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International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation being observed today

At the call of the United Nations, the International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation is being observed by organizing a variety of programs in Nepal too.
By Republica

KATHMANDU, March 5: At the call of the United Nations, the International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation is being observed by organizing a variety of programs in Nepal too.


Observed annually on the 5th of March, the International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness aims at deepening the global public’s understanding of how disarmament efforts contribute to enhancing peace and security, preventing and ending armed conflicts, and curbing human suffering caused by weapons.


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Awareness programmes held under the leadership of the Office of Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) seeks to promote better awareness and understanding of disarmament issues among the public, especially young people.


On the occasion, UN Secretary General António Guterres said that disarmament and non-proliferation are investments in peace. "They are investments in our future. Let’s end these threats before they end us."


The UNODA Asia Pacific regional office based in Kathmandu is organizing a variety of programs to mark the occasion today.


 

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