Had an insightful conversation with Roraima Andriani, Special Representative of INTERPOL to the UN, about the crucial role of INTERPOL in combating illicit small arms and light weapons (SALW) as we near #REVCON4 .

Their efforts are vital for global security. #SALW

An excellent platform for the Member States of Asia and the Pacific at the Regional Preparatory Meeting for the #RevCon4 on the UN Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nepal MOFA (GoN) and UNRCPD
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Later this year states parties to the #CWC in the OPCW will meet for the #RevCon4 . All Art of the #CWC will be reviewed and the work starts today. Many challenges before us; non-state actors, use of #cw & verification key issues ahead

#Nordic cooperation OPCW today as we prepare for another prep meeting before the #RevCon4 of the #CWC in November. On today’s agenda: national implementation

UNREC organizes the preparatory regional meeting in Nairobi, setting the stage for RevCon4 discussions on combating SALW proliferation #UNPoa
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#OPCW needs to continue to adapt to a changing 🌍 environment and new security threats. Its Rapid Response & Assistance Mission may prove instrumental in emergencies involving the deliberate release of toxic chemicals by non-state actors - 🇨🇦🇦🇺🇳🇿 #CANZ statement to #RevCon4

Al ser electa Presidente de #RevCon4 , la Embajadora Chan se comprometió con una agenda efectiva, orientada a la acción y con visión de futuro para los próximos 6 años, a fin de lograr reducciones tangibles del tráfico ilícito de armas pequeñas y ligeras en todos sus aspectos.

Upon being elected President of #RevCon4 , Ambassador Chan committed to an effective, action-oriented, & forward-looking agenda for the next 6 years, aimed at achieving tangible reductions in the illicit trafficking of small arms and light weapons in all its aspects.

As the President-designate of #RevCon4 , I thank Malta at the UN 🇲🇹🇺🇳 for today’s debate.

Arms are not the only root cause of #CRSV .

It begins before conflict breaks out & continues well after the last armed hostility.

#CRSV is often facilitated by small arms & light weapons.

18th meeting of #SALW Commissions in South East and East Europe in #Tirana today. Exchanges and discussions focus on the deactivation of firearms, control of dual-use trade, trends & threats related to firearms, and #UNPoA #RevCon4

Supported by 🇪🇺 for a #SaferRegion

DG of the Latvian MFA 🇱🇻 | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 Edgars Skuja delivers the statement of #Latvia at the OPCW #RevCon4 stressing the need to uphold the international norm of no use of #ChemicalWeapons by equipping the #OPCW with attribution mechanism to fight impunity.

Ahead of #RevCon4 , UNREC organizes discussions on policies, tracing, and strategies to curb small arms.
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Kick off meeting of #RevCon4 #gender working group at #NDMUN22 . Good energy and real ambition. #Mineaction needs to catch up. Stand by for year of action under Norway in Geneva 🇳🇴 presidency of Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention. @hanaryba Gender & Mine Action @cjdl2012 Hans Brattskar Camille Wallen Jasmine Dann

Thrilled to engage in meaningful consultations with Civil Society Organizations on the upcoming Fourth UNPoA Review Conference in June!

Together, we're working to prevent, combat, & eradicate the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons. #SALW #CSOs #RevCon4

IndiaInNepal Randhir Jaiswal Privileged as Indian delegation to collaborate with partners in Asia & Indo Pacific to combat illicit flow of SALW. Thankful for support of UN USG Ms Nakamitsu, Prez designate RevCon4 Ambassador Maritza Chan, Dir UNRCPD Kathmandu & his committed team and gracious hosts Nepal.

As part of regional preparations for #RevCon4 , this week in Nairobi, Survey experts attended a #UNODA meeting on promoting peace and #disarmament in #Africa . They discussed how productive partnerships between governments & civil society can strengthen initiatives & policies

At the #PrepCom of the #RevCon4 of the POA on #SALW :

There is life after #RevCon4 .

At the conclusion of the regional preparatory meetings for the Fourth Review Conference of the #UNPoA , Ambassador Maritza Chan of Costa Rica, President designate of #RevCon4 , highlighted the interlinkages between the work of organizations and governments to combat illicit SALW.

#HappeningNow Day 3 and final day of the Asia-Pacific Regional Preparatory Meeting for #RevCon4 begins with a high-level panel on the New Global Framework for Through-life Conventional Ammunition Management. #UNPoA #SALW