On 25 October 2024, the Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP), the
Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI), and International Student/Young Pugwash (ISYP) held the
second edition of the “Engagement Opportunities in Arms Control, Disarmament, and Non-Proliferation for Young Professionals and Students” event. The virtual meeting provided key insights and hands-on advice on youth engagement and careers in the arms control, disarmament, and non-proliferation space, and was attended by over 100 students and young professionals.

Building on the success of the first edition of the event held in October 2022, the webinar informed participants about youth-led groups and initiatives in the field and offered a platform to connect and network.

Participants benefited from presentations by five organizations and their initiatives: The British American Security Information Council (BASIC), the European Leadership Network (ELN), the EU Nonproliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC), the International Student/Young Pugwash (ISYP), and the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA). The organizations shared information about their activities and youth programs and offered opportunities for learning, research, and engagement on a wide range of issues within the arms control, disarmament, and non-proliferation field.

The event was organized within the framework of the Young Women and Next Generation Initiative (YWNGI), established under the EUNPDC.

Read more about the event in the report below.