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Official account of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons. #NobelPeacePrize laureate for 2013.

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On this day in 2013, the @NobelPrize was awarded to the OPCW. Facts: ๐Ÿ… The OPCW was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for โ€œextensive efforts in eliminating chemical weaponsโ€ ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ 12 years later, the OPCWโ€™s mission continues, ensuring chemistry is used exclusively for the benefit of
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Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) is awarded the 2013 #NobelPeacePrize http://t.co/AHPkgh8TQG
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The OPCW Director-General met with ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukraine's Minister of Foreign Affairs to discuss the path forward in implementing the Chemical Weapons Convention. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: https://t.co/6R5r7OJeLu
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๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡จ Monaco's contribution will support OPCW missions in Syria, as well as training activities for OPCW Member States. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: https://t.co/RXg2uHvWNK
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The OPCW Director-General met with the Director-General of ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Australia's Safeguards and Non-Proliferation Office to discuss shared priorities on: ๐Ÿ”น implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention ๐Ÿ”น scientific developments ๐Ÿ”น global chemical weapons norms ๐Ÿ”— Read more:
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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Norway has contributed NOK 1 million to support OPCW's ongoing efforts to uncover the full extent and scope of Syria's chemical weapons programme and ensure its complete elimination. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: https://t.co/JDB1MoUKZb
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The OPCW Director-General met with the Director for Strategic Affairs, Security and Disarmament of the ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs to discuss: ๐Ÿ”น OPCW's ongoing efforts in Syria ๐Ÿ”น developments in science and technology ๐Ÿ”น implementation of the Chemical
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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Finland has contributed โ‚ฌ50k to support OPCW's ongoing work in Ukraine. The funding will be used to facilitate the provision of equipment, training, expertise, logistical support and further technical assistance to enhance Ukraineโ€™s resilience against chemical weapons
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Civil society is an essential voice in advocating for chemical disarmament and promoting public understanding of the Chemical Weapons Convention. NGOs participated in #CSP30 in person thanks to financial support from the EU ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ โ–ถ๏ธ Watch NGO statements to CSP-30:
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#OnThisDay in 1992 the @UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 47/39 commending the Chemical Weapons Convention and paving the way for the text of the treaty to open for signature. Today, the CWC is the world's most successful disarmament treaty with 193 States Parties.
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The 30th Session of the Conference of the States Parties has concluded. Watch recordings of #CSP30 โžก๏ธ https://t.co/Om8MnBnL9t
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ICYMI: The #OPCWTheHagueAward recognises outstanding contributions to achieving a world free of chemical weapons. โ–ถ๏ธ Watch the 2025 award ceremony: https://t.co/zHr1dn58Ls
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The OPCW Director-General and ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Russia's Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade met to discuss the importance of upholding the norm against chemical weapons. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: https://t.co/77JAJD1vLc
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๐Ÿ”ด Sabrina Dallafior of ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Switzerland appointed next OPCW Director-General, assuming office in July 2026. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: https://t.co/jWj72Z3TFn #CSP30
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OPCW and the Biological Security Research Centre from London Metropolitan University hosted a side event at #CSP30 highlighting efforts to strengthen chemical and biological security education through global academic networks. Key themes included: ๐Ÿงช Responsible science
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Today's #CSP30 side events โฌ‡๏ธ ๐Ÿ”น The New Proliferation Nexus: Countering AI-Driven and Non-State Actor Chemical Threats Organised by Bagmati UNESCO Club 13:15 | Onyx Room ๐Ÿ”น The Future of Chemical Crisis Response: A Novel Multi-Threat Antidote Organised by Center for
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Today's #CSP30 side events โฌ‡๏ธ ๐Ÿ”น Addressing to the threat by chemical weapons use Organised by ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ 13:15 | Mississippi Room ๐Ÿ”น Bridging Generations and Disciplines: Strengthening Chemical and Biological Security Education through Global Academic Networks Organised by OPCW &
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Today is the Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ To honour the memory of victims, we must uphold the global norm against chemical weapons and continue to strengthen implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
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OPCW hosted a youth-led Peace Circle during #CSP30, bringing together young delegates to discuss the future of the Chemical Weapons Convention. Key themes included: ๐Ÿงช Responsible and ethical science in a rapidly evolving technological landscape ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ Collective memory and
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โœ… #CSP30 Decision Adopted: Election of Member States to the Executive Council 21 OPCW Member States elected to join the EC in 2026: Africa: ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Algeria ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญ Ghana ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Nigeria ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ South Africa Asia: ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Islamic Republic of Iran ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Indonesia ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ Pakistan ๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Qatar Eastern Europe: ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ
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๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ Tomorrow is the Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare. Here are three ways you can pay your respects to those whose lives have been affected by chemical weapons: 1๏ธโƒฃ Post a tribute on social media. Pre-prepared graphics and messaging are available in all 6
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