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 releases 5th report to identify perpetrators of chemical weapons use in Syria Syrian Arab Air Forces were identified as the perpetrators of a 2016 chemical attack in Kafr Zeita. For the first time, Syria cooperates with an OPCW Investigation and Identification Team’s investigation and provides full access to the country, information, and documentation relevant to the incident
- European Union contributes EUR 4.45 million to support OPCW missions Contribution will strengthen OPCW activities related to Syria and Ukraine
- The Netherlands contributes €500,000 to strengthen OPCW activities in Syria Contribution will reinforce OPCW’s ongoing efforts to support Syria in fulfilling its obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention
- OPCW Director-General meets Iran’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Discussion focuses on shared commitment to achieve the objectives of the Chemical Weapons Convention
- Spain contributes €350,000 to support OPCW missions in Syria Contribution will enhance OPCW’s support to Syria in fulfilling its obligations under the Convention
- OPCW Director-General meets with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Slovenia Meeting highlights priorities for upholding global chemical weapons norms, including matters related to Ukraine and Syria
