The United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) publications platform serves as a global gateway to authoritative information, research and analysis on disarmament, arms control and non‑proliferation. Rooted in the United Nations' commitment to international peace and security, our publications support policymakers, researchers, educators and the public in engaging with one of the most critical areas of global cooperation.
UNODA publications aim to:
- Inform and educate by providing accurate, accessible, and timely resources on disarmament issues.
- Support multilateral cooperation through expert analyses that strengthen dialogue and diplomacy.
- Advance transparency by making official UN reports, studies, resolutions, and technical materials publicly available.
- Promote a safer world by deepening understanding of the humanitarian, security, and development impacts of weapons.
What We Publish
Our catalogue includes a diverse range of materials, such as:
- General Assembly-mandated publications series, comprising the UNODA flagship publication, the United Nations Disarmament Yearbook;the UNODA Occasional Papers; Civil Society and Disarmament; and the Disarmament Study Series (other non-mandated serial publications include Disarmament: A Basic Guide and Programmes Financed from Voluntary Contributions)
- Studies and analytical reports on emerging threats, policy developments and global disarmament trends
- Official documentation, in a more visual publication format, from conferences and meetings of multilateral disarmament bodies
- Practical guides and handbooks for Member States, civil society and practitioners.
- Educational and outreach materials for youth, scholars and the wider public.
Publications are developed in close collaboration with internal and external experts, regional centres and members of civil society.
Our Commitment to Accessibility
UNODA is dedicated to ensuring that disarmament knowledge is available to all. Publications are free to download, and resources are provided in multiple official UN languages whenever possible.
The Disarmament Yearbook and other titles available as easy-to-navigate websites can be instantly translated into over 150 languages using third-party machine translation via the translation functions of browsers.
Supporting a Global Vision for Peace
Disarmament is essential to building trust, preventing conflict and fostering sustainable development. Through UNODA publications, we help bring evidence, clarity and context to complex global challenges—from emerging technologies and cyber threats to nuclear non‑proliferation, small-arms control and humanitarian disarmament.
We invite readers, researchers and partners worldwide to explore our publications and join the collective effort toward a safer, more secure future for all.
