Disarmament Week 2022: 24 to 30 October

Disarmament Week 2022: 24 to 30 October – Every year, Disarmament Week is observed in the world. in 2021, the disarmament week started on October 24th, 2022, and will continue till October 30th. 2022.

• The main purpose of Disarmament Week is to promote awareness and understanding of the issues of disarmament.
• It also aims to reduce the use of weapons, specifically nuclear weapons, and also promote to bring peace in society.
• Countries across the world support disarmament week each year in an effort to create a more secure and safe world.

Disarmament Week 2022: History

• In 1952, The United Nations Disarmament Commission (UNDC) was established to make proposals for a treaty for the regulation, limitation, and balanced reduction of all armed forces.
• In 1978, the proposal of celebrating disarmament week was presented at the UN General Assembly’s special session. This day also marks United Nations’ founding anniversary.
• In 1995, the General Assembly invited governments, and NGOs, to take an active part in Disarmament Week (resolution 50/72 B, 12 December 1995) for promoting a better understanding among the public of disarmament issues.

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