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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

DR Congo: Discussion on the links between UN Security Council 1325 and the fight against gun violence
Women, gender and guns

CJR/1325 (the Centre for Studies on Justice and Resolution 1325), IANSA member in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is holding a meeting with the Foreign Affairs Minister to advocate for the implementation and ratification of the Kinshasa Convention. The Centre has also launched a debate on how to link implementation of Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security with the fight against gun violence.

Burundi: Radio broadcasts calling on government to support a robust Arms Trade Treaty
International trade controls

The Colonie des Pionniers de Développement (CPD), IANSA member in Burundi, is working with local media, including the African Public Radio and the National Public Radio of Burundi to raise citizens’ awareness of the issues of gun violence and the importance of the government’s support for a strong Arms Trade Treaty.

Rwanda: Students discuss gun violence
Children and armed violence, National gun laws, Women, gender and guns

Bethesaida, IANSA member in Rwanda, led a training workshop to discuss the means to reduce the misuse of SALW and organised debates with women in the area of Kigali. They are also working with pupils from the schools of the district to think about SALW and issues related to gun violence.

Discussion with parliamentarians to ratify Kinshasa Convention
International trade controls

CAMYOSFOP, IANSA member in Cameroon, held a discussion with Members of Parliament on the Diplomatic Conference on the ATT and the need for Cameroon to ratify the Kinshasa Convention on small arms and light weapons. The Leader of the SDF Parliamentary Group, Hon Joseph Banandzen, informed them that the bill for to ratify the Kinshasa Convention will be received for scrutiny. CAMYOSFOP will also be meeting with the officials of the Ministry of External Relations on the role of Cameroon in the upcoming Diplomatic Conference on the ATT.

Cameroon: IANSA Women on national radio interactive programme
International trade controls, Women, gender and guns

Women in Alternative Action - WAA Cameroon were the main guests on the National Radio CRTV broad audience interactive programme Morning Safari. The interactive, call-in programme was geared towards bringing attention to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) Diplomatic Conference in July 2012, the UNPoA Review Conference as well as on the need for the Cameroon Government to ratify the Kinshasa Convention and to harmonise the draft firearms law proposed by WAA Cameroon to Ministries and Parliament.

Latest resources

ATT PrepCom Summary Report, Plenary Session: Afternoon - 13 July 2011
International trade controls

Summary report of the main points of the afternoon plenary session of the third day of the Arms Trade Treaty Preparatory Committee, 11-15 July 2011.

ATT PrepCom Summary Report, Plenary Session: Morning - 13 July 2011
International trade controls

Summary report of the main points of the morning plenary session of the third day of the Arms Trade Treaty Preparatory Committee, 11-15 July 2011. 

ATT PrepCom Side Event 13 July 2011
International trade controls

Summary report of the 13 July Side Event, “The African context: Preventing the illicit arms trade through compliance and enforcement mechanisms in the Arms Trade Treaty” Organised by The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Amnesty International and IANSA at the Arms Trade Treaty Preparatory Committee, July 11-15.

ATT PrepCom Summary Report, Plenary Session: Afternoon - 12 July 2011
International trade controls

Summary report of the main points of the afternoon plenary session of the second day of the 3rd Arms Trade Treaty Preparatory Committee, 11-15 July 2011.

ATT PrepCom Side Event on Implementation 12 July 2011
International trade controls

Summary report on the 12 July 2011 Side Event, “An Implementation Framework for an effective Arms Trade Treaty”, organized by Saferworld in association with the Permanent Missions to the United Nations of Australia and Zambia, during the Arms Trade Treaty Preparatory Committee, July 11-15 2011