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Scientific Advisory Board Focuses on Third Review Conference and New Initiative in Education and Outreach
The Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) met in its 18th session at OPCW headquarters from 16 to 19 April 2012. Comprising 25 independent scientists from all regional groups, the SAB plays an important role in providing the...04 May 2012Full story

Fourth Sub-regional Training Course for Customs Officials on Technical Aspects of the Transfers Regime Held in Kenya
The course was jointly organised by the OPCW and National Authority of Kenya from 17 to 20 April 2012 in Mombasa, and attended by 36 participants from 19 States Parties in East and Southern Africa.* It was the fourth course of...01 May 2012Full story

Mayor, Deputy Mayors of The Hague Visit OPCW to Discuss Collaboration on Local Issues
The Mayor of The Hague, Mr Jozias van Aartsen, and four deputy mayors visited the Technical Secretary yesterday for a detailed discussion with Director-General Ahmet Üzümcü and senior staff on ways to enhance understanding and...25 April 2012Full story

Canada Provides OPCW its Largest-Ever Donation to Expedite Destruction of Chemical Weapons in Libya
Canada has made a voluntary contribution to the OPCW of CAD 6 million (€ 4.53 million) for the Organisation to support the Libyan Government’s efforts in resuming and completing the destruction of its remaining stockpile of...24 April 2012Full story

Deputy Director-General Opens First Advanced Regional Assistance and Protection Course on Chemical Emergency Response for GRULAC States Parties
The OPCW Deputy Director-General, Mrs Grace Asirwatham, delivered the opening address to the first “Advanced Regional Assistance-and-Protection Course on Chemical Emergency Response” for States Parties in Latin America and the...19 April 2012Full story

Turkish President Visits the OPCW
H.E. Abdullah Gül says OPCW will “lead the path” for global disarmament, urges intensified efforts to create a WMD-free zone in the Middle East 18 April 2012Full story

Turkish President to Visit OPCW on Wednesday
Live webcast of his address to the diplomatic community on www.opcw.org17 April 2012Full story
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