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

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

📢 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

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 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

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

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.

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

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

Ambassador Deike Potzel visited DISARMING SILENCE @ungeneva.bsky.social, @unidir.org and Franziska Greber’s powerful installation on gender-based violence. Ending violence requires listening to survivors and urgent action. Many thanks to @unidir.org for highlighting this important issue. #16Days

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.

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

"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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

States and organizations meet in 🇨🇷 for the 2nd International Conference of the EWIPA Declaration this week. 🔗 Explore UNIDIR’s new report on how data can be leveraged to strengthen protection of civilians and advance the Declaration’s goals: unidir.org/EWIPA25

For communities affected by explosive weapons, implementing age- and gender-sensitive victim assistance is fundamental for long-lasting change. 📖 Ahead of the #EWIPA Conference in 🇨🇷, read our commentary with research insights and recommendations: unidir.org/SensAssistance

En el inicio de la #COP30, UNIDIR destaca su estudio sobre perturbaciones climáticas, deforestación y conflicto armado, para orientar los esfuerzos hacia los objetivos climáticos, proteger la biodiversidad y promover una paz duradera 🌿 📘 unidir.org/MEACFindings43

How do community members feel about people who come back from Boko Haram? 👥🇳🇬 UNIDIR's latest brief explores community acceptance towards former associates in the North East of Nigeria – and how to foster it through tailored reintegration support. 📖 unidir.org/BuildingBridges

How might neurotechnologies transform the military domain and global discussions on disarmament? 🧠 Ahead of #ID25, explore UNIDIR’s latest primer examining opportunities, risks and governance considerations. 📘 unidir.org/NeurotechInMil

UNIDIR marks 45 years of advancing international security 🌐 Join a special event exploring the next 45 years—from anticipatory governance to arms control and emerging tech. Shaping a more secure future starts now. 🔗 unidir.org/UNIDIRat45 #UNIDIR45

What risks do neurotechnologies pose in the digital age? 🌐 Join Dr Virginia Mahieu from the Center for Future Generations at the Innovations Dialogue 2025 #ID25 to learn more. 📍24 November, Geneva and online 🔗 Register: unidir.org/ID25

Thank you to the @parispeaceforum.bsky.social and great co-panellists Jacinda Ardern, Yoshua Bengio, Vilas Dhar and Nicholas Butts for yesterday's discussion. Bridging AI safety and security is key to counter malicious use and strengthen global cooperation 🌍 🗞️ unidir.org/PPF25

How may neurotechnologies impact warfare today and in the future? Join Lukasz Kamienski from Jagiellonian University at #ID25 to explore current applications and emerging trends in defense. 📍 24 November, Geneva and online 🔗 Register: unidir.org/ID25