Mozambique becomes the 100th ATT State Party

Mozambique becomes the 100th ATT State Party

by | Dec 14, 2018 | News

Ambassador Antonio Gumende, Permanent Representative of Mozambique and Mr. Santiago Villalpando, Chief of the Treaty Section, Office of Legal Affairs – Mozambique joins the Arms Trade Treaty as 100th state party on Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, in New York City. (Photo...
73rd UNGA First Committee comes to a close

73rd UNGA First Committee comes to a close

by | Nov 12, 2018 | News

The 73rd United Nations General Assembly First Committee on Disarmament and International Security (UNGA First Committee) concluded last week, ending a month-long negotiation on all things disarmament, including autonomous drones, anti-personnel landmines, cyber...
99 States parties and 100 co-sponsors! 

99 States parties and 100 co-sponsors! 

by | Nov 6, 2018 | News

There was renewed momentum for the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) this month at the UN, as 100 member states co-sponsored the strongest ATT resolution that has been tabled in the UNGA First Committee for some years. The resolution was adopted with 151 votes in favour and 30...
Suriname & Guinea-Bissau join the ATT

Suriname & Guinea-Bissau join the ATT

by | Nov 1, 2018 | News

Towards the end of the second week of the UN General Assembly First Committee, Suriname and Guinea-Bissau deposited their instruments of ratification to the UN in quick succession, bringing the tally of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) to 99. Jānis...