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Building a more secure world • Director Robin Geiss
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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On this International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we’re partnering with artist Franziska Greber to bring DISARMING SILENCE, an immersive art installation, to the Palais des Nations.
Want to know more about this project?
📄Read here: unidir.org/FranziskaG
Want to know more about this project?
📄Read here: unidir.org/FranziskaG
"Our societies, economies, and public institutions depend on increasingly interconnected technologies. These bring undeniable benefits, but also increase our exposure to cyber risks."
- UNIDIR's Director at the 2nd Conference of the Italian Ecosystem for Cyber Capacity Building
- UNIDIR's Director at the 2nd Conference of the Italian Ecosystem for Cyber Capacity Building
The DIY production of weapons is rapidly spreading worldwide ⚠️
At our upcoming conference next Monday, we’ll explore how knowledge transfer is driving the spread and use of improvised weapons.
🎥 Join the livestream: bit.ly/3IPXBHP
🔗 unidir.org/InsideNet
At our upcoming conference next Monday, we’ll explore how knowledge transfer is driving the spread and use of improvised weapons.
🎥 Join the livestream: bit.ly/3IPXBHP
🔗 unidir.org/InsideNet
How can we address weapons-related risks in Women, Peace and Security National Action Plans?
UNIDIR's latest toolkit includes concrete examples of actions and indicators which can inspire renewed action to advance the Agenda.
⚙️ Explore the toolkit: unidir.org/ToolkitWPS
UNIDIR's latest toolkit includes concrete examples of actions and indicators which can inspire renewed action to advance the Agenda.
⚙️ Explore the toolkit: unidir.org/ToolkitWPS
The Geneva Cyber Week 2026 call for proposals is open! #GCW26
Under this year’s theme on advancing global cooperation in cyberspace, they may address one sub-theme:
📉 Understanding risks
⚖️ Shaping governance
🛡️ Building resilience
📥 By 6 January: genevacyberweek.com/en/submit-an-event
Under this year’s theme on advancing global cooperation in cyberspace, they may address one sub-theme:
📉 Understanding risks
⚖️ Shaping governance
🛡️ Building resilience
📥 By 6 January: genevacyberweek.com/en/submit-an-event
Thank you to all the speakers and participants who joined UNIDIR’s special event looking ahead to the next 45 years of international security.
Your insights are helping chart the path toward a safer, more resilient world 🌐
#UNIDIR45
Your insights are helping chart the path toward a safer, more resilient world 🌐
#UNIDIR45
Persons with disabilities and disability rights advocates played a fundamental role in achieving humanitarian disarmament.
On this #InternationalDayofPersonswithDisabilities, learn about the complementarities between disability rights and disarmament.
🔗 unidir.org/CasualitiesCare
On this #InternationalDayofPersonswithDisabilities, learn about the complementarities between disability rights and disarmament.
🔗 unidir.org/CasualitiesCare
How have weapons-related issues been integrated into Women, Peace and Security National Action Plans?
Read our new report analyzing 197 National Action Plans and the relevance of arms control and disarmament to the full implementation of the Agenda.
📄 unidir.org/ClosingGaps
Read our new report analyzing 197 National Action Plans and the relevance of arms control and disarmament to the full implementation of the Agenda.
📄 unidir.org/ClosingGaps
How are these States contributing to space security?
🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis
🇨🇺 Cuba
🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
🇧🇪 Belgium
🇨🇱 Chile
🇧🇸 Bahamas
🇲🇦 Morocco
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
🛰️ Head over to UNIDIR’s Space Security Portal to find out more about these latest additions: spacesecurityportal.org
🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis
🇨🇺 Cuba
🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
🇧🇪 Belgium
🇨🇱 Chile
🇧🇸 Bahamas
🇲🇦 Morocco
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
🛰️ Head over to UNIDIR’s Space Security Portal to find out more about these latest additions: spacesecurityportal.org
International security and disarmament in 2045
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What might international security look like in 20 years? And what should we do now to ensure a better future?
On #WorldFuturesDay, watch our video imagining what the world might look like in 2045 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_fo...
On #WorldFuturesDay, watch our video imagining what the world might look like in 2045 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_fo...
Can thinking about the future help us make better decisions today?
That's exactly what we at UNIDIR are seeking to achieve via our Futures Lab.
🔎 Want to learn more? Check out our work: unidir.org/FutureLab
That's exactly what we at UNIDIR are seeking to achieve via our Futures Lab.
🔎 Want to learn more? Check out our work: unidir.org/FutureLab
How is the banditry crisis in Nigeria’s North West evolving? 🇳🇬
🔍 Check out our new data dashboard exploring the changing security context: bit.ly/43YAySl
🔍 Check out our new data dashboard exploring the changing security context: bit.ly/43YAySl
Happening tomorrow! ⏳
Join us for a special event marking UNIDIR’s 45th anniversary — and looking ahead to the future of international security.
🔗 unidir.org/UNIDIRat45
#UNIDIR45
Join us for a special event marking UNIDIR’s 45th anniversary — and looking ahead to the future of international security.
🔗 unidir.org/UNIDIRat45
#UNIDIR45
The prime catalyst of improvised weapons production isn't hardware - it’s knowledge.
What is improvisation? What is the role of knowledge transfer?
🗞️ Find out in our commentary and join UNIDIR's conference on improvised SALW, IEDs and UAS on 8 December: unidir.org/ImpWeap
What is improvisation? What is the role of knowledge transfer?
🗞️ Find out in our commentary and join UNIDIR's conference on improvised SALW, IEDs and UAS on 8 December: unidir.org/ImpWeap
Grounded in forward-looking research and expert analysis, UNIDIR's strategy charts a clear path to addressing some of the most pressing security challenges of our time 🌍
📰 Download it here: unidir.org/5YearStrategy
#UNIDIR45
📰 Download it here: unidir.org/5YearStrategy
#UNIDIR45
Online scams are surging — and UNIDIR's training in Manila shows why cyberdiplomacy is critical now.
Thanks to Global Affairs Canada for their partnership and support! 🤝
🗞️ unidir.org/CyberDiplo
Thanks to Global Affairs Canada for their partnership and support! 🤝
🗞️ unidir.org/CyberDiplo
Thank you to all speakers, participants, and partners who made the #ID25 an inspiring platform for advancing discussions on neurotechnology and international security 👏
Your insights and collaboration are vital in shaping responsible governance for emerging technologies.
Your insights and collaboration are vital in shaping responsible governance for emerging technologies.
How does banditry violence affect communities in North West Nigeria? 🇳🇬
🔍 UNIDIR’s latest data dashboard explores their experiences, challenges and needs: bit.ly/4pg3PA0
🔍 UNIDIR’s latest data dashboard explores their experiences, challenges and needs: bit.ly/4pg3PA0
UNIDIR Innovations Dialogue 2025
This year’s Innovations Dialogue will focus on neurotechnologies — a fast-evolving field with wide-ranging applications in both civilian and military context...
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🌐 UNIDIR’s Innovation Dialogue starts now! #ID25
Couldn't make it to Geneva? No worries! Join us via #livestream and be part of the discussion 🔴⬇️
unidir.org/ID25-is-go
Couldn't make it to Geneva? No worries! Join us via #livestream and be part of the discussion 🔴⬇️
unidir.org/ID25-is-go
As neurotechnologies evolve and their security applications expand, at UNIDIR's #ID25 panel 4, senior leaders will assess the governance landscape, ongoing international efforts, and pathways to address risks while promoting responsible innovation.
🔗 unidir.org/ID25
🔗 unidir.org/ID25
What does neurotechnology mean for tomorrow’s battlefield?
Panel 3 at UNIDIR’s Innovation Dialogue #ID25 brings top experts to discuss current uses, future trends, and the implications of neurotechnology in the military domain.
🔗 Register here: unidir.org/ID25
Panel 3 at UNIDIR’s Innovation Dialogue #ID25 brings top experts to discuss current uses, future trends, and the implications of neurotechnology in the military domain.
🔗 Register here: unidir.org/ID25
During the #16Days of Activism, UNIDIR is partnering with artist Franziska Greber 🖌️
Through art and dialogue, her installation DISARMING SILENCE invites reflections about violence against women.
🗓️ 25 November - 10 December, Geneva
🔗 Register here: unidir.org/GBVInstallation
Through art and dialogue, her installation DISARMING SILENCE invites reflections about violence against women.
🗓️ 25 November - 10 December, Geneva
🔗 Register here: unidir.org/GBVInstallation
The North West is the epicentre of banditry violence in Nigeria, but common narratives of the crisis miss the mark.
📖 Read UNIDIR’s newest report about the realities of banditry beyond simplistic narratives of farmer-herder violence and ethnic conflict: unidir.org/MEACFindings47
📖 Read UNIDIR’s newest report about the realities of banditry beyond simplistic narratives of farmer-herder violence and ethnic conflict: unidir.org/MEACFindings47
What is life like for children forced into conflict? 👧🏽👦🏽
On today’s #WorldChildrensDay, hear from children themselves 🇳🇬
Our research reveals their stories and photos, showing life under Boko Haram and the courage it took to find a way out.
📖 unidir.org/nigeriayouth
On today’s #WorldChildrensDay, hear from children themselves 🇳🇬
Our research reveals their stories and photos, showing life under Boko Haram and the courage it took to find a way out.
📖 unidir.org/nigeriayouth
What are the risks of neurotechnology?
From ethics and human rights to data governance and societal impact, UNIDIR's Innovations Dialogue #ID25 panel 2 will examine the broad risks emerging as neurotechnologies rapidly advance.
🔗 Register here: unidir.org/ID25
From ethics and human rights to data governance and societal impact, UNIDIR's Innovations Dialogue #ID25 panel 2 will examine the broad risks emerging as neurotechnologies rapidly advance.
🔗 Register here: unidir.org/ID25
Only 5️⃣ days to go until UNIDIR’s #ID25 on neurotechnologies and their implications for international peace and security 🧠
🗓️ 24 November, Geneva and online
🔗 Register: unidir.org/ID25
🗓️ 24 November, Geneva and online
🔗 Register: unidir.org/ID25
What happens when nuclear deterrence fails? 💥
In UNIDIR’s latest commentary, Andrey Baklitskiy reflects on “A House of Dynamite” and what the film gets right about nuclear risk, decision-making, and the limits of deterrence.
🔗 unidir.org/HouseofDyn
In UNIDIR’s latest commentary, Andrey Baklitskiy reflects on “A House of Dynamite” and what the film gets right about nuclear risk, decision-making, and the limits of deterrence.
🔗 unidir.org/HouseofDyn
Meet the experts of UNIDIR’s Innovations Dialogue #ID25 in our Panel 1!
Join leading voices as they unpack what neurotechnologies are, where the field stands today, and how it may shape tomorrow’s security landscape 🧠
🔗 Register here: unidir.org/ID25
Join leading voices as they unpack what neurotechnologies are, where the field stands today, and how it may shape tomorrow’s security landscape 🧠
🔗 Register here: unidir.org/ID25
On this World Day for the Prevention and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence, our new report examines challenges in understanding and addressing conflict-related sexual violence against men and boys—and what can be done about it.
📖 unidir.org/CRSVMenAndBoys
📖 unidir.org/CRSVMenAndBoys
Founded in 1980 to provide an impartial space for evidence and dialogue, UNIDIR’s mission is just as vital in 2025 🌍
Marking 45 years, we’re launching a new strategy to navigate the future of international security.
📰 unidir.org/5YearStrategy
#UNIDIR45
Marking 45 years, we’re launching a new strategy to navigate the future of international security.
📰 unidir.org/5YearStrategy
#UNIDIR45