UNESCO CHAIR For Inter-Religious Dialogue Studies in The Islamic World
On the occasion of the International Day for Disarmament, the UNESCO Chair at the University of Kufa, in cooperation with the College of Political Science, organized a scientific symposium titled: “The United Nations and Disarmament: Opportunities and Challenges” on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in the Political Science Hall.
The symposium was attended by the Dean of the College of Political Science, Dr. Haider Zayer, along with several faculty members, students, and a group of specialists in the field.
The symposium began with a research paper presented by Dr. Zainab Al-Rikabi from the UNESCO Chair Office, where she discussed the significance of this day, resolutions issued by the Security Council, the history of these resolutions, and their impact on the international community.
This was followed by a lecture from Dr. Mohammed Al-Abdali from the University of Kufa, who presented a research paper addressing the issue of disarmament from legal and political perspectives under international law.
The symposium concluded with a speech by Dr. Sabah Al-Aridh, who discussed the historical origins of weapons, their development across generations, including nuclear weapons, and ending with modern technological weapons and cybersecurity. He also presented a set of recommendations and proposals to regulate the use of weapons in accordance with international law and United Nations resolutions.
Finally, the floor was opened for attendees to discuss the symposium’s findings and address their inquiries. The UNESCO Chair also distributed certificates of appreciation to the participants.
Translated by Razan Al- Sultany
