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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

Burundi: Training on gender and small arms for representatives of the DRC, CAR and Burundi
Women, gender and guns

In Burundi, the Eastern African Sub-Regional Support Initiative for the Advancement of Women (EASSI) is conducting a  training on gender and small arms for representatives of the DRC, Central African Republic and Burundi, all Regional Centre on Small Arms (RECSA) Member States. The expert trainers were trained by IANSA Women at EASSI and come from the Burundi National Focal point on SALW. The objective of the training is to sensitise participants about the gender dimensions of small arms and light weapons.

United Nations: Dedicated Arms Trade Treaty website now live
International trade controls

The dedicated United Nations website on the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) negotiations went live on 7 June: www.un.org/disarmament/ATT/. This website serves as the primary information platform regarding the historic United Nations Conference on the Arms Trade Treaty, which will take place in New York from 2 to 27 July.

DR-Congo: Broadcast on Radio Umoja in Fizi Territory
Armed violence and development

IANSA member AVREO in the DR-Congo broadcast a message annoucing the Week of Action Against Gun Violence 2012 on Radio Umoja in Fizi Territory. Clashes between the FARDC and Mai Mai have prevented them from transmitting further broadcasts on the Tuugane radio station.

Spain: Meeting on the ATT in Barcelona
International trade controls

In Barcelona, the International Catalan Institute for Peace (ICIP) is organising a talk on the Arms Trade Treaty with Xavier Alcalde, ICIP researcher and Jordi Armadans, and director of Fundació per la Pau (Peace Foundation), IANSA member in Spain. Both will share their perspectives on the preparatory committees and the upcoming diplomatic conference.

Switzerland: Student films support ATT campaign
International trade controls

AI Switzerlandproduced four short videos in English with a class of art students in Zürich to support the ATT campaign. Watch the videos on the Amnesty Switzerland website here.

Latest resources

UN Security Council Monthly Action Points
Women, gender and guns

The NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security, of which IANSA is a member, has released its July Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the UN Security Council.

Report on small arms and insecurity in DR Congo
National gun laws

A new report on the connection between small arms and perceptions of insecurity among the population in Eastern DR Congo was launched in Kinshasa on 22 June.

ATT PrepCom Side Event 12 July 2011
International trade controls

Summary report of the side event "Import, Transit and Transhipment Controls in an ATT", sponsored by the Swedish Mission to the UN and the Stockholm Peace Institute, on the second day of the Arms Trade Treaty Preparatory Committee, 11-15 July 2011.

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

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

ATT PrepCom Summary Report, Plenary Session: Afternoon - 11 July 2011
International trade controls

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