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Vienna Conversation SeriesThe UN at 80: Disarmament, Nuclear Non-proliferation and Women, Peace and Security AgendaMarking the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, this event will take a closer look at the past, present, and future of multilateral disarmament, nuclear non-proliferation, and the Women, Peace and Security agenda at a time of global uncertainty. Drawing on her personal and professional experience, Rebecca Jovin, Chief of the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs in Vienna, reflects on what disarmament means in practice within the UN system, exploring its history, key achievements, and ongoing humanitarian and security goals. She also discusses some of today's most pressing challenges, from nuclear risk and the erosion of international norms to the...
2026-02-041h 27
Vienna Conversation SeriesMilitary Expenditure and its Impact on Sustainable DevelopmentIn partnership with the Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens, the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) organised a hybrid Vienna Conversation Series event on 29 September in the Vienna International Centre, and online, to engage the Vienna-based community in an exchange on the findings and recommendations of the Secretary-General’s Study, “The Security We Need: Rebalancing Military Spending for a Sustainable and Peaceful Future”, and to explore pathways for collective engagement in taking forward the recommendations therein. Global military spending continues to surge. In 2024, estimated global military expenditure rose for the 10th consecutive year, reaching $2.7 trillion - an incre...
2025-10-011h 30
Vienna Conversation SeriesEnhancing the disarmament regime: A conversation with the UN Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament AffairsThe United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) at Vienna, in partnership with the Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP), organised a Vienna Conversation Series Event with Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs. As we mark the significant milestone of the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, as well as the anniversaries of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the world is witnessing significant strain on the multilateral non-proliferation and disarmament architecture and a resurgence in geopolitical tensions among States. The Vienna community engaged in a c...
2025-07-041h 04
Vienna Conversation SeriesVienna Conversation Series 18/3/2025On 18 March 2025, the UNODA Vienna Office, in partnership with the Permanent Mission of the Kyrgyz Republic to the United Nations in Vienna, hosted an interactive panel discussion titled “Youth as Agents of Change: Empowering young people to achieve disarmament goals.” This edition of the Vienna Conversation Series commemorated the International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness (IDDNPA), observed annually on 5 March. The event highlighted the critical role young people can play in achieving disarmament goals, including in connection with two of UNODA’s flagship youth empowerment programmes, the Youth Leader Fund for a World Without Nuclear Weapons and the Youth4...
2025-03-261h 34
Scottish Independence PodcastsReclaiming Our ClydeIt's Time to Reclaim Our Clyde!
Join Fiona and Marlene's discussion with passionate SCND activists David Kelly and David Peutherer as we talk about the vital need to rid the River Clyde of nuclear weapons. We dive into the engaging new campaign "It's Time to Reclaim Our Clyde" urging young people to find out more and take action for a nuclear free Scotland.
Discover why independence is the only way to ensure a safer nuclear-free future for Scotland and how the campaign is empowering the next generation to rise up and make a difference.
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2025-03-2142 min
Women, Forces of Change | Mujeres, Fuerzas de CambioBonusWe’re celebrating the fourteenth anniversary of the adoption of the UN resolution on women, disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control with a special episode featuring Maritza Chan Valverde, Permanent Representative of Costa Rica to the UN, and Dennis Francis, Permanent Representative of Trinidad and Tobago to the UN, who, together with Soledad Urruela, Director of UNLIREC, share with us their own experiences and encouraging messages to young women.
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Celebramos el decimocuarto aniversario de la adopción de la resolución de la ONU sobre mujeres, desarme, no proliferación y control de armas con un ep...
2024-12-0813 min
Women, Forces of Change | Mujeres, Fuerzas de CambioElizabeth WardDr. Elizabeth Ward, a medical epidemiologist with more than 15 years of experience in violence prevention. She established the Jamaica Injury Surveillance System (JISS), which collects critical data on gunshot wounds and supports multi-agency efforts to reduce violent crime. Dr. Ward works with organizations such as WHO, PAHO, and UNICEF, focusing on strategies to address violence against children.
In this episode, she shares her interest and expertise in safety and highlights the essential role of women in driving change. "I've seen in hospitals that gun violence can be prevented," she points out.
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2024-12-0714 min
Women, Forces of Change | Mujeres, Fuerzas de CambioAna Pamela Romero[Available in Spanish] Ana Pamela Romero, a Juris doctor and criminalistics expert from Mexico. Over the past 16 years she has held several positions as a researcher, professor and, currently, national director of the Law Program at Tecnológico de Monterrey. Since 2014, she has worked as an expert consultant for UNLIREC in legal, forensic and gender perspective in the investigation of firearms crimes.
In this episode, she tells us about the path that led her from the field of justice to the field of peace and disarmament; in her own words, “we cannot think of justice without peace or...
2024-12-0714 min
Women, Forces of Change | Mujeres, Fuerzas de CambioJuliana Aguiar[Available in Spanish] Juliana Aguiar, Brazilian journalist and human rights defender, shares with us her valuable testimony and her tireless work to give visibility to voices that have historically been silenced.
In this episode, Juliana Aguiar tells us how her interest in human rights led her to work at the Fogo Cruzado Institute, where she monitors violence in more than 50 Brazilian cities making visible the violence and gun policies that affect so many women.
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Juliana Aguiar, periodista brasileña y defensora de los derechos humanos, nos comparte su valioso testimonio y su t...
2024-11-2911 min
Women, Forces of Change | Mujeres, Fuerzas de CambioMayda de León[Available in Spanish] Mayda De León is well known for her work on prevention of violence and arms control. With more than 20 years of experience, Mayda shares with us her journey, her commitment to human rights and her current leadership role as Vice Minister of Violence and Crime Prevention in Guatemala.
In this episode, Mayda De León tells us how, from a young age, she became interested in issues of justice, human rights and later in security, a field in which women were beginning to make their presence felt but which was still dominated by me...
2024-11-2908 min
Women, Forces of Change | Mujeres, Fuerzas de CambioKettly Julien[Available in French] Kettly Julien is the Executive Director of the Institut Mobile d'Éducation Démocratique (IMED) and active member of the National Commission for Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (CNDDR) of Haiti.
In this episode, she tells us how she has overcome challenges since her childhood and turned her fears into strengths to fight for social justice and human rights. She also shares how her work has contributed to the pacification of communities in Haití.
“Haitian society is patriarchal, and women face great obstacles, but we must fight for equality, shoulder to shoulder with men...
2024-11-2208 min
Women, Forces of Change | Mujeres, Fuerzas de CambioConstanza Bucarey[Available in Spanish] Constanza Bucarey is a leading Chilean professional with over 16 years of experience in customs risk management, border security and strategic trade control in Latin America.
Her message to young women: “Be confident in your role, dare to explore male-dominated fields. You will encounter challenges, but also people who will support you.”
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Constanza Bucarey es una destacada profesional chilena con más de 16 años de experiencia en gestión de riesgos aduaneros, seguridad fronteriza y control del comercio estratégico en América Latina.
Su mensaje para las mujer...
2024-11-2209 min
Women, Forces of Change | Mujeres, Fuerzas de CambioClarissa Rios[Available in Spanish] Clarissa Rios is a scientist and global disarmament leader from Peru. With a PhD in molecular biology, Clarissa Rios works at the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs, focusing on preventing the use of biological weapons and promoting peace.
In this episode, she shares how her love of biology began and how the understanding of the impact of science on global security inspired her to work for peace.
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Clarissa Ríos es una científica y líder en desarme global de Perú. Con un doctorado en Biología Molecular, Clari...
2024-11-1516 min
Women, Forces of Change | Mujeres, Fuerzas de CambioTamika Henry-FraserTamika Henry is a former Forensic Technologist with the Guyana Police Force and Senior Science Officer at the Guyana Forensic Science Laboratory. Currently, she supports the OPCW Technical Secretariat in advancing the global implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
In this episode, Tamika Henry shares how her passion for conflict resolution and the application of science led her to work towards enhancing security.
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Tamika Henry es ex tecnóloga forense del Cuerpo de Policía de Guyana y oficial científica superior del Laboratorio de Ciencias Forenses de Guyana. Actualmente, ella colabora con...
2024-11-1508 min
Women, Forces of Change | Mujeres, Fuerzas de CambioCarina Solmirano[Available in Spanish] Starting 1 December 2024, Carina Solmirano will assume the role of Head of the Secretariat of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), following her selection at the Tenth Conference of States Parties in August 2024, becoming the first Argentinian and Latin American woman to assume this responsibility. She has more than 20 years of experience in the field of disarmament, peace and international security.
In this episode of “Women, Forces of Change. The Podcast”, Carina Solmirano shares how her path has led her to work for justice and human rights, always with a humanitarian approach.
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2024-11-0809 min
Women, Forces of Change | Mujeres, Fuerzas de CambioNadine BushellNadine Bushell is a leader in security and development, currently serving as the Acting Assistant Director of Projects at the CARICOM Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS). With a wealth of experience in both government and international organizations, including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), she leverages her expertise to advance initiatives aimed at building a safer and more secure Caribbean region.
In this episode, Nadine Bushell shares her journey, from her early aspirations to pursue a career in law to her deep commitment to social development, specifically in the field of the security.
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2024-11-0809 min
Vienna Conversation SeriesBridging the divide: The role of networks in advancing inclusive disarmament processes
On 6 September 2023, UNODA Vienna Office hosted a hybrid event on the topic of "Bridging the divide: The role of networks in advancing inclusive disarmament processes." This interactive roundtable event aimed at showcasing the value of integrating diverse perspectives in disarmament discourse and decision-making processes, providing concrete examples and success stories, as well as exploring opportunities for strengthening of interdisciplinary, inter-generational, and cross-regional networks.
Panellists explored strategies and best practices for fostering the adoption of an inclusive approach, including intergenerational dialogue, networks and alumni groups, and multistakeholder consultations.
2024-11-051h 33
Vienna Conversation SeriesWhere next for youth in disarmament?
This latest podcast to feature on Disarmament Today is part of a roundtable-style Vienna Conversation Series, aimed at engaging youth to raise awareness of disarmament’s centrality in addressing global challenges and to amplify fresh thinking. In a dynamic exchange of views with High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Izumi Nakamitsu, youth representatives Kasha Sequoia Slavner and Louis Reitmann share their thoughts on ways to educate, engage and empower young people in the disarmament field.
Kasha Sequoia Slavner is a GenZ multi-award-winning documentary filmmaker. Louis Reitmann works as a Research Associate at UNODA’s partner organisation, the...
2024-11-0542 min
Vienna Conversation SeriesNon-proliferation, disarmament & global governance: The role of the Vienna community in the preparations for the Summit of the Future and beyond
On 30 January 2024, UNODA Vienna Office organized another Vienna Conversation Series (VCS) Event on “Non-proliferation, disarmament & global governance: The role of the Vienna Community in the preparations for the Summit of the Future and beyond”. The event aimed at raising awareness of the Summit of the Future, to be held on 22 and 23 September 2024 in New York. Specifically, the Summit seeks to accelerate efforts to meet our existing international commitments and take concrete steps to respond to emerging challenges and opportunities, to be achieved through an action-oriented Pact for the Future, to be agreed by Member States. The VCS Even...
2024-11-051h 47
Vienna Conversation SeriesReducing the human cost of weapons: human-centred disarmament through a gender lens
On 15 March 2024, the UNODA Vienna Office, in partnership with the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna, the Austrian Research Association, and the Permanent Mission of the Kyrgyz Republic to the United Nations in Vienna, organized another Vienna Conversation Series (VCS) event. Aimed at celebrating the International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness on March 5, and International Women’s Day on March 8, this edition of the VCS, entitled “Reducing the human cost of weapons: human-centred disarmament through a gender lens”, shed light on the human cost of conventional weapons focusing on gender-based violence, gender mainstreaming, and human-centred approaches to disarmament.
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2024-11-051h 24
Vienna Conversation SeriesDifferent means for a common goal: Diplomacy, youth participation, education and artistic engagement to advance disarmament and non-proliferation
On 12 June 2024, UNODA Vienna Office organized another Vienna Conversation Series (VCS) Event on “Different means for a common goal: Diplomacy, youth participation, education and artistic engagement to advance disarmament and non-proliferation”. The event brought together participants from capacity-building programmes and creative initiatives conducted across the broader disarmament and non-proliferation community to foster constructive dialogue with alumni and inter-generational members. Throughout the interactive discussion, the role of education as a tool to inform people about disarmament and the role of art as a catalyst to inspire action were recognised. The event provided a timely reflection on the impact of d...
2024-11-051h 22
Vienna Conversation SeriesAfter the Summit of the Future: New Momentum for Arms Control and Disarmament?
On 8 October 2024, the UNODA Vienna Office, in partnership with the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna and the Austrian Research Association, organized a Vienna Conversation Series (VCS) on key dynamics emanating from the Summit of the Future process and newly-agreed Pact for the Future, their possible implications for disarmament and arms control processes, and the role of different stakeholders in advancing disarmament-related actions.
The event, held at the premises of the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna, featured speakers from international organizations, academia and think tanks, as well as a youth representative. They reflected on the Pact’s relevance in...
2024-11-051h 28
The Truth TankEP 31: A History Of Bioweapons-The Bad, The Worse & The Ugly: Development & Use From The 1500-1800s Part 1This is episode 31 of The Truth Tank.Happy Halloween, to celebrate the occasion we will be having a look at a very spooky subject in this first Halloween Special.This is part 1 of a multipart series looking at the history of Bioweapons, one of the most destructive and diabolical WMDs and forms of warfare. In part 1 we will cover the history of theses weapons starting with a look at their development, use in conflicts over the years, moral implications which ultimately lead to the banning of Bioweapons in the 1970s. This also lead to the...
2021-10-311h 48