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Robin Geiss is a German academic specializing in public international law. In 2021, he was appointed by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres as Director of the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research. Prior to this, Geiss held various academic appointments including as Swiss Chair of International Humanitarian Law at the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights and Director of the Glasgow Centre for International Law and Security at the University of Glasgow. .. more

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United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @unidir.org · 8d
Last night, Geneva’s Jet d’Eau lit up for #UNIDIR45, marking 45 years of promoting peace through research, dialogue and cooperation.

A big thank you to everyone who continues to shape this journey.

Here’s to the next chapter in building a safer, more secure world 💙

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United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @unidir.org · 13h
As the international community works to address growing space security challenges, UNIDIR’s #UNGA First Committee side event will examine the impact of emerging technologies — including AI and quantum communications.

🗓️ 27 October, 13:15–14:30 EDT, NY

🔗 unidir.org/1CSpaceThreats

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United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @unidir.org · 20h
When nations race to expand their nuclear arsenals, what are the real costs?

UNIDIR’s latest report shows that beyond budgets, the costs are strategic, humanitarian and institutional – and they’re rising fast.

📘 Read the full report: unidir.org/NuclearRace
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United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @unidir.org · 1d
This #WorldSpaceWeek, check out UNIDIR’s Lexicon for Outer Space Security — a tool designed to help the world speak the same language about peace and security in outer space 🚀

Clarity in words leads to confidence in action! 🪐

🔗 spacesecuritylexicon.org

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United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @unidir.org · 1d
This Friday during #FirstCommittee, UNIDIR will join an event hosted by Malta 🇲🇹 to mark 25 years of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda.

The discussion will explore how #WPS intersects with disarmament and arms control efforts.

📅 10 October, NY

🔗 unidir.org/WPSat1C

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United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @unidir.org · 1d
Subsea cables are vital to global connectivity, yet they are increasingly vulnerable to threats.

Join us and the Permanent Mission of Ireland to the UN at #UNGA First Committee as we discuss our recent report, explore threats, protections and policy pathways.

🔗 unidir.org/SubseaCables

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United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @unidir.org · 2d
Over 120 countries have joined the UN Global Points of Contact Directory since May 2024.

📅 Join us on 15 October in NY or online to explore its progress and future ahead of the Global Mechanism launch in 2026.

RSVP by 12 October: unidir.org/CyberDirectory

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United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @unidir.org · 2d
Last week, UNIDIR delivered a presentation as part of the WFUNA training programme, engaging university students and introducing them to UNIDIR’s work — with a special focus on the UN framework for responsible State behaviour in cyberspace 🤝🇺🇳

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United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @unidir.org · 3d
The UN Security Council holds its Annual Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security today.

As AI becomes increasingly present, technology is one of the key topics of this year’s debate.

📖 Read our factsheet to find out how AI and #WPS are connected: unidir.org/AIandWPS

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United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @unidir.org · 3d
Открыт 4-й раунд фотоконкурса «Молодежные видения мира»!

📷 Мир без оружия – каким ты его видишь?

📥 Присылай свое фото: unidir.org/YouthVisions

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United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @unidir.org · 3d
During this year’s First Committee session, UNIDIR will host a series of side events addressing today’s most pressing security challenges—including on AI, arms control, outer space, subsea cables and more.

🌐 Explore our events: unidir.org/1CEvents

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United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @unidir.org · 3d
The fourth round of the Youth Visions of Peace photo campaign is now open!

📷 Disarming the world - What would your world look like without weapons?

📥 Submit your photo: unidir.org/YouthVisions

#YouthUNIDIR
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United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @unidir.org · 7d
How does violence impact daily life in North West Nigeria? 🇳🇬

UNIDIR’s new dashboard provides weekly data from 3️⃣ communities affected by banditry—covering security incidents, market activity and more.

🔍 meac.unidir.org/nga/nw-observatory

#InternationalDayOfNonViolence

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United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @unidir.org · 7d
Today at the Global Cybersecurity Forum, UNIDIR Director emphasized the role of multilateralism in raising global awareness of the evolving cyber threat landscape—and in preparing for the impacts of emerging technologies like AI and quantum.

#GCF2025
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United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @unidir.org · 9d
What does the Youth, Peace and Security Agenda mean to you? 🕊️

We asked UNIDIR Graduate Professional Aleksandra Lankamer for her perspective.

👉 Learn more about #YPS and disarmament in the new module of our Youth Disarmament Orientation Course: unidir.org/youth-disarm

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United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @unidir.org · 9d
Tonight, Geneva’s iconic Jet d’Eau will glow for UNIDIR’s 45th anniversary.

Can you guess the colours? ✨

#UNIDIR45
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United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @unidir.org · 9d
On this #InternationalTranslationDay, explore UNIDIR’s Space Security Lexicon available in all six UN languages!

🛰️ Seguridad espacial
🛰️ Sécurité spatiale
🛰️ Космическая безопасность
🛰️ الأمن الفضائيي
🛰️ 空间安全
🛰️ Space security

🔗 spacesecuritylexicon.org

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United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @unidir.org · 10d
As part of #OS25, UNIDIR and CIGI invited young people worldwide to share their perspectives on future challenges in space security 🚀✨

Meet the winners and learn how UNIDIR is committed to amplifying youth voices in space security discussions.

🗞️ unidir.org/OS25Winners

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United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @unidir.org · 13d
The total elimination of nuclear weapons will require effective verification.

On this International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, discover how UNIDIR is advancing this goal through practical research and field-based work.

🔗 unidir.org/MenzingenReport
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United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @unidir.org · 13d
Verification is a vital part of most arms control treaties, but strict verification can exist outside of treaties.

UNIDIR’s new report introduces demonstrative verification: a way for States to prove compliance through unilateral, transparent measures.

🔗 unidir.org/dv
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United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @unidir.org · 13d
On this International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, read UNIDIR’s @redalaqua.bsky.social’s article on a human rights approach to nuclear regimes and lessons from the legacy of nuclear testing in the Marshall Islands ⬇️
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Just Security @justsecurity.org · 14d
Traditionally, nuclear weapons issues are focused on State security, not human rights. But, Renata Dalaqua writes, a new initiative by the UNOHCR is changing this by utilizing a transitional justice framework to address nuclear legacy in the Marshall Islands:

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Human rights & nuclear regimes: lessons from the Marshall Islands
Acknowledgement and respect for human rights can encourage States, like the Marshall Islands, to join and participate in nuclear regimes.
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United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @unidir.org · 14d
UNIDIR just launched 2️⃣ new modules in our Youth Disarmament Orientation Course:

🔹 Women, Peace and Security
🔹 Youth, Peace and Security

🔗 Explore them: unidir.org/youth-disarm

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United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @unidir.org · 14d
The UNODA-UNIDIR Disarmament Orientation Course 2025 has officially ended!

This week, diplomats explored the Biological Weapons Convention, conventional weapons and ammunition, AI and more.

A big thank you to all participants and experts! 👏

🔗 unidir.org/DOC

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Just Security @justsecurity.org · 14d
Traditionally, nuclear weapons issues are focused on State security, not human rights. But, Renata Dalaqua writes, a new initiative by the UNOHCR is changing this by utilizing a transitional justice framework to address nuclear legacy in the Marshall Islands:

www.justsecurity.org/121310/human...
Human rights & nuclear regimes: lessons from the Marshall Islands
Acknowledgement and respect for human rights can encourage States, like the Marshall Islands, to join and participate in nuclear regimes.
www.justsecurity.org
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United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @unidir.org · 16d
Final call to contribute to our 2025 Innovations Dialogue ⏳

Submit your abstract by 28 September to be part of #ID25 and join the conversation on responsible military neurotechnology.

🔗 Details: unidir.org/ID25Posters

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United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @unidir.org · 17d
📢 The third round of the Youth Visions of Peace photo campaign is now open!

📷 Harnessing technology for peace – How can technology shape peace?

📥 Submit your photo: unidir.org/YouthVisions

#YouthUNIDIR #Youth4Disarmament #YouthLead

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United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @unidir.org · 20d
UNIDIR and @sipri.org just released a new Insight, examining how national security priorities align with national budgets, using Kenya as an Exploratory Case Study.

📖 Explore how financial allocations reflect what States define as their security needs: unidir.org/AlignBudget
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United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @unidir.org · 20d
It was a great pleasure to discuss with Anka Feldhusen @aa-stabilisiert.bsky.social our joint work in the Lake Chad Basin on managing exits from armed conflict.

Germany's support for this work has been fundamental.

Read our related reports here: unidir.org/MEAC
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GER on Peace & Humanitarian Action @aa-stabilisiert.bsky.social · 21d
Successful #Stabilisation initiatives must be underpinned by solid research.
Thus 🇩🇪 collaboration with @unidir.org remains crucial especially for our engagement to fight #banditry, #TOK and #terror and help those who have left armed groups in Northern Nigeria 🇳🇬 building a new life.
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EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament @eunpdc.bsky.social · 20d
The first session chaired by Dr. Sibylle Bauer (@sipri.org) will look at current trends on global arms markets, with interventions from Paul Holtom (@unidir.org), Dr. Julien Malizard (@ECODEF_IHEDN), Katarina Djokic (@SIPRI.org).
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GER on Peace & Humanitarian Action @aa-stabilisiert.bsky.social · 21d
Successful #Stabilisation initiatives must be underpinned by solid research.
Thus 🇩🇪 collaboration with @unidir.org remains crucial especially for our engagement to fight #banditry, #TOK and #terror and help those who have left armed groups in Northern Nigeria 🇳🇬 building a new life.