OPCW NEWS
28/6
Statement by the Director-General of the OPCW, Fernando Arias, to commemorate the 1987 chemical weapon attack on Sardasht, Iran
28/6
OPCW’s Director-General meets New Zealand’s Minister for Disarmament and Arms Control
Online bilateral discussion covers implementation of Chemical Weapons Convention, Syria, promotion of peaceful uses of chemistry, and possible responses to evolving threats
25/6
France contributes €500,000 to support OPCW’s cybersecurity resilience
The Organisation is upgrading its security infrastructure to meet current and future challenges
25/6
Latin American and Caribbean Member States expand capacity of First Responders to handle chemical emergencies
The training developed skills needed to protect populations during incidents involving chemical warfare agents and toxic industrial chemicals
24/6
National Authorities from Asia support stronger national stakeholder engagement for CWC implementation
The regional meeting allows Member States to share experiences, enhance cooperation, and find solutions to challenges in fulfilling their obligations under the Convention
18/6
OPCW strengthens promotion of Responsible Care® initiative in global chemical industry
10/6
OPCW partners with national authorities, industry and academia to advance safety and security in chemical laboratories
Lab professionals from 17 countries share best practice and test response skills in scenarios involving hazardous chemicals
8/6
Ireland contributes €100,000 to OPCW’s Trust Fund for Syria Missions
Ireland provides support to the work of the OPCW’s missions and contingency operations in the Syrian Arab Republic
4/6
OPCW Director-General briefs United Nations Security Council on the Syrian chemical dossier
4/6
National Authorities from OPCW’s Eastern Europe region strengthen cooperation
Experts meet to discuss examples of best practice in CWC implementation, new tools to aid the declaration process, gender aspects of chemical safety and security, and the objectives of the planned ChemTech Centre
3/6
OPCW assists Member States from Southern African Development Community in strengthening response to chemical risks
New online self-assessment tool enables countries to take stock of threats to chemical security and devise improvement measures
1/6
Flagship OPCW programme equips chemistry professionals with skills to succeed in modern chemical industry
Online version of Associate Programme helps participants develop knowledge of industry’s obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) and strategies to improve chemical plant safety and security
OPCW Basics
A video series that explains the fundamentals of the Chemical Weapons Convention and the OPCW’s work
OPCW Vacancies
Head, Documents, Registration and Archiving Section (P-4)
Division: Verification Deadline: 9 July 2021
Software Developer (GS-6)
Division: Administration Deadline: 1 July 2021
Contract Management Officer (P-3)
Division: Administration Deadline: 13 July 2021
Senior Coordination and Planning Officer
Division: Implementation Support Branch Deadline: 10 July 2021
Diversity and Inclusion Officer P-2
Division: Administration Deadline: 14 July 2021
Electrical & Audiovisual Technician (GS-6)
Division: Administration Deadline: 16 July 2021
Head, Budget and Finance (P-5)
Division: Administration Deadline: 22 July 2021