Third Session of the OEWG on the Prevention of an Arms Race in Outer Space Opens in Geneva
The third session of the Open-ended Working Group on the Prevention of an Arms Race in Outer Space in all its Aspects (OEWG PAROS) opens today at the Palais des Nations in Geneva and will run until 10 July. Established by the United Nations General Assembly, the Working Group will continue its consideration of key […]
Read moreGeneva Hosts the Syria Mine Action Partner Conference
From 22 to 24 June 2026, Geneva is hosting the Syria Mine Action Partner Conference, organized by the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) in cooperation with the Syrian National Mine Action Center (NMAC). The event brings together national authorities, donors, United Nations agencies, international organizations, and operational partners engaged in mine action and […]
Read moreItaly among the donor countries of the new Centre of Excellence on Artificial Intelligence, Peace and Security (CAIPS)
Today, a briefing was held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva to launch the new Centre of Excellence on Artificial Intelligence, Peace and Security (CAIPS) of United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR). The initiative aims to strengthen international cooperation on the implications of artificial intelligence for global security. The event provided an important […]
Read moreInformal exchanges in Geneva on Artificial intelligence in the military domain and its implications for international peace and security
Informal exchanges on artificial intelligence in the military domain and its implications for international peace and security began on 15 June in Geneva and will conclude on 17 June. Representatives of Member States, including Italy, international and regional organizations, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), as well as experts from academia, civil society, […]
Read moreINTER-SESSIONAL MEETINGS OF THE ANTI-PERSONNEL MINE CONVENTION IN GENEVA
From June 15 to 18, intersessional meetings of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention are being held in Geneva. As emphasized in the statements delivered by the Italian delegation participating in the meetings, one of the main objectives at this stage is to ensure support for and continuity of the Siem Reap–Angkor Action Plan 2025–2029. Italy […]
Read moreUNIDIR-Women in AI Fellowship in Geneva
The UNIDIR-Women in AI Fellowship took place from 8 until 12 June in Geneva and is an initiative that equips women diplomats with the expertise to explore the latest and emerging AI applications in the policy, legal and technical domains. Such knowledge and skills are fundamental to engage effectively in multilateral AI discussions in the […]
Read moreINFORMAL SESSION ON THE REVITALIZATION OF THE CONFERENCE ON DISARMAMENT
On 9 June, the Conference on Disarmament (CD) discussed the issue of its revitalization in an informal session. Delegations from member states examined the main issues related to the functioning of the body, with the aim of identifying practical institutional solutions that would enable the Conference to resume its institutional mandate, namely the negotiation of […]
Read moreItalian Republic Day Celebration in Coppet
On June 2, in the evocative setting of the Castle of Coppet, the Permanent Mission of Italy to the United Nations in Geneva, the Permanent Mission to the Conference on Disarmament, and the Consulate General of Italy celebrated Italy’s Republic Day in the presence of numerous authorities, representatives of the diplomatic corps, international organizations, and […]
Read moreClosing of the Eleventh Review Conference of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), New York, 22 May 2026
The Eleventh Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) concluded without the adoption of a consensus final document. One of the main stumbling blocks in the negotiations was the reference to Iran’s non-compliance with its obligations, which the Iranian delegation opposed. Nevertheless, until the very last moment, an agreement appeared […]
Read moreNuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference Committee Meetings
Following the conclusion of the General Debate, the meetings of the three Main Committees of the Eleventh Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) are currently underway. The Conference is scheduled to conclude on 22 May. In his statements, Ambassador Leonardo Bencini, Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament, reaffirmed […]
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