.@OPCW_DG Sabrina Dallafior met Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski. DG Dallafior recognised Poland’s continued support for the OPCW’s mission, including through contributions to the Trust Fund for Syria Missions and leading negotiations on the annual resolution on the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention in the UN General Assembly. @PLinNederland

.@OPCW_DG Sabrina Dallafior and Syrian Foreign Minister al-Shaibani met today in Damascus. Discussions focused on the tangible progress being made in addressing the Assad-era chemical weapons programme. Practical cooperation between the OPCW and #Syria, including the recent verified destruction of 42 aerial bombs, demonstrates successful multilateralism in action. Read more ➡️ visitopcw.org/47gD7Ra

📣 We’re hiring a new Head of Strategic Communications! Help shape how the OPCW communicates its mission for a #WorldFreeofChemicalWeapons. The OPCW is seeking an experienced communications leader to head its Public Affairs Branch, lead a diverse team and serve as the Organisation’s spokesperson. You will drive the OPCW’s communications strategy across media relations, digital engagement and public outreach, and advise senior leadership on reputation management, crisis communications and information integrity. Join a Nobel Peace Prize-winning international organisation and help strengthen its voice, reach and engagement with stakeholders worldwide. 📍 The Hague, Netherlands 📅 Apply by 20 November 2026 🔗 Learn more and apply: visitopcw.org/3Uha3pD

📢The 113th Session of the Executive Council has concluded. Throughout the week, States Parties engaged in substantive discussions and took important decisions that will help advance the implementation of the #ChemicalWeaponsConvention and support preparations for the upcoming Conference of the States Parties. Find all #EC113 documents here ➡️ visitopcw.org/47bH35v

The 113th Session of the Executive Council is underway. In her opening remarks, @OPCW_DG Sabrina Dallafior reaffirmed the OPCW's commitment to preventing the re-emergence of chemical weapons and ensuring the #ChemicalWeaponsConvention remains effective in a rapidly evolving global environment. Her full statement➡️ visitopcw.org/47EnliW #EC113

Today is day 1️⃣ of the 113th Session of the OPCW Executive Council. Find #EC113 public documents here: visitopcw.org/4hOuKRH

📣 We're hiring a communications intern at the OPCW! Join the OPCW’s Public Affairs Branch in The Hague and contribute to an international organisation working towards a world #FreeofChemicalWeapons This three- to six-month internship offers hands-on experience across digital communications, multimedia production, and public outreach and is ideal for candidates looking to build a career in international communications. 📅 Apply by 16 October 2026 👉 Learn more: visitopcw.org/47GoDdb #Internship #OPCW

📆 The 113th Session of the OPCW Executive Council (#EC113) will be held next week, 6-9 October. ▶️ Learn about the EC and its role in promoting effective implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.

Chemical emergencies require coordination, trust, and preparedness. Through a joint OPCW-Brazil training programme, responders from eight Portuguese-speaking countries strengthened the skills, partnerships and coordination needed to respond safely and effectively to chemical incidents. Read more here ➡️ visitopcw.org/4dPHypx

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🌏 Strengthening regional cooperation for effective implementation of the #ChemicalWeaponsConvention. The 24th Regional Meeting of National Authorities of States Parties in Asia brought together 62 delegates representing 42 States Parties in Seoul, from 1–3 September. Over three days, participants exchanged experiences, priorities and good practices in implementing the Convention, with discussions covering: 🔹 emerging technologies and the chemical industry 🔹 industry inspections 🔹 national implementing legislation 🔹 the role of customs in CWC implementation 🔹 regional and sub-regional cooperation The OPCW’s Regional Meetings of National Authorities provide an annual platform for countries to address shared implementation challenges, strengthen cooperation and build networks across the region.

🌎 Calling aspiring professionals from from Africa! Discover career opportunities with the OPCW and learn how you can contribute to a world #FreeofChemicalWeapons. 📅 When: 1 October 2026, 16:00 CET ➡️ Register: visitopcw.org/3V7jqZ7 🎯 To join the event, you must: ✅ Be a national from Africa ✅ Be fluent in English ✅ Hold a bachelor’s degree ✅ Have at least 5 years of relevant professional work experience #UNjobs #InternationalJobs

☮️ What better way to mark International Day of Peace than by opening the doors of the OPCW for #JustPeace Open Day? Visitors had a unique opportunity to learn more about the #ChemicalWeaponsConvention, meet OPCW experts and inspectors, view the Organisation’s Nobel Peace Prize display, and take part in many other activities. This year’s Open Day also marked the public launch of OPCW's new permanent exhibition, Chemical Weapons Convention: How We Got Here and Why It Matters Now More Than Ever. Visitors explored key moments in the history of the Organisation, viewed antique respirators and warning posters from around the world, and saw artefacts connected to OPCW missions. Thank you to everyone who joined and helped make the day a success! #JustPeaceOpenDay #JPOpenDay2026 #JPOD2026

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🕊️ For 29 years, @OPCW has helped make the world safer by working to eliminate the threat of chemical weapons. As new challenges emerge, our mission continues to evolve in pursuit of a #WorldFreeOfChemicalWeapons. #PeaceDay

Welcome, new OPCW delegates! The OPCW held its 26th Annual Induction Workshop for Diplomatic Personnel at its Headquarters in The Hague. This programme, attended by more than 100 new delegates, helps build meaningful relationships between Member States and the Technical Secretariat, and ensures new delegates are fully prepared to actively engage in supporting OPCW’s mission towards a world #FreeofChemicalWeapons.