Kathryn M

Disarmament, humanitarian issues, & human security. RT≠endorsement

[UN Office for Disarmament Affairs @UN_Disarmament]

The @UN Disarmament Yearbook 2022 is out!

It’s a concise reference guide on disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control issues.

The new condensed version of the Yearbook is available in PDF & website formats to provide an easy-to-read overview.

▶️ https://t.co/eMWjXWmPNe

[MAG (Mines Advisory Group) @MAGsaveslives]

“The sheer quantity of ordnance in Ukraine is just unprecedented in the last 30 years. There’s nothing like it,” our Director of Programmes, Greg Crowther, spoke to @washingtonpost about the deadly level of contamination now covering Ukraine. https://t.co/vvL3JIYjG5

[Kathryn M @TyphoidMary__]

@JUULvapor can’t update my payment method - tour website stalls and there’s no way of contacting a human via your website. Help please!

[Vivienne Zhang @VivienneZhang_]

The 1st meeting of the Working Group on the strengthening of #1972BWC is this Wednesday! In our new @UNIDIR commentary, @saraherixson, Manon Blancafort and I recap the 9th #BWCRevCon and offer ideas to ponder for States Parties: https://t.co/WBJAEzhsht

[Szymon Bocheński @SzBochenski]

Information for those interested in #5RevCon #RC5 of the #ChemicalWeaponsConvention. The Technical Secretariat of the #OPCW issued a note on the operation of the Convention in the last 5 years.📄The note is available on the #OPCW website: https://t.co/I712IeJYNx

[Dr. Brett Edwards @bwiedwards]

Signal boost as ever greatly appreciated folks.

[PAHO/WHO Emergencies-OPS/OMS Emergencias @PAHOemergencies]

🟡 Given the ⬆️ detection of outbreaks of avian influenza in birds in the Americas and the confirmation of the first human infection of influenza A(H5N1), PAHO shared guidance for health authorities. 🦆🦠

📄 For more information, please visit:
https://t.co/IwlU3Jjiiy

[Daniela Ramirez Castillo @danielaramicas]

Last week I talked about @OEA_CICTE efforts in bio and #UNSCR1540 implementation in the Americas at @NTI_WMD Bio GBD Workstream meetings. I felt grateful for having this opportunity.

Stay tuned for exciting biosafety and biosecurity training opportunities starting in April 👀

[Kathryn M @TyphoidMary__]

@DarrenC95349754 @GWRHelp GWR staff reacted brilliantly

[Kathryn M @TyphoidMary__]

@DarrenC95349754 @GWRHelp A young girl was hugely distressed and hurt and went on the tracks. Took the police quite some to arrive. Poor girl. Awful for travellers, but she was very much in need of help. Hope you got home OK.

[Dr. Brett Edwards @bwiedwards]

Like slow burn history podcasts - fact based, and pun heavy? Interested in warfare? Ever wondered about the use of poison and disease through the ages?

Then give my show a spin

[BWC Implementation Support Unit @BWCISU]

That’s a wrap! After 3 weeks of discussions, the 9th #BWCRevCon concludes today with States Parties adopting a final document!

Congratulations to the #1972BWC States Parties for this achievement and engagement

Thank you Ambassador @L_Bencini for your leadership and efforts

[Kathryn M @TyphoidMary__]

Not to be a worrywart, but Russian’s gonna try and kick out the NGOs tomorrow, isn’t it.. #BWCRevCon #1972BWC

[BWC Implementation Support Unit @BWCISU]

There are 4 side events scheduled for tomorrow 🗓️ Here they are!

To find out more, follow this link: https://t.co/xSk7FrydWH

#BWCRevCon #1972BWC

[UK Delegation to the OPCW @UK_OPCW]

#CSP27 has just voted overwhelmingly to agree a revised #OPCW budget for 2023

This means the Organisation can continue its vital work verifying compliance, building capacity and investigating chemical weapons use

[UN News @UN_News_Centre]

Countries should push ahead with stalled plans to prevent biological weapons from being developed in the wake of #COVID19, UN disarmament chief @INakamitsu told opening of #BWCRevCon on Monday.

https://t.co/WoD435twv0

[Gregory Koblentz (now at gregkoblentz.bsky.social) @gregkoblentz]

Given Russia's likely sabotage of upcoming #1972 BWC RevCon, what is Plan B for strengthening global biorisk management? @FilippaLentzos and I have some ideas

[Dr. Brett Edwards @bwiedwards]

When ever we see mystery agents used in such a context there are and should be human rights concerns raised.

[BWC Implementation Support Unit @BWCISU]

We are looking forward to the start of #BWCRevCon as early as next week!
#1972BWC @L_Bencini

[BWC Implementation Support Unit @BWCISU]

#HappeningNow - 3rd and last online session of the series on Youth recommendations for the 9th #BWCRevCon.

Today, youth delegates discuss with senior experts. Next step will be the in-person drafting workshop during the RevCon

Many thanks to all the experts! 🙏