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

New online application maps UK arms exports
International trade controls

Campaign Against the Arms Trade (CAAT) has developed a new website application that aims to make it easier to view data on arms export licences from the UK.

Ghana: Security personnel trained in marking and record keeping
Marking and tracing

In Accra, Ghana, personnel from across the security sector including the armed forces, police and the National Commission on Small Arms, were trained in firearms marking and record keeping from 7-9 March.

Puerto Rico: Government and faith groups cooperate in successful gun amnesty
Weapons collection and destruction

A gun amnesty in Puerto Rico has removed more than 400 firearms and over 30,000 rounds of ammunition from circulation since it began in February 2012.

South Sudan: Disarmament campaign begins in Jonglei state
Weapons collection and destruction

In South Sudan, more than 2,000 guns have been collected as part of a disarmament campaign in Jonglei state, led by the national army. According to army officials, 3,000 soldiers have been stationed in the state to support the disarmament process

Increase in illegal possession of firearms in Mexico
International trade controls

According to statistics released by private security firm Grupo Multisistema de Seguridad Industrial, in accordance with those of the National Center for Criminal Investigation, in the last 10 years illegal possession of high powered firearms has increased by 1000% in Mexico.

Latest resources

UN Regional Centre for Peace & Disarmament (UNRCPD)
Regional Cooperation

This UN regional centre covers Asia and the Pacific, and works to assist countries implementing the UN Programme of Action on small arms, as well as other disarmament initiatives. More

UN Regional Centre for Peace & Disarmament (UNRCPD)
Regional Cooperation

This UN regional centre covers Asia and the Pacific, and works to assist countries implementing the UN Programme of Action on small arms, as well as other disarmament initiatives. More

UN Regional Centre for Disarmament (UNLiREC)
Regional Cooperation

UNLiREC is the UN regional centre for disarmament in Latin America and the Caribbean. More

IANSA Women's Network
Women, gender and guns

The IANSA Women's Network is the only international network focused on the connections between gender, women’s rights, small arms and armed violence.

International Tracing Instrument
Marking and tracing, UN Small Arms Process

This non-binding agreement was adopted as part of the UN small arms process in 2005. It establishes minimum standards for the marking, tracing and recordkeeping of guns.