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

Online exhibition on militarism in Israel
Armed violence and development

The online exhibition ‘Making Militarism Visible’, developed by New Profile in Israel, aims to provide the viewer with an understanding of how Israeli society perceives and justifies its military mindsets

New Saferworld website on China and conventional arms
Armed violence and development

Saferworld and Tongji University’s School of Political Science and International Relations have launched a new website to stimulate dialogue and deepen understanding in China on the global proliferation of conventional arms.

US: Over 3,000 children killed by guns every year
Children and armed violence

Just over 3,000 children are killed and 17,500 are injured by guns every year in the US, according to the blog site ‘Kid shootings’, run by members of Ceasefire Oregon Education Foundation, Protect Minnesota and States United to Prevent Gun Violence.

Egypt: Human rights campaigners file lawsuit to prevent police misuse of firearms
National gun laws

Egyptian activists have filed a lawsuit seeking to abolish a decree from 1964 which allows the police to use firearms to disperse demonstrations, stating that it gives them free reign to commit serious human rights violations.

Australia: Pacific states meet to develop common position on the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT)
Regional Cooperation

From 29 February – 2 March, Pacific states are meeting for a Regional Small Arms and Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) Workshop in Brisbane, Australia.

Latest resources

EU gun violence data resource
Public health

The EU office of the World Health Organisation compiles health-related data that incorporates gun injuries. Their database is a useful resource for researchers, especially epidemiologists.

IANSA UN Bulletin December 2010
UN Small Arms Process

This is the first edition of IANSA’s quarterly UN bulletin, issued as part of our improved communication strategy that we hope will assist you in your work. 

USA: Armed domestic violence
Women, gender and guns

In the USA, black females murdered by men are most often killed with a gun, almost always by someone they know according to the new Violence Policy Center (VPC) report.

UN Security Council Monthly Action Points
Women, gender and guns

The NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security has released the September 2010 Monthly Action Points (MAP) on Women, Peace and Security for the UN Security Council.

WN bulletin translated
Women, gender and guns

The latest issue of the IANSA Women's Network Bulletin is now available in French, Portuguese and Spanish.