Robin Geiß
Robin Geiss is a German academic specializing in public international law. In 2021, he was appointed by United Nations Secretary-General… more
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by Robin Geiß
Join our team! 🇺🇳
UNIDIR’s Security and Technology Programme is looking for 2️⃣ Graduate Professionals to join:
🔹 AI and Autonomy Workstream
🔹 Science, Technology and Innovation Workstream
🗓️ Apply by 31 October
🔗 unidir.org/GPPSecTec2
UNIDIR’s Security and Technology Programme is looking for 2️⃣ Graduate Professionals to join:
🔹 AI and Autonomy Workstream
🔹 Science, Technology and Innovation Workstream
🗓️ Apply by 31 October
🔗 unidir.org/GPPSecTec2
by Robin Geiß
How can baseline assessments help countries improve the life-cycle management of weapons and ammunition?
Join our #UNGA First Committee side event to explore experiences, challenges and progress across Africa.
🔗 unidir.org/WAMinAfrica1C
Join our #UNGA First Committee side event to explore experiences, challenges and progress across Africa.
🔗 unidir.org/WAMinAfrica1C
by Robin Geiß
How can we help build diplomatic capacity in a fast-changing, complex disarmament and global security context?
Learn how UNIDIR and UNODA are supporting diplomats with insights on the latest trends and developments in disarmament.
🗞️ unidir.org/CapacityBuild
Learn how UNIDIR and UNODA are supporting diplomats with insights on the latest trends and developments in disarmament.
🗞️ unidir.org/CapacityBuild
by Robin Geiß
As science and technology advance, the integration of neurotechnology into military contexts is no longer a distant prospect—it’s moving closer to reality.
🗞️ Read more about how UNIDIR is exploring these issues ahead of #ID25: unidir.org/ID25News
🗞️ Read more about how UNIDIR is exploring these issues ahead of #ID25: unidir.org/ID25News
by Robin Geiß
Last week, UNIDIR, VCDNP and Norway hosted a workshop in Vienna on promoting equality and innovation in the nuclear field.
We shared insights from recent work, such as good practices to unlock the potential of diverse teams in nuclear policymaking.
🔎 unidir.org/EmbedFairness
We shared insights from recent work, such as good practices to unlock the potential of diverse teams in nuclear policymaking.
🔎 unidir.org/EmbedFairness
by Robin Geiß
If communities are unwilling or unable to disarm, how do we keep the guns silent?
Check out UNIDIR’s latest commentary by our Senior Researcher Fiifi Edu Afful on tackling armed violence with people-centered strategies.
📖 unidir.org/CtrlViolence
Check out UNIDIR’s latest commentary by our Senior Researcher Fiifi Edu Afful on tackling armed violence with people-centered strategies.
📖 unidir.org/CtrlViolence
by Robin Geiß
Don’t forget to submit your photo for the Youth Visions of Peace campaign! 🌍📸
N'oubliez pas de soumettre votre photo pour la campagne Youth Visions of Peace ! 🌍📸
👉 unidir.org/YouthVisions
N'oubliez pas de soumettre votre photo pour la campagne Youth Visions of Peace ! 🌍📸
👉 unidir.org/YouthVisions
by Robin Geiß
What does the Youth, Peace and Security Agenda mean to you? 🕊️
We asked UNIDIR Graduate Professional Victoria Guimarães for her perspective.
👉 Learn more about #YPS and disarmament in the new module of our Youth Disarmament Orientation Course: unidir.org/youth-disarm
#YouthLead
We asked UNIDIR Graduate Professional Victoria Guimarães for her perspective.
👉 Learn more about #YPS and disarmament in the new module of our Youth Disarmament Orientation Course: unidir.org/youth-disarm
#YouthLead
by Robin Geiß
Digital transformation drives social and economic development, but it also introduces new threats.
As part of #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth, explore how UNIDIR supports responsible state behaviour in cyberspace through research, dialogue and policy engagement.
👉 unidir.org/Cyber-Sec
As part of #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth, explore how UNIDIR supports responsible state behaviour in cyberspace through research, dialogue and policy engagement.
👉 unidir.org/Cyber-Sec
by Robin Geiß
How can the psychosocial needs of conflict-affected populations be identified and addressed?
On #WorldMentalHealthDay, read our report on how conflict experiences and daily stressors contribute to psychological distress in North East Nigeria.
🔗 unidir.org/MEACFindings46
On #WorldMentalHealthDay, read our report on how conflict experiences and daily stressors contribute to psychological distress in North East Nigeria.
🔗 unidir.org/MEACFindings46
by Robin Geiß
The UN SG’s new report “The Security We Need” calls for a broader, more holistic understanding of security and spending.
UNIDIR and @sipri.org explore this issue in our joint report on aligning budgets with security priorities.
📘 Read more: unidir.org/AlignBudget
UNIDIR and @sipri.org explore this issue in our joint report on aligning budgets with security priorities.
📘 Read more: unidir.org/AlignBudget
by Robin Geiß
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
🗓️ 27 October, 13:15–14:30 EDT, NY
🔗 unidir.org/1CSpaceThreats
by Robin Geiß
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
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
by Robin Geiß
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
Clarity in words leads to confidence in action! 🪐
🔗 spacesecuritylexicon.org
by Robin Geiß
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
The discussion will explore how #WPS intersects with disarmament and arms control efforts.
📅 10 October, NY
🔗 unidir.org/WPSat1C
by Robin Geiß
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
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
by Robin Geiß
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
📅 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
by Robin Geiß
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 🤝🇺🇳
by Robin Geiß
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
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
by Robin Geiß
Открыт 4-й раунд фотоконкурса «Молодежные видения мира»!
📷 Мир без оружия – каким ты его видишь?
📥 Присылай свое фото: unidir.org/YouthVisions
#YouthUNIDIR
📷 Мир без оружия – каким ты его видишь?
📥 Присылай свое фото: unidir.org/YouthVisions
#YouthUNIDIR
by Robin Geiß
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
🌐 Explore our events: unidir.org/1CEvents
by Robin Geiß
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
📷 Disarming the world - What would your world look like without weapons?
📥 Submit your photo: unidir.org/YouthVisions
#YouthUNIDIR
by Robin Geiß
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
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
by Robin Geiß
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
#GCF2025
by Robin Geiß
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 💙
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 💙
by Robin Geiß
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
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
by Robin Geiß
Tonight, Geneva’s iconic Jet d’Eau will glow for UNIDIR’s 45th anniversary.
Can you guess the colours? ✨
#UNIDIR45
Can you guess the colours? ✨
#UNIDIR45
by Robin Geiß
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
🛰️ Seguridad espacial
🛰️ Sécurité spatiale
🛰️ Космическая безопасность
🛰️ الأمن الفضائيي
🛰️ 空间安全
🛰️ Space security
🔗 spacesecuritylexicon.org
by Robin Geiß
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
Meet the winners and learn how UNIDIR is committed to amplifying youth voices in space security discussions.
🗞️ unidir.org/OS25Winners
by Robin Geiß
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
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
