The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) will be opening its doors to the general public and media on Sunday, 25 September 2016 between 11.00 and 17.00, as part of the International Open Day organised by The Hague Municipality.
Visitors can explore various points of interest within OPCW Headquarters and take part in once-in-a-lifetime activities, such as handling chemical weapons detection equipment, trying on inspection gear and being photographed with the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to the OPCW for its extensive efforts in eliminating chemical weapons. The Organisation’s experts will also share with visitors the relevance of addressing chemical weapons, explain the different types of chemical weapons and their effects, as well as what the OPCW is doing to permanently eliminate chemical weapons.
Other highlights of the day include, for the first time, a mini-film festival that will feature short documentaries from the OPCW’s FIRES series – about individuals whose lives have been impacted by chemical weapons.
