The United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs supports multilateral efforts aimed at achieving the ultimate goal of general and complete disarmament under strict and effective international control. Weapons of mass destruction, in particular nuclear weapons, continue to be of primary concern owing to their destructive power and the threat that they pose to humanity. The Office also works to address the humanitarian impact of major conventional weapons and emerging weapon technologies, such as autonomous weapons, as these issues have received increased attention from the international community.
As the flagship youth outreach programme of the Office for Disarmament Affairs, Youth4Disarmament invites youth representing a wide range of issues to question the role of weapons in achieving security and to understand disarmament as a practical, actionable tool that prevents and mitigates the impact of armed violence.
Explore our youth work through the projects below, grouped by how they impact our goals and priorities. The categories below highlight the importance of disarmament in our everyday lives. By addressing the issues that weapons create, we can better protect our communities, shape our future and inherit peace.
