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Professionals from Africa Train to Promote a Culture of Safety and Security and Algeria Commemorates OPCW 20th Anniversary
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — 6 June 2017 — Chemistry professionals from across Africa are better equipped to implement the industry-related provisions of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) after a workshop on chemical safety and...06 June 2017Full story
Experts from Latin America and the Caribbean Enhance Skills in Toxic Chemical Response
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — 2 June 2017 — First responders from Latin America and the Caribbean (GRULAC) enhanced their ability to respond to incidents with chemical warfare agents and toxic industrial chemicals (TICs) during a...02 June 2017Full story
Arabic Speaking First Responders Upgrade Skills at Training in Morocco
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — 1 June 2017 — First responders from Arabic speaking countries in the Middle East and Northern Africa upgraded their capabilities in responding to emergencies involving toxic chemicals, after a training...01 June 2017Full story
Latin American and Caribbean First Responders Trained in Advanced Chemical Emergency Response Techniques
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — 1 June 2017 — Twenty-one first responders attended the Sixth Regional Advanced Assistance and Protection Course on Chemical Emergency Response for States Parties in Latin America and the Caribbean in...01 June 2017Full story
Asian States Parties Pledge Closer Cooperation at Regional Meeting in Dubai
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — 1 June 2017 – National Authorities of OPCW Member States from Asia commemorated the 20th anniversary of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) at their 15th Regional Meeting held...01 June 2017Full story
OPCW Deputy Director-General Visits Croatia to Commemorate OPCW’s 20th Anniversary
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — 31 May 2017 — The Deputy Director-General of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), H.E. Hamid Ali Rao delivered the keynote address at a Ceremonial Meeting of the Croatian...31 May 2017Full story
OPCW Director-General Visits Finland and Commemorates OPCW 20th Anniversary
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — 31 May 2017 — The Director-General of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), Ambassador Ahmet Üzümcü was received by the President of the Republic of Finland, met with the...31 May 2017Full story
OPCW Director-General Visits London
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — 26 May 2017 — The Director-General of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), Ambassador Ahmet Üzümcü met with senior UK officials and delivered the keynote address to the 20th...26 May 2017Full story
OPCW Director-General Visits Rome
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — 23 May 2017 — The Director-General of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), Ambassador Ahmet Üzümcü visited Rome from 22-23 May to attend and deliver a keynote address at a side...23 May 2017Full story
Regional meeting of National Authorities of Eastern Europe pays tribute to OPCW achievements and discusses next steps
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — 19 May 2017 – Representatives from 21 Eastern European States came together to discuss progress, achievements and challenges faced by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), at...19 May 2017Full story
Fact Sheets
- Fact Sheet 1 - History
- Fact Sheet 2 - CWC
- Fact Sheet 3 - The Structure of the OPCW
- Fact Sheet 4 - What is a Chemical Weapon?
- Fact Sheet 5 - Three Types of Inspections
- Fact Sheet 6 - Eliminating Chemical Weapons and Chemical Weapon Production Facilities
- Fact Sheet 7: Monitoring Chemicals with Possible Chemical Weapons Applications
- Fact Sheet 8: Assistance and Protection Against Attack with Chemical Weapons
- Fact Sheet 9: Promoting Economic and Technical Development Through Chemistry
- Fact Sheet 10 National Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention
- Fact Sheet 11: Scientific Advisory Board
