About UNIDIR
With over 40 years of experience, UNIDIR is an autonomous institution within the United Nations that conducts independent research on disarmament and related problems; particularly international security issues. Our specialized focus on disarmament and arms control sets us apart from other think tanks. Our status within the United Nations system enables us to engage with and support Member State deliberations. Our role is to provide ideas and advice and to facilitate dialogue that can advance multilateral arms control and disarmament.Activities by UNIDIR
Security and Technology – AI and Autonomy Workstream
Global CzechiaEl SalvadorFranceGermanyIndonesiaItalyMexicoMongoliaNetherlandsNew ZealandNorwayRepublic of KoreaSwitzerlandThailandUnited KingdomUnited StatesThe UNIDIR Security and Technology Programme’s (SecTec) AI and Autonomy workstream conducts original research and convenes international events to promote a fact-based, technologically sound dialogue between policymakers, the tech community, the private sector and other stakeholders working on AI technology and its implications for peace and security. The programme supports the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons Group of Governmental Experts on Emerging Technologies in the Area of Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (GGE on LAWS) in its efforts to advance multilateral debate on concepts such as human control and responsibility, the human-machine interface, and the predictability and reliability of AI-enabled conventional weapon systems.
Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsPolicy/Regulatory GuidanceAwareness/AdvocacyNetworks/Mentorship/ExchangeUNIDIR Women in AI Fellowship
Global Not Applicable
The UNIDIR Women in AI Fellowship seeks to counter the chronic under-representation of women in international security processes, where only one in every three diplomats accredited to arms control, non-proliferation and disarmament forums is a woman.
This capacity-building initiative equips women diplomats with the expertise to explore the latest and emerging AI applications from policy, legal and technical lens. Fellows develop the knowledge and skills required to engage effectively in multilateral AI discussions in the field of international peace and security.
UNIDIR launched the Centre of Excellence on AI, Peace and Security
Global Austria
The Centre of Excellence on AI, Peace and Security is UNIDIR’s global, permanent platform dedicated to advancing AI governance in the peace and security domain. Based in Geneva, it brings together research, dialogue and capacity-building to support more effective and inclusive approaches to the challenges AI presents.