United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research

👋 Welcome, UNIDIR's 2026 Women in AI fellows!

We are delighted to welcome 33 women diplomats and government representatives from around the world to Geneva for this year’s fellowship programme.

Over the week, fellows will engage with experts, practitioners and leaders working at the intersection of AI, international security and governance. Through an intensive and interactive programme, they will explore policy challenges, exchange perspectives, and build lasting professional networks.

We look forward to supporting this exceptional cohort and to the contributions they will bring to shaping the future of AI governance.

🔗 unidir.org/WiAI

🔟 days to go to UNIDIR’s Global Conference on AI, Security and Ethics 2026!

Join in Geneva or online on 18–19 June for two days of exchange between technical and policy communities working to address AI security challenges.

🚨 RSVP today: unidir.org/AISE26

💬 Today, at the opening of our Women in AI Fellowship 2026, UNIDIR Director Robin Geiss welcomed 33 fellows from around the world for a week of learning and exchange in Geneva, and reflected on the importance of inclusive platforms for AI governance and security.

🌍 How can National Action Plans better address weapons-related risks in the Women, Peace and Security agenda?

The 2026 edition of UNIDIR’s Toolkit, now available in English and Spanish, explores how Women, Peace and Security National Action Plans can be key strategic, policy and practical tools for implementing the agenda.

This toolkit offers:

🔹 Practical explanations of how the agenda and arms control are mutually reinforcing.

🔹 Examples and ideas integrating disarmament measures into National Action Plans.

🔹 References to inspire action on projects and programmes, helping translate agreed measures into coordinated, sequenced activities that advance the agenda.

👉 Read more: unidir.org/ToolkitWPS

Welcome to , Tim Rutherford, Head of Impact Missions at the Minderoo Foundation 📣

With experience across national security, AI safety, governance and geopolitics, Tim brings a global perspective on emerging technology and systemic risks.

🔗 RSVP: unidir.org/AISE26

📢 Less than one week left to join UNIDIR’s interfaith dialogue on AI, security and ethics!

Join us in Geneva to explore how faith-based perspectives can contribute to multilateral discussions on AI governance ahead of .

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🕊️ This week at the Geneva Peacebuilding Platform meets Vienna, UNIDIR and UNODC - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime convened experts to discuss how to advance more integrated, evidence-driven approaches for child protection and broader peace and security outcomes, and shared key lessons from UNIDIR’s research on children in conflict.

📸 © Geneva Peace Forum / Olivier Chamard

With less than 2️⃣ weeks left until , take a look back at UNIDIR’s report on the five regional consultations held ahead of .

Discover key insights on military AI governance, its unique features and the opportunities it presents.

🔗 unidir.org/KaleidoscopeAI

📢 Join our team! UNIDIR is seeking a Graduate Professional to support our Security and Technology Programme, remotely or in Geneva.

Build expertise by supporting the development and maintenance of our digital tools 🤖

🗓️ Apply by 15 June: unidir.org/GPP-SecTec-DT