International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation

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

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

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 has 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 organising a variety of programmes to mark the occasion today.(RSS)