumSEC and @c_bueger for Pacific missions. Thank you, PIF, for hosting us!
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⚖️ How do States interpret due diligence in cyberspace? Last days to join us on 2 July in Geneva as we explore its role in international law, State responsibility and cyber stability alongside the International Law Commission’s discussions. 🔗 RSVP: unidir.org/DueDiligence
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🌍 UNIDIR and partners launched a new EU-supported initiative to strengthen African capacity and advance cooperation for mine action. Thanks to our speakers and partners for driving this critical work towards a shared goal: an Africa free from anti-personnel mine threats.
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🌊 Uncrewed maritime systems are changing the tides of maritime warfare, and seafarers face rougher waters. On today's #DayOfTheSeafarer, explore UNIDIR's research on how the UN Register of Conventional Arms can keep the seas safer for all. 👉 unidir.org/ChangingTides
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⚖️ Can the International Law Commission help clarify due diligence in cyberspace? Ahead of UNIDIR's event on 2 July, we explore how the Commission's work on due diligence could shape future discussions on responsible State behaviour in cyberspace. 🔗 unidir.org/Cyber-DD
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🇺🇳 UNIDIR’s Board of Trustees convened its second annual meeting in New York. As the governing body of UNIDIR, the Board reviewed the annual programme of work and budget, with Trustees offering their expert insights and guidance to shape the Institute’s future activities.
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📊 Women represent just 36% of diplomats in arms control and disarmament. On this International Day of Women in Diplomacy, explore this gap and the progress being made to close it 👉 unidir.org/gender-hub #IDWD
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