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The problem of small arms proliferation is multidimensional– that is why such a broad array of organisations around the world are so concerned about it. On this page you will find the latest news and resources on some of the hot topics for groups working against small arms and light weapons.

Latest news

Second UNPoA Review Conference - IANSA's Civil Society Summaries
Border controls, International trade controls, Marking and tracing, Public health, Regional Cooperation, Stockpile management and security, Survivors, UN Small Arms Process, Weapons collection and destruction, Women, gender and guns

 

IANSA has a presence at UN Headquarters these two weeks to ensure that civil society is strong and visible at the 2012 Review Conference on the UN Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons (UNPoA), taking place from the 27th August to 7th September.
 
The summaries below provide some highlights of the work of the Review Conference.
 
IANSA Members Address UN States at the PoA Review Conference
Border controls, International trade controls, Marking and tracing, Regional Cooperation, Stockpile management and security, UN Small Arms Process, Weapons collection and destruction, Women, gender and guns

IANSA's presence at the Second Review Conference of the UN Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons (PoA) was launched as three members, Jasmine Nario-Galace (Director, Center for Peace Education, Philippines), Hector Guerra (Network Coordinator, IANSA, Mexico), and Marie-Thérèse Ngandji (Executive Director, Caritas, Gabon) delivered speeches addressing IANSA's review of PoA Implementation so far, and hopes for further progress in the future.

Transcripts of the three speeches are available below.

UNPoA Second Review Conference
Armed violence and development, Border controls, Children and armed violence, International trade controls, Marking and tracing, National gun laws, Public health, Regional Cooperation, Stockpile management and security, Survivors, UN Small Arms Process, Weapons collection and destruction, Women, gender and guns

The Second Review Conference of the UN Programme of Action (PoA) to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects, is due to run from 27th August to 7th September at UN Headquarters in New York.

More than a decade has passed since the adoption of the PoA in 2001, which has laid the foundation for action at the national, regional and global levels.

Second Review Conference of the UNPoA
Border controls, International trade controls, Marking and tracing, National gun laws, Regional Cooperation, Stockpile management and security, UN Small Arms Process, Weapons collection and destruction, Women, gender and guns

The Second Review Conference for the UN Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons (UNPoA), is about to commence at the UN Headquarters in New York, 27th - 7th August, 2012.

Summaries from the Arms Trade Treaty Diplomatic Conference 2-27 July 2012
International trade controls

This month, UN member states are gathering in New York to negotiate an Arms Trade Treaty (ATT).

Latest resources

PoA PrepCom 2012: Mainstreaming gender in the UN PoA
Women, gender and guns

This policy brief was developed by the IANSA Women's Network for the UN PoA Preparatory Committee (PoA PrepCom), 19-23 March 2012.

New website on armed violence in Nepal
Armed violence and development

Despite the signing of the 2006 Peace Accords, political, economic, and social violence continue to simmer across Nepal, according to the Small Arms Survey.

Webinar on surviving gun violence
Survivors

Cate Buchanan of the 'Surviving Gun Violence' project will lead a 'webinar' at 10am (UK time) on 15 March.

Summaries from the Arms Trade Treaty Preparatory Committee 13-17 February 2012
International trade controls

This week, UN member states are gathering in New York for the fourth session of preparatory committee (PrepCom) meetings on an Arms Trade Treaty (ATT).

New IANSA Womens Network position paper on the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT)
International trade controls, Women, gender and guns

The IANSA Women's Network has released its latest position paper, ‘The Arms Trade Treaty: An Important Opportunity to Prevent Gender Based Violence at Gunpoint’