Working together for a world
free of chemical weapons
As the implementing body for the Chemical Weapons Convention,
the OPCW, with its 193 Member States, oversees the global endeavour
to permanently and verifiably eliminate chemical weapons.
Recent News
All News- OPCW strengthens youth engagement through education, dialogue, and multilateral simulations Engaging future generations in multilateral disarmament and peacebuilding
- Austria provides voluntary funding to support OPCW missions in Syria A contribution of EUR 100,000 will assist the OPCW in carrying out its mandate in the Syrian Arab Republic
- OPCW CHEMEX GRULAC exercise kicks off in Dominican Republic Hands-on training and real-time simulation exercises bolster preparedness for chemical emergencies across Latin America and the Caribbean
- Canada supports OPCW missions in Syria through voluntary contributions A contribution of five million Canadian dollars will support OPCW in implementing its mandate related to the Syrian Arab Republic
- OPCW Director-General calls for strengthened international efforts to end the Syrian chemical weapons dossier Statement welcomes the launch of the “Breath of Freedom Task Force” and stresses urgency of ongoing mission in Syria
- OPCW promotes gender equity in chemistry through training for female scientists OPCW hands-on training equips female chemists with advanced laboratory skills to analyse chemicals related to the Convention
