First Committee Opens Eighty-first Session, Fails to Approve Programme of Work, Holds Revitalization Debate

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1. Mon, 5 October 2026

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     First Committee Opens Eighty-first Session, Fails to Approve Programme of Work, Holds Revitalization Debate

     The First Committee (Disarmament and International Security) today failed to approve its work programme for the eighty-first session, but held a debate on revitalization of the the Gemeral Assembly’s work as well as programme planning.

2. Wed, 7 October 2026

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     Opening Its General Debate, First Committee Spotlights Growing Nuclear Risk, Illegal Firearms Proliferation, Importance of Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones

     previouslyOpening Its General Debate, First Committee Spotlights Growing Nuclear Risk, Illegal Firearms Proliferation, Importance of Nuclear-Weapons-Free Zones

     The First Committee (Disarmament and International Security) today approved its programme of work and opened the general debate, with speakers stressing the need to abide by nuclear non-proliferation and similar arms treaties, as well as to create nuclear-weapon-free zones.

3. Thu, 8 October 2026

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     First Committee Emphasizes Need to Reach Non-nuclear Consensus, Temper Related Rhetoric, Condemns Violent Civilian Attacks in Ukraine

     Speakers lamented the failure to reach consensus on non-nuclear proliferation and small arms treaties as well as the uptick in related rhetoric, also condemning the continuous brutal attacks on civilian architecture in Ukraine, as the First Committee (Disarmament and International Security) continued its general debate today. Underscoring the cornerstone status of the Non-Proliferation Treaty, on behalf of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the representative of the Philippines...

4. Tue, 13 October 2026

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     Amid Worsening Security Landscape, First Committee Hears Reasons for Hope

     Conflicts and wars in various parts of the world have consequences that extend far beyond their regions, with their impact felt globally, particularly when international waterways are threatened, several representatives told the First Committee (Disarmament and International Security) during today’s general debate.

5. Wed, 14 October 2026

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     Regional Security, Nuclear Deterrence, Humanitarian Risks Dominate First Committee Debate

     The challenges and prospects of regional security architecture in Europe, Middle East and East Asia were in focus as the First Committee (Disarmament and International Security) continued its general debate today, with delegates presenting contrasting views on nuclear deterrence, non-proliferation and the humanitarian dimensions of nuclear weapons.

6. Fri, 16 October 2026

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     Transparency, Confidence-Building Measures Take Centre Stage in First Committee Debate on Nuclear Weapons

     Transparency and confidence-building measures emerged as a central theme in the First Committee’s (Disarmament and International Security) first day of thematic debates on nuclear weapons, as States underscored their value in reducing nuclear risks amid ongoing arsenal modernization, the erosion of arms-control frameworks, and rising political tensions.

7. Mon, 19 October 2026

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     Old, New Legal Frameworks Can Fortify Nuclear Disarmament Regime, First Committee Hears

     Amid modernizing nuclear arsenals, weakening arms-control agreements and rising nuclear threats, established and emerging legal instruments can collectively reinforce the global disarmament and non-proliferation architecture, the First Committee (Disarmament and International Security) heard today as it concluded its thematic debate on nuclear weapons.

8. Tue, 20 October 2026

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     Chemical Weapons Concerns Dominate First Committee Debate as Delegates Hail Progress in Syria

     Amid concerns over alleged chemical-agent use in ongoing conflicts, First Committee (Disarmament and International Security) delegates welcomed progress in efforts to eliminate Syria’s chemical weapons legacy and reaffirmed the absolute prohibition of chemical weapons by anyone, anywhere and under any circumstances.

9. Wed, 21 October 2026

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     First Committee Debates Pathways to Prevent Weaponization of Outer Space

     Delegates in the First Committee (Disarmament and International Security) today voiced broad support for preserving outer space as a peaceful, secure and accessible domain for all countries, but differed on the best path to prevent its weaponization, with some favouring legally binding agreements and others prioritizing voluntary measures.