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Official account of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons. #NobelPeacePrize laureate for 2013.
The Hague, the Netherlands
Joined November 2010
On this day in 2013, the @NobelPrize was awarded to the OPCW. Facts: ๐
The OPCW was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for โextensive efforts in eliminating chemical weaponsโ ๐๏ธ 12 years later, the OPCWโs mission continues, ensuring chemistry is used exclusively for the benefit of
Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) is awarded the 2013 #NobelPeacePrize
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The OPCW Director-General met with ๐บ๐ฆ Ukraine's Minister of Foreign Affairs to discuss the path forward in implementing the Chemical Weapons Convention. ๐ Read more: https://t.co/6R5r7OJeLu
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๐ฒ๐จ Monaco's contribution will support OPCW missions in Syria, as well as training activities for OPCW Member States. ๐ Read more: https://t.co/RXg2uHvWNK
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The OPCW Director-General met with the Director-General of ๐ฆ๐บ Australia's Safeguards and Non-Proliferation Office to discuss shared priorities on: ๐น implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention ๐น scientific developments ๐น global chemical weapons norms ๐ Read more:
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๐ณ๐ด 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. ๐ 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 ๐ซ๐ท French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs to discuss: ๐น OPCW's ongoing efforts in Syria ๐น developments in science and technology ๐น implementation of the Chemical
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๐ซ๐ฎ Finland has contributed โฌ50k 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 Ukraineโs resilience against chemical weapons
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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 โก๏ธ https://t.co/Om8MnBnL9t
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ICYMI: The #OPCWTheHagueAward recognises outstanding contributions to achieving a world free of chemical weapons. โถ๏ธ Watch the 2025 award ceremony: https://t.co/zHr1dn58Ls
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The OPCW Director-General and ๐ท๐บ Russia's Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade met to discuss the importance of upholding the norm against chemical weapons. ๐ Read more: https://t.co/77JAJD1vLc
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๐ด Sabrina Dallafior of ๐จ๐ญ Switzerland appointed next OPCW Director-General, assuming office in July 2026. ๐ Read more: https://t.co/jWj72Z3TFn
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Today's #CSP30 side events โฌ๏ธ ๐น The New Proliferation Nexus: Countering AI-Driven and Non-State Actor Chemical Threats Organised by Bagmati UNESCO Club 13:15 | Onyx Room ๐น 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 ๐น Addressing to the threat by chemical weapons use Organised by ๐ท๐บ 13:15 | Mississippi Room ๐น 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 ๐๏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: ๐งช Responsible and ethical science in a rapidly evolving technological landscape ๐๏ธ Collective memory and
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#CSP30 Decision Adopted: Election of Member States to the Executive Council 21 OPCW Member States elected to join the EC in 2026: Africa: ๐ฉ๐ฟ Algeria ๐ฌ๐ญ Ghana ๐ณ๐ฌ Nigeria ๐ฟ๐ฆ South Africa Asia: ๐ฎ๐ท Islamic Republic of Iran ๐ฎ๐ฉ Indonesia ๐ต๐ฐ Pakistan ๐ถ๐ฆ Qatar Eastern Europe: ๐ธ๐ฐ
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๐๏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๏ธโฃ Post a tribute on social media. Pre-prepared graphics and messaging are available in all 6
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