UN General Assembly First Committee commences in New York

The 2013 session of the UN General Assembly First Committee on Disarmament and International Security will meet from 7 October - 5 November 2013 in New York. The Committee will be chaired by Ambassador Ibrahim O. A. Dabbashi of Libya.

Reaching Critical Will (RCW) provides the most up to date information on developments at the First Committee. In preparation, RCW has produced a briefing book which provides a snap shot of some of the most pressing issues for this year's discussions. The book can be downloaded here.

For other information regarding the First Committee, please click here.