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Prescription drug abuse is a serious and growing health problem in the U.S. Studies show that people who abuse prescription drugs often obtained them from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. Read this FDA Consumer Update: www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm101653.htm

FDA photo by Michael J. Ermarth

Community drug take-back programs allow the public to bring unused medicines to a central location for disposal. On National Prescription Drug Take Back Day in 2010, a bus driver gives his unwanted prescription drugs to a DEA agent in California. Call your city or county government's household trash and recycling service (see blue pages in phone book) for take-back programs in your area. Read this FDA Consumer Update: www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm101653.htm

Photo with permission courtesy of DEA

If no disposal instructions are provided and no take-back program is available, throw the medicine in the household trash. But first, take the medicine out of its original container and mix with an undesirable substance, such as used coffee grounds or kitty litter. Then put the mixture in a sealable bag or disposable container with a lid, such as an empty margarine tub, to prevent the medicine from leaking out of a garbage bag. This is a good way to dispose of both prescription and non-prescription medicines. Read this FDA Consumer Update: www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm101653.htm

FDA photo by Michael J. Ermarth

Before throwing out a prescription medicine container, scratch out or mark out with a black permanent marker all identifying information on the label—including your name and Rx number. This will help protect your identity and the privacy of your personal health information. Read this FDA Consumer Update: www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm101653.htm

FDA photo by Michael J. Ermarth

Check your medicines for the expiration date. When they are expired or no longer needed, it’s important to dispose of them properly to avoid harming others. Read this FDA Consumer Update: www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm101653.htm

FDA photo by Michael J. Ermarth

18 May 2022, "The Square" Meeting Convention Centre, Brussels, Belgium.

Video interview screengrab of Samir HUSEINBAŠIĆ, NFP for Bosnia Herzegovina. In total, 33 NFP's and a few with double roles as HoS, offered short interviews to explain how the support received from the EU-CBRN CoE benefits their country and region in terms of risk management as well as building capacity and sharing knowledge, to better protect people and planet from CBRNe risks. The EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative 8th International meeting of the National Focal Points (NFP) took place in the beligian capital between 17-19 May 2022. ©UNICRI/Freya Morales

19 May 2022, Brussels, Belgium. Speaker: Antonella Cavallo, PhD rescEU CBRN Lead, from the European Commision, delivers her presentation tittled:. "EU approach to CBRN crisis response". The EU-CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative 8th International meeting of the National Focal Points (NFP). ©UNICRI/Freya Morales©UNICRI/Freya Morales

18 May 2022, "The Square" Meeting Convention Centre, Brussels, Belgium.

Video interview screengrab of Scott Tabi MARTIN, CBRNe National Coordinator/NFP in Liberia. In total, 33 NFP's and a few with double roles as HoS, offered short interviews to explain how the support received from the EU-CBRN CoE benefits their country and region in terms of risk management as well as building capacity and sharing knowledge, to better protect people and planet from CBRNe risks. The EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative 8th International meeting of the National Focal Points (NFP) took place in the beligian capital between 17-19 May 2022. ©UNICRI/Freya Morales

17 May 2022, parc infront of "The Square" Meeting Convention Centre Brussels, Belgium. Family photo and group photos of the participants attending the EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative 8th International meeting of the National Focal Points (NFP). ©UNICRI/Freya Morales

09 November 2021, UN Campus, Turin, Italy.

Portrait and group photo session.

Joseph Maina, Head of the Eastern and Central Africa Regional Secretariat.

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09-10 November 2021, UN Campus, Turin, Italy. European Union Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence

Heads of Secretariats 4th Preparatory Meeting.

Morning session/ Presentation of the "Achievements of the Regional Secretariats".

During this session, the Heads of Secretariats or their representatives presented the achievements of the Secretariats during the past year.

In the African Atlantic Façade, the Regional Secretariat successfully established the first African Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE) Masters Program. After the successful conclusion of a six-month preliminary phase, the selected 25 students will meet in person on 24 January 2022 in Rabat, Morocco, for the official launch of the African CBRNE Masters Program.

In Central Asia, the CBRN family became stronger, with the addition of a new Partner Country – Kazakhstan – joining the EU CBRN CoE in December 2020. The Central Asia Regional Secretariat provided continuous support to Partner Countries in combating the COVID-19 crisis by establishing regular exchanges and delivering necessary equipment and supplies, including mobile labs.

The Gulf Cooperation Council Regional Secretariat launched the CBRN Training Hub and organized training sessions on Chemical, Radiological, and Nuclear Security. The GCC Secretariat also supported the development of strategies to tackle the COVID-19 crisis and has been developing an assessment tool to improve governance of Chemical and Biological risks tailored to the needs of Partner Countries.

The Middle East Regional Secretariat is currently organizing the ARZ CBRN Counter-terrorism Field Exercise scheduled to take place next month in Beirut, Lebanon, together with national and international stakeholders. The ARZ Exercise will test capabilities developed by Lebanon over the last several years in CBRN risk mitigation. The Head of Secretariat, Mr. Nasser bin Nasser, informed participants that he is leaving his position and the Secretariat will move to the Civil Defence office.

The North Africa and Sahel region organized a series of technical webinars related to COVID-19. The information shared during these webinars was then extended to the neighboring African Atlantic Façade and Eastern and Central Africa Regional Secretariats, allowing for broader information and experience-sharing diffusion.

Similarly, in Southeast Asia, the Regional Secretariat and Partner Countries strengthened regional cooperation and business continuity. A total of 17 webinars were delivered, sharing knowledge and experience on COVID-19. Over 1000 participants were trained during the events when in-person meetings were not possible.

The Southeast and Eastern Europe Regional Secretariat advanced their CBRN Regional Action Plan, which will guide the selection of new regional projects based on identified priorities. They also conducted four regional trainings to enhance CBRN Risk and Threat Assessment capabilities. With the support of the European Commission and UNICRI, the Secretariat is also developing a series of CBRN forensics guidebooks in cooperation with international partner organizations.

During the meeting, there will also be discussions on the implementation of the 2021 Interregional Roadmap and preparation of the 2022 Interregional Roadmap.

preparation of the 2022 Interregional Roadmap.

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17 May 2022, "The Square" Meeting Convention Centre Brussels, Belgium. During the afternoon session the Heads of Secretariats (HoS) formed the panel. From left to right: Adil RADOINI, Regional Coordinator (UNICRI); HoS Mohammed ALBARAKAH, Deputy Secretary General Saudi Arabia National Authority; HoS Larbi Abdelfattah LEBBAZ, Deputy Director Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Algeria; HoS Mari LURSMANASHVILI, Head of the South East and Eastern Europe Regional Secretariat, Georgia; Bakhityor GULYAMOV, Head of the Central Asia Regional Secretariat, Uzbekistan; Marian DE BRUIJN, Programme Coordinator at United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) and Natalie PAUWELS, Head of Unit, FPI.1 – Stability and Peace - Global and Transregional Threats, Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), European Commission. The EU-CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative 8th International meeting of the National Focal Points (NFP). ©UNICRI/Freya Morales

17 May 2022, "The Square" Meeting Convention Centre Brussels, Belgium. During the afternoon session of the first day, the Heads of Secretariat formed the panel. Among others they handed out certificates of recognition. Young Sarvabek Nurmuhamedov, from Uzbekistan, travelled to the Belgian capital accompanied by his dad, and was finally awarded the prize he won two years ago after winning the Environmental Drawing competition organized by EU-CBRN (CoE) in partnership with the local community in Uzbekistan. School children across the Central Asian country participated in the creative competition that raised students’ awareness of bio risks, such as a coronavirus outbreak, as well as other hazardous materials and their consequences for planet and people. Sarvabek was gifted with tickets to visit the Atomium as well as a packed program to visit Brussels during his stay. This special award was without a doubt the best part of the day EU-CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative 8th International meeting of the National Focal Points (NFP). ©UNICRI/Freya Morales.

17 May 2022, "The Square" Meeting Convention Centre Brussels, Belgium . Opening session of the EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative 8th International meeting of the National Focal Points (NFP) Panelists from left to right: Francesco MARELLI, Head of Programme, CBRN Risk Mitigation and Security Governance Programme, United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI); Wiktor STANIECKI, Deputy Head of Division European External Action Service (EEAS); Marc FIEDRICH, Acting Director and Head of Service, Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), European Commission; Sabine HENZLER, Director of Strategy, Work Programme and Resources, Joint Research Centre (JRC), European Commission; AND Natalie PAUWELS, Head of Unit, FPI.1 – Stability and Peace - Global and Transregional Threats, Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), European Commission. ©UNICRI/Freya Morales

17 May 2022, "The Square" Meeting Convention Centre Brussels, Belgium. During the afternoon session the Heads of Secretariats formed the panel. From left to right: Adil RADOINI, Regional Coordinator (UNICRI); Mohammed ALBARAKAH, Deputy Secretary General Saudi Arabia National Authority; Larbi Abdelfattah LEBBAZ, Deputy Director Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Algeria; Mari LURSMANASHVILI, Head of the South East and Eastern Europe Regional Secretariat, Georgia; Bakhityor GULYAMOV, Head of the Central Asia Regional Secretariat, Uzbekistan; Marian DE BRUIJN, Programme Coordinator at United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) and Natalie PAUWELS, Head of Unit, FPI.1 – Stability and Peace - Global and Transregional Threats, Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), European Commission.The EU-CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative 8th International meeting of the National Focal Points (NFP). ©UNICRI/Freya Morales

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17 May 2022, "The Square" Meeting Convention Centre Brussels, Belgium. During the afternoon session the Heads of Secretariats formed the panel, and awarded Certificates of Recognition to the HoS and NFPs. From left to right: Adil RADOINI, Regional Coordinator (UNICRI); HoS Mohammed ALBARAKAH, Deputy Secretary General Saudi Arabia National Authority; HoS Larbi Abdelfattah LEBBAZ, Deputy Director Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Algeria; HoS Mari LURSMANASHVILI, Head of the South East and Eastern Europe Regional Secretariat, Georgia; Bakhityor GULYAMOV, Head of the Central Asia Regional Secretariat, Uzbekistan; Marian DE BRUIJN, Programme Coordinator at United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) and Natalie PAUWELS, Head of Unit, FPI.1 – Stability and Peace - Global and Transregional Threats, Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), European Commission. The EU-CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative 8th International meeting of the National Focal Points (NFP). ©UNICRI/Freya Morales

17 May 2022, "The Square" Meeting Convention Centre Brussels, Belgium . Opening session of the EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative 8th International meeting of the National Focal Points (NFP) Panelists from left to right: Francesco MARELLI, Head of Programme, CBRN Risk Mitigation and Security Governance Programme, United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI); Wiktor STANIECKI, Deputy Head of Division European External Action Service (EEAS); Marc FIEDRICH, Acting Director and Head of Service, Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), European Commission; Sabine HENZLER, Director of Strategy, Work Programme and Resources, Joint Research Centre (JRC), European Commission; AND Natalie PAUWELS, Head of Unit, FPI.1 – Stability and Peace - Global and Transregional Threats, Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), European Commission. ©UNICRI/Freya Morales

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17 May 2022, "The Square" Meeting Convention Centre Brussels, Belgium. During the afternoon session of the first day, the Heads of Secretariat formed the panel. Among others they handed out certificates of recognition. Young Sarvabek Nurmuhamedov, from Uzbekistan, travelled to the Belgian capital accompanied by his dad, and was finally awarded the prize he won two years ago after winning the Environmental Drawing competition organized by EU-CBRN (CoE) in partnership with the local community in Uzbekistan. School children across the Central Asian country participated in the creative competition that raised students’ awareness of bio risks, such as a coronavirus outbreak, as well as other hazardous materials and their consequences for planet and people. Sarvabek was gifted with tickets to visit the Atomium as well as a packed program to visit Brussels during his stay. This special award was without a doubt the best part of the day EU-CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative 8th International meeting of the National Focal Points (NFP). ©UNICRI/Freya Morales.

17 May 2022, "The Square" Meeting Convention Centre Brussels, Belgium. During the afternoon session of the first day, the Heads of Secretariat formed the panel. Among others they handed out certificates of recognition. Young Sarvabek Nurmuhamedov, from Uzbekistan, travelled to the Belgian capital accompanied by his dad, and was finally awarded the prize he won two years ago after winning the Environmental Drawing competition organized by EU-CBRN (CoE) in partnership with the local community in Uzbekistan. School children across the Central Asian country participated in the creative competition that raised students’ awareness of bio risks, such as a coronavirus outbreak, as well as other hazardous materials and their consequences for planet and people. Sarvabek was gifted with tickets to visit the Atomium as well as a packed program to visit Brussels during his stay. This special award was without a doubt the best part of the day EU-CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative 8th International meeting of the National Focal Points (NFP). ©UNICRI/Freya Morales.

17 May 2022, "The Square" Meeting Convention Centre Brussels, Belgium . Opening session of the EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative 8th International meeting of the National Focal Points (NFP) Panelists from left to right: Francesco MARELLI, Head of Programme, CBRN Risk Mitigation and Security Governance Programme, United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI); Wiktor STANIECKI, Deputy Head of Division European External Action Service (EEAS); Marc FIEDRICH, Acting Director and Head of Service, Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), European Commission; Sabine HENZLER, Director of Strategy, Work Programme and Resources, Joint Research Centre (JRC), European Commission; AND Natalie PAUWELS, Head of Unit, FPI.1 – Stability and Peace - Global and Transregional Threats, Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), European Commission. ©UNICRI/Freya Morales

17 May 2022, "The Square" Meeting Convention Centre Brussels, Belgium. During the afternoon session of the first day, the Heads of Secretariat formed the panel. Among others they handed out certificates of recognition. Young Sarvabek Nurmuhamedov, from Uzbekistan, travelled to the Belgian capital accompanied by his dad, and was finally awarded the prize he won two years ago after winning the Environmental Drawing competition organized by EU-CBRN (CoE) in partnership with the local community in Uzbekistan. School children across the Central Asian country participated in the creative competition that raised students’ awareness of bio risks, such as a coronavirus outbreak, as well as other hazardous materials and their consequences for planet and people. Sarvabek was gifted with tickets to visit the Atomium as well as a packed program to visit Brussels during his stay. This special award was without a doubt the best part of the day EU-CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative 8th International meeting of the National Focal Points (NFP). ©UNICRI/Freya Morales.

17 May 2022, "The Square" Meeting Convention Centre Brussels, Belgium . Opening session of the EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative 8th International meeting of the National Focal Points (NFP) Panelists from left to right: Francesco MARELLI, Head of Programme, CBRN Risk Mitigation and Security Governance Programme, United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI); Wiktor STANIECKI, Deputy Head of Division European External Action Service (EEAS); Marc FIEDRICH, Acting Director and Head of Service, Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), European Commission; Sabine HENZLER, Director of Strategy, Work Programme and Resources, Joint Research Centre (JRC), European Commission; AND Natalie PAUWELS, Head of Unit, FPI.1 – Stability and Peace - Global and Transregional Threats, Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), European Commission. ©UNICRI/Freya Morales

17 May 2022, "The Square" Meeting Convention Centre Brussels, Belgium . Opening session of the EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative 8th International meeting of the National Focal Points (NFP) Panelists from left to right: Francesco MARELLI, Head of Programme, CBRN Risk Mitigation and Security Governance Programme, United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI); Wiktor STANIECKI, Deputy Head of Division European External Action Service (EEAS); Marc FIEDRICH, Acting Director and Head of Service, Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), European Commission; Sabine HENZLER, Director of Strategy, Work Programme and Resources, Joint Research Centre (JRC), European Commission; AND Natalie PAUWELS, Head of Unit, FPI.1 – Stability and Peace - Global and Transregional Threats, Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), European Commission. The EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative 8th International meeting of the National Focal Points (NFP). ©UNICRI/Freya Morales

18 May 2022, "The Square" Meeting Convention Centre, Brussels, Belgium.

Video interview screengrab of HoS Larbi Abdelfattah LEBBAZ, NFP for Algeria. In total, 33 NFP's and a few with double roles as HoS, offered short interviews to explain how the support received from the EU-CBRN CoE benefits their country and region in terms of risk management as well as building capacity and sharing knowledge, to better protect people and planet from CBRNe risks. The EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative 8th International meeting of the National Focal Points (NFP) took place in the beligian capital between 17-19 May 2022. ©UNICRI/Freya Morales

17 May 2022, "The Square" Meeting Convention Centre Brussels, Belgium. During the afternoon session of the first day, the Heads of Secretariat formed the panel. Among others they handed out certificates of recognition. Young Sarvabek Nurmuhamedov, from Uzbekistan, travelled to the Belgian capital accompanied by his dad, and was finally awarded the prize he won two years ago after winning the Environmental Drawing competition organized by EU-CBRN (CoE) in partnership with the local community in Uzbekistan. School children across the Central Asian country participated in the creative competition that raised students’ awareness of bio risks, such as a coronavirus outbreak, as well as other hazardous materials and their consequences for planet and people. Sarvabek was gifted with tickets to visit the Atomium as well as a packed program to visit Brussels during his stay. This special award was without a doubt the best part of the day EU-CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative 8th International meeting of the National Focal Points (NFP). ©UNICRI/Freya Morales.

17 May 2022, "The Square" Meeting Convention Centre Brussels, Belgium . Opening session of the EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative 8th International meeting of the National Focal Points (NFP) Panelists from left to right: Francesco MARELLI, Head of Programme, CBRN Risk Mitigation and Security Governance Programme, United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI); Wiktor STANIECKI, Deputy Head of Division European External Action Service (EEAS); Marc FIEDRICH, Acting Director and Head of Service, Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), European Commission; Sabine HENZLER, Director of Strategy, Work Programme and Resources, Joint Research Centre (JRC), European Commission; AND Natalie PAUWELS, Head of Unit, FPI.1 – Stability and Peace - Global and Transregional Threats, Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), European Commission. ©UNICRI/Freya Morales

17 May 2022, "The Square" Meeting Convention Centre Brussels, Belgium. During the afternoon session the Heads of Secretariats formed the panel. From left to right: Larbi Abdelfattah LEBBAZ, Deputy Director Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Algeria; Mari LURSMANASHVILI, Head of the South East and Eastern Europe Regional Secretariat, Georgia; Bakhityor GULYAMOV, Head of the Central Asia Regional Secretariat, Uzbekistan; Marian DE BRUIJN, Programme Coordinator at United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) and Natalie PAUWELS, Head of Unit, FPI.1 – Stability and Peace - Global and Transregional Threats, Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), European Commission. Moderators:Natalie PAUWELS, Head of Unit, FPI.1 – Stability and Peace - Global and Transregional Threats, Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), European Commission and Marian DE BRUIJN, Programme Coordinator at United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) . The EU-CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative 8th International meeting of the National Focal Points (NFP). ©UNICRI/Freya Morales

17 May 2022, "The Square" Meeting Convention Centre Brussels, Belgium . Opening session of the EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative 8th International meeting of the National Focal Points (NFP) Panelists from left to right: Marc FIEDRICH, Acting Director and Head of Service, Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), European Commission; Sabine HENZLER, Director of Strategy, Work Programme and Resources, Joint Research Centre (JRC), European Commission; AND Natalie PAUWELS, Head of Unit, FPI.1 – Stability and Peace - Global and Transregional Threats, Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), European Commission. ©UNICRI/Freya Morales

17 May 2022, "The Square" Meeting Convention Centre Brussels, Belgium . Opening session of the EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative 8th International meeting of the National Focal Points (NFP) Panelists from left to right: Francesco MARELLI, Head of Programme, CBRN Risk Mitigation and Security Governance Programme, United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI); Wiktor STANIECKI, Deputy Head of Division European External Action Service (EEAS); Marc FIEDRICH, Acting Director and Head of Service, Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), European Commission; Sabine HENZLER, Director of Strategy, Work Programme and Resources, Joint Research Centre (JRC), European Commission; AND Natalie PAUWELS, Head of Unit, FPI.1 – Stability and Peace - Global and Transregional Threats, Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), European Commission. ©UNICRI/Freya Morales

17 May 2022, "The Square" Meeting Convention Centre Brussels, Belgium . Opening session of the EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative 8th International meeting of the National Focal Points (NFP) Panelists from left to right: Francesco MARELLI, Head of Programme, CBRN Risk Mitigation and Security Governance Programme, United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI); Wiktor STANIECKI, Deputy Head of Division European External Action Service (EEAS); Marc FIEDRICH, Acting Director and Head of Service, Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), European Commission; Sabine HENZLER, Director of Strategy, Work Programme and Resources, Joint Research Centre (JRC), European Commission; AND Natalie PAUWELS, Head of Unit, FPI.1 – Stability and Peace - Global and Transregional Threats, Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), European Commission. ©UNICRI/Freya Morales

17 May 2022, "The Square" Meeting Convention Centre Brussels, Belgium . Opening session of the EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative 8th International meeting of the National Focal Points (NFP) Panelists from left to right: Francesco MARELLI, Head of Programme, CBRN Risk Mitigation and Security Governance Programme, United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI); Wiktor STANIECKI, Deputy Head of Division European External Action Service (EEAS); Marc FIEDRICH, Acting Director and Head of Service, Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), European Commission; Sabine HENZLER, Director of Strategy, Work Programme and Resources, Joint Research Centre (JRC), European Commission; AND Natalie PAUWELS, Head of Unit, FPI.1 – Stability and Peace - Global and Transregional Threats, Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), European Commission. ©UNICRI/Freya Morales

17 May 2022, "The Square" Meeting Convention Centre Brussels, Belgium. During the afternoon session the Heads of Secretariats formed the panel. From left to right: Bakhityor GULYAMOV, Head of the Central Asia Regional Secretariat, Uzbekistan, and Moderators Marian DE BRUIJN, Programme Coordinator at United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) and Natalie PAUWELS, Head of Unit, FPI.1 – Stability and Peace - Global and Transregional Threats, Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), European Commission. The EU-CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative 8th International meeting of the National Focal Points (NFP). ©UNICRI/Freya Morales

17 May 2022, "The Square" Meeting Convention Centre Brussels, Belgium. During the afternoon session of the first day, the Heads of Secretariat formed the panel. Among others they handed out certificates of recognition. Young Sarvabek Nurmuhamedov, from Uzbekistan, travelled to the Belgian capital accompanied by his dad, and was finally awarded the prize he won two years ago after winning the Environmental Drawing competition organized by EU-CBRN (CoE) in partnership with the local community in Uzbekistan. School children across the Central Asian country participated in the creative competition that raised students’ awareness of bio risks, such as a coronavirus outbreak, as well as other hazardous materials and their consequences for planet and people. Sarvabek was gifted with tickets to visit the Atomium as well as a packed program to visit Brussels during his stay. This special award was without a doubt the best part of the day EU-CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative 8th International meeting of the National Focal Points (NFP). ©UNICRI/Freya Morales.

18 May 2022, "The Square" Meeting Convention Centre, Brussels, Belgium.

Video interview screengrab of Fahim TAHIR, NFP for Pakistan.. In total, 33 NFP's and a few with double roles as HoS, offered short interviews to explain how the support received from the EU-CBRN CoE benefits their country and region in terms of risk management as well as building capacity and sharing knowledge, to better protect people and planet from CBRNe risks. The EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative 8th International meeting of the National Focal Points (NFP) took place in the beligian capital between 17-19 May 2022. ©UNICRI/Freya Morales

17 May 2022, "The Square" Meeting Convention Centre Brussels, Belgium . Opening session of the EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative 8th International meeting of the National Focal Points (NFP) Panelists from left to right: Francesco MARELLI, Head of Programme, CBRN Risk Mitigation and Security Governance Programme, United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI); Wiktor STANIECKI, Deputy Head of Division European External Action Service (EEAS); Marc FIEDRICH, Acting Director and Head of Service, Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), European Commission; Sabine HENZLER, Director of Strategy, Work Programme and Resources, Joint Research Centre (JRC), European Commission; AND Natalie PAUWELS, Head of Unit, FPI.1 – Stability and Peace - Global and Transregional Threats, Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), European Commission. ©UNICRI/Freya Morales

19 May 2022, "The Square" Meeting Convention Centre Brussels, Belgium. Moderator: Natalie PAUWELS, Head of Unit, FPI.1 – Stability and Peace - Global and Transregional Threats, Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), European Commission. The EU-CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative 8th International meeting of the National Focal Points (NFP). ©UNICRI/Freya Morales

17 May 2022, "The Square" Meeting Convention Centre Brussels, Belgium . Opening session of the EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative 8th International meeting of the National Focal Points (NFP) Panelists from left to right: Francesco MARELLI, Head of Programme, CBRN Risk Mitigation and Security Governance Programme, United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI); Wiktor STANIECKI, Deputy Head of Division European External Action Service (EEAS); Marc FIEDRICH, Acting Director and Head of Service, Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), European Commission; Sabine HENZLER, Director of Strategy, Work Programme and Resources, Joint Research Centre (JRC), European Commission; AND Natalie PAUWELS, Head of Unit, FPI.1 – Stability and Peace - Global and Transregional Threats, Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), European Commission. ©UNICRI/Freya Morales

18 May 2022, "The Square" Meeting Convention Centre, Brussels, Belgium.

Video interview screengrab of Séraphine CIZA, NFP for Burundi. In total, 33 NFP's and a few with double roles as HoS, offered short interviews to explain how the support received from the EU-CBRN CoE benefits their country and region in terms of risk management as well as building capacity and sharing knowledge, to better protect people and planet from CBRNe risks. The EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative 8th International meeting of the National Focal Points (NFP) took place in the beligian capital between 17-19 May 2022. ©UNICRI/Freya Morales

17 May 2022, "The Square" Meeting Convention Centre Brussels, Belgium. Larbi Abdelfattah LEBBAZ, Deputy Director Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Algeria, delivers his speech during the afternoon session, as member of the Heads of Secreteriats panel that was moderated by Natalie PAUWELS, Head of Unit, FPI.1 – Stability and Peace - Global and Transregional Threats, Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), European Commission and Marian DE BRUIJN, Programme Coordinator at United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) . The EU-CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative 8th International meeting of the National Focal Points (NFP). ©UNICRI/Freya Morales

17 May 2022, "The Square" Meeting Convention Centre Brussels, Belgium. During the afternoon session the Heads of Secreteriats formed the panel. From left to right: Adil RADOINI, Regional Coordinator (UNICRI); Mohammed ALBARAKAH, Deputy Secretary General Saudi Arabia National Authority; Larbi Abdelfattah LEBBAZ, Deputy Director Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Algeria; Mari LURSMANASHVILI, Head of the South East and Eastern Europe Regional Secretariat, Georgia; Bakhityor GULYAMOV, Head of the Central Asia Regional Secretariat, Uzbekistan; Marian DE BRUIJN, Programme Coordinator at United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) and Natalie PAUWELS, Head of Unit, FPI.1 – Stability and Peace - Global and Transregional Threats, Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI), European Commission.The EU-CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative 8th International meeting of the National Focal Points (NFP). ©UNICRI/Freya Morales

18 May 2022, "The Square" Meeting Convention Centre, Brussels, Belgium.

Video interview screengrab of Hellen Emmanuel KIYENGO, Representing the NFP of Tanzania. In total, 33 NFP's and a few with double roles as HoS, offered short interviews to explain how the support received from the EU-CBRN CoE benefits their country and region in terms of risk management as well as building capacity and sharing knowledge, to better protect people and planet from CBRNe risks. The EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative 8th International meeting of the National Focal Points (NFP) took place in the beligian capital between 17-19 May 2022. ©UNICRI/Freya Morales

18 May 2022, "The Square" Meeting Convention Centre, Brussels, Belgium.

Video interview screengrab of Imen BAHLOUS, NFP for Tunesia. In total, 33 NFP's and a few with double roles as HoS, offered short interviews to explain how the support received from the EU-CBRN CoE benefits their country and region in terms of risk management as well as building capacity and sharing knowledge, to better protect people and planet from CBRNe risks. The EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative 8th International meeting of the National Focal Points (NFP) took place in the beligian capital between 17-19 May 2022. ©UNICRI/Freya Morales

18 May 2022, "The Square" Meeting Convention Centre, Brussels, Belgium.

Video interview screengrab of Ilhom MIRSAIDZODA, NFP for Tajikistan. In total, 33 NFP's and a few with double roles as HoS, offered short interviews to explain how the support received from the EU-CBRN CoE benefits their country and region in terms of risk management as well as building capacity and sharing knowledge, to better protect people and planet from CBRNe risks. The EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative 8th International meeting of the National Focal Points (NFP) took place in the beligian capital between 17-19 May 2022. ©UNICRI/Freya Morales

17 May 2022, "The Square" Meeting Convention Centre Brussels, Belgium. During the afternoon session of the first day, the Heads of Secretariat formed the panel. Among others they handed out certificates of recognition. Young Sarvabek Nurmuhamedov, from Uzbekistan, travelled to the Belgian capital accompanied by his dad, and was finally awarded the prize he won two years ago after winning the Environmental Drawing competition organized by EU-CBRN (CoE) in partnership with the local community in Uzbekistan. School children across the Central Asian country participated in the creative competition that raised students’ awareness of bio risks, such as a coronavirus outbreak, as well as other hazardous materials and their consequences for planet and people. Sarvabek was gifted with tickets to visit the Atomium as well as a packed program to visit Brussels during his stay. This special award was without a doubt the best part of the day EU-CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative 8th International meeting of the National Focal Points (NFP). ©UNICRI/Freya Morales.

18 May 2022, "The Square" Meeting Convention Centre, Brussels, Belgium.

Video interview screengrab of Ramatoulaye DIOP, NFP for Senegal. In total, 33 NFP's and a few with double roles as HoS, offered short interviews to explain how the support received from the EU-CBRN CoE benefits their country and region in terms of risk management as well as building capacity and sharing knowledge, to better protect people and planet from CBRNe risks. The EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative 8th International meeting of the National Focal Points (NFP) took place in the beligian capital between 17-19 May 2022. ©UNICRI/Freya Morales

19 May 2022, "The Square" Meeting Convention Centre Brussels, Belgium. The EU-CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative 8th International meeting of the National Focal Points (NFP). ©UNICRI/Freya Morales

18 May 2022, "The Square" Meeting Convention Centre, Brussels, Belgium.

Video interview screengrab of Aida Safura Niza OTHMAN, NFP for Malaysia. In total, 33 NFP's and a few with double roles as HoS, offered short interviews to explain how the support received from the EU-CBRN CoE benefits their country and region in terms of risk management as well as building capacity and sharing knowledge, to better protect people and planet from CBRNe risks. The EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative 8th International meeting of the National Focal Points (NFP) took place in the beligian capital between 17-19 May 2022. ©UNICRI/Freya Morales