#Event | As we wrap up the final day of #RAISE – The Roundtable for AI, Security, and Ethics – we reflect on our mission to address the critical challenges posed by #AI in security and defence. Launched by UNIDIR and Microsoft, RAISE brings together global leaders to drive action and shape AI governance. Over the past three days, participants have aligned on key recommendations and committed to ongoing collaboration with the RAISE platform, ensuring sustained and practical outcomes. Thank you to all who contributed. The work of RAISE continues as we move forward together toward a more secure, ethical future for AI 🌐 Learn more here 👉 unidir.org/raise
UNIDIR — UN Institute for Disarmament Research
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A UN think tank supporting policy & research communities for a more sustainable & peaceful world. Director Robin Geiss
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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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Externer Link zu UNIDIR — UN Institute for Disarmament Research
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- 11–50 Beschäftigte
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- Geneva, Canton of Geneva
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- Research und Disarmament and Security
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Palais de Nations
1211 Geneva 10
Geneva, Canton of Geneva Switzerland, CH
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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#Event | Youth Video Competition Winners - Outer Space Security Conference 2024! 👩🏼🚀👨🏿🚀 We are excited to announce the winners of the Youth Video Competition, organized by UNIDIR and the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)! These talented individuals will be heading to Geneva for an all-expenses-paid trip to attend the Outer Space Security Conference 2024 (#OS24). Meet our winners: ⭐️ José Vieux - International Affairs student at the Universidad Nacional de Rosario - UNR, Argentina 🇦🇷 ⭐️ O Junyoung - Double major in Electronics and Avionics Engineering and Aerospace Engineering at Korea Aerospace University 🇰🇷 ⭐️ Prajnaa B. - Juris Doctorate Candidate at the University of Windsor Faculty of Law, Canada 🇨🇦 Their videos, focused on the topic “Why does space security matter to you? - Keeping outer space secure and sustainable,” will premiere at the conference where they will also have the chance to network with leading experts in the field. Register today to attend in person or online 👉 unidir.org/os24
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#Publication | How can the prohibited "use of force" be interpreted and applied to outer space security? How can states promote compliance with this prohibition and consider strengthening its application to outer space? We're excited to share our first Legal Primer on Use of Force and Outer Space, authored by Erin Pobjie and Almudena Azcárate Ortega, who bring deep expertise in international law. The definition of prohibited force can help clarify the regulation of space capabilities and behaviours. Moreover, the prohibition of the use of force can serve as a strong foundation for advancing a common understanding to prevent an arms race in outer space. Read the full report here 👉 unidir.org/UseOfForceSpace
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#Event | With space becoming increasingly congested and contested, have you wondered what threats and risks space systems face and how to distinguish between them? The 2024 Outer Space Security Conference (#OS24) offers a forum for diplomats, military experts, industry leaders, civil society, and academics to explore the challenges and solutions related to space security. With advances in technology and increasing threats, ensuring the security of space systems is more critical than ever. Don’t miss this chance to engage with experts as we work towards building a more secure outer space for all! 🚀✨ Register now to secure your spot 👉 unidir.org/os24
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#Event | We are thrilled to share that Astronaut Soyeon Yi will be our Keynote Speaker at the Outer Space Security Conference 2024 (#OS24)! 👩🏻🚀 Join us on 10 and 11 September 2024 in Geneva and online as Soyeon Yi, the first Korean astronaut, takes us on a journey through her experiences in space and emphasizes the importance of maintaining peace and security in outer space for all humankind. Register now to secure your spot 👉 unidir.org/os24
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#Publication | our latest report "From Al Hol to Hope: Navigating Return and Reintegration Challenges" (Findings Report 37), authored by Schadi Semnani, Jente Althuis, Muqadas Samarai, Mélisande Genat, and Siobhan O'Neil, examines the complex journey of Iraqis returning from Al Hol Camp in Syria. Drawing on original qualitative research and surveys conducted at the Jeddah-1 Rehabilitation Centre in Ninewa, this publication explores the evolving return and reintegration experiences of these individuals. It sheds light on key issues such as access to services, civil documentation, and shifting perceptions within families and communities over time. Read the full report here 👉 unidir.org/MEACFindings37
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UNIDIR — UN Institute for Disarmament Research hat dies direkt geteilt
We are honored to present Dr. Robin Geiss, Director of UNIDIR — UN Institute for Disarmament Research, as a speaker at #GCF2024. Dr. Geiss charts UNIDIR’s strategic direction and leads the Institute's research on pressing global challenges related to disarmament and international security. Join global decision makers and thought leaders as we explore practical solutions to "Advance Collective Action in Cyberspace" at the GCF Annual Meeting 2024. 🗓️ October 2-3 📍 The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh, KSA Register: https://lnkd.in/djEpmh8Z
Dr. Robin Geiss
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#Event | What Works to Tackle Biases in Artificial Intelligence? Ideas for the Group of Governmental Experts on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems Are you concerned about the implications of biases in #AI, particularly in military applications like Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (#LAWS)? Then don't miss this side event during the Group of Governmental Experts (#GGE) on LAWS! Hosted by the Permanent Missions of Canada, Germany, Ireland, Panama, and UNIDIR, this interactive session will bring together top experts and practitioners to explore practical solutions for addressing gender and racial biases in AI. We’ll explore how these biases could affect military operations, with profound implications for international humanitarian law. This event will also mark the launch of UNIDIR’s new Factsheet on Gender and LAWS, offering data and insights into gender considerations in autonomous weapons systems. Speakers 🗣️ 👤 McElduff Brian, Director, Disarmament and Non-Proliferation, Ireland 👤 Dongyoun Cho, Senior Researcher, UNIDIR 👤 Laura Bruun, Researcher, SIPRI 👤 Laura Jaffrey, Human Rights Officer, OHCHR 👤 Brigadier General Pak Shun Ng, Ministry of Defence, Singapore 👤 Moderated by Shimona Mohan, Associate Researcher, UNIDIR. Join us 👉 unidir.org/BiasesAI
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Welcome to UNIDIR, Joe G.! 🤝🇺🇳 Joe's research interests are rooted in the applications of international humanitarian law to information operations, hybrid conflict, and digital hostilities. He is also passionate about the role of open-source investigations in exposing the weaponization of information in armed conflicts, as well as applying socio-technical approaches to dangerous capabilities assessments and catastrophic risk evaluations associated with deceptively misaligned AI systems. As a seasoned Trust & Safety practitioner, Joe has led information-integrity efforts through policy development, product-resiliency, enforcement operations, and investigations-based roles, working to protect vulnerable users in fragile information environments. Before his time working at technology platforms, Joe co-led the development of the Weaponization of Information Research (WIRe) programme at the International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC, and spent a decade working in humanitarian protection, atrocity prevention, and conflict and security fields. Learn more about Joe and his work at 👉 unidir.org/JosephGuay
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#Publication | Our latest report “Voluntary Transparency Initiatives: The Case of Peer Review Exercises in the Context of the BWC" by Maria Espona, examines innovative approaches to enhance transparency within the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BWC). In a landscape where the #BWC lacks a formal verification mechanism, this report explores the role of Voluntary Transparency Initiatives (#VTIs), particularly focusing on Peer Review Exercises (#PREs). These initiatives, driven by states parties, aim to bolster confidence and transparency through flexible, non-binding measures like facility visits, document reviews, and exchanges of best practices. The report offers an in-depth look at the six PREs conducted since 2013, providing different insights into their processes, outcomes, and the broader implications for the BWC. Read the full report here 👉 unidir.org/BWC-PRE
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