Every October, #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth reminds us that international institutions, States, companies and citizens must unite to counter the threat of increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks 🌐🔒 Whether conducted for financial gain or to disable critical infrastructure, these operations undermine peace, security and global trust— jeopardizing prosperity and putting entire societies at risk. This is why UNIDIR supports responsible state behaviour in cyberspace by providing knowledge, facilitating dialogue and building confidence amongst States through the exchange of information and good practices, not least through our 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐥 (CPP). The CPP is an interactive map of the global cyber policy landscape, featuring profiles from all 193 UN Member States. Ghana’s new National Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy is one of the latest updates, offering insights into their national approach to cybersecurity 🇬🇭💻 🔗 Explore the CPP here: cyberpolicyportal.org
UNIDIR — UN Institute for Disarmament Research
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Operating since 1980, the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) is an autonomous institution within the United Nations that conducts independent research on disarmament and related problems, particularly international security issues.
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Beschäftigte von UNIDIR — UN Institute for Disarmament Research
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Anne-Laure S.
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Chen Zak
Director, Middle East Nonproliferation Program, Center for Nonproliferation Studies and ME WMDFZ Project Lead at UNIDIR
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Christian Bueger
Professor | Author | Expert in maritime security, global ocean politics & critical infrastructure
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Pavel Podvig
Researcher at Russian Nuclear Forces Project
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UNIDIR — UN Institute for Disarmament Research hat dies direkt geteilt
Dr. Robin Geiß, Director of UNIDIR — UN Institute for Disarmament Research, at #GCF2024 on the implications of the UN Convention Against Cybercrime. Catch his session, "The Multilateral Frontier" and watch the full discussion on our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/dnws_Zuv
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UNIDIR is profoundly saddened to learn of the passing away of Abhishek Gupta, a friend of and Fellow at UNIDIR. Apart from being an incredible AI ethics expert, Abhishek was a delightful colleague and a wonderful human being. We relay our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time. May he rest in peace. UNIDIR को UNIDIR के मित्र और फेलो श्री अभिषेक गुप्ता के निधन की खबर सुनकर गहरा दुख हुआ है। एक अविश्वसनीय AI नैतिकता विशेषज्ञ होने के अलावा, अभिषेक जी एक शानदार सहकर्मी और एक अद्भुत इंसान थे। हम इस कठिन समय में उनके परिवार और प्रियजनों के प्रति अपनी गहरी संवेदना व्यक्त करते हैं और आशा करते हैं कि उनकी आत्मा को शांति मिले।
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Did you miss the Outer Space Security Conference 2024? The full #OS24 conference videos are now available on our YouTube channel 🚀 Listen to global experts discuss critical space security topics, including: 🔹 Mapping threats and risks to space security 🔹 Space security dos and don’ts 🔹 Multilateral efforts to build space security 🔹 Space sustainability for all 🔹 Clarity and transparency in space activities 🔹 Verification and monitoring for space security 🎥 Explore the full YouTube Playlist here: bit.ly/3XUfYzT
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Meet our Fellow noelle van der waag-cowling! 🤝🇺🇳 Noëlle brings extensive experience in cyber security, tech policy and digital capacity building across Africa. She is currently a Research Fellow at Stellenbosch University’s School for Data and Computational Sciences, where she focuses on integrating security across operational technology and information technology domains for the Mandela Mining Precinct. Passionate about digital capacity building in Africa and strengthening human security on the Continent, Noëlle’s work has a strong focus on emerging tech threats and national strategic response architectures. Noëlle also serves as the cyber lead at the Security Institute for Governance and Leadership in Africa and co-leads the GLOBSEC Project, which promotes North-South cooperation on global security challenges. She has served as an expert at the Tana Forum on Security in Africa and is a member of the International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC’s Group of Global Experts on cyberwarfare and the protection of civilians. In addition, Noëlle is the South African head of the SA-Netherlands Cyber Security School and was an affiliate member of the University of Canberra’s National Security Hub from 2020 to 2024. Learn more about Noëlle and her work at 👉 https://lnkd.in/dWa8xjnQ
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#Event | Online Regional Briefings on Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas (EWIPA) and the Political Declaration The use of #EWIPA is a major cause of civilian harm in armed conflicts worldwide, with devastating and long-lasting effects on people and communities. The EWIPA Political Declaration, endorsed by nearly 90 States, provides a crucial framework for action and collaboration in preventing and mitigating these harms and strengthening the protection of civilians in armed conflict. In this context, UNIDIR and the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, together with the Mission of Costa Rica in Geneva and key partners from the International Network on Explosive Weapons (INEW) and the International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC, are organizing a series of 1-hour online briefings for each of the five UN regional groups. This is a unique opportunity to hear from key experts and Member States on the relevance of the EWIPA Political Declaration across regions and learn more about efforts to implement and universalize the Declaration. 🔗 ➡️ Learn more and register here: unidir.org/BriefingsEWIPA
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#Update | We have concluded the 2024 edition of the Disarmament Orientation Course, co-hosted with the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs Geneva 👏🌎 Over the past two weeks, we welcomed newly arrived Geneva-based diplomats and equipped them with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate and shape the future of disarmament. This course provided a deeper understanding of Geneva-based disarmament processes while building a network of trust and collaboration among diplomats from diverse backgrounds 🤝 A heartfelt thank you to all our speakers and our cohort for your participation and dedication. This year’s course was our largest and most diverse yet, reflecting a growing commitment to inclusive and collaborative disarmament efforts. Together, we continue to empower future leaders and build a more secure world! 🌐
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Today marks the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons—an important reminder of global efforts towards nuclear disarmament 🌍 At UNIDIR, we are committed to fostering research and dialogue on nuclear issues, including through gender and intersectional perspectives. Listen to Mary Robinson, Chair of The Elders Foundation, as she shares her message on the gendered impacts of nuclear weapons and the importance of supporting women’s participation in decision-making. "The intersectionality of nuclear threats and their gendered impacts make it imperative that we get women in the room where global, regional and national decisions are taken." 💬 🌐 Learn more: unidir.org/Gender
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The future is unpredictable and can seem insecure. Let’s imagine what the world could look like in 2045. Have we prevented the weaponization of digital tools? Did we stave off the looming nightmare of lethal autonomous weapons systems? And what role does #disarmament play in getting us to the future we want? Let us know in the comments! #digitalfuture UNIDIR — UN Institute for Disarmament Research
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Meet our Senior Fellow Yi Zeng! 🤝🇺🇳 Yi is the founding director of the Center for Long-term Artificial Intelligence and a Professor at the Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences. He also serves as the Director of the Brain-Inspired Cognitive Intelligence Lab and the International Research Center for AI Ethics and Governance. Yi’s global contributions to AI are extensive. He is a member of the United Nations High-Level Advisory Body on AI and has briefed the UN Security Council on AI for international peace and security. Additionally, he is an expert with UNESCO and the World Health Organization on AI ethics and a board member of China’s National Governance Committee of Next Generation AI. His significant work earned him recognition as one of TIME100’s Most Influential People in Artificial Intelligence. His research spans brain-inspired AI, AI ethics and governance, AI safety, and defence AI and arms control, as well as AI for sustainable development. Learn more about Yi and his work at 👉 unidir.org/YiZeng