5 reasons why a resolution at the UNGA is vital for progress on Autonomous Weapons Systems

The First Committee session of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA) in October 2023 provides a crucial opportunity for progress. After 10 years of international discussions without concrete outcomes within the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW), a resolution will be tabled at the First Committee calling for the United Nations Secretary-General to seek the views of all states and stakeholders regarding recommendations for a way forward. This brief sets out 5 reasons why states should support it.