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The United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) is an autonomous institution within the United Nations that conducts independent research on disarmament and international security issues.

Building a more secure world.

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Conflict prevention and peacebuilding

Science and technology

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Interconnected global risks

Space security

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Inclusive global security

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Latest publications

Toolkit: Addressing weapons-related risks in Women, Peace, and Security National Action Plans

Closing Gaps: Strengthening the Women, Peace and Security Agenda through Arms Control and Disarmament

Exposure, Not Identity? Understanding Victimization by Bandits in Nigeria’s North West

Combating Conflict Related Sexual Violence Against Men and Boys: Challenges and Opportunities

Leveraging Data to Reduce Civilian Harm during Military Operations in Populated Areas: Practical, Data-Driven Steps to Implement the Political Declaration on Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas

Farming Amid Conflict: Agricultural Challenges and their Impact on the Reintegration of Former Boko Haram Associates in the North East of Nigeria

Building Bridges: Community Acceptance of Former Boko Haram Associates in the North East of Nigeria

Neurotechnology in the Military Domain: A Primer

The Role of Extraregional States in the Middle East WMD-Free Zone

Upcoming events

DISARMING SILENCE: Immersive art installation

Cyberbiosecurity: Emerging risks and opportunities for the Biological Weapons Convention

Inside the networks: How knowledge transfer drives improvised weapons production

Reception: Art and advocacy against gender-based violence

Nuclear arms control at crossroads: Implications for the Non-Proliferation Treaty

Supporting substantive preparations for the programme of action/international tracing instrument Open-Ended Technical Expert Group

News

“Do not try this at home!”: Current trends and developments in improvised weapons production

Highlights

UNIDIR drives cyber resilience and security in the Philippines

Franziska Greber discusses art as activism against gender-based violence

UNIDIR unveils art installation on gender-based violence

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