Work areas

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

Colombia: Film screening and workshops
Armed violence and development

In Colombia, Redepaz Antioquia is organising film screenings, discussions and workshops about gun control and human rights violations at gunpoint. For more information, see http://www.redepazantioquia.org/

New Article on the Arms Trade Treaty: "'International Community’: To Syria, What Is It Good For?"
International trade controls

Daniel Mack of Instituto Sou da Paz and member of IANSA’s International Advisory Council (IAC) has written an article on the massacres in Syria and the need for a robust Arms Trade Treaty entitled “‘International Community’: To Syria, What Is It Good For?” The article is available here.

UN Office for Disarmament statement in support of the Week of Action 2012
International trade controls, UN Small Arms Process

The UN High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Angela Kane, has called on governments to work with civil society during the Global Week of Action against Gun Violence, 11-17 June 2012. In her endorsement of the WoA, Ms Kane highlighted the importance of small arms control in the global disarmament agenda.

Sign the online appeal for a strong Arms Trade Treaty
International trade controls

Amnesty International and the Control Arms campaign call on IANSA members to sign an online appeal to governments that calls for a bullet proof Arms Trade Treaty.

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Public health and data collection in South Africa
Public health

This analysis of the public health consequences of gun violence by the Institute for Security Studies, IANSA members in South Africa, highlights how cause-of-death data is an essential component of health information systems. Such data can be used to support decision making about resource allocation in health services as well as to establish more effective injury prevention and control programmes.

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Latest resources

MGE 2011 - Side event - 'Measurability and Implementation' - 13 May
Marking and tracing, UN Small Arms Process

A summary report of the side event 'Measurability and Implementation - Country-by-country comparisons of marking, tracing, record-keeping and other norms', coorganized by GunPolicy.org and the Permanent Missions of Australia and New Zealand to the United Nations on 13 May 2011.

MGE 2011 - Side event - Beyond Boundaries in Eastern Africa - 13 May
UN Small Arms Process

A summary report of the side event 'Beyond Boundaries in Eastern Africa', coorganized by The Permanent Missions of Finland & Kenya to the United Nations on 13 May 2011.

Voices of survivors: the different faces of gun violence
Survivors, Women, gender and guns

This publication, written by IANSA woman Laura Lyddon, features 16 testimonies acquired by IANSA of women survivors of gun violence from a number of different countries.

MGE 2011 - Side event - Establishment and maintenance of effective national record-keeping systems for small arms and light weapons
Marking and tracing, UN Small Arms Process

A summary report of the side event 'Establishment and maintenance of effective national record-keeping systems for small arms and light weapons' held on 12 May 2011.

MGE 2011 - Summary Report: Plenary Session: Afternoon - 12 May 2011
Marking and tracing, UN Small Arms Process

A summary report of the main points of the afternoon session on Thursday 12 May at the Open-Ended Meeting of Governmental Experts, 9-13 May 2011.