Working together for a world
free of chemical weapons
As the implementing body for the Chemical Weapons Convention,
the OPCW, with its 193 Member States, oversees the global endeavour
to permanently and verifiably eliminate chemical weapons.
Recent News
All News- OPCW Director-General calls for strengthened international efforts to end the Syrian chemical weapons dossier Statement welcomes the launch of the “Breath of Freedom Task Force” and stresses urgency of ongoing mission in Syria
- OPCW promotes gender equity in chemistry through training for female scientists OPCW hands-on training equips female chemists with advanced laboratory skills to analyse chemicals related to the Convention
- Portugal contributes €70,000 to strengthen OPCW activities The contribution will support the Organisation’s work in Syria and Portuguese-speaking Member States
- OPCW pilot programme strengthens global pool of trainers for chemical emergency preparedness OPCW and Italy partner to build sustainable capacity in chemical emergency preparedness and response
- Commemoration of the 1988 Halabja Chemical Weapons Attack Statement by OPCW Director-General, Fernando Arias
- OPCW releases landmark report on AI and the Chemical Weapons Convention New scientific assessment highlights how artificial intelligence could reshape chemistry, verification, and chemical security
