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Media Accreditation Open for OPCW 20th Anniversary Commemorative Ceremony
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — 10 April 2017 — The Technical Secretariat of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) invites media representatives to request online accreditation to cover the Commemorative...11 April 2017Full story
OPCW Executive Council Visits Blue Grass Destruction Facility in U.S.
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — 11 April 2017 — At the invitation of the government of the United States of America, a delegation from the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Executive Council visited the Blue...11 April 2017Full story
UPDATED Media Brief: Reported Use of Chemical Weapons, Southern Idlib, Syria, 4 April 2017
[Updated 17:00 CET 7 April] Reported Use of Chemical Weapons: Khan Sheikhun Area, Idlib Province, Syrian Arab Republic, 4 April 201707 April 2017Full story
OPCW Press Release on Allegations of Chemical Weapons Use in Southern Idlib, Syria
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — 4 April 2017 — The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) is seriously concerned about the alleged chemical weapons attack reported by the media this morning in the Khan Shaykhun area...04 April 2017Full story
Caribbean and Central American States Committed to Advancing Implementation of Chemical Weapons Convention
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — 7 April 2017 — A workshop run by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) provided tailored assistance to countries in the Caribbean and Central America that have yet to draft their...04 April 2017Full story
Professionals from Africa Build Competence to Prevent Chemical Accidents and Misuse of Chemicals
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — 4 April 2017 — Chemical industry professionals from across Africa are better equipped to implement the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) after participating in a workshop on chemical safety and security...04 April 2017Full story
Experts Share Needs and Best Practices in Integrated Chemical Management
THE HAGUE, Netherlands – 4 April 2017 – The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) championed knowledge sharing during a Workshop on Needs Assessment and Best Practices on Integrated Chemical Management held...04 April 2017Full story
President of Argentina Visits OPCW
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — 28 March 2017 — The President of the Argentine Republic, H.E. Mr Mauricio Macri, visited today the Headquarters of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in The Hague. President...28 March 2017Full story
His Majesty the King of the Netherlands and High Dignitaries to Attend OPCW 20th Anniversary Commemoration
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — 24 March 2017 — The Director-General of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), Ambassador Ahmet Üzümcü, is honoured to announce the attendance of His Majesty King...24 March 2017Full story
OPCW Director-General Visits Singapore
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — 23 March 2017 — The Director-General of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), Ambassador Ahmet Üzümcü, paid an official visit to Singapore from 21 – 22 March. In his keynote...23 March 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
