Paul F. Walker
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Vice Chair, Arms Control Association. Coordinator, CWC Coalition. 2013 Right Livelihood Laureate. WMD nonproliferation, disarmament.
Joined September 2013
#ChemicalWeapons #WW2 #China #Japan Exhibition exposing Japanese military's chemical warfare crimes during WWII held in Yokohama https://t.co/X9tdYVqRDP [...] The exhibition, organized by a Japanese citizens' group, highlighted the history and victims of chemical weapons
globaltimes.cn
An exhibition exposing atrocities committed by the Japanese military during its invasion of China in World War II was held from Friday to Tuesday in Yokohama, Japan, China National Radio reported on...
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“It’s a standard that’s recognised throughout the world” - and it’s a standard we have met for 25 years Find out what it means to be the ONLY facility in the UK with designated laboratory status from @OPCW 👇 https://t.co/De6sqp09nf
@RoySocChem @UK_OPCW @DefenceHQ
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On this #WetlandsWednesday, the Secretary General moderated a Ministerial Roundtable at the High-level Segment of the 2025 Conferences of the Parties to the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions, #BRSCOPs2025. The roundtable brought together ministers for an open dialogue
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Call for Nominations: 2025 OPCW–The Hague Award 28 years after the Chemical Weapons Convention entered into force, the OPCW continues to honour those who carry its mission forward. Established after the OPCW received the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize, the Award honours individuals and
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🕊️ #OnThisDay in 1997, the Chemical Weapons Convention entered into force — a landmark in disarmament and the foundation of the OPCW’s work to eliminate an entire category of weapons of mass destruction. Why the CWC stands out: Near universal membership 193 States Parties —
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⏰Happening soon in #Zurich! IPRI's Executive Director and Right Livelihood Laureate, Joan Carling, will participate in the "Sustainability Now!" lecture series from @rightlivelihood 🌿 👏We applaud the importance that the Right Livelihood Foundation gives to the perspectives
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A packed room here at @UNGeneva today to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Biological Weapons Convention. Opening by @INakamitsu from @UN_Disarmament and @MCervoneEU from @EU_UNGeneva
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A vital multilateral treaty for nonproliferation of bioweapons. @cwccoalition @arms
Today, @BWCISU will hold a commemorative event to mark 50 years of the #1972BWC. Experts from the diplomatic field & civil society will come together to reflect on the Convention's past, present & future, with support from @EU_UNGeneva & @eu_eeas ⬇️
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Second @OPCW report on a Technical Assistance Visit to Ukraine confirms finding of grenades containing Riot Control Agents, forbidden under Art. I of the Chemical Weapons Convention. Next necessary step: Official attribution!
🔴OPCW Confirms Presence of Riot Control Agent CS in Report on Technical Assistance Visit to Ukraine 🔗Read the press release:
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The importance of global outreach and involvement of civil society in banning chemical weapons has never been more important. @cwccoalition @ArmsControlNow
This week, the OPCW’s Advisory Board on Education and Outreach (ABEO) is meeting at OPCW Headquarters in The Hague. The Board is welcoming some new members with fresh perspectives, and remains dedicated to advise the Organisation on education and outreach strategies. Their
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6/💬OPCW Director-General Fernando Arias expressed grave concern, stating: “More than ever, it is essential to uphold the global norm against chemical weapons and maintain this fundamental prohibition”
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Second report of use of RCAs in the Ukraine war, forbidden by the Chemical Weapons Convention. @cwccoalition @ArmsControlNow
🔴OPCW Confirms Presence of Riot Control Agent CS in Report on Technical Assistance Visit to Ukraine 🔗Read the press release:
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(1/4) This has been a busy week for our initiative with @GPWMDofficial Plenary and @OPCW #CSP29. #CBRN #disinformation is continuing to circulate and harm nonproliferation efforts. We also see these attacks increase in the lead up to and during disarmament meetings.
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Ambassador of Costa Rica: During the accreditation process, states parties should give the reason if they choose not to accredit an NGO for participation in the CSP.
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51 countries sign statement of support for civil society participation at annual @CWC meetings, delivered by Netherlands. Thank you! @cwccoalition @ArmsControlNow @OPCW @ CSP29
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Ambassador of Costa Rica: During the accreditation process, states parties should give the reason if they choose not to accredit an NGO for participation in the CSP.
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Excellent report by Germany and Costa Rica. @cwccoalition @ar
For @OPCW to stay fit for purpose, exchange with Civil Society is of key importance. @CostaRicainNL & @Germany_OPCW conducted consultations on engagement with civil society and submitted report to OPCW Conference of States Parties.
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German and Costa Rican ambassadors recommend enhanced civil society engagement @CSP29. @OPCW @cwccoalition @arms
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#ChemicalWeapons #Assassination #Threat #Novichok Novichok attack suspects gave revealing TV interview https://t.co/L2KVWG2jID [...] Commander Murphy told the hearing that to call their appearance a surprise was a "slight understatement". "It was quite a shocking thing to see
bbc.com
The inquiry into Dawn Sturgess's death from a nerve agent was shown the suspects' TV interview.
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