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UNREC:Advancing Disarmament, Non-Proliferation and Arms Control in Africa.

The United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Africa (UNREC) is dedicated to advancing peace, security, and sustainable development throughout Africa. UNREC supports Member States by providing technical assistance, policy guidance, capacity building, and advocacy to implement effective disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation measures. These efforts help countries meet international standards, strengthen national security, and promote regional peace, aligning with the African Union’s “Silencing the Guns by 2030” initiative.
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Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
UNREC also addresses the critical issue of WMD proliferation, supporting African states in complying with international non-proliferation frameworks such as the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC). The Centre works closely with states to enhance legislative and regulatory measures that prevent the production, transfer, and use of WMD and related materials.Through targeted workshops, UNREC raises awareness of WMD threats and builds national capacities to respond effectively to these challenges.
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Peace and Disarmament Education
Promoting a culture of peace and non-violence is at the heart of UNREC’s mission.The Centre’s peace and disarmament education initiatives aim to change societal attitudes toward arms proliferation and violence by educating the public about the benefits of disarmament and arms control. UNREC collaborates with educational institutions, civil society, and community groups to integrate disarmament education into school curricula and public outreach programs, empowering individuals to advocate for peace. read more  

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Strengthening National Reporting on SALW Control under the UN Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons (PoA) – UNREC and UNODA Convene Regional Briefing for African States

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  On 28 April 2026, the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Africa (UNREC), in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA), organized an online regional briefing for African Member States on national reporting under the United Nations Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons (PoA). This event was held in the framework...
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WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION

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Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) UNREC also addresses the critical issue of WMD proliferation, supporting African states in complying with international non-proliferation frameworks such as the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and the Biological...
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