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Official account of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.
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🌍Calling all aspiring young chemists in the Asian region!

Join OPCW's youth education and training programme and learn more about the #ChemicalWeaponsConvention and the benefits of the peaceful uses of chemistry.

📅 Register by 12 June 2026
🔗: https://t.co/gm19E5bdn6

🎯 To join, you must be:
✅ a citizen of an OPCW Member State in the Asian region
✅ between 18 and 24 years old
✅ a university student in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field

💻 Admission requirements for the global (online) segment are open to all Member States.

🤝 Sponsorship will be provided to a limited number of participants, with priority given to youth from OPCW Member States with economies that are developing or in transition.

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OPCW and Malaysia brought together government officials and industry representatives from across Asia and other regions for an innovative, hands-on training to strengthen chemical industry inspections.

A novel component of the training was a mock exercise conducted at an operational industrial facility where participants applied inspection procedures in a real industrial setting.

Read more: https://t.co/4x70PaxXGf

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🛡️How can countries strengthen preparedness for chemical emergencies before they happen?

The OPCW and Sri Lanka’s National Authority for the Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention trained 24 participants from 14 Asian countries in Colombo on chemical emergency response, protective equipment, detection and decontamination, and response procedures.

The hands-on course strengthened preparedness and response capabilities while building regional cooperation among first responders.

🔗 Explore OPCW resources that support preparedness for and response to chemical emergencies: https://t.co/88RCmPm0Yx

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"Chemical emergencies may be rare, but when they do occur, every second counts."

First responders and healthcare personnel from 23 countries came together for #CHEMEXGRULAC — the OPCW's first large-scale multi-component chemical emergency exercise in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Chemical emergencies unfold rapidly and under highly chaotic conditions. At the same time, evolving technologies are reshaping the chemical security landscape and raising the complexity of threats that countries and responders face.

Co-funded by the EU and the Governments of Canada and Spain, CHEMEX GRULAC is a demonstration of what multilateral cooperation looks like in practice — building the expertise, coordination and operational capabilities that countries need to respond effectively when it matters most.

Full article here: https://t.co/wIAuYGTz8L

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An OPCW expert team has discovered a significant amount of undeclared chemical weapons and related materials and documentation in the course of its ongoing deployment in the Syrian Arab Republic.

OPCW Director-General Arias commends Syria’s continued commitment to the Chemical Weapons Convention.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/IITJKbvNIn

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Chemical weapons have no place in the world today.

Since 1997, OPCW Member States have worked together to destroy all declared chemical weapons stockpiles and in July 2023, this goal was reached.

Learn about how this was achieved. Watch the full video 👇

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🇸🇮 #Slovenia has contributed EUR 50,000 to support the OPCW in carrying out its mandate related to the Syrian Arab Republic and Ukraine.

🔗Read more: https://t.co/2FFYVM7hFR

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🇦🇲#Armenia reaffirms its support for OPCW activities through voluntary contributions to the Trust Fund for Training and the Trust Fund for Syria Missions.

🔗Read more: https://t.co/Q2W2CsLCtt

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OPCW Director-General Arias and the Minister of Justice of the Syrian Arab Republic discussed cooperation and ongoing efforts to address the Syrian chemical weapons dossier.

Both sides reaffirmed the importance of working together towards a #WorldFreeofChemicalWeapons.

🔗 Read the full story ➡️https://t.co/G2mGeo7c1a

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A world #FreeofChemicalWeapons depends on tomorrow’s leaders.

Through education, open dialogue, and practical learning, the OPCW is investing in youth to keep the Chemical Weapons Convention strong, relevant, and future-ready.

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🇦🇹 #Austria has contributed EUR 100,000 to support the OPCW’s work in implementing its mandate related to the Syrian Arab Republic.

🔗Read more: https://t.co/zSPgrC5nxD

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The OPCW Executive Council (EC) welcomes new members as part of its regular rotation. 41 countries work together to guide policy, promote compliance with the Chemical Weapons Convention, and address emerging challenges. The EC is chaired by Ambassador Mohamed Basri of Morocco.

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👨‍🔬 👩‍🔬 🔎 What does it take to be an OPCW inspector?

Apart from being experts in chemistry and related fields, inspectors undergo months of rigorous and continuous training to carry out missions under the Chemical Weapons Convention.

From chemical detection to sampling and decontamination, OPCW inspectors are mission-ready, working towards a world #FreeofChemicalWeapons.

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💼 OPCW is hiring!
Check our vacancies and apply before the deadline ⬇️

🔹 Special Advisor to the Deputy Director-General (P-5) (Re-opened)
Deadline: 15 May 2026
Apply: https://t.co/y5vjSrPhsS

🔹 Senior Linguist (Chinese) (P-4)
Deadline: 4 June 2026
Apply: https://t.co/eVEdEapRpM

🔹 Programme Officer (P-3)
Deadline: 4 June 2026
Apply: https://t.co/6oP7YxqPih

🔹 Associate Conference Services Officer (P-2)
Deadline: 4 June 2026
Apply: https://t.co/rN1YWQ7bXH

🔹 Internship – Science Internship within the Office of Strategy and Policy (OSP)
Deadline: 16 May 2026
Apply: https://t.co/5V1SESDQjY

#UNjobs #UNcareers #InternationalJobs #WomenInScience

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#CHEMEXGRULAC officially concluded today with a closing ceremony held at the Ministry of Defense in Santo Domingo, featuring remarks from senior representatives of the OPCW, the Dominican Republic, and the co-funders of this flagship exercise: the European Union, Canada and Spain.

CHEMEX GRULAC demonstrated the value of international cooperation in building the coordination, trust and operational readiness needed to respond effectively to chemical incidents across Latin America and the Caribbean.

https://t.co/7XGz7DEGg7

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#CHEMEXGRULAC is underway in the Dominican Republic bringing together experts from across Latin America and the Caribbean to strengthen readiness for chemical emergencies.

👩‍🚒 First responders and 👩‍🔬 medical personnel are training side by side, each playing a critical role in managing chemical incidents.

Through a mix of theory and hands-on simulations, participants are building the skills needed to respond effectively under real-world conditions.

The multi-component exercise opened with high-level participation from #OPCW, 🇩🇴, 🇪🇺 and 🇨🇦.

On day 2⃣, participants trained with different levels of personal protective equipment against chemicals, experiencing first-hand how operating in full gear makes every task more complex and physically demanding.

By day 3⃣, first responders were training in decontamination procedures, while medical teams worked through realistic scenarios involving patients exposed to toxic chemicals, strengthening their capacity to deliver timely and specialised care in high-pressure situations.

Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/fPbm4ONm8z

CHEMEX GRULAC is co-funded by 🇪🇺, 🇨🇦 and 🇪🇸.

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Sirens, protective suits and split-second decisions:
today’s final exercise of #CHEMEXGRULAC brought together all elements of a coordinated chemical emergency response in one large-scale simulation.
Over the past days, participants have trained across disciplines and scenarios. Today, they put those skills into action together — testing communication, coordination and decision-making under realistic conditions.

CHEMEX GRULAC strengthens regional readiness by building networks of experts who can work side by side when chemical emergencies cross borders.

➡️https://t.co/EkbCNxE9zZ
CHEMEX GRULAC is co-funded by 🇪🇺 🇨🇦 🇪🇸

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🔬 Exciting science #internship opportunity!

Are you a 🧪 natural sciences student or graduate eager to make an impact beyond the lab? The OPCW is looking for a science intern to join our team!

What you’ll gain:
💡 Hands-on experience in science policy
🌍 Work alongside scientists & diplomats in an international organisation
🛡️ Contribute to a world free of chemical weapons

Internship details:
🗓 Duration: 6 months
⏳ Apply by: 16 May

🚀 Kickstart your career in science & policy. Apply now!➡️ https://t.co/5V1SESDQjY

#STEMCareers #SciencePolicy #PaidInternship #UNInternship