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

Republic of Congo: Explosion at arms depot kills over 200 people
Stockpile management and security

Over 200 people were killed and at least 1,500 people were injured by explosions at an ammunition depot in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, on 3 March.

Protect women’s right to safety: fight the weakening of gun control laws
Women, gender and guns

On International Women's Day, the Coalition for Gun Control in Canada and a wide range of organisations promoting women's safety continue their fight for the national long gun registry.

IANSA Women's Network marks International Women's Day
Women, gender and guns

On this day, let us all take a moment to congratulate ourselves for our collective achievements and successes during the last 12 months. It is you – incredible IANSA women – that make the IANSA Women’s Network such a strong, diverse and dynamic network.

Online course on Disarmament for Development
Armed violence and development

The International Peace Bureau, in cooperation with the Open University of Catalonia (UOC), will hold an online course on Disarmament for Development from 27 March - 27 July.

New report from GRIP on ammunition in the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) and Africa
International trade controls

IANSA member Group for Research and Information on Peace and Security (GRIP) have released a new report on ‘Ammunition controls, the ATT, and Africa: Challenges, requirements, and scope for action’.

Latest resources

UN First Committee - monitor
UN Small Arms Process

Every October, governments attend the First Committee of the UN General Assembly, which proposes and adopts resolutions on disarmament and international security. Reaching Critical Will publish a newsletter explaining the significance of the discussions, including any discussions on small arms.

Control Arms Campaign
International trade controls

The Control Arms Campaign for a global Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) has produced a number of resources since it was launched in 2003.

Arms transporters project (SIPRI)
International trade controls

National and international regulations on arms transporters are often inadequate to prevent abuses. Information on the website of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).

Geneva Declaration on armed violence and development
Armed violence and development

The Geneva Declaration is an ongoing process between UN Members States, UN agencies and civil society seeking to reduce the impact of armed violence on sustainable development. The website includes data, case studies and other resources.

UNDP's work on small arms control
Armed violence and development, UN Small Arms Process

The UN Development Program has a variety of projects aiming to prevent armed violence from undermining poverty reduction.