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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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Do you want to be part of the next generation of experts shaping the future of outer space governance?🚀
UNIDIR's Space Security Research Fellowship offers training, applied research and engagement with UN multilateral policy processes.
📥 By 31 January: unidir.org/SpaceFellows
UNIDIR's Space Security Research Fellowship offers training, applied research and engagement with UN multilateral policy processes.
📥 By 31 January: unidir.org/SpaceFellows
How can we better control the spread of small arms and light weapons?
UNIDIR Associate Researcher Theò Bajon shares how effective weapons and ammunition management can help prevent the spread and misuse of illicit weapons.
🎓 Explore our Youth Disarmament Orientation Course: unidir.org/youth-disarm
UNIDIR Associate Researcher Theò Bajon shares how effective weapons and ammunition management can help prevent the spread and misuse of illicit weapons.
🎓 Explore our Youth Disarmament Orientation Course: unidir.org/youth-disarm
Last days to apply! 💼
UNIDIR’s Integrated Approaches Programme is seeking 2️⃣ Graduate Professionals in Geneva or remote! Join us to strengthen your skills on gender, youth, and disarmament 🌐
Apply by 31 January 👉 unidir.org/IAGPP26
UNIDIR’s Integrated Approaches Programme is seeking 2️⃣ Graduate Professionals in Geneva or remote! Join us to strengthen your skills on gender, youth, and disarmament 🌐
Apply by 31 January 👉 unidir.org/IAGPP26
How are drones reshaping today’s conflicts?
UNIDIR's latest report takes an in-depth look at how non-State armed groups are using drones in Myanmar and what this reveals about the evolving role of these systems for the country's conflict and beyond.
🔗 unidir.org/MyanmarUAS
UNIDIR's latest report takes an in-depth look at how non-State armed groups are using drones in Myanmar and what this reveals about the evolving role of these systems for the country's conflict and beyond.
🔗 unidir.org/MyanmarUAS
Join our team! 💼
UNIDIR’s Integrated Approaches Programme is seeking 2️⃣ Graduate Professionals to support with research and programme activities in gender, youth and disarmament.
📍 Geneva or remote
Apply by 31 January ✍️ unidir.org/IAGPP26
UNIDIR’s Integrated Approaches Programme is seeking 2️⃣ Graduate Professionals to support with research and programme activities in gender, youth and disarmament.
📍 Geneva or remote
Apply by 31 January ✍️ unidir.org/IAGPP26
On day two of UNIDIR's capacity-building workshop on non-proliferation, arms control and disarmament policies in the Middle East, participants had the opportunity to meet @iaeaorg.bsky.social's Director General Rafael Grossi, discussing nonproliferation, safeguards and technical assistance.
International cybersecurity cooperation depends on more than technical capacity 💻
UNIDIR's new policy brief shows that trust, clear mandates and coordination among computer security incident response teams are key to cyberstability.
Read the brief 👉 unidir.org/COOPCSIRT
UNIDIR's new policy brief shows that trust, clear mandates and coordination among computer security incident response teams are key to cyberstability.
Read the brief 👉 unidir.org/COOPCSIRT
The climate-security nexus was sidelined at #COP30 🌿
In our latest commentary, UNIDIR’s Amos Benjamin reflects on his time in Belém, the gaps in the official agenda and why youth refused to accept silence on a key issue impacting them.
🔗 Read more: unidir.org/COP30
In our latest commentary, UNIDIR’s Amos Benjamin reflects on his time in Belém, the gaps in the official agenda and why youth refused to accept silence on a key issue impacting them.
🔗 Read more: unidir.org/COP30
Do you want to gain hands-on research experience, UN policy exposure and access to the global space security community?🚀
UNIDIR is launching an annual Space Security Research Fellowship for early-career professionals worldwide 🌍
Apply by 31 January: unidir.org/SpaceFellows
UNIDIR is launching an annual Space Security Research Fellowship for early-career professionals worldwide 🌍
Apply by 31 January: unidir.org/SpaceFellows
Homepage - NCS Guide 2025
A Guide to developing a National Cybersecurity Strategy. Developed by 37 contributors from international organizations, private sector, academia etc
ncsguide.org
UNIDIR contributed to the new edition of the Guide to Developing a National Cybersecurity Strategy, designed to support countries in building and implementing policies for a securely connected society in today’s fast-changing cyberspace.
Download it here 👇 ncsguide.org
Download it here 👇 ncsguide.org
Update alert! How are these States contributing to space security?
🇬🇭 Ghana
🇲🇨 Monaco
🇧🇾 Belarus
🇯🇲 Jamaica
🇬🇩 Grenada
🇹🇩 Chad
🇩🇰 Denmark
🇪🇪 Estonia
🛰️ Head over to UNIDIR’s Space Security Portal to find out more: spacesecurityportal.org
🇬🇭 Ghana
🇲🇨 Monaco
🇧🇾 Belarus
🇯🇲 Jamaica
🇬🇩 Grenada
🇹🇩 Chad
🇩🇰 Denmark
🇪🇪 Estonia
🛰️ Head over to UNIDIR’s Space Security Portal to find out more: spacesecurityportal.org
📢 Last weeks to submit your event proposal for Geneva Cyber Week 2026, taking place from 4 to 8 May in Geneva! #GCW26
🔗 Submit your proposal by 6 January: genevacyberweek.com/en/submit-an-event
🔗 Submit your proposal by 6 January: genevacyberweek.com/en/submit-an-event
Leaving an armed group is just the first step. Rebuilding livelihoods away from the battlefield is the real challenge.
UNIDIR’s latest report examines how former Boko Haram associates reintegrate economically.
📖 Learn more: unidir.org/MEACFindings48
UNIDIR’s latest report examines how former Boko Haram associates reintegrate economically.
📖 Learn more: unidir.org/MEACFindings48
UNIDIR’s Weapons of Mass Destruction Programme is seeking a Graduate Professional interested in gaining hands-on experience in disarmament and international security.
🗓️ 6 months with the possibility of extension
📍 Geneva
✍️ Apply by 23 December: unidir.org/WMDGPP-25
🗓️ 6 months with the possibility of extension
📍 Geneva
✍️ Apply by 23 December: unidir.org/WMDGPP-25
What does reintegration look like in North East Nigeria? 🇳🇬
UNIDIR’s latest dashboard features real insights from conflict-affected communities, community militias and former Boko Haram associates.
🔍 Explore the dashboard: meac.unidir.org/nga/ne-april-june-2024
UNIDIR’s latest dashboard features real insights from conflict-affected communities, community militias and former Boko Haram associates.
🔍 Explore the dashboard: meac.unidir.org/nga/ne-april-june-2024
During his visit to the Holy See, UNIDIR Director Dr Robin Geiss had the honor of meeting His Holiness Pope Leo XIV in Rome.
This meaningful moment reflects the value of dialogue and collaboration in fostering understanding and promoting peace globally.
This meaningful moment reflects the value of dialogue and collaboration in fostering understanding and promoting peace globally.
Yesterday, UNIDIR hosted a full-day conference on how knowledge transfer drives the spread of improvised and craft-produced weapons.
Thank you to all speakers and participants for the insightful discussions!
🔍 Want to learn more? Read our commentary: unidir.org/ImpWeap
Thank you to all speakers and participants for the insightful discussions!
🔍 Want to learn more? Read our commentary: unidir.org/ImpWeap
On today’s 10th anniversary of the Youth, Peace and Security Agenda, we are proud to announce some outstanding submissions from our youth photography campaign! 🎊
📷 First up: Tumenkhuslen from Mongolia, who shared this photo and a beautiful poem.
🔗 unidir.org/youthvisions
📷 First up: Tumenkhuslen from Mongolia, who shared this photo and a beautiful poem.
🔗 unidir.org/youthvisions
Created in 1980 to provide an impartial space for evidence and dialogue, UNIDIR marks 45 years with a new strategy for today’s challenges and tomorrow’s possibilities.
🌐 Explore our strategy: unidir.org/strategy
#UNIDIR45
🌐 Explore our strategy: unidir.org/strategy
#UNIDIR45
"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
Reposted by Robin Geiß
In a moment of international instability, @unidir.org is a strategic asset. Amb Potzel at #UNIDIR45:
🔹We must restore the idea that security is collective. 🔹Intl law must be protected.
🔹We must govern technology before it governs us.
🔹Pathways to arms control must be reinvented.
🔹We must restore the idea that security is collective. 🔹Intl law must be protected.
🔹We must govern technology before it governs us.
🔹Pathways to arms control must be reinvented.
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
YouTube video by United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research
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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