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UN 2.0 Week returns for its third edition and will bring thousands of colleagues together for a week of conversations, showcases, and community moments exploring how new capabilities are transforming the way we work and deliver impact.
Upcoming events
Global Conference on AI, Security and Ethics 2026
Global Conference on AI, Security and Ethics 2026
OS26 Youth Video Competition
OS26 Youth Video Competition
UNIDIR, the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research, is a leading research institute dedicated to promoting international peace and security through disarmament. Explore our publications, events, and resources to stay informed and engaged in the pursuit of a safer world.
Outer Space Security Conference 2026
Outer Space Security Conference 2026
UNIDIR convenes the Outer Space Security Conference 2026 on 8-9 September 2026.
Due diligence in cyberspace
Due diligence in cyberspace
This side event on the margins of the 77th session of the ILC will introduce the legal community to multilateral discussions on due diligence in cyberspace.
UNIDIR Academy
Women in AI Fellowship
Women in AI Fellowship
Youth Disarmament Orientation Course
Youth Disarmament Orientation Course
This year marks a decade since the adoption of the landmark United Nations Security Council Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace and Security (YPS). The YPS Agenda recognizes the detrimental effect of marginalizing youth and calls for ensuring inclusive representation, taking their views into account and empowering them in peacebuilding and conflict resolution. It also encourages
Disarmament Orientation Course
Disarmament Orientation Course
The Disarmament Orientation Course provides knowledge and deeper understanding of key concepts of disarmament and arms control as well as the 21st century global security landscape.
Latest publications
Assessing the impact of the OEWG on ICT security
Assessing the impact of the OEWG on ICT security
Edited volume analyzing the evolution of the UN Open-Ended Working Group on ICT in the Context of International Security (2021–2025) and its key discussions.
Neurotechnology in the Military Domain: A Primer
Neurotechnology in the Military Domain: A Primer
Maps potential risks neurotechnologies may pose, and its challenges and opportunities specifically associated with the militarization of this technology.
Small Arms and Light Weapons Flows and Transfer Controls
Small Arms and Light Weapons Flows and Transfer Controls
UNIDIR reporting on small arms transfers reveals critical gaps in data, transparency and information-sharing needed to counter illicit flows and reduce armed violence globally.
Latest news and commentaries
UNIDIR conference to spotlight how AI is reshaping global security
UNIDIR conference to spotlight how AI is reshaping global security
UNIDIR will convene its Global Conference on AI, Security and Ethics on 18-19 June 2026 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva and online.
Kenyan communities break silence on small arms and insecurity
Kenyan communities break silence on small arms and insecurity
In late April, the Kenyan CLAC Initiative advisory board with UNIDIR and Interpeace, visited several heavily armed counties in Kenya’s North Rift region to hear from the communities living with the consequences.
Mitigating the proliferation of 3D-printed small arms and light weapons
Mitigating the proliferation of 3D-printed small arms and light weapons
UNIDIR's latest analysis of 3D-printed small arms control challenges and strategic operational measures to implement the UN PoA and prevent illicit virtual weapon flows.
Our programmes and projects
Weapons of Mass Destruction
Weapons of Mass Destruction
Biological, chemical and nuclear weapons pose existential risks to humanity. UNIDIR’s Weapons of Mass Destruction Programme works to support disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation initiatives in these areas.
Security and Technology
Security and Technology
UNIDIR’s Security and Technology Programme develops innovative tools and ideas to prevent and reduce threats to international peace and security arising from digital transformation.
Conventional Weapons
Conventional Weapons
UNIDIR’s Conventional Weapons Programme works to curb the devastating impacts of the illicit proliferation and misuse of conventional arms and ammunition.
Integrated Approaches
Integrated Approaches
Analysing the differentiated impacts of armed violence on women, men, boys and girls and examining how social norms shape the role of weapons in society.
Space Security
Space Security
UNIDIR’s Space Security Programme builds knowledge and awareness of the risks and global security implications relating to the space domain.
Managing Exits from Armed Conflict
Managing Exits from Armed Conflict
Middle East WMD-Free Zone
Middle East WMD-Free Zone
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