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Disarmament IRELAND retweeted
In the #UNGA81 1C debate on Outer Space, 🇮🇪 reaffirmed its commitment to preserving a safe, secure and sustainable space environment.
Outer space must be used exclusively for peaceful purposes, on an equitable basis, for the benefit of all humankind. 🤝
Disarmament IRELAND retweeted
Today in the #UNGA81 First Committee, 🇮🇪 delivered a joint statement on behalf of over 5️⃣0️⃣ States on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS).
Building on over a decade of deliberations, we reaffirmed our readiness to work collaboratively toward the establishment of an ambitious negotiation mandate on #LAWS.
🔗 ireland.ie/en/un/newyork/new…
Disarmament IRELAND retweeted
Today at #UNGA81 First Committee, 🇮🇪 delivered a statement on conventional weapons.
Ireland underscores the life-saving impact of humanitarian disarmament instruments and the importance of gender-sensitive approaches.
Effective arms control frameworks are critical for international peace & stability.
States must comply with #IHL in all circumstances and ensure human accountability.
🔗 ireland.ie/en/un/newyork/new…
Disarmament IRELAND retweeted
At the #UNGA81 1️⃣C debate on Other Weapons of Mass Destruction, 🇮🇪 condemned Russia’s use of riot control agents as a method of warfare against 🇺🇦.
Ireland also highlighted the importance of upholding international obligations under the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) and Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), and the vital role of export control regimes in preventing WMD proliferation.
🔗 ireland.ie/en/un/newyork/new…
Disarmament IRELAND retweeted
Today at #UNGA81 First Committee, 🇮🇪 highlighted that progress on disarmament and non-proliferation obligations are urgently needed amid growing nuclear risks.
We cannot allow today’s challenges to undo the progress we have achieved.
Ireland remains firm: more nuclear weapons do not bring greater security.
Disarmament IRELAND retweeted
Today, @IrelandUNGeneva Ambassador Laurence Simms delivered Ireland's national statement to the #UNGA81 First Committee.
🇮🇪 called for renewed political will to:
▫️strengthen disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation;
▫️uphold international law;
▫️address armed conflict, humanitarian crises and growing nuclear risks.
It is more important than ever to defend and strengthen the UN architecture we collectively built to protect peace. 🕊️
Disarmament IRELAND retweeted
Today, 🇮🇪 Ambassador Martin Fraser spoke at the @UN high-level meeting to mark the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons.
New technology such as AI, as well as rapidly increasing nuclear arsenals, make the complete elimination of nuclear weapons an urgent necessity.
The catastrophic consequences of any use of nuclear weapons must form the foundation for action.
Ireland reaffirms our firm commitment to establish a more peaceful world—one that must be free from nuclear weapons.
🔗 bit.ly/IDTENW26
Disarmament IRELAND retweeted
On 20 Sept, on the eve of #UNGA81 #HLW, HR @INakamitsu attended @WPLeadersOrg’s “Representation Matters” reception, underscoring the need for effective leadership by women to drive multilateral progress and govern emerging technologies, including AI.
#WPS #disarmament #UNGA81
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Today at #UNGA81, 🇮🇪 Minister @HMcEntee co-hosted an event on Humanitarian Diplomacy that Safeguards International Humanitarian Law #IHL with 🇧🇷 🇪🇺 🇯🇴 🇨🇦 and the African Union
Minister McEntee called on all States to use their influence to ensure that the rules of war are respected, and explained how Ireland is contributing.
Disarmament IRELAND retweeted
The 3rd Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions #CCM wrapped up today in Vientiane, Laos 🇱🇦
🇮🇪 stands ready to continue strengthening the CCM, and supporting victims and affected communities, towards a world free from the threat of cluster munitions 🇺🇳🕊️
Disarmament IRELAND retweeted
Today, the UNGA commemorates the International Day against Nuclear Tests and the 3️⃣0️⃣th anniversary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty #CTBT
🇮🇪 honours the victims and survivors of nuclear testing, and calls for renewed commitment to universalisation and entry into force of the Treaty.
🇮🇪 commemorates the 81st anniv. of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on 6th & 9th of August 🇯🇵
As we honour the victims & survivors, it's a reminder of the importance of preventing this suffering from happening again by building a world free of nuclear weapons🕊️
#Onthisday in 2010, the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) entered into force
🇮🇪 was proud to host the conference where the #CCM was adopted in 2008
At the Third Review Conference in Lao PDR this September, 🇨🇮 will continue to work to uphold and strengthen the CCM 🤝#CCM3RC
🇮🇪 welcomes Brunei 🇧🇳 as the 92nd endorsing State of the EWIPA Political Declaration.
Strengthening the Declaration is important for the protection of civilians from the devastating impact of explosive weapons in populated areas.
🔗Read more: ewipa.org
#Onthisday in 2013, the Arms Trade Treaty was opened for signatures 📅
🇮🇪 is proud to have been among the first States to sign the Treaty🤝
We continue to support the @ATTSecretariat and its measures to prevent the illicit trade of arms. #ATT
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Today 🇮🇪 hosted an event on protecting children from the impacts of explosive weapons in populated areas (EWIPA).
With partners, we:
🔹recognised that nothing kills or injures more children in conflict than explosive weapons
🔹pressed for a collective response by supporters of the Children in Armed Conflict agenda and the EWIPA Political Declaration
🔹called for further endorsements of the Declaration and effective implementation of it and IHL
@_VanessaFrazier @childreninwar @IbrahimOlabi @NorwayMFA @UNHumanRightsUA @ICRC_NYC @UNICEFpalestine @PaulreavleyPaul
@DisarmamentIRL
Disarmament IRELAND retweeted
Today, 🇮🇪 🇦🇺 🇳🇦 🇵🇭 & @UNIDIR co-hosted an #NPTRevCon side-event focused on the Women, Peace and Security Agenda and the NPT.
DPR Ní Mhuircheartaigh underscored the importance of applying a gender lens to NPT discussions.
Ireland will continue to advocate for a gender perspective across disarmament and non-proliferation.
Disarmament IRELAND retweeted
Welcome to Artemis, Ireland 🇮🇪
Ireland has become the 66th nation to commit to the peaceful and safe exploration of deep space. Thanks for joining us! go.nasa.gov/4tffoJC
ALT This graphic shows the list of countries that have signed the Artemis Accords. Flags from 66 different nations are listed over an image of the shadowed lunar surface. The flags represent Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Romania, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, and Uruguay. The bottom of the image reads: \"United for Peaceful Exploration of Space.\"
Disarmament IRELAND retweeted
Today at the #NPT Review Conference, @IEAmbUNGeneva underlined 🇮🇪’s enduring commitment to:
▫️enhancing transparency and accountability while strengthening the NPT
▫️integrating a gender perspective
▫️supporting the @iaeaorg in upholding the inalienable right to the peaceful uses of nuclear energy.
🔗 bit.ly/NPTMC3
Disarmament IRELAND retweeted
The success of the #NPT in limiting the spread of nuclear weapons has been key to international peace and security.
Today, 🇮🇪 called on all States Parties to commit to policies that are fully compatible with the Treaty.
There cannot be any justification for the proliferation of nuclear weapons.
🔗 bit.ly/NPTMC2
