2006: Bringing the global gun crisis under control

Case studies:
Brazil
Liberia
Uganda
UK
Yugoslavia

Guns in the Congo
Charles Bilali's speech
16 May 2006


2006: Bringing the global gun crisis under control

The global proliferation of small arms and light weapons represents an epidemic which should be addressed as urgently as avian flu, according to a new report released 16 May 2006 by IANSA. Click here to download the press release Click here to download the report summary Click here to download the report Although the gun epidemic continues unabated, the international community has failed to address it as a crisis. The United Nations held its first major meeting on the issue just five years ago, and the UN Small Arms Review Conference will be held in June. Whilst urgent action is clearly indicated, there are fears that the meeting will simply re-run its previous, five year old discussions and miss the opportunity to move forward. The IANSA report indicates four key areas for action: Global standards to regulate the international transfer of weapons Regulation of guns in civilian hands Incorporation of armed violence prevention into development projects and funding The provision of assistance to survivors of armed violence.