The United Nations Disarmament and International Security Committee (DISEC) was created as the first of six committees for the General Assembly when the UN Charter was signed in 1945. Because of this, DISEC is also known as the First Committee. DISEC was set up to provide countries with a space to discuss issues related to peace and security. This is one of the core responsibilities of the General Assembly as enshrined in the UN Charter. Article 11 reads that the General Assembly “may consider the general principles of cooperation in the maintenance of international peace and security,” including disarmament and arms control. DISEC can also make recommendations to the UN members or the Security Council. While DISEC cannot directly influence the Security Council’s decisions, it can suggest topics for the Security Council to consider. DISEC works closely with the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA), which was created in 1998. The UNODA focuses on all levels of disarmament, such as nuclear weapons and conventional weapons, and helps DISEC achieve its disarmament goals.

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