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- Statement by Ambassador Fernando Arias, Director-General of the OPCW: Commemoration of the 1988 Halabja Chemical Weapons Attack
- Basic course on chemical emergency preparedness for North Africa and Sahel Region
- OPCW Director-General meets Hungary’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade
- Chemical labs in Latin America and the Caribbean prioritise safety and security
- Asian Member States build advanced chemical safety and security skills
- Cameroon contributes over €30,000 to OPCW ChemTech Centre