Seconded to the Office of the Minister of Defence, working in the offices of Hon Andrew Little and Hon Judith Collins KC

The UN Office for Disarmament Affairs Leaders4Tomorrow Workshop Series is a Youth4Disarmament initiative exploring the role of young people in advancing Disarmament, Non-Proliferation, and Arms Control (D.N.A.) objectives. Through a series of workshops and sessions, the 25 selected Leaders4Tomorrow - with the guidance of UNODA staff, youth speakers, and other experts - explore the relationship between D.N.A. and five topics: the UN Sustainable Development Goals, new and emerging technologies, gender, the environment, and education.Upon the completion of the workshop series, the 25 leaders are invited to take part in a First Committee Side-Event at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, to present their ideas and recommendations on engaging their local communities on issues related to D.N.A.

PACDAC is a committee of experts that advises the Government on disarmament and arms control. It was established by the 1987 New Zealand Nuclear Free Zone, Disarmament and Arms Control Act.PACDAC's main responsibilities are to:- Advise the Minister of Foreign Affairs on disarmament and arms control issues- Advise the Prime Minister on the implementation of the Act- Publish public reports about disarmament and arms control- Make recommendations for granting money to projects that promote public understanding of disarmament and arms control.

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