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ATT Conference of States Parties concludes in Tokyo

by ralucam | Aug 25, 2018 | News

At CSP 2018 States discussed the Treaty’s implementation, transparency and reporting, universalization, international assistance, as well as a few procedural matters this week. The focus this week was more substantive compared to previous years, and included a...

Missing – Have You Seen These Weapons?

by ralucam | Aug 20, 2018 | News

Morning commuters and delegates arriving for the the Fourth Conference of States Parties to the ATT in Tokyo, Japan were met this morning by campaigners holding “Missing” posters, illustrating real-life cases of weapons that have been diverted into the illicit trade....

Brazil to join the ATT: The large weapons exporter must review its policies

by ralucam | Jun 29, 2018 | News

After a 5 year wait, Brazil finished its national Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) ratification process yesterday, when President Temer signed off the Senate’s approval to the Treaty. The President noted on social media and main newspapers that this “is an important step...

Cameroon: 96th State Party to the ATT

by ralucam | Jun 21, 2018 | News

On 18 June, 2018, Cameroon deposited the Arms Trade Treaty instrument of ratification at the United Nations Headquarters, becoming the 96th State Party to the ATT. This brings the tally of States Parties to almost half of the United Nation member states. Control Arms...

Important progress made towards ATT Universalization in South Asia

by ralucam | Jun 15, 2018 | News

17-18 May, 2018 | Nepal An interactive and well-received 2-day roundtable meeting was organized by Control Arms and Women for Peace & Democracy – Nepal (WPD-Nepal) with funding support from New Zealand in Kathmandu, Nepal on 17-18 May 2018. This meeting on...

Potentially Catastrophic Attack on Hodeidah Imminent – World Leaders Must Stop Supplying Arms for Atrocities

by ralucam | Jun 11, 2018 | News

Control Arms calls on all states to immediately suspend arms transfers and military support to warring parties in the conflict in Yemen. The pending assault on the port city of Hodeidah, led by the UAE with air support from Saudi Arabia, would have catastrophic...