16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (25 November – 10 December 2026)
Every year, the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign brings together civil society organizations, governments, and international partners to raise awareness and take action to end gender-based violence.
For the 2026 campaign, IANSA is calling for greater recognition of the often-overlooked impacts of gun violence on women, girls, and communities worldwide. Under the theme “From Silence to Action: Confronting the Gendered Impacts of Gun Violence,” IANSA emphasizes that SALW can perpetuate GBV far beyond physical injuries and fatalities.
Ninth Biennial Meeting of States on the Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons (BMS9)
The Ninth Biennial Meeting of States (BMS9) to Consider the Implementation of the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects (PoA) is scheduled to take place at the United Nations in New York City from 1-5 June 2026.
BMS9 will provide an important opportunity to assess progress, address persistent challenges, and strengthen international cooperation to prevent and combat the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons at the national, regional and global level.
Civil Society Training Manual: Gender Perspective in Small Arms Control (January 2026)
This Civil Society Training Manual seeks to provide CSOs with conceptual clarity regarding gender-sensitive and transformative strategies, as well as practical tools for integrating gender mainstreaming perspectives.
The Civil Society Training Manual draws upon a number of sources including a 2022 United Nations manual on gender mainstreaming and small arms control designed for government officials, researchers and other key stakeholders.