UN Disarmament Week Observed From 24 To 30 October

Highlights:

• The UN Disarmament Week is observed from 24 to 30 October to create awareness about the issues of Disarmament worldwide.
• The aim is to reduce the use of weapons particularly, nuclear weapons and bring peace to society.
• In 1995, the UNGA invited the government and non-governmental organizations to be part of the disarmament week.
• The Disarmament plays a significant role in the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals 16.
• The United Nations Office of Disarmament Affairs was established in January 1998 in New York, USA.
• In 2018, UN Secretary-general Antonio Guterres declared ‘Securing our common future: An Agenda for disarmament’.

• Disarmament that saves humanity
• Disarmament that saves lives
• Disarmament for future generations
• Strengthening Partnership For Disarmament.