Past Events

Effective policies and parliamentary action
Women's Leadership, Gender Perspectives and Gender Approaches in Disarmament Action

Thursday, December 1, 2022 | Online event

Parliamentary action to ensure equal participation and sustainability in disarmament initiatives. The sixth in a series of international parliamentary events in follow-up to the publication of Assuring our Common Future: a parliamentary handbook on disarmament for security and sustainable development.

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An inter-generational event during UN Disarmament Week
Nuclear disarmament, climate change and the UN Summit of the Future

Wednesday, October 26, 2022 | New York City, USA

The UN will hold a Summit for the Future in 2024. Nuclear weapons and climate change pose existential threats to current and future generations. How should these two issues be addressed in the Summit and the Pact for the Future to be adopted at the Summit?

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Global webinar on parliamentary action for peace in outer space
For outer space to remain our common good

Thursday, September 29, 2022 | Online event

Parliamentary action to protect outer space for the benefit and common security of humanity.

The fifth in a series of international parliamentary events in follow-up to the publication of Assuring our Common Future: a parliamentary handbook on disarmament for security and sustainable development.

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Online event, Sep 20
Nuclear risk-reduction: From the NPT to the UN General Assembly

Tuesday, September 20, 2022 | Online event

A discussion on nuclear risk reduction and disarmament measures that were proposed by governments at the NPT Review Conference last month, and which could be raised again at the current session of the UN General Assembly.

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In-person event, Palais de Nations, Geneva
Nuclear risk-reduction and disarmament in a complex security environment

Monday, September 5, 2022 | United Nations, Geneva

Exploration of initiatives for advancing nuclear risk-reduction, disarmament and common security iwith a focus on follow-up to the 10th NPT Review Conference.

A commemoration event for the International Day Against Nuclear Tests.

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Webinar
Common security, nuclear risks and the OSCE in the wake of the Ukraine conflict

Monday, June 27, 2022 | Online

A webinar highlighting the importance of common security mechanisms like the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), especially in light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and increased nuclear threats.

This event took place one week prior to the Annual Session of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, which is being held in Birmingham, UK, July 2-6. 2022.

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In-person parliamentary event
Climate, peace and human security

Wednesday, June 1, 2022 | Swedish Parliament

An inter-generational dialogue on the connections between the climate crisis, peace, disarmament and human security.

Held in the Swedish parliament in conjunction with the Stockholm plus 50 international conference. Invite only.

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Webinar on parliamentary action to control small arms and light weapons
Disarmament that saves lives

Thursday, March 10, 2022 | Online event

Policies and parliamentary actions to combat the proliferation and misuse of small arms and light weapons.

The fourth international parliamentary event in follow-up to the publication of Assuring our Common Future, a parliamentary guide on disarmament for security and sustainable development.

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Global webinar on parliamentary action. January 19, 2022
Nuclear disarmament and human security

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 | Online event

Parliamentary action for nuclear risk-reduction and disarmament in the emerging political environment.

The third global event in follow-up to the publication of Assuring our Common Future: a guide to parliamentary action in support of disarmament for security and sustainable development.

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Global webinar on public policy and parliamentary action
Disarmament, public health, and pandemics

910 November 2021 | Online event

A participatory webinar on parliamentary action for disarmament to support public health, peace and economic sustainability in relation to pandemic prevention, management and mitigation.

The second of a series of international parliamentary events following the publication of Assuring our Common Future: a parliamentary guide to disarmament for security and sustainable development.

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UN Disarmament Week event
The United Nations and the Climate-Nuclear Disarmament Nexus

Thursday, October 28, 2021 | Online event

A special event during UN Disarmament Week, 2021 in preparation for the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 26) in November 2021 and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference in Januay 2022.

Thursday October 28. 1:15 - 2:45pm Eastern Time USA / 7:15-8:45pm Central Europe Time

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International Day Against Nuclear Tests commemorative event
Nuclear Weapons & Climate Change

Thursday, September 9, 2021 | Central Hall Westminster, UK and Online

An intergenerational dialogue on nuclear weapons and climate change - two existential threats to humanity.

The event included students and youth leaders in dialogue with legislators (parliamentarians), policy/academic experts, members of the diplomatic community, representatives of civil society organizations and others.

It was a hybrid event with some speakers and invited guests participating in person at the event hub, while others participated online.  The event hub was in the historic Central Hall Westminster in London, which was the venue for the very first United Nations General Assembly meeting.

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