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- [EVENT: Arms Transfers and the Crisis in Sudan: A Control Arms Panel Discussion](https://controlarms.org/blog/control-arms-event-on-sudan-held-in-january-2026/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” min_height=”1144.6px” custom_padding=”||0px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” sticky_enabled=”0″]As Sudan’s war enters its third year, Control Arms convened a panel of experts to examine how arms transfers continue to fuel one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises. The discussion covered the origins and dynamics of the
- [CSP12: What will the ATT States Parties discuss and decide](https://controlarms.org/blog/csp12-what-will-the-att-states-parties-discuss-and-decide/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”About” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”048d8e79-b07f-439b-bd57-f41c14f0a56b” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”|30px||30px|false|true” custom_padding_tablet=”|30px||30px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|20px||20px|false|true” border_radii=”on|6px|6px|6px|6px” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_vertical=”24px” box_shadow_blur=”72px” box_shadow_spread=”-12px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.12)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”c33f07d9-41e0-421a-8799-5799df695cce” title_level=”h2″ title_font=”Cormorant Garamond|Cormorant Garamond_weight|||||||” title_text_color=”#0e0c19″ title_font_size=”50px” title_line_height=”1.2em” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” title_font_size_tablet=”28px” title_font_size_phone=”20px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=”https://controlarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2024.png” title_text=”2024″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin=”|39px||||”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Monday, 24 August,
- [Cambodia One Step Closer to ATT Ratification with Strategic Workshop](https://controlarms.org/blog/att-voluntary-trust-fund/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] From September 17 to 20, 2024, the Cambodian Ministry of National Defence, in collaboration with Control Arms, hosted an Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) Ratification Workshop in Phnom Penh. This event convened over 50 government officials from key ministries,
- [Advancing ATT Implementation: Key Issues and Expectations for CSP11](https://controlarms.org/blog/key-issues-and-expectations-for-csp11/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-39px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Next week, UN Member States and other stakeholders will convene in Geneva, Switzerland for the Eleventh Conference of States Parties (CSP11) to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). Scheduled for 25–29 August, CSP11 comes at a time when responsible arms regulation
- [Ammunition Controls: Outcomes of the June 2025 Global Framework Meeting](https://controlarms.org/blog/june-2025-global-framework-meeting/) - In June 2025, governments, international organizations, and civil society met in New York for the first Preparatory Meeting on the Global Framework for Through-life Conventional Ammunition Management. This event sets the stage for the 2027 Meeting of States and paves the way for stronger safety, security, and transparency in ammunition controls.
- [ATT GBV Training Mexico](https://controlarms.org/blog/att-gbv-training-mexico/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ custom_padding=”50px||0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Latin American Regional Workshop: Increasing effective implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty through practical understanding of gender-based violence and violence against children criteria 6-8 February 2024 – Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mexico City[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ max_width=”30%” global_colors_info=”{}”] [/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″
- [Marking 10 Years Of The ATT: Successes And Challenges](https://controlarms.org/blog/10thattanniversary/) - Reflecting on 10 years since the Arms Trade Treaty's entry into force.
- [Reducing Armed Violence in Pastoralist Communities](https://controlarms.org/blog/reducing-armed-violence-in-pastoralist-communities/) - Armed violence within pastoralist communities in Northern Kenya has been on the rise as the region grapples with drought and food scarcity. The most recent attack left almost a dozen people dead after cattle herders using assault weapons targeted ranches in the area. The rising of armed violence among pastoralist communities has drawn international attention after a
- [Arms control and a to-do list for people and the planet](https://controlarms.org/blog/arms-control-and-a-to-do-list-for-people-and-the-planet/) - Hospitals bombed. Schools used as military bases. Livelihoods in tatters and economies in ruins. Vital resources that could be spent on life-saving services wasted on an endless cycle of armed violence. The proliferation of arms and ammunition drastically undermines and hinders sustainable development efforts. The Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- [Killer Deal: US Must Abandon $110 Billion Arms Sale To Saudi Arabia](https://controlarms.org/blog/killer-deal-us-must-abandon-110-billion-arms-sale-to-saudi-arabia/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]One of the largest arms sales in history was announced on 20 May to an armed force that has carried out widespread violations of human rights and the laws of war during the last few years. During Donald Trump’s
- [UK High Court Rejects Attempt to Stop Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia](https://controlarms.org/blog/uk-high-court-rejects-attempt-to-stop-arms-sales-to-saudi-arabia/) - The UK High Court has today ruled against efforts to stop continuing sales of weapons to Saudi Arabia. In spite of the clear risk that bombs, missiles and fighter jets sold by the UK Government could be used to kill civilians in Yemen, today’s judgement has upheld the government’s argument that its process is not
- [Judging Against Our Lives](https://controlarms.org/blog/judging-against-our-lives/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.101″ background_layout=”light”] Written by Radhya Almutawakel, a Yemen-based human rights defender and co-founder of Mwatana Organization for Human Rights, Control Arms member For nearly two and half years now, civilians in Yemen have been subjected to a near-daily barrage of bombing. Our schools, hospitals, homes and markets have been targets. Even weddings and
- [Reflections on the UK High Court Decision on arms sales to Saudi Arabia](https://controlarms.org/blog/reflections-on-the-uk-high-court-decision-on-arms-sales-to-saudi-arabia/) - When Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) took the UK Government to Court over the legality of its decisions to approve arms transfers to Saudi Arabia for use in the Yemen conflict, hopes were high that this might prove a watershed moment in the struggle to bring the reality of arms export decision-making into line with
- [ATT Regional Actors Handbook](https://controlarms.org/blog/new-release-att-regional-actors-handbook/) - The project takes stock of the work of Regional Organizations to better understand how they contribute to ATT promotion, universalization, and implementation efforts and to identify opportunities for further engagement of Regional Organizations in supporting the ATT.
- [Publication: Arms Trade Treaty Regional Actor Study](https://controlarms.org/blog/new-release-arms-trade-treaty-regional-actor-study/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] This Arms Trade Treaty Regional Actor Study highlights key findings, provides lessons learned and sets out recommendations on how ATT stakeholders can continue to foster engagement by regional organizations in ATT universalization and
- [Gender, Conventional Weapons and the Arms Trade Treaty  – A 2022 Review](https://controlarms.org/blog/gender-conventional-weapons-and-the-arms-trade-treaty-a-2022-review/) - This event provided the opportunity for a wide range of actors from the United Nations to civil society to discuss how they were taking forward the Arms Trade Treaty’s (ATT) obligations and commitments on gender.
- [NEW RELEASE: ATT Gender Action Plan Project](https://controlarms.org/blog/att-gender-action-plan-project/) - The project explores how gender can be mainstreamed into ATT practice in a holistic way and through an actionable, effective, and results-based plan. The project also sets the stage for CSP5 commitments to take root in the fabric of the CSP for years to come.
- [The 8th Biennial Meeting of States on the PoA](https://controlarms.org/blog/the-8th-biennial-meeting-of-states-on-the-poa/) - The 8th Biennial Meeting of States (BMS8) on the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects (PoA), took place from June 27-July 1, 2022, in person, at the UN Headquarters in New York. The BMS8 concluded with the successful adoption by
- [How to use the Arms Trade Treaty to address Gender-Based Violence: A Practical Guide for Risk Assessment](https://controlarms.org/blog/attgbvpracticalguide/) - This practical guide offers advice to practitioners and state representatives engaged in export assessments required under the ATT in relation to GBV. It offers useful indicators, guidelines and emerging principles to help develop the requisite expertise and experience to meaningfully incorporate GBV into export assessments.
- [Interpreting the Arms Trade Treaty: International Human Rights Law and Gender-Based Violence in Article 7 Risk Assessments](https://controlarms.org/blog/interpreting-the-arms-trade-treaty/) - This paper examines how gender and risks of GBV are relevant to each part of the Article 7 risk assessment, particularly with respect to serious violations of international human rights law and provides interpretive guidance on key terms that appear in Article 7.
- [Statement on the Armed Conflict in Ukraine](https://controlarms.org/blog/statement-on-the-armed-conflict-in-ukraine/) - Control Arms condemns Russia's military invasion of Ukraine and expresses great concern at the humanitarian impact of this deteriorating security situation.
- [ATT States Parties must halt all arms sales to Israel to protect civilians in Gaza](https://controlarms.org/blog/att-states-must-halt-arms-sales-to-israel/) - Rockets fired into Israel from Gaza by Palestinian armed groups are reported to have killed 12 people. Israel’s aerial campaign has hit over 1,500 targets in Gaza, claiming 219 Palestinian lives. Control Arms urges all states that provide arms or military support to Israel and those that purchase arms from Israel -- including those developed and used for repression of and armed attacks on Palestinians -- to take immediate action to halt all arms transfers.
- [Suriname & Guinea-Bissau join the ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/suriname-guinea-bissau-join-the-att-2/) - 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 Kārkliņš, Latvia’s
- [Canada becomes ATT’s 104th State Party](https://controlarms.org/blog/canada-becomes-atts-104th-state-party/) - After much anticipation, Canada has deposited its instrument of accession to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) today, 19 June, becoming the 104th ATT State Party. Canada’s accession to the Treaty is a welcome and important one, given the country’s weight in multilateral diplomacy and as the world’s 16th largest arms exporter between 2014 and 2018.
- [ATT Academy in Southern Africa takes place in Namibia](https://controlarms.org/blog/att-academy-in-southern-africa/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.29.2″ fb_built=”1″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.29.2″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.29.2″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.29.2″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″]Thirty-five government and civil society representatives from nine countries and eight Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) experts met from 09-12 December 2019 to attend the first in-person session of the ATT Academy in Southern Africa. Organized in partnership with the Ministry
- [BREAKING: Arms Trade Treaty reaches 100 States Parties as Mozambique ratifies!](https://controlarms.org/blog/breaking-arms-trade-treaty-reaches-100-states-parties-as-mozambique-ratifies/) - WATCH to hear #100ReasonsWhy the Arms Trade Treaty matters.
- [DAILY FEATURE: NGOs Participate in Hand Over to Philippine Government](https://controlarms.org/blog/daily-feature-ngos-participate-in-hand-over-to-philippine-government/) - As part of the “100 Days of Speaking Out!”, a countdown to the treaty negotiations, Control Arms will regularly feature stories and profiles of different people who support a bulletproof ATT Around 80 people, mostly women dressed in black, gathered in front of the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila today to call on the
- [The Philippines joins the Arms Trade Treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/the-philippines-joins-the-arms-trade-treaty/) - On March 24, 2022, the Philippines deposited its Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) instrument of ratification to the United Nations Secretariat in New York, becoming the 111th State Party to the Treaty. The Philippines also became the first ASEAN state to join the ATT. This was made possible after the Philippines completed its national ratification process
- [First Round of ATT CSP7 Preparatory Meetings held Virtually](https://controlarms.org/blog/first-round-of-att-csp7-preparatory-meetings-held-virtually/) - The ATT Working Group Meetings and First Informal Preparatory Meeting for the Seventh Conference of States Parties (CSP7) took place virtually, from 26 – 30 April 2021, providing the first opportunity for interactive engagement on issues related to the Arms Trade Treaty since February 2020.
- [First Round of ATT CSP6 Preparatory Meetings held in Geneva](https://controlarms.org/blog/first-round-of-att-csp6-preparatory-meetings-held-in-geneva/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.5.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] From 4 – 7 February 2020, ATT States Parties engaged in productive discussions during the ATT Working Group Meetings and the First Informal Preparatory Meeting for the 2020 Conference of States Parties (CSP6). The meetings welcomed opening discussions under a
- [Disarmament decisions in the time of COVID-19 Panel Event - 11 March 2021](https://controlarms.org/blog/disarmament-decisions-in-the-time-of-covid-19-panel-event-11-march-2021/) - The COVID-19 pandemic has presented new challenges to disarmament and arms control and has obliged governments and other stakeholders to experiment with new approaches and mechanisms. This panel discussion examined the fundamental elements of good decision-making and governance in the context of disarmament and arms control treaties, discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected these processes, and explore the implications for the future.
- [The USA announces intention to withdraw signature from the Arms Trade Treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/the-usa-announces-intention-to-withdraw-signature-from-the-arms-trade-treaty/) - The White House announced that it will withdraw the US’ signature from the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). Following the US’s withdrawal from two other key instruments, the Paris Agreement and the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, this is another step back by the US from rules-based international cooperation which aims to reduce human suffering.
- [Esperanza renovada para Yemen mientras más países frenan la transferencia de armas a la coalición Saudí.](https://controlarms.org/blog/halt-arms-sales-for-use-in-yemen/) - En el primer mes de 2021, los Estados Unidos e Italia han anunciado su intención de detener sus transferencias de armas a Arabia Saudita y Emiratos Árabes Unidos para ser usadas en Yemen. Estas decisiones alentadoras llegan después de repetidas advertencias hechas por organizaciones de la sociedad civil, agencias de la ONU y diversas instancias interesadas, de que la venta de armas a las partes combatientes ha recrudecido el conflicto, contribuido a cientos de violaciones de la ley humanitaria internacional y exacerbado la ya apremiante y grave situación humanitaria. De hecho, en su último reporte, el panel de eminencias sobre Yemen de la ONU (UN Panel of Eminent on Yemen) enfatizó que uno de los factores clave que contribuyen a la crisis en Yemen es la “violación continua y generalizada de las leyes de derechos humanos y la ley humanitaria internacional con impunidad”.
- [Control Arms recibe premio del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Letonia](https://controlarms.org/blog/control-arms-receives-certificate-from-latvian-ministry-of-foreign-affairs/) - El 25 de enero de 2019, el Ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Letonia, Edgars Rinkēvičs, presentó a la Directora de Armas bajo Control, Anna Macdonald, un Certificado de Gratitud durante una ceremonia anual celebrada en Riga. El certificado fue otorgado a Control Arms por nuestro trabajo en sociedad con Letonia durante su Presidencia del Tratado
- [Renewed hope for Yemen as more countries halt arms transfers to Saudi-led coalition](https://controlarms.org/blog/halt-arms-sales-for-use-in-yemen/) - Just one month into 2021, the US and Italy have announced their intention to halt arms transfers to Saudi Arabia and the UAE for use in Yemen. These decisions come after repeated warnings that arms sales to the warring parties have fueled the conflict, contributed to hundreds of violations of international humanitarian law and exacerbated an already dire humanitarian situation.
- [Arms Control in the Time of COVID-19](https://controlarms.org/blog/arms-control-in-time-of-covid-19/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.7.4″ module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”0px|||||” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.7.4″ width=”73.2%” custom_margin=”|auto||auto|false|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.4″][et_pb_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.7.4″ title_font=”|700|||||||”][/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”65%” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_divider][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.7.4″ width=”auto” custom_margin=”||||false|true” custom_padding=”0px|||0px||” border_color_right=”#ffffff”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.29.2″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.7.4″ width=”100%” custom_margin=”|-162px|-19px|0px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|||0px||” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]As the world reels from the coronavirus outbreak in the first half of 2020, the global community is being forced to
- [Control de Armas en Tiempos de Covid-19](https://controlarms.org/blog/arms-control-in-time-of-covid-19/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.4.4″ min_height=”1064px” custom_padding=”0px|||||” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.4″ width=”73.2%” custom_margin=”|auto||133px||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.4″][et_pb_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.4.4″][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.4.4″ width=”100%” custom_margin=”|85px||85px||true” custom_padding=”0px|||0px||”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.29.2″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.4.6″ width=”100%” custom_margin=”|-162px|-19px|-45px||” custom_padding=”0px|||0px||”]A medida que el mundo siente el impacto del brote de coronavirus en la primera mitad del 2020, la comunidad global está siendo forzada a reconocer las consecuencias de privilegiar,
- [Afghanistan becomes the ATT’s 109th State Party](https://controlarms.org/blog/afghanistan-becomes-109th-att-sp/) - On 29 July 2020, Afghanistan acceded to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), becoming the 109th State Party. As the third country in the Middle East to join the Treaty - following the State of Palestine and Lebanon, this is an important development for a region marred by decades of violence and instability, fuelled by irresponsible arms transfers.
- [ATT States Parties meet one last time before the 5th CSP in Geneva](https://controlarms.org/blog/att-states-parties-meet-one-last-time-before-the-5th-csp-in-geneva/) - From 2-5 April 2019, the second and final round of Arms Trade Treaty Working Group & Informal Preparatory Meetings convened in Geneva, allowing ATT States Parties, signatories and observer states, civil society and industry to meet and discuss plans for the Fifth Conference of States Parties (CSP5) scheduled for 26 - 30 August this year.
- [China joins the ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/china-joins-the-att/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.4.8″ min_height=”737px” custom_padding=”34px||0px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.8″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.8″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.8″ custom_margin=”-52px|||||”]Zhang Jun, China’s Ambassador to the United Nations March 10, 2020. REUTERS/Carlo AllegriOn 6 July, the People’s Republic of China deposited its instrument of accession to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) at the United Nations. China will become a State Party on 4 October 2020 (90
- [10 Facts on Gender & Gender-Based Violence ahead of CSP5](https://controlarms.org/blog/10-reasons-to-tackle-diversion-at-the-csp-2018-2/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]1. The Fifth Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty is 10 days away. This year’s conference focuses on gender & gender-based violence (GBV), and explores how the ATT can be used to address it. 2. The Arms Trade Treaty is the first legally-binding instrument to recognise
- [Namibia, an ATT champion, joins the Treaty ahead of CSP6](https://controlarms.org/blog/32467/) - On 28 April 2020, the Republic of Namibia deposited its instrument of ratification to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), becoming the Treaty’s 106th State Party. Namibia acted quickly in order to ensure it will participate as a State Party in the Sixth Conference of States Parties to the ATT (CSP6, 17-21 August 2020), in accordance with Article 22 which stipulates that the Treaty enters into force 90 days after a state has ratified it.
- [Interactive Diversion Workshop held in Geneva, Switzerland](https://controlarms.org/blog/interactive-diversion-workshop-held-in-geneva-switzerland/) - On Monday, 3 February 2020, Control Arms, together with the Permanent Missions of Argentina and Canada, co-hosted a one-day practical workshop on “Harnessing Information Sharing & Transparency to Prevent & Respond to Diversion.” Building upon the theoretical framework set out during the 2018 Japanese Presidency of the Fourth Conference of States Parties (CSP4) to the
- [L'ATT Academie en Afrique australe a lieu en Namibie](https://controlarms.org/blog/att-academy-in-southern-africa/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.29.2″ fb_built=”1″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.29.2″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.29.2″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.29.2″ hover_enabled=”0″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″] Trente-cinq représentants du gouvernement et de la société civile de neuf pays et huit experts du Traité sur le commerce des armes (ATT) se sont réunis du 9 au 12 décembre 2019 pour assister à la première session
- [74th UNGA First Committee comes to a close](https://controlarms.org/blog/74th-unga-first-committee-comes-to-a-close/) - The 74th United Nations General Assembly First Committee on Disarmament and International Security (UNGA First Committee) concluded earlier this month, ending a month-long negotiation on all things disarmament, including nuclear weapons, anti-personnel landmines, lethal autonomous weapons and the international arms trade. This year’s UNGA First Committee was off to a slow start, after discussions were
- [The 74th UNGA First Committee gets underway in NYC](https://controlarms.org/blog/the-74th-unga-first-committee-gets-underway-in-new-york/) - The UNGA First Committee programme of work has not been adopted, as expected, on Thursday, 03 October and the Committee’s work was suspended today, 07 October as a small group of states have blocked agreement by consensus on the Committee’s programme of work. This is due to a continued dispute about the denial of visas
- [ATT Fifth Conference of States Parties ends in Geneva](https://controlarms.org/blog/att-fifth-conference-of-states-parties-csp5-ends-in-geneva/) - Last week, from 26-30 August 2019, Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) States Parties, signatories and observers gathered at the International Conference Center in Geneva, Switzerland, to discuss progress made over the last year in Treaty implementation and universalisation. The final report was adopted unanimously. The focus for this year’s CSP was gender & gender-based violence, a
- [Canada Becomes 104 State to Join the ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/canada/) - After much anticipation, Canada has deposited its instrument of accession to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), becoming the 104th ATT State Party. Canada’s accession to the Treaty is a welcome and important one, given the country’s weight in multilateral diplomacy and as the world’s 16th largest arms exporter between 2014 and 2018. Announcing this achievement,
- [Hope for Yemen as UK Court deems UK Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia Illegal & Irrational](https://controlarms.org/blog/hope-for-yemen/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”off” specialty=”off”][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.106″ background_layout=”light”]The UK Court of Appeal finds the Government has been acting irrationally and unlawfully with respect to its arms exports to Saudi Arabia. The UK Government must now stop its immoral and illegal arms sales to Saudi Arabia. The UK Court of Appeal made a landmark decision today, overturning
- [Mozambique becomes the 100th ATT State Party](https://controlarms.org/blog/mozambique-becomes-the-100th-att-state-party/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.106″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.106″][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.106″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_layout=”light”] 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 Andrew Kelly for
- [Botswana’s accession brings the tally to 103 ATT States Parties!](https://controlarms.org/blog/botswana/) - Today, 7 June 2019, Botswana deposited its instrument of accession to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) at the UN Office of Legal Affairs in New York, becoming the 103rd State Party and 26th African country to join the Treaty.
- [The First Training on the Implementation of the GBV Criteria Takes Place Eastern Europe](https://controlarms.org/blog/the-first-training-on-the-implementation-of-the-gbv-criteria-takes-place-eastern-europe/) - Almost 30 government representatives from 12 countries met in Riga, Latvia last week to attend the Central and Eastern European Regional Training on the Gender-based Violence (GBV) Criteria in the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). Over three days, the participants in this training explored challenges and solutions to the development and application of the GBV criteria
- [Lebanon becomes the ATT's 102nd State Party](https://controlarms.org/blog/lebanon-becomes-the-atts-102nd-state-party/) - Lebanon has become the 102nd State Party to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) after depositing its instrument of ratification at the UN on Thursday, 9 May 2019. As the second ATT State Party in the Middle East, after Palestine’s accession in 2017, Lebanon’s ratification represents an important development for a region marred by conflict and
- [Important progress made towards ATT Universalization in South Asia](https://controlarms.org/blog/important-progress-made-towards-att-universalization-in-south-asia/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″] [et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] 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 “Promoting Universalization and Strengthening Implementation
- [ATT Academy in Latin America Ends After Two Engaging Workshops](https://controlarms.org/blog/att-academy-2nd-in-person-training/) - The ATT Academy in Latin America, which brought together government and civil society representatives from Chile, Honduras, Mexico, Peru, Paraguay and Uruguay, came to a close today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Mexico City. Over the past three days, participants in this training explored challenges and solutions to the Treaty’s implementation through engaging discussions,
- [UN Security Council high-level debate sheds light on the African continent’s future](https://controlarms.org/blog/security-council-high-level-debate-sheds-light-on-the-african-continents-future/) - Last week, the UN Security Council held an open debate on the African Union’s (AU) “Silencing the Guns in Africa” campaign, an initiative born out of the AU’s 50th Anniversary Solemn Declaration in which heads of state and government took the ambitious pledge ‘not to bequeath the burden of conflicts to the next generation of
- [Taming the Devil Within: How to use the Arms Trade Treaty to Address Diversion in Latin America](https://controlarms.org/blog/taming-the-devil-within-how-to-use-the-arms-trade-treaty-to-address-diversion-in-latin-america/) - The Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region has the highest homicide rate in the world with more than a third of global homicides (36 percent) taking place in LAC countries. In fact, 42 of the 50 most dangerous cities in the world, outside of conflict zones, are located in this region. One of the root
- [Control Arms reçoit un prix du Ministère des Affaires étrangères de Lettonie](https://controlarms.org/blog/control-arms-receives-certificate-from-latvian-ministry-of-foreign-affairs/) - Le 25 janvier 2019, le ministre letton des Affaires étrangères, Edgars Rinkēvičs, a remis à la directrice de Control Arms, Anna Macdonald, un certificat de gratitude lors d'une cérémonie annuelle à Riga. Le certificat a été attribué à Control Arms pour notre travail en partenariat avec la Lettonie lors de sa présidence du Traité sur
- [Control Arms Receives Award from Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs](https://controlarms.org/blog/control-arms-receives-certificate-from-latvian-ministry-of-foreign-affairs/) - On 25 January 2019, Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkēvičs presented Control Arms Director Anna Macdonald with a Certificate of Gratitude during an annual ceremony held in Riga. The certificate was awarded to Control Arms for our work in partnership with Latvia during their Presidency of the Arms Trade Treaty for 2018-2019. Anna Macdonald said: "The ATT
- [Mozambique el 100º Estado Parte al TCA](https://controlarms.org/blog/mozambique-becomes-the-100th-att-state-party/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.106″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_layout=”light”] El Embajador Antioon Gumende, Representante Permanente de Mozambique y el Sr. Santiago Villalpando, Jefe de la Sección de Tratados, Oficina de Asuntos Jurídicos – Mozambique se une al Tratado de Comercio de Armas como el 100º partido estatal el viernes 14 de diciembre de 2018,
- [Le Mozambique devient le 100ème Etat partie au TCA](https://controlarms.org/blog/mozambique-becomes-the-100th-att-state-party/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.106″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_layout=”light”] L’Ambassadeur António Gumende, Représentant Permanent du Mozambique et M. Santiago Villalpando, Chef de la Section des traités, Bureau des affaires juridiques – Le Mozambique adhère au Traité sur le commerce des armes en tant que 100ème État partie le vendredi 14 décembre 2018 à New
- [Primera ciclo de reuniones preparatorias TCA CEP2019 celebrada en Ginebra](https://controlarms.org/blog/first-round-of-att-preparatory-meetings-held-in-geneva/) - Del 29 de enero al 1 de febrero, los Estados Partes del TCA participaron en discusiones productivas durante las reuniones del Grupo de Trabajo del TCA y la primera reunión preparatoria informal para la Conferencia de los Estados Parte de 2019 (CEP 2019). Después de años de enfoque en las discusiones sobre procedimientos, estas reuniones
- [Première série de réunions préparatoires TCA CEP2019 tenues à Genève](https://controlarms.org/blog/first-round-of-att-preparatory-meetings-held-in-geneva/) - Du 29 janvier au 1er février, les États parties au TCA ont engagé des discussions fructueuses lors des réunions des groupes de travail sur le TCA et de la 1ère réunion préparatoire informelle de la Conférence des États parties de 2019 (CEP 2019). Après des années d’attention sur les discussions procédurales, ces réunions ont permis
- [First round of ATT CSP2019 Preparatory Meetings held in Geneva](https://controlarms.org/blog/first-round-of-att-preparatory-meetings-held-in-geneva/) - From 29 January – 01 February, ATT States Parties engaged in productive discussions during the ATT Working Group Meetings and 1st Informal Preparatory Meeting for the 2019 Conference of States Parties (CSP 2019). After years of focus on procedural discussions, these meetings saw a pivot towards more substantive matters, despite a steady silence over glaring
- [Suriname & Guinea-Bissau join the ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/suriname-guinea-bissau-join-the-att/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial” _builder_version=”3.0.106″ background_layout=”light”]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 Kārkliņš,
- [73rd UNGA First Committee comes to a close](https://controlarms.org/blog/73rd-unga-first-committee-comes-to-a-close/) - 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 warfare and the international arms trade. The Control Arms Coalition has been in full force throughout this period, organizing a total of
- [99 States parties and 100 co-sponsors! ](https://controlarms.org/blog/99-states-parties-and-99-co-sponsors/) - 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 abstentions and zero votes against. Co-sponsors came from
- [Cameroon: 96th State Party to the ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/cameroon-96th-state-party-to-the-att/) - 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 member Cameroon Youths and Students Forum for Peace (CAMYOSFOP) worked tirelessly
- [Missing - Have You Seen These Weapons?](https://controlarms.org/blog/27911/) - 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. They called on delegates attending CSP 2018 to take immediate action and stop the
- [Manquant - Avez-vous vu ces armes?](https://controlarms.org/blog/27911/) - Les militants du matin et les délégués arrivant à Tokyo, au Japon, lors de la quatrième Conférence des États parties au TCA, ont été accueillis ce matin par des militants tenant des affiches «disparues» illustrant des cas réels d’armes détournées vers le commerce illicite. Ils ont appelé les délégués participant à la CSP 2018 à
- [L'Académie ATT en Amérique latine se termine après deux ateliers engageants](https://controlarms.org/blog/att-academy-2nd-in-person-training/) - L'ATT Academy en Amérique latine, qui a réuni des représentants du gouvernement et de la société civile du Chili, du Honduras, du Mexique, du Pérou, du Paraguay et de l'Uruguay, s'est achevée aujourd'hui au ministère des Affaires étrangères à Mexico. Au cours des trois derniers jours, les participants ont exploré les défis et les solutions
- [La Conférence des États parties au TCA se conclut à Tokyo](https://controlarms.org/blog/csp2018-concludes-in-tokyo/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.106″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_layout=”light”]Au CSP 2018, les États ont discuté la mise en œuvre du Traité, la transparence et rapports, l’universalisation, l’aide internationale, ainsi que quelques questions de procédure. L’accent cette semaine était mis sur des problèmes plus substantiels par rapport aux années précédentes
- [ATT Conference of States Parties concludes in Tokyo](https://controlarms.org/blog/csp2018-concludes-in-tokyo/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.106″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_layout=”light”]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 specific session on tackling
- [Cuarta Conferencia de los Estados Partes del TCA concluye en Tokio](https://controlarms.org/blog/csp2018-concludes-in-tokyo/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.106″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_layout=”light”]En la CSP 2018, los Estados discutieron la implementación del Tratado, la transparencia y la presentación de informes, la universalización, la asistencia internacional, así como algunas cuestiones de procedimiento. El enfoque de esta semana fue más sustantivo en comparación con años
- [The second ATT Academy training discusses application of ATT in East Africa](https://controlarms.org/blog/the-second-att-academy-training-discusses-application-of-att-in-east-africa/) - Engaging discussions on the practical application of the Arms Trade Treaty characterized the second ATT Academy training, which took place in Nakuru, Kenya on 5-8 December 2016. Organized by Control Arms and Pace University, and made possible with funding from the UN Trust Facility Supporting Cooperation on Arms Regulation (UNSCAR), the ATT Academy brought together government and
- [First ATT Academy training a success](https://controlarms.org/blog/first-att-academy-training-a-success/) - The first training session of the ATT Academy concluded Thursday 23 June, following four days of in-depth learning about the Arms Trade Treaty. The fifteen course participants came from seven countries in the East and Horn of Africa, many of them signatories to the ATT and in the process of putting in place the necessary
- [Academia ATT en América Latina Termina Después de Dos Talleres Interesantes](https://controlarms.org/blog/att-academy-2nd-in-person-training/) - La Academia ATT en América Latina, que reunió a representantes del gobierno y de la sociedad civil de Chile, Honduras, México, Perú, Paraguay y Uruguay, acabo hoy en el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores en la Ciudad de México. Durante los últimos tres días, los participantes en esta formación exploraron los desafíos y las soluciones para
- [Brazil to join the ATT: The large weapons exporter must review its policies](https://controlarms.org/blog/brazil-to-join-the-att-the-large-weapons-exporter-must-review-its-policies/) - 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 towards better control of firearm circulation throughout the world.” He also highlighted that
- [10 Reasons to Tackle Diversion at the CSP 2018](https://controlarms.org/blog/10-reasons-to-tackle-diversion-at-the-csp-2018/) - The Fourth Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty is 10 days away. This year, our goal is to create stronger barriers against diversion. Why? Here are 10 compelling reasons to tackle diversion: Click each image to send a tweet and help #StopDiversion 1. Diversion can occur at any time during the lifecycle
- [Why the Democratic Republic of Congo should join the ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/why-the-democratic-republic-of-congo-should-join-the-att/) - On July 23rd, campaigners from the Cri de Secours contre la Prolifération des Armes Légères (Emergency Call against the Proliferation of Small Arms in Africa - CRISPAL- Afrique) delivered a memorandum to the Governor of the Nord-Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The document calls for accession of the Arms Trade Treaty
- [Jamaican community activists leading the fight against cyclical armed violence](https://controlarms.org/blog/jamaican-community-activists-leading-the-fight-against-cyclical-armed-violence/) - “Jimmy Cliff’s “Wonderful world, beautiful people” is slowly becoming Bob Marley’s “Many more will have to suffer, many more will have to die” in Jamaica. The enveloping warmth of the ever-present sunshine, the breathtaking sunsets caressing the Caribbean sea and the vibrant music scenes are now shrouded by growing armed violence facilitated by small arms
- [Activistas de la comunidad jamaicana conducen la lucha contra la violencia armada cíclica](https://controlarms.org/blog/jamaican-community-activists-leading-the-fight-against-cyclical-armed-violence/) - "Wonderful World, beautiful people" de Jimmy Cliff se está convirtiendo lentamente en la frase de Bob Marley "Muchos más tendrán que sufrir, muchos más tendrán que morir" en Jamaica. La envolvente calidez del sol siempre presente, los impresionantes atardeceres que acarician el mar Caribe y las vibrantes escenas musicales ahora están envueltas por la creciente
- [Des activistes communautaires jamaïcains mènent la lutte contre la violence armée cyclique](https://controlarms.org/blog/jamaican-community-activists-leading-the-fight-against-cyclical-armed-violence/) - « Wonderful world, beautiful people » de Jimmy Cliff devient peu à peu la phrase de Bob Marley "Many more will have to suffer, many more will have to die" en Jamaïque. La chaleur enveloppante du soleil omniprésent, les couchers de soleil à couper le souffle qui caressent la mer des Caraïbes et les scènes musicales vibrantes
- [Le Brésil se joint au TCA: le grand exportateur d'armes doit revoir ses politiques](https://controlarms.org/blog/brazil-to-join-the-att-the-large-weapons-exporter-must-review-its-policies/) - Après cinq années d'attente, le Brésil a terminé son processus de ratification du Traité sur le Commerce des Armes (TCA) hier, lorsque le président Temer a approuvé l'approbation du Traité par le Sénat. Le président a noté sur les médias sociaux et les principaux journaux que « ceci est un pas important vers un meilleur
- [Brasil se unirá al TCA: el exportador de armas grandes debe revisar sus políticas](https://controlarms.org/blog/brazil-to-join-the-att-the-large-weapons-exporter-must-review-its-policies/) - Después de una espera de 5 años, Brasil terminó su proceso de ratificación del Tratado de Comercio de Armas (ATT) el miércoles, cuando el presidente Temer firmó la aprobación del Senado para el Tratado. El presidente señaló en las redes sociales y los principales periódicos que este "es un paso importante hacia un mejor control
- [Progrès importants réalisé vers l'universalisation du TCA en Asie du Sud](https://controlarms.org/blog/important-progress-made-towards-att-universalization-in-south-asia/) - 17-18 mai, 2018 | Népal Une réunion interactive et bien accueillie de deux jours a été organisée par Control Arms et Women for Peace & Democracy – Népal (WPD-Népal) avec le soutien financier de la Nouvelle-Zélande à Katmandou, Népal, du 17 au 18 mai 2018. La réunion pour « Promouvoir l’universalisation et renforcer la mise en
- [Avances importantes hacia la universalización del TCA en el sur de Asia](https://controlarms.org/blog/important-progress-made-towards-att-universalization-in-south-asia/) - 17-18 mayo, 2018 | Nepal Una reunión interactiva y bien recibida de dos días fue organizada por Control Arms y Mujeres por la Paz y la Democracia – Nepal (WPD-Nepal) con el apoyo financiero de Nueva Zelanda en Katmandú, Nepal del 17 al 18 de mayo de 2018. Esta reunión sobre “Promover la Universalización y
- [ATT States Parties meet one last time before CSP 2018 in Tokyo](https://controlarms.org/blog/att-states-parties-meet-one-last-time-before-csp-2018-in-tokyo/) - The ATT Working Groups on Effective Implementation, Treaty Universalization and Transparency and Reporting as well as the the Second CSP 2018 Informal Preparatory Meeting took place in Geneva on 29 May - 01 June. One of the most significant outcomes from these discussions was the announcement by Japan, as President of the fourth CSP, that
- [#SprintTo100 reaches the top in Sri Lanka](https://controlarms.org/blog/sprintto100-reaches-the-top-in-sri-lanka/) - On 05 May, Control Arms member Vidya Abhayagunawardena, Coordinator of the Forum on Disarmament & Development, met with Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena and presented him with a copy of the book he produced entitled: “Why Post-War Sri Lanka Should Accede to the Arms Trade Treaty”. Vidya discussed the importance of Sri Lanka's accession to the
- [Potentially Catastrophic Attack on Hodeidah Imminent – World Leaders Must Stop Supplying Arms for Atrocities](https://controlarms.org/blog/potentially-catastrophic-attack-on-hodeidah-imminent-word-leaders-must-stop-supplying-arms-for-atrocities/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”54px|0px|54px|0px”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.106″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_layout=”light”]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
- [Ataque Potencialmente Catastrófico sobre Hodeidah Inminente - Los Líderes Mundiales deben dejar de Suministrar Armas para Atrocidades](https://controlarms.org/blog/potentially-catastrophic-attack-on-hodeidah-imminent-word-leaders-must-stop-supplying-arms-for-atrocities/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.106″ background_layout=”light”]Control Arms llama a todos los estados a suspender inmediatamente las transferencias de armas y el apoyo militar a las partes en conflicto en Yemen. El asalto pendiente en la ciudad portuaria de Hodeidah, liderado por los Emiratos Árabes Unidos con el apoyo aéreo de Arabia Saudita, tendría consecuencias humanitarias catastróficas.
- [Une Attaque Potentiellement Catastrophique Contre Hodeida Imminente - Les Leaders Mondiaux Doivent Cesser de Fournir des Armes pour les Atrocités](https://controlarms.org/blog/potentially-catastrophic-attack-on-hodeidah-imminent-word-leaders-must-stop-supplying-arms-for-atrocities/) - Control Arms appelle tous les États à suspendre immédiatement les transferts d’armes et le soutien militaire aux parties belligérantes dans le conflit au Yémen. L’assaut en cours sur la ville portuaire d’Hodeidah, menée par les EAU avec le soutien aérien de l’Arabie Saoudite, aurait des conséquences humanitaires catastrophiques. Un membre des forces yéménites soutenu par
- [Los Estados Partes del TCA se reúnen por última vez antes del CSP 2018 en Tokio](https://controlarms.org/blog/att-states-parties-meet-one-last-time-before-csp-2018-in-tokyo/) - Los Grupos de Trabajo del TCA sobre la Implementación Efectiva, la Universalización del Tratado, y Transparencia e Informes, así como la Segunda Reunión Preparatoria Informal de la CSP 2018, tuvieron lugar en Ginebra del 29 de mayo al 1 de junio. Uno de los resultados más importantes de estas discusiones fue el anuncio por parte
- [Les États Parties du TCA se réunissent une dernière fois avant le CSP 2018 à Tokyo](https://controlarms.org/blog/att-states-parties-meet-one-last-time-before-csp-2018-in-tokyo/) - Les groupes de travail du TCA sur la Mise en Œuvre Effective, l’Universalisation du Traité, et la Transparence et Rapportage ainsi que la deuxième Réunion Préparatoire Informelle du CSP 2018 se sont déroulés à Genève du 29 mai au 1er juin. L'un des résultats les plus significatifs de ces discussions a été l'annonce par le
- [Mensaje de los activistas a CSP 2017: Deje de "mezclar papel" y comience a salvar vidas](https://controlarms.org/blog/campaigners-message-to-csp-2017-stop-shuffling-paper-and-start-saving-lives/) - Los activistas de Armas bajo Control de todo el mundo se reunieron esta mañana frente a las Naciones Unidas en Ginebra para llamar la atención sobre el sufrimiento humano causado por la violencia armada en muchos lugares desde Yemen y Honduras hasta Papúa Nueva Guinea y Sudán del Sur. Instaron a los delegados que asistieron
- [Amnistía Internacional pide el embargo de armas en Israel](https://controlarms.org/blog/amnesty-international-calling-for-arms-embargo-on-israel/) - Uniéndose a las muchas voces que condenan las violaciones del derecho internacional humanitario cometidas por las Fuerzas de Defensa de Israel (FDI) contra civiles palestinos en Gaza, Amnistía Internacional, miembro de Armas bajo Control, ha pedido un embargo de armas a Israel. Amnistía Internacional declara: "Tras la respuesta desproporcionada de Israel a las manifestaciones masivas
- [La Academia TCA en América Latina se lanza en Ciudad de México](https://controlarms.org/blog/att-academy-latin-america-launches-in-mexico-city/) - Veintiséis representantes gubernamentales y de la sociedad civil y quince expertos pasaron cuatro días participando en la primera sesión presencial de la Academia TCA en América Latina.
- [Los niños han demostrado que no le temen a la NRA, ¿los seguirán los adultos?](https://controlarms.org/blog/the-kids-have-shown-they-are-not-afraid-of-the-nra-will-the-adults-follow/) - "Así es como se ve un punto de inflexión," dijo el letrero que sostenía un grupo de adolescentes, junto con "Cuidado, puedo votar en 7 meses" y "No representa a los estadounidenses." Asistir a DC March for Our Lives el sábado fue una experiencia intensamente conmovedora e inspiradora. Como orador tras orador, todos ellos
- [Algunos avances en las reuniones del TCA](https://controlarms.org/blog/some-progress-at-att-meetings/) - ¿Están listos los Estados Parte para participar en debates sustantivos sobre la implementación del TCA? Durante más de tres años, Control Arms instó a los Estados Partes a cambiar su enfoque de cuestiones de procedimiento a sustantivas (ver: CSP 2017, CSP 2016, Reunión Extraordinaria de ATT) y abordar los problemas que el TCA pretendía evitar:
- [Armas británicas en Yemen: el costo humano y el interés nacional del Reino Unido](https://controlarms.org/blog/british-weapons-in-yemen-the-human-cost-and-the-uks-national-interest/) - Cualquiera que sea el bien que pueda estar haciendo el Reino Unido con respecto a la ayuda y el mantenimiento de la paz en el extranjero, el Reino Unido la está socavando gravemente en Yemen. El nivel de destrucción es deslumbrante. Con cada ataque aéreo indiscriminado de Arabia Saudita que utiliza armas británicas, la complicidad
- [Tres países detienen las ventas de armas a las partes en conflicto en Yemen](https://controlarms.org/blog/three-countries-stop-arms-sales-to-warring-parties-in-yemen/) - Está cambiando la marea? Tres gobiernos en tres semanas han dicho que dejarán de vender armas a países involucrados en la guerra en Yemen. Alemania es el último proveedor en anunciar tal medida y dijo que, como parte de las negociaciones para formar un nuevo gobierno de coalición, acordó que no se acordarían nuevas exportaciones
- [Acontecimientos de implementación y universalización del TCA en la Primera Comisión de la AGNU](https://controlarms.org/blog/att-implementation-and-universalisation-events-at-unga-first-committee/) - Control Arms organizó varios eventos paralelos y una mesa redonda durante la Primera Comisión este año. Estos eventos ofrecieron la oportunidad de discutir los desafíos al proceso ATT y presentar soluciones concretas, que van desde la implementación práctica de las disposiciones sobre violencia de género dentro del Tratado hasta resaltar los vínculos entre el TCA
- [ICAN recibe el Premio Nobel de la Paz por el Tratado de Prohibición Nuclear](https://controlarms.org/blog/ican-is-awarded-nobel-peace-prize-for-nuclear-ban-treaty/) - Armas bajo Control celebra la concesión del Premio Nobel de la Paz 2017 a ICAN y su exitosa campaña por el Tratado sobre la Prohibición de las Armas Nucleares. ICAN ha comunicado poderosamente la catástrofe global que resultaría de la guerra nuclear y el inmenso sufrimiento humanitario y el desastre ambiental que se producirían. Muchos
- [El primer paso hacia la rendición de cuentas en Yemen](https://controlarms.org/blog/first-step-towards-accountability-in-yemen/) - Hoy, el Consejo de Derechos Humanos de Ginebra avanzó hacia el logro de la paz, la justicia y la rendición de cuentas en Yemen al ordenar una investigación formal sobre abusos contra los derechos humanos por parte de todas las partes en el país. "Finalmente, el Consejo de Derechos Humanos está priorizando las vidas de
- [Grande en el proceso, corto en la sustancia](https://controlarms.org/blog/big-on-process-short-on-substance/) - Detenga las transferencias de armas que alimentan las atrocidades: reduzca el sufrimiento humano. Ese fue el llamamiento urgente a los gobiernos de los miembros de Armas bajo Control de África, América, Asia, el Caribe, Europa, Medio Oriente y el Pacífico cuando se reunieron en Ginebra la semana pasada para la tercera Conferencia anual de los
- [Amnesty International Calling for Arms Embargo on Israel](https://controlarms.org/blog/amnesty-international-calling-for-arms-embargo-on-israel/) - Joining the many voices condemning the violations of international humanitarian law committed by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) against Palestinian civilians in Gaza, Control Arms member Amnesty International has called for an arms embargo to Israel. Amnesty International states: “Following Israel’s disproportionate response to mass demonstrations along the fence that separates the Gaza Strip from
- [ATT Academy Latin America Launches in Mexico City](https://controlarms.org/blog/att-academy-latin-america-launches-in-mexico-city/) - Twenty-six government and civil society representatives and fifteen experts spent four days participating in the first in-person session of the ATT Academy in Latin America.
- [The kids have shown they are not afraid of the NRA, will the adults follow?](https://controlarms.org/blog/the-kids-have-shown-they-are-not-afraid-of-the-nra-will-the-adults-follow/) - ‘This is what a tipping point looks like’ said the sign held up by a group of teens, along with ‘Watch out I can vote in 7 months’ and ‘Not Representing Americans’. Attending the DC March for Our Lives on Saturday was an intensely moving and inspiring experience. As speaker after speaker, all of
- [Some Progress at ATT Meetings](https://controlarms.org/blog/some-progress-at-att-meetings/) - Are States Party ready to engage in substantive discussions around ATT implementation? For over three years Control Arms has urged States Parties to shift their focus from procedural to substantive issues (see: CSP 2017, CSP 2016, ATT Extraordinary Meeting) and address the problems the ATT was meant to prevent: arms transfers that fuel atrocities. Some
- [Big on Process, Short on Substance](https://controlarms.org/blog/big-on-process-short-on-substance/) - Stop arms transfers that fuel atrocities: Reduce human suffering. That was the urgent call to governments from Control Arms members from Africa, Americas, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, Middle East and the Pacific as they gathered in Geneva last week for the third annual Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty (CSP 2017). With humanitarian
- [British weapons in Yemen: the human cost and the UK’s national interest](https://controlarms.org/blog/british-weapons-in-yemen-the-human-cost-and-the-uks-national-interest/) - Whatever good the UK might be doing on overseas aid or peacekeeping, the UK is severely undermining it on Yemen. The level of destruction is eye-watering. With each indiscriminate Saudi airstrike using British weapons, UK complicity deepens. The grim daily reality is on average 13 new civilian casualties. Hospitals, schools and weddings destroyed. Over a
- [Four Years On, It's Time For Action](https://controlarms.org/blog/four-years-on-its-time-for-action/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.101″ background_layout=”light”]Four years ago the Arms Trade Treaty opened for signature in New York. Almost 70 world leaders were in the audience, eager to be among the first to sign the ATT. It was a celebratory day, full of ambitious statements of what this new Treaty, the first to regulate the global
- [Control Arms Coalition: Time to get serious on the Arms Trade Treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/control-arms-coalition-time-to-get-serious-on-the-arms-trade-treaty/) - Top of the agenda will be discussions around the criteria against which transfers of arms should either be authorized or denied. Campaigners stress that if there is a substantial risk that weapons, munitions or related equipment will be used for serious human rights violations, the sale of arms should not be authorized. Campaigners say the
- [Making it Bulletproof: Including ammunition in the ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/making-it-bulletproof-including-ammunition-in-the-att/) - Each year, 12 billion bullets are produced, two bullets per person in the world. Unrestricted access to ammunition fuels conflict and crime across the globe. Often referred to as “the real weapon of mass destruction”, hundreds of thousands of people are killed by small arms every year – especially in poorer countries. Many more are
- [States make “big step” towards an Arms Trade Treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/states-make-big-step-towards-an-arms-trade-treaty/) - Baffour Amoa, spokesperson for the Control Arms Coalition said: “This week, governments took a big step towards the establishment of a robust treaty to regulate the international arms trade. Despite serious efforts by some states to derail or weaken the process, we are now beginning to see a principled treaty take shape. Events in the
- [Control Arms Appoints Secretariat](https://controlarms.org/blog/control-arms-appoints-secretariat/) - Control Arms is thrilled to announce the appointment of staff for its Secretariat in New York. Jeff Abramson will take up the role of Coordinator, Eva Kouka has been appointed Communications and Campaign Officer, and Emma Ensign the Operations and Administration Assistant. All three staff members will be in place by July 1st to ensure
- [Time to Walk the Talk on Arms Trade Treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/time-to-walk-the-talk-on-arms-trade-treaty/) - Crucial Week Ahead as Arms Trade Treaty negotiations resume in New York With France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States now caught in scandals involving pending and past transfers of arms to places where there is substantial risk they will be used to abuse human rights, the Control Arms coalition has stressed that
- [Survivors Call for a Treaty to Benefit All of Humanity](https://controlarms.org/blog/survivors-call-for-a-treaty-to-benefit-all-of-humanity/) - United Nations, New York: Survivors of armed violence from Sri Lanka, Guatemala, United States of America, Albania, Jamaica, Namibia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo presented a SURVIVOR DECLARATION in support of a strong Arms Treaty (ATT). The Declaration came amidst the ongoing negotiations this week at the United Nations in New York. Survivors Present
- [Global Arms Trade Treaty Picks Up Speed](https://controlarms.org/blog/global-arms-trade-treaty-picks-up-speed/) - New York: Momentum builds up as key states, survivors, investors’ group, and industry give full backing for global Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) Diplomats at the United Nations’ talks on the future Arms Trade Treaty have made serious progress this week with a growing number of key countries bringing their support to the process. The week
- [Religious Leaders Unite in Call for Strong Arms Trade Treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/religious-leaders-unite-in-call-for-strong-arms-trade-treaty/) - Global Interfaith Declaration Launched as Part of Dozen Days of Action Senior religious leaders from many of the world’s major religions have added their voices to the global call for a robust Arms Trade Treaty in a declaration launched today. A significant number of leaders and faith-based organizations have already signed onto the declaration, including
- [“Merchant of Death” Trial Highlights Need for Arms Trade Treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/merchant-of-death-trial-highlights-need-for-arms-trade-treaty/) - Lack of International Standards Forces Viktor Bout Trial to Ignore Most Destructive Reported Activities New York: The trial of Viktor Bout is scheduled to start tomorrow in New York with jury selection. The international arms broker, often called the “Merchant of Death” and believed to be the main inspiration to the arms dealer portrayed by
- [Bout Conviction Highlights Need for Global Rules](https://controlarms.org/blog/bout-conviction-highlights-need-for-global-rules/) - The November 2 conviction of Viktor Bout means that one the world’s most infamous alleged arms traffickers will likely remain behind bars for some time. As Control Arms highlighted before the trial, however, the circuitous route the United States took to bring him to court only reinforces the need for a comprehensive Arms Trade Treaty.
- [Archbishop Desmond Tutu Supports Interfaith Declaration on ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/archbishop-desmond-tutu-supports-interfaith-declaration-on-att/) - Time for treaty ‘to prevent the on-going slaughter’: Desmond Tutu Archbishop also supports new interfaith declaration calling for robust Arms Trade Treaty New York: Desmond Tutu reminded the world of the importance of the forthcoming Arms Trade Treaty for preventing irresponsible arms transfers that feed widespread armed violence. He said in an email statement: A
- [Control Arms Launches Parliamentarian Declaration](https://controlarms.org/blog/control-arms-launches-parliamentarian-declaration/) - Members of Parliament are renewing their call for a strong Arms Trade Treaty in a Parliamentarian Declaration being launched by the Control Arms coalition. This declaration will remain open for signatures until it is delivered to governments in advance of the ATT negotiations scheduled for July 2012. Parliamentarians for Global Action, a Control Arms member,
- [Making the Most of the PrepCom](https://controlarms.org/blog/making-the-most-of-the-prepcom/) - From 13-17 February, States will gather in New York for the last Preparatory Committee meeting (PrepCom) before the 2-27 July Conference on the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). While primarily focused on procedural matters, the gathering offers an important opportunity for States and broader civil society to re-affirm and take additional steps toward achieving an ATT
- [Syria arms deal shows need for Arms Trade Treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/syria-arms-deal-shows-need-for-arms-trade-treaty/) - Control Arms is speaking out against recently concluded and proposed transfers of arms and ammunition from Russia to the government of Syria. It is deplorable that the government of Russia would knowingly send weapons into a violent situation where there is clearly substantial risk of them being used to kill civilians and commit human rights
- [Control Arms Statement on UN Security Council failure](https://controlarms.org/blog/control-arms-statement-on-un-security-council-failure/) - The following statement may be attributed to Jeff Abramson, Coordinator of the Control Arms Secretariat: “The recent failure of the United Nations Security Council to pass a resolution on Syria is a further example of the need for an Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). A strong ATT with robust human rights criteria would make clear that
- [Control Arms nominated for Nobel Peace Prize](https://controlarms.org/blog/control-arms-nominated-for-nobel-peace-prize/) - Control Arms has been nominated for the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize by the International Peace Bureau (IPB), itself a Nobel Laureate. “It’s an honor to be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. We hope this nomination will draw attention to the deadline this year to negotiate a strong Arms Trade Treaty to ban irresponsible arms
- [Global arms deal negotiations resume in New York amidst tensions in North Africa and Syria](https://controlarms.org/blog/global-arms-deal-negotiations-resume-in-new-york-amidst-tensions-in-north-africa-and-syria/) - A robust Arms Trade Treaty would prevent another Syria New York: Recent events in the Middle East and North Africa demonstrate the tragic impact of the unregulated arms trade and the urgent need for a strong Arms Trade Treaty, said a coalition of non-governmental organizations ahead of crucial talks in New York this week. A
- [Cupid speaks out! Make love, not loopholes](https://controlarms.org/blog/cupid-speaks-out-make-love-not-loopholes/) - On 14 February, many people will celebrate St. Valentines Day. It’s also the second day of the 4th ATT Prep Com. To achieve an effective treaty that will save lives, we need to show it some love! Here’s how: -Visit any of the Speak Out! posts -Share those links on Facebook -Tweet them on Twitter!
- [Civil Society Addresses the United Nations at the 4th ATT PrepCom](https://controlarms.org/blog/civil-society-addresses-the-united-nations-at-the-4th-att-prepcom/) - Today, Control Arms representatives addressed UN delegates to make the case for a comprehensive bulletproof Arms Trade Treaty. The speakers represented the diversity of the coalition, and spoke on a range of subjects. Jeff Abramson, Director of the Control Arms coalition, spoke on the critical decisions facing delegates this week. Dr. Omolade Oladejo from International
- [Global Arms Treaty at risk as States fight over process](https://controlarms.org/blog/global-arms-treaty-at-risk-as-states-fight-over-process/) - New York – Talks that have been taking place all week at the UN on a global treaty to regulate the arms trade are in danger of derailment over disagreement on procedure. Diplomats have been trying to agree the rules of procedure for a month-long negotiation conference scheduled to take place in July 2012 where
- [Arms talks rescued from near derailment](https://controlarms.org/blog/arms-talks-rescued-from-near-derailment/) - Thousands suffer daily from impact of poorly regulated arms trade while governments quibble over UN procedures In the time that procedural talks have taken place this week, an estimated ten thousand people will have lost their lives to armed violence according to the Control Arms Coalition, an international movement of NGOs. Progress toward the Arms
- [The Urgent Need To Be Clear on the ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/the-urgent-need-to-be-clear-on-the-att/) - Every day our TV screens are full of images of the horror of Homs and other cities in Syria where civilians are being abused and killed. Despite worldwide condemnation, the abuse continues, and appallingly, arms and ammunition that are being used to commit human rights abuses continue to be supplied. Syria is only one chilling
- [Dr. Oscar Arias Sanchez Speaks Out](https://controlarms.org/blog/dr-oscar-arias-sanchez-speaks-out/) - “For in the time that it has taken us to do this difficult work, millions of civilians have been killed by small arms and light weapons flowing unrestricted across borders, most of them into the developing world. Many thousands of child soldiers have been armed. Families have been torn apart. And it is impossible to
- [Eric’s story](https://controlarms.org/blog/erics-story/) - “Un traité sur le commerce des armes est important pour moi parce que, comme enfant soldat au Burundi, j’ai remarqué la façon dont le trafic illicite d’armes est dangereux. J’ai survécu à de nombreux incidents causés par les armes. J’ai perdu beaucoup d’amis à cause de la guerre. Certains d’entre eux sont désormais des handicapés. Certaines
- [An interview with Ross Robertson, MP (New Zealand) – Assistant Speaker of Parliament and President of Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA)](https://controlarms.org/blog/an-interview-with-ross-robertson-mp-new-zealand-assistant-speaker-of-parliament-and-president-of-parliamentarians-for-global-action-pga/) - Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) is a long-time advocate for arms control and disarmament. It sits on the Board of the Control Arms coalition and has been a key partner in advancing the coalition’s Global Parliamentarian Declaration on the Arms Trade Treaty. In this interview with their President, Ross Robertson, he reflects on the role
- [Catholic Voices for an Arms Trade Treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/catholic-voices-for-an-arms-trade-treaty/) - Members of the International Catholic Organizations Network (ICON) came together for a briefing yesterday on the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) in New York. About 20 people representing several large organizations attended the event organized by Beth Begley of Pax Christi International. Gene Sullivan of the ATT Legal Response Network and Allison Pytlak of the Control
- [Alex’s Story](https://controlarms.org/blog/alexs-story/) - “Un Tratado sobre el Comercio de Armas a mi me importa mucho porque en mi país Guatemala, después los años de posguerra han ratificado el legado de violencia que dejó 36 años de guerra. En un país de 13 millones de personas, durante el mes de enero del 2011 hubo 533 asesinatos, un poco más 17
- [Civil- Center for Freedom in Macedonia Strives for Arms Trade Treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/civil-center-for-freedom-in-macedonia-strives-for-arms-trade-treaty/) - Civil- Center for Freedom has been at the forefront of advocating for a strong and robust Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) in FYR Macedonia. The organization, led by Xhabir Memedi Deralla, issued a new appeal during a press conference on Wednesday, March 28th to Macedonian Members of Parliament to sign the Global Parliamentarian Declaration. Civil has
- [PhilANSA leads action for an Arms Trade Treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/philansa-leads-action-for-an-arms-trade-treaty/) - Nearly 100 citizens in the Philippines gathered on 30 March at Quiapo Church in Manila to call for the Philippine government to conclude a bulletproof Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). The group of students, businessmen, doctors, and other professionals carried to symbolic toy guns as they demanded governments worldwide to endorse a strong ATT that would
- [Speaking Out in Buenos Aires](https://controlarms.org/blog/speaking-out-in-buenos-aires/) - From March 29th– 30th, members of the Control Arms coalition came together with other stakeholders in a series of workshops in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The events were organized by Asociación para Políticas Públicas, Parliamentarians for Global Action, and Project Ploughshares Canada with other nongovernmental organizations such as Instituto Sou de Paz and Amnesty International Chile
- [No More Viktor Bouts!](https://controlarms.org/blog/no-more-viktor-bouts/) - The reflection below is from Kathi Lynn Austin, an arms trafficking expert who has tracked arms dealer Viktor Bout for years. He is being sentenced today in a New York Court. “With the sentencing today in a New York Federal court, the final chapter closes on one of the most prolific international arms traffickers, Viktor
- [Control Arms Statement on the Sentencing of Viktor Bout](https://controlarms.org/blog/control-arms-statement-on-the-sentencing-of-viktor-bout/) - The following statement may be attributed to Jeff Abramson, Director of the Control Arms Secretariat: “The sentencing of an arms dealer, even one as notorious as Viktor Bout, does not undo suffering already caused or bring anyone back to life. What Bout’s sentencing does, however, is prove that it is possible to fight the irresponsible
- [Control Arms Speaks with Students at Model UN Conference](https://controlarms.org/blog/control-arms-speaks-with-students-at-model-un-conference/) - From April 1st through April 5th, over 5, 000 students from nearly 200 colleges and universities from around the world gathered in New York City to take part in the National Model United Nations (NMUN) conference. The conference was a simulation of United Nations bodies including General Assembly, ECOSOC, and other UN bodies. As part
- [University students are “dying” for a bulletproof ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/university-students-are-dying-for-a-bulletproof-att/) - Last Wednesday, the Exeter University Oxfam group partnered up with the Exeter University Amnesty International group to deliver an awareness raising “Die In” in the middle of campus to raise awareness about the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) campaign. The groups were both calling for Bullet Proof Arms Trade Treaty, which is at the centre of
- [Treating the patients, and healing their scars](https://controlarms.org/blog/treating-the-patients-and-healing-their-scars/) - Daniel Bassey, MD is with the Society of Nigerian Doctors for the Welfare of Mankind (IPPNW Nigeria). Below is his reflection on being a medical doctor in Africa. Anytime I see a patient with gunshot injuries, the first thing that comes to my mind is, “Yes you may be able to treat the patient, but
- [Des ONG arabes lancent leur campagne à Beyrouth](https://controlarms.org/blog/des-ong-arabes-lancent-leur-campagne-a-beyrouth/) - As part of the “100 Days of Speaking Out!”, a countdown to the treaty negotiations, Control Arms will regularly feature stories and profiles of different people who support a bulletproof ATT. Rima Chemirik, chargée de plaidoyer sur le Traité sur le commerce des armes (TCA) à Oxfam France était récemment au Liban, pour assister au
- [South Sudanese MP and faith leader Joy Kwaje Speaks Out](https://controlarms.org/blog/south-sudanese-mp-and-faith-leader-joy-kwaje-speaks-out/) - Honourable Joy Kwaje, is a Member of Parliament, long-time leader of church women and former Commissioner for Human Rights in Juba, South Sudan “The Arms Trade Treaty matters to me because the people of South Sudan still have deep scars and traumas to heal after decades of armed conflict. We have a new 2, 000-kilometer
- [Trade Unions Calling for Strong ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/trade-unions-calling-for-strong-att/) - In recent weeks, trade unions representing 10 million workers have joined the call for a bulletproof treaty. Last week, the Trade Union Confederation (TUC) in the United Kingdom presented an appeal to British Foreign Secretary William Hague. The appeal was delivered on behalf of Brendan Barber, the General Secretary of the TUC. In it he
- [Mobilization in the United States](https://controlarms.org/blog/mobilization-in-the-united-states/) - Oxfam America took urgent action on Friday through an online petition targeting US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The action came in advance of a panel discussion taking place today (16 April) in Washington, D.C. in which key stakeholders, from the government, the global defense industry, and civil society will highlight their views and key
- [GLOBAL DAY OF ACTION ON MILITARY SPENDING](https://controlarms.org/blog/global-day-of-action-on-military-spending/) - 17 April is the second annual Global Day of Action on Military Spending! The Day of Action coincides with the release of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute’s (SIPRI) new annual figures on world military expenditures. Founded by the International Peace Bureau and the Institute for Policy Studies, this day will bring together people in
- [A Voice from Sierra Leone](https://controlarms.org/blog/a-voice-from-sierra-leone/) - As part of the “100 Days of Speaking Out!”, a countdown to the treaty negotiations, Control Arms will regularly feature stories and profiles of different people who support a bulletproof ATT. The reflection below has been provided by Ms. Ebun James, General Secretary of the Sierra Leone Council of Churches: “The Arms Trade Treaty matters
- [Vitória’s Story](https://controlarms.org/blog/vitorias-story/) - As part of the “100 Days of Speaking Out!”, a countdown to the treaty negotiations, Control Arms will regularly feature stories and profiles of different people who support a bulletproof ATT. A reflexão abaixo foi fornecido pelo Vitória Bernardes, um sobrevivente da violência armada no Brasil. “Na tarde do dia 31/12/2001, aos 16 anos de
- [UNIDIR Event in Belgrade, Serbia](https://controlarms.org/blog/unidir-event-in-belgrade-serbia/) - As part of the “100 Days of Speaking Out!”, a countdown to the treaty negotiations, Control Arms will regularly feature stories and profiles of different people who support a bulletproof ATT. Representatives of 24 countries from Europe are gathering with regional, international, and nongovernmental organizations in Belgrade, Serbia on April 18th for a 3-day seminar titled
- [TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL MALAYSIA ATT EVENT](https://controlarms.org/blog/transparency-international-malaysia-att-event/) - As part of the “100 Days of Speaking Out!”, a countdown to the treaty negotiations, Control Arms will regularly feature stories and profiles of different people who support a bulletproof ATT. Last Week, Transparency International Malaysia hosted a conference in Kuala Lumpur about the importance of including strong anti-corruption provisions in a potential UN Arms
- [SweFOR: Stopping Arms, Saving Lives in Sweden](https://controlarms.org/blog/swefor-stopping-arms-saving-lives-in-sweden/) - As part of the “100 Days of Speaking Out!”, a countdown to the treaty negotiations, Control Arms will regularly feature stories and profiles of different people who support a bulletproof ATT. On April 20th and 21st, the Swedish Fellowship for Reconciliation (SweFOR) staged two events in Sweden to support the Control Arms campaign effort. Throughout the two
- [PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT CONSULTS CIVIL SOCIETY ON ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/philippine-government-consults-civil-society-on-att/) - As part of the “100 Days of Speaking Out!”, a countdown to the treaty negotiations, Control Arms will regularly feature stories and profiles of different people who support a bulletproof ATT. On April 23, the Philippine Action Network to Control Arms (PhilANCA) met with Philippine government agencies including the Department of Foreign Affairs, Department of
- [Dr. Crespin on the need for an ATT in El Salvador](https://controlarms.org/blog/dr-crespin-on-the-need-for-an-att-in-el-salvador/) - As part of the “100 Days of Speaking Out!”, a countdown to the treaty negotiations, Control Arms will regularly feature stories and profiles of different people who support a bulletproof ATT. Emperatriz Crespin MD MPH, IPPNW/El Salvador My consciousness about gun violence began at an early age, having a grandfather as a military man, and
- [UK groups tell government to “stay on target!”](https://controlarms.org/blog/uk-groups-tell-government-to-stay-on-target/) - As part of the “100 Days of Speaking Out!”, a countdown to the treaty negotiations, Control Arms will regularly feature stories and profiles of different people who support a bulletproof ATT. Control Arms members in the UK met with a number of MPs during a joint meeting on the ATT last week in London. The
- [Parliamentarians Around the Globe Support a Strong Arms Trade Treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/parliamentarians-around-the-globe-support-a-strong-arms-trade-treaty/) - More than 1, 300 parliamentarians from 54 countries have signed the Control Arms Global Parliamentarian Declaration on the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). The Members of Parliament, Senators, and other legislators who have become signatories endorse the notion of a strong Arms Trade Treaty and have pledged their support in making the robust, legally binding instrument
- [ATT Legal Spotlight- Urim Lekaj](https://controlarms.org/blog/att-legal-spotlight-urim-lekaj/) - As part of the “100 Days of Speaking Out!”, a countdown to the treaty negotiations, Control Arms will regularly feature stories and profiles of different people who support a bulletproof ATT. The ATT Legal Response Network is an international network of over 70 pro-bono lawyers fielding questions from states and civil society about the Arms
- [Hundreds Sign Up To Support The ATT on St. George’s Day](https://controlarms.org/blog/hundreds-sign-up-to-support-the-att-on-st-georges-day/) - As part of the “100 Days of Speaking Out!”, a countdown to the treaty negotiations, Control Arms will regularly feature stories and profiles of different people who support a bulletproof ATT. Fundacio per lau pau celebrated St. George’s Day in Spain by collecting hundreds of signatures on the global petition this year. The annual Catalan
- [West African Countries Gather in Nigeria to Discuss ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/west-african-countries-gather-in-nigeria-to-discuss-att/) - As part of the “100 Days of Speaking Out!”, a countdown to the treaty negotiations, Control Arms will regularly feature stories and profiles of different people who support a bulletproof ATT. On April 26-27, representatives from civil society gathered with Member States from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Abuja, Nigeria to
- [Oxfam International Releases New Report](https://controlarms.org/blog/oxfam-international-releases-new-report/) - As part of the “100 Days of Speaking Out!”, a countdown to the treaty negotiations, Control Arms will regularly feature stories and profiles of different people who support a bulletproof ATT. Oxfam International released a new report yesterday, “The Devil is in the Detail: The importance of comprehensive and legally binding criteria for arms transfers”.
- [Arms Trade Treaty Acts as Central Focus of Amnesty International’s Candle Day in Australia](https://controlarms.org/blog/arms-trade-treaty-acts-as-central-focus-of-amnesty-internationals-candle-day-in-australia/) - As part of the “100 Days of Speaking Out!”, a countdown to the treaty negotiations, Control Arms will regularly feature stories and profiles of different people who support a bulletproof ATT. Amnesty International Australia volunteers gathered on May 1st in the Central Business District of Victoria for Candle Day. Amnesty chose the Arms Trade Treaty
- [Civil Society Groups Challenge Incoming French President to Support a Strong ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/civil-society-groups-challenge-incoming-french-president-to-support-a-strong-att/) - As part of the “100 Days of Speaking Out!”, a countdown to the treaty negotiations, Control Arms will regularly feature stories and profiles of different people who support a bulletproof ATT. Over the past month, Oxfam France, Amnesty International France, and CCFD- Terre Solidaire have been working together to ensure that the Arms Trade Treaty
- [Branislav Kapetanović Speaks Out](https://controlarms.org/blog/branislav-kapetanovic-speaks-out/) - As part of the “100 Days of Speaking Out!”, a countdown to the treaty negotiations, Control Arms will regularly feature stories and profiles of different people who support a bulletproof ATT. “An Arms Trade Treaty matters to me because it will precisely regulate all transactions related to sales, acquisitions and resale of arms. The Treaty
- [Saferworld talks ATT implementation at seminar in London](https://controlarms.org/blog/saferworld-talks-att-implementation-at-seminar-in-london/) - As part of the “100 Days of Speaking Out!”, a countdown to the treaty negotiations, Control Arms will regularly feature stories and profiles of different people who support a bulletproof ATT. Saferworld and the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) hosted a seminar looking at key implementation issues and challenges for the Arms Trade Treaty
- [Control Arms releases new report on import and transit issues in the ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/control-arms-releases-new-report-on-import-and-transit-issues-in-the-att/) - Today, Control Arms releases a new report specifically addressing import and transit issues in a future Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). Whereas much of the attention in ATT discussions has been placed on the export aspect of the international arms trade and the major arms exporting states, a majority of states are primarily or even exclusively
- [Civil society talks ATT with German representatives](https://controlarms.org/blog/civil-society-talks-att-with-german-representatives/) - As part of the “100 Days of Speaking Out!”, a countdown to the treaty negotiations, Control Arms will regularly feature stories and profiles of different people who support a bulletproof ATT. On 11 May 2012, the Friedrich Ebert Foundation offered a forum for German Members of Parliament, representatives of government, and civil society experts to
- [A Spotlight on the ATT Legal Response Network](https://controlarms.org/blog/a-spotlight-on-the-att-legal-response-network/) - As part of the “100 Days of Speaking Out!”, a countdown to the treaty negotiations, Control Arms will regularly feature stories and profiles of different people who support a bulletproof ATT. Alison Mellon is an attorney from Cape Town, South Africa with a background in commercial and corporate law. It was her interest in the
- [Building cross-party support in Canada](https://controlarms.org/blog/building-cross-party-support-in-canada/) - As part of the “100 Days of Speaking Out!”, a countdown to the treaty negotiations, Control Arms will regularly feature stories and profiles of different people who support a bulletproof ATT. Representatives of several Canadian organizations made a strong pitch for a bulletproof treaty during a breakfast meeting with members of Canada’s Parliament on Thursday.
- [Dr. Arias rallies new support for the treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/dr-arias-rallies-new-support-for-the-treaty/) - As part of the “100 Days of Speaking Out!”, a countdown to the treaty negotiations, Control Arms will regularly feature stories and profiles of different people who support a bulletproof ATT. Last week, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Arms Trade Treaty champion Dr. Oscar Arias Sanchez traveled to Tiajin, China for the 30th Annual Plenary
- [A Call from Central Africa](https://controlarms.org/blog/a-call-from-central-africa/) - As part of the “100 Days of Speaking Out!”, a countdown to the treaty negotiations, Control Arms will regularly feature stories and profiles of different people who support a bulletproof ATT. “Every day in our country, people are faced with the damage caused by the irresponsible trade in conventional arms. Real peace, security for people
- [Experts Advocate for ATT at UN Security Roundtable](https://controlarms.org/blog/experts-advocate-for-att-at-un-security-roundtable/) - As part of the “100 Days of Speaking Out!”, a countdown to the treaty negotiations, Control Arms will regularly feature stories and profiles of different people who support a bulletproof ATT. Control Arms Secretariat Director Jeff Abramson made the case for a strong ATT to a packed room of UN delegates and experts at the
- [Prominent US organizations press Obama on the ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/prominent-us-organizations-press-obama-on-the-att/) - As part of the “100 Days of Speaking Out!”, a countdown to the treaty negotiations, Control Arms will regularly feature stories and profiles of different people who support a bulletproof ATT. As part of a growing global campaign to build support for an effective and robust international agreement to regulate international arms deals, more than
- [A Spotlight on ATT Legal Attorney Cynthia Ebbs](https://controlarms.org/blog/a-spotlight-on-att-legal-attorney-cynthia-ebbs/) - As part of the “100 Days of Speaking Out!”, a countdown to the treaty negotiations, Control Arms will regularly feature stories and profiles of different people who support a bulletproof ATT. Cynthia L. Ebbs is a Georgetown University Law Center graduate and holds an M.A. in International Affairs from American University’s School of International Service.
- [Statement on Syria, Houla Tragedy, and Security Council by Jeff Abramson, Director of Control Arms Secretariat](https://controlarms.org/blog/statement-on-syria-houla-tragedy-and-security-council-by-jeff-abramson-director-of-control-arms-secretariat/) - On Sunday, May 27, the UN Security Council condemned the Syrian government “in the strongest possible terms the killings, confirmed by United Nations observers, of dozens of men, women and children and the wounding of hundreds more” in Houla, but did not take actions to bar the possible flow of weapons to the government that
- [Interview with KG Hammar – Archbishop Emeritus, Church of Sweden](https://controlarms.org/blog/interview-with-kg-hammar-archbishop-emeritus-church-of-sweden/) - As part of the “100 Days of Speaking Out!”, a countdown to the treaty negotiations, Control Arms will regularly feature stories and profiles of different people who support a bulletproof ATT. With just over a month left before the nations of the world gather at the United Nations in New York City, religious leaders and
- [Oxfam International Releases Report on Ammunition](https://controlarms.org/blog/oxfam-international-releases-report-on-ammunition/) - As part of the “100 Days of Speaking Out!”, a countdown to the treaty negotiations, Control Arms will regularly feature stories and profiles of different people who support a bulletproof ATT. Yesterday, Oxfam International released a new report, “Stop a Bullet, Stop a War,” focusing on the extensive global trade in ammunition. The report shows
- [Religious Leaders Gather in South Africa to Show Support for ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/religious-leaders-gather-in-south-africa-to-show-support-for-att/) - As part of the “100 Days of Speaking Out!”, a countdown to the treaty negotiations, Control Arms will regularly feature stories and profiles of different people who support a bulletproof ATT. Participants of a World Council of Churches conference on the Arms Trade Treaty took to the streets of Cape Town, South Africa yesterday. They
- [DAILY FEATURE: Hundreds of Thousands Answer the Call for Action on the ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/daily-feature-hundreds-of-thousands-answer-the-call-for-action-on-the-att-2/) - Today, campaigners around the world will be holding events, meeting with government representatives, and speaking out during the Control Arms Global Day of Action. Over 430, 000 people have already pledged their support for a strong Arms Trade Treaty that saves lives and livelihoods. At this pivotal point in the campaign, it is your turn
- [We can win a strong Arms Trade Treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/we-can-win-a-strong-arms-trade-treaty/) - On the morning of July 1st, Julius Arile gave Control Arms its first victory. While running in the Queens 10k race amongst 13,000 competitors, the cattle raider turned Arms trade Treaty activist won in impressive fashion. He crossed the finish line more than 3 minutes ahead of the second place finisher. Following Julius’s lead, advocates
- [Press Conference on ATT draft text](https://controlarms.org/blog/press-conference-on-att-draft-text/) - Remarks from the Control Arms coalition on the Draft Text of the Arms Trade Treaty released Friday, March 22
- [An Arms Trade Treaty for Them](https://controlarms.org/blog/4848/) - As negotiations continue at the United Nations on the terms of the Arms Trade Treaty, take a step back and look at the faces of the people this treaty is for. The slidehow above features 5 people with 5 inspiring testimonies on the need to stop armed violence and agree on a strong treaty. Click
- [Reaction to alleged delivery of Russian weapons to Syria](https://controlarms.org/blog/reaction-to-alleged-delivery-of-russian-weapons-to-syria/) - Jeff Abramson, Director of the Control Arms Secretariat said: “While ordinary civilians are being butchered on a daily basis, Russia appears to be continuing its deadly business with the regime of Bashar al-Assad. This must come to an end. “We need to stop this terrible pipeline by agreeing on an international treaty to regulate the
- [Civil Society in Liberia Begins Mobilizing for ATT Negotiations](https://controlarms.org/blog/civil-society-in-liberia-begins-mobilizing-for-att-negotiations/) - As part of the “100 Days of Speaking Out!”, a countdown to the treaty negotiations, Control Arms will regularly feature stories and profiles of different people who support a bulletproof ATT. In less than one month, countries will gather at the Diplomatic Conference on the Arms Trade Treaty, where they will negotiate the first legally
- [Campaigners Take to the Streets in Norway to Support ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/campaigners-take-to-the-streets-in-norway-to-support-att/) - As part of the “100 Days of Speaking Out!”, a countdown to the treaty negotiations, Control Arms will regularly feature stories and profiles of different people who support a bulletproof ATT. Over the past month, PRESS – Save the Children Youth Norway has been active throughout Norway spreading the word about the need for a
- [Catalan Parliament supports the Arms Trade Treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/catalan-parliament-supports-the-arms-trade-treaty/) - As part of the “100 Days of Speaking Out!”, a countdown to the treaty negotiations, Control Arms will regularly feature stories and profiles of different people who support a bulletproof ATT. Last Friday, the president of Amnesty International Catalonia, Maria Cañadas, and the director of Fundació per la Pau, (Peace Foundation) Jordi Armadans, appeared in
- [Nobel Laureate Shirin Ebadi signs Control Arms petition](https://controlarms.org/blog/nobel-laureate-shirin-ebadi-signs-control-arms-petition/) - As part of the “100 Days of Speaking Out!”, a countdown to the treaty negotiations, Control Arms will regularly feature stories and profiles of different people who support a bulletproof ATT. In the beginning of June, The Norwegian Peace Association, in collaboration with ICAP, hosted the international exhibition “Building a Culture of Peace for the
- [IANSA Global Week of Action Begins](https://controlarms.org/blog/iansa-global-week-of-action-begins/) - Today marks the start of the annual Global Week of Action Against Gun Violence, led by the International Action Network on Small Arms (IANSA). IANSA is a founding member of the Control Arms coalition. The Week of Action highlights the international campaign to stop the proliferation and misuse of small arms and light weapons. Last
- [Amnesty Launches Report on DR Congo and the Case for an ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/amnesty-launches-report-on-dr-congo-and-the-case-for-an-att/) - As part of the “100 Days of Speaking Out!”, a countdown to the treaty negotiations, Control Arms will regularly feature stories and profiles of different people who support a bulletproof ATT. Amnesty International has released a new report today entitled “’If you resist, we’ll shoot you’: The Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Case
- [Oxfam Launches Report on Importance of Development in ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/oxfam-launches-report-on-importance-of-development-in-att/) - As part of the “100 Days of Speaking Out!”, a countdown to the treaty negotiations, Control Arms will regularly feature stories and profiles of different people who support a bulletproof ATT. A new Oxfam report which looks at how the poorly-regulated arms trade is paralyzing development in some of the poorest countries in the world
- [Caribbean countries poised to negotiate a strong ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/caribbean-countries-poised-to-negotiate-a-strong-att/) - As part of the “100 Days of Speaking Out!”, a countdown to the treaty negotiations, Control Arms will regularly feature stories and profiles of different people who support a bulletproof ATT The Caribbean Coalition for Development and the Reduction of Armed Violence (CDRAV) organized the Third Regional Workshop on Negotiations for the ATT, which was
- [DAILY FEATURE: Parliamentarian Declaration reaches 1,500 signatories](https://controlarms.org/blog/daily-feature-parliamentarian-declaration-reaches-1500-signatories/) - As part of the “100 Days of Speaking Out!”, a countdown to the treaty negotiations, Control Arms will regularly feature stories and profiles of different people who support a bulletproof ATT During the previous six months, campaigners across the world have been lobbying parliamentarians to sign the Control Arms Global Parliamentarian Declaration on the Arms Trade
- [DAILY FEATURE: Office of Belgian Prime Minister Receives ATT Petition Handover](https://controlarms.org/blog/daily-feature-office-of-belgian-prime-minister-receives-att-petition-handover/) - As part of the “100 Days of Speaking Out!”, a countdown to the treaty negotiations, Control Arms will regularly feature stories and profiles of different people who support a bulletproof ATT On June 12th, Control Arms coalition members Amnesty International and Pax Christi Flanders participated in a handover ceremony with Yasmine Kherbache of the Office
- [Reaction to recent stoppage of shipment to Syria](https://controlarms.org/blog/reaction-to-recent-stoppage-of-shipment-to-syria/) - Jeff Abramson, Director of the Control Arms Secretariat said: “Control Arms welcomes the actions taken recently to halt the alleged shipment of helicopters to the Syrian government. The withdrawal of insurance by a UK group shows just how interconnected global trade is today, but governments shouldn’t have to rely on a responsible private sector actor
- [DAILY FEATURE: ATT perspectives of victims of armed violence](https://controlarms.org/blog/daily-feature-att-perspectives-of-victims-of-armed-violence/) - As part of the “100 Days of Speaking Out!”, a countdown to the treaty negotiations, Control Arms will regularly feature stories and profiles of different people who support a bulletproof ATT The international Arms Trade Treaty has an ethical and a political challenge, it is the tip of the iceberg of a deep international crisis.
- [DAILY FEATURE: “What does a gun mean to you?”](https://controlarms.org/blog/daily-feature-what-does-a-gun-mean-to-you/) - Join them and tell us ‘What does a gun mean to YOU?” on Facebook and Twitter Ahead of the history-making decision on the Arms Trade Treaty less than two weeks from today – starting July 2 in New York at the United Nations – the Control Arms Coalition set up a series of exclusive interviews
- [DAILY FEATURE: Women call for roses, not weapons, in Rabat](https://controlarms.org/blog/daily-feature-women-call-for-roses-not-weapons-in-rabat/) - As part of the “100 Days of Speaking Out!”, a countdown to the treaty negotiations, Control Arms will regularly feature stories and profiles of different people who support a bulletproof ATT Earlier this month the Centre d’Education pour les Droits Humains de la Femme coordinated a roundtable for media professionals in Rabat, Morocco. There was a
- [DAILY FEATURE: Holland’s Next Top Lobbyist](https://controlarms.org/blog/daily-feature-hollands-next-top-lobbyist/) - As part of the “100 Days of Speaking Out!”, a countdown to the treaty negotiations, Control Arms will regularly feature stories and profiles of different people who support a bulletproof ATT The search for Holland’s top lobbyist has concluded and Bo Cornelissen, a 26 year old International Business student at the Avans in Den Bosch
- [DAILY FEATURE: Hundreds of Thousands Answer the Call for Action on the ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/daily-feature-hundreds-of-thousands-answer-the-call-for-action-on-the-att/) - Congratulations to all Control Arms members! The Global Day of Action for an Arms Trade Treaty was a great success! From tanks in London to petition handovers in Oslo; media in Ghana and Algiers and bananas in New York and Spain, we did a fantastic job in letting the world know that it’s time for
- [DAILY FEATURE: From cattle raider to peace campaigner](https://controlarms.org/blog/daily-feature-from-cattle-raider-to-peace-campaigner/) - For the past 98 days the Control Arms campaign has run this series of Daily Features to showcase actions and support by campaigners, advocates, survivors, government leaders, religious figures, and ordinary people seeking to save lives and livelihoods through the adopting of a strong Arms Trade Treaty. Along the way, hundreds of thousands of people
- [Civil Society Weighs in at Arms Trade Treaty Conference at the United Nations](https://controlarms.org/blog/civil-society-weighs-in-at-arms-trade-treaty-conference-at-the-united-nations/) - On Wednesday, June 11, civil society had the opportunity to address the participants of the Arms Trade Treaty Diplomatic Conference at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Several members of the Control Arms coalition, including representatives from Amnesty International, Oxfam, the International Action Network on Small Arms, and Women’s Right to Education Programme addressed
- [Historic arms trade negotiations a chance to prevent future Syrian-style slaughter](https://controlarms.org/blog/historic-arms-trade-negotiations-a-chance-to-prevent-future-syrian-style-slaughter/) - Time to end ‘body bag’ approach to arms control and support a robust Arms Trade Treaty New York – Political leaders have a historic opportunity to place human rights and humanitarian aims above self-interest and profit when final negotiations to regulate the global arms trade begin today at the United Nations, campaigners from across the
- [Stars write to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on “Matter of Life and Death”](https://controlarms.org/blog/stars-write-to-un-secretary-general-ban-ki-moon-on-matter-of-life-and-death/) - International artists including Kristin Davis, Keira Knightley, Yoko Ono, Scarlett Johansson, Coldplay, Tim Roth, Annie Lennox and Kevin Spacey have joined forces to demand governments take immediate action to help improve regulation of the international arms trade. The stars combined to send a joint letter to Ban Ki-moon, Secretary General of the United Nations urging
- [Reaction to the Delay in Arms Trade Treaty Talks](https://controlarms.org/blog/reaction-to-the-delay-in-arms-trade-treaty-talks/) - Jeff Abramson, Director of the Secretariat of the Control Arms coalition said: “While demands of the Palestinian people for state recognition is an important and legitimate issue, this is the wrong forum to be addressing it. “The world has waited too long for the deadly arms trade to be brought under control. Let’s not delay
- [ATT negotiations moved behind closed doors](https://controlarms.org/blog/att-negotiations-moved-behind-closed-doors/) - Anna MacDonald Oxfam’s Head of Control Arms Campaign: “The arms trade is often a shadowy business with arms deals being conducted in isolation, behind closed doors. The Arms Trade Treaty is attempting to shed some light over this trade and ensure that we have transparent and robust laws to prevent arms ending up in the
- [UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon accepts petition, declarations handover from Control Arms coalition](https://controlarms.org/blog/un-secretary-general-ban-ki-moon-accepts-petition-declarations-handover-from-control-arms-coalition-2/) - After months of diligent campaigning, members of the Control Arms Coalition met with United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon in a handover ceremony on Tuesday, July 3rd. Salil Shetty (Amnesty International), Ross Robertson, MP (New Zealand), Bishop Elias Taban, Dr. Ogebe Onazi (IPPNW), Jasmin Galace (PhilANCA), and Julius Arile, the Control Arms campaign’s one millionth
- [Battle for Arms Trade Treaty continues as Governments Delay Final Deal](https://controlarms.org/blog/battle-for-arms-trade-treaty-continues-as-governments-delay-final-deal/) - The fight to end the illegal and irresponsible arms trade goes on after delegates at the United Nations failed to reach consensus and agree an Arms Trade Treaty. The lack of agreement on a final text was disappointing but not the end of the story. In spite of today’s lack of agreement, momentum is gathering
- [United Nations General Assembly Speeches](https://controlarms.org/blog/4927/) - During the opening week of the General Assembly, heads of state and high level ministers delivered speeches at the United Nations, effectively laying out what they felt were the most important issues for their countries this year. It was evident that the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) continues to be important for many countries. More than
- [Arms Trade Treaty Basics](https://controlarms.org/blog/arms-trade-treaty-basics/) - Millions of people suffer every day from the direct and indirect consequences of the irresponsible and poorly regulated arms trade. While there are treaties on nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, there is no international treaty on the global arms trade – it’s as simple as that. As a result, thousands are killed, far more people
- [Control Arms Hosts Press Briefing on ATT Text, Rules, and Process](https://controlarms.org/blog/control-arms-hosts-press-briefing-on-att-text-rules-and-process/) - On October 15th, members of the Control Arms coalition met with members of the press to discuss the current status of the Arms Trade Treaty and the threats posed to the process by politics, rules of procedure, and the potential for the continued use of veto power. The Arms Trade Treaty talks came to an
- [CONTROL ARMS LAUNCHES REPORT ON TREATY TEXT SHORTCOMINGS AT UN EVENT](https://controlarms.org/blog/control-arms-launches-report-on-treaty-text-shortcomings-at-un-event/) - During the second week of the UN General Assembly’s First Committee session, Control Arms sponsored “Finishing the Job: Delivering a Bullet-Proof Arms Trade Treaty”. This focused on the substance and future of the ATT. The event was co-hosted by the Permanent Mission of Trinidad and Tobago to the UN and the Permanent Mission of Mexico
- [Momentum Grows to Conclude Arms Trade Treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/momentum-grows-to-conclude-arms-trade-treaty/) - Diplomats voted on 7 November to hold a final UN Conference on the ATT in March 2013. The vote came on the last day of the UN’s First Committee and was passed with an unprecedented 157 votes in favour, 18 abstentions and 0 votes against. The resolution does include the ccontroversial stipulation that the text
- [French Civil Society Organizations Discuss Arms Trade Treaty at Paris Conference](https://controlarms.org/blog/french-civil-society-organizations-discuss-arms-trade-treaty-at-paris-conference/) - Last week, multiple organizations came together in Paris, France to call on the government of France to strengthen its commitment to disarmament and humanitarian arms control. The event took place as part of the 20th anniversary of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL) and there was also much discussion about the on-going and changing
- [ATT Campaign Remains Strong in Africa](https://controlarms.org/blog/att-campaign-remains-strong-in-africa/) - A sense of determination and focused energy were evident during a recent campaign advisory meeting for the Africa region that took place in Nairobi last week. It was organized by the World Council of Churches, in cooperation with Norwegian Church Aid, as part of their on-going Ecumenical Campaign for an Arms Trade Treaty. The meeting
- [NGO Leaders Urged President Obama to lead negotiations for a strong ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/ngo-leaders-urged-president-obama-to-lead-negotiations-for-a-strong-att/) - Leaders of non-governmental organizations encouraged President Obama to support and play a leading role in negotiations to conclude an effective Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). Negotiations are set to resume during the 18th to the 28th of March. In a letter delivered to the White House last week, NGO leaders argued that an ATT is a
- [Control Arms preparing for upcoming negotiations](https://controlarms.org/blog/control-arms-preparing-for-upcoming-negotiations/) - Members of the global Control Arms coalition are actively preparing for the upcoming Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) negotiations scheduled to begin at the United Nations on 18 March. This conference is the follow-up to the negotiating conference that took place in July 2012 at which states came close to adopting a treaty. Our aim over
- [West Africa states join forces for a strong Arms Trade Treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/west-africa-states-join-forces-for-a-strong-arms-trade-treaty/) - On February 27, civil society organizations and member states from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) meet in Abuja, Nigeria to discuss the coming Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) Final Diplomatic Conference in March. At the meeting, ECOWAS member states agreed to push for an ATT that strongly support international humanitarian law, human rights,
- [Parliamentarians gather in Windhoek](https://controlarms.org/blog/parliamentarians-gather-in-windhoek/) - Today marks the opening of the Regional Parliamentary Workshop on ‘Addressing the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons and Supporting an Arms Trade Treaty – The Role of Parliamentarians’. Hosted by the Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee of the National Assembly of Namibia, and kindly supported by the German Foreign Ministry, the meeting
- [International Women’s Day a time to acknowledge impact of arms on women](https://controlarms.org/blog/international-womens-day-a-time-to-acknowledge-impact-of-arms-on-women/) - This year, International Women’s Day takes place just before states meet at the United Nations in the Final Conference on the Arms Trade Treaty. Women and girls around the world suffer different and serious violations due to the proliferation and misuse of arms and the long-lasting effects of armed conflict. But governments who put profits
- [Global Week of Action begins!](https://controlarms.org/blog/global-week-of-action-begins/) - Monday marks the start of the Global Week of Action! Throughout the week, Control Arms members and partners will be undertaking a variety of activities to call attention to the upcoming second Diplomatic Conference, scheduled to open at the United Nations on 18 March. The theme of the week is the ‘missing pieces’ that are
- [New report highlights “missing pieces” in draft treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/new-report-highlights-missing-pieces-in-draft-treaty/) - Oxfam and Saferworld issued a new report today called “Getting it Right: The Pieces that Matter for an Arms Trade Treaty”. In this report, the two organizations set out the major gaps in the current draft text of the ATT and also include suggestions of how diplomats attending the UN negotiations could fix them. Loopholes
- [Arias Foundation reaches out to students in Costa Rica](https://controlarms.org/blog/arias-foundation-reaches-out-to-students-in-costa-rica/) - Ever wondered how to reach people from 50 countries in a single campaign event? The Arias Foundation in San José, Costa Rica has done just that. They promoted the Arms Trade Treaty at the United Nations-mandated University for Peace campus at an event which included students from over 50 nations. Last week, two Arias Foundation
- [Nigeria and African Union members join discussion for a strong Arms Trades Treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/nigeria-and-african-union-members-join-discussion-for-a-strong-arms-trades-treaty/) - The last bit preparatory meeting for the negotiations took place in Addis Ababa, with several African Union governments, the UN and Control Arms representatives attending. ATT President Designate Peter Woolcott also attended the meeting to hear the views of governments and NGOs. Active discussions about the current text of treaty took place over the two days,
- [Nobel Laureates call on President Obama to agree to a robust Arms Trade Treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/nobel-laureates-call-on-president-obama-to-agree-to-a-robust-arms-trade-treaty/) - Ahead of next week negotiations at the UN on the Arms Trade Treaty 18 Nobel Peace Laureates have written to US President Obama to call on him to agree and support the adoption of a strong text. In the letter, names such as Oscar Arias, Desmond Tutu, Jimmy Carter and Leymah Gbowee say that “as
- [UN Secretary-General Voices Support for Arms Trade Treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/un-secretary-general-voices-support-for-arms-trade-treaty/) - The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon reiterated his support for a comprehensive Arms Trade Treaty in a statement released today. In the statement, he reiterated his “support for an Arms Trade Treaty that regulates international transfers of both weapons and ammunition and provides for common standards for exporting States. These standards are important for assessing
- [UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon accepts petition, declarations handover from Control Arms coalition](https://controlarms.org/blog/un-secretary-general-ban-ki-moon-accepts-petition-declarations-handover-from-control-arms-coalition/) - After months of diligent campaigning, members of the Control Arms Coalition met with United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon in a handover ceremony on Tuesday, July 3rd. Salil Shetty (Amnesty International), Ross Robertson, MP (New Zealand), Bishop Elias Taban, Dr. Ogebe Onazi (IPPNW), Jasmin Galace (PhilANCA), and Julius Arile, the Control Arms campaign’s one millionth
- [Arms Trade Treaty negotiations kick off with a bang](https://controlarms.org/blog/arms-trade-treaty-negotiations-kick-off-with-a-bang/) - The Final Conference opened at the United Nations today to a packed room and high expectations. Several delegations have sent their Foreign Ministers to attend the opening of the negotiations. During his opening statement, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon remarked “We owe this treaty to all the innocent victims of armed conflict and violence” and
- [All boxes checked? You have a strong Arms Trade Treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/all-boxes-checked-you-have-a-strong-arms-trade-treaty/) - As a campaigning tool, a piece of cardboard lacks the pizzazz of social media. But the checklist given to negotiators arriving at the UN Diplomatic Conference of the ATT contains nine essential items needed for a bulletproof treaty. The checklist includes items from criteria to coverage, conflict to circumvention. No infographics. No hashtags. Just boxes
- [Djimon Hounsou takes center stage at Control Arms Opening Reception](https://controlarms.org/blog/djimon-hounsou-takes-center-stage-at-control-arms-opening-reception/) - If all politics is local and the personal is political then few advocates can make a more compelling case for an Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) than Hollywood actor Djimon Hounsou. The Benin-born global superstar, Oscar-nominated for his roles in Blood Diamond and In America, knows from first-hand experience the devastation the arms trade has brought
- [69 Countries Sign on to Strong Joint Statement on Ammo](https://controlarms.org/blog/69-countries-sign-on-to-strong-joint-statement-on-ammo/) - Without ammunition, guns are just heavy sticks. Without shells, tanks are just tractors. That’s why 69 countries yesterday demanded ammunition be included in the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) in a way that subjects it to the same regulations as the guns the rounds are fired from. The strong joint statement was read by the Ghana
- [UN Secretary General Meets Campaigners and Diplomats at Evening Reception](https://controlarms.org/blog/un-secretary-general-meets-campaigners-and-diplomats-at-evening-reception/) - UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon met international armed violence survivors and Control Arms ‘Millionth Face’ and Kenyan marathon runner Julius Arile here at the UN last night. Ban was amongst hundreds of delegates, UN figures and NGOs at the Australian government’s evening reception on the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT.) He met a number of officials
- [New Arms Trade Treaty text: Legally sound? Maybe. Good for humanity? Not yet.](https://controlarms.org/blog/new-arms-trade-treaty-text-legally-sound-maybe-good-for-humanity-not-yet/) - Campaigners here at the UN Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) Conference are gearing up for a huge day following the release of a draft of the treaty text on Wednesday night. While it’s recognized that the document is starting point, it will inform the second draft text that is expected to be circulated on Friday. The
- [Control Arms & NGO’s address Negotiators](https://controlarms.org/blog/control-arms-ngos-address-negotiators/) - “We call on you to have courage. To make the changes based not on what is easy but on what is right – and desperately needed. Not within these walls, but outside in the real world. Our message to you is this: you have one chance, please get it right.” Control Arms Coalition advocates, representing
- [Preventing Gender-Based Violence Through The Arms Trade Treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/preventing-gender-based-violence-through-the-arms-trade-treaty/) - Today, 91 countries spoke out on the importance of strengthening the criterion on gender-based violence in the Arms Trade Treaty in order to ensure that it is legally-binding and not subject to voluntary risk mitigation measures. Ahead of the release of the second edition of the draft treaty text, countries from around the world led
- [Control Arms Reaction: Second Arms Trade Treaty Draft Text](https://controlarms.org/blog/control-arms-reaction-second-arms-trade-treaty-draft-text/) - In response to the release of the revised text last night (FRI), Anna Macdonald, Oxfam’s Head of Arms Control, said: “We are extremely disappointed and don’t believe this is the best that diplomats can come up with after years of negotiations. The President of the Conference stated repeatedly he would listen to the voice of
- [Control Arms Coalition calls on Chair not to cave in pressure as new text falls short](https://controlarms.org/blog/control-arms-coalition-calls-on-chair-not-to-cave-in-pressure-as-new-text-falls-short/) - Control Arms today says radical changes must be made to the latest draft of the Arms Trade Treaty if it is to save lives. We believe it falls short of what the majority of member states demanded, and looks like a deal cooked up largely by the major exporters. Oxfam’s Head of Arms Control Anna
- [24 hours to go in Arms Trade Treaty negotiations!](https://controlarms.org/blog/24-hours-to-go-in-arms-trade-treaty-negotiations/) - On the penultimate day of the ATT negotiations, we got the media’s attention early morning with a helicopter assembled on a New York rooftop, with the UN in the background. Monday started with a press conference, where it was made clear to the world that the text on the table was not something that was
- [First steps toward a monitor for the Arms Trade Treaty taken in Geneva](https://controlarms.org/blog/first-steps-toward-a-monitor-for-the-arms-trade-treaty-taken-in-geneva/) - Control Arms made further progress on developing a civil society monitoring regime for the Arms Trade Treaty when it convened a two-day meeting of experts in Geneva, Switzerland last week. The meeting brought together over 30 experts from government, the United Nations, civil society and research institutes to review a draft proposal developed by Control
- [Eight more states ratify ATT on anniversary of Opening for Signature](https://controlarms.org/blog/eight-more-states-ratify-att-on-anniversary-of-opening-for-signature/) - On the first anniversary of the Arms Trade Treaty’s (ATT) opening for signature and ratification, momentum continued as eight more countries deposited their ATT instruments of ratification. The deposits were made at a special ceremony at UN Headquarters and bring the total number of ratifications to 40, with just 10 more needed to meet the
- [Berlin meeting – next stage towards the Conference of States Parties](https://controlarms.org/blog/berlin-meeting-next-stage-towards-the-conference-of-states-parties/) - A second round of informal consultations on the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) First Conference of States Parties (1CSP), hosted by the German Federal Foreign Office, took place in Berlin 27-28 November. The meeting, attended by over 70 signatory and ratifying governments, plus civil society and UN agencies represented the next step in a preparatory process
- [Choir urges diplomats to take “a little more action” on ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/choir-urges-diplomats-to-take-a-little-more-action-on-att/) - Diplomats entering the United Nations headquarters were met with quite a surprise today as they passed through security to continue negotiations on the Arms Trade Treaty. Standing outside the entrance was the Sheryl Renee Gospel Choir whose soulful voices could be heard from blocks away. They were here to remind delegates of the importance of closing
- [Momentum picks up in advance of ATT entry-into-force](https://controlarms.org/blog/momentum-picks-up-in-advance-of-att-entry-into-force/) - It was a strong week for the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) as three more states signed or ratified the instrument at UN headquarters in New York. Cameroon became the 124th state to sign when H.E. Mr. Michel Tommo Monthe, deposited the instrument on 3 December. Ms Karen Tan, Ambassador of Singapore, signed the ATT on
- [Thailand joins ranks of ATT signatories ahead of Berlin talks](https://controlarms.org/blog/thailand-joins-ranks-of-att-signatories-ahead-of-berlin-talks/) - On 25 November 2014, Ambassador Norachit Sinhaseni, Thailand’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations signed the Arms Trade Treaty on behalf of his country. Thailand participated throughout negotiations and their signature on the landmark treaty represents one of six from the Asia region. Japan is the only country from the region so far to ratify
- [Parliamentarians for Global Action calls for a Final Push for a Strong ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/parliamentarians-for-global-action-calls-for-a-final-push-for-a-strong-att/) - Parliamentarians for Global Action called for a strong Arms Trade Treaty here at the UN in New York yesterday. At an event sponsored by the Permanent Mission of Finland, the Control Arms coalition member reinforced the need to close the loopholes in the draft treaty text. They also highlighted the important role legislators will play
- [Control Arms Reaction to the New Text on the Final Conference on the Arms Trade Treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/control-arms-reaction-to-the-new-text-on-the-final-conference-on-the-arms-trade-treaty/) - Anna Macdonald, Oxfam’s Head of Arms Control, said: “We see some improvements have been made since the last draft was issued but there are still some important problems with the new text. “The scope of what would be covered in the treaty is still too narrow. We need a treaty that covers all conventional weapons,
- [Further reaction to the revised text on the Final Arms Trade Treaty Conference](https://controlarms.org/blog/further-reaction-to-the-revised-text-on-the-final-arms-trade-treaty-conference/) - Control Arms welcomes the fact that the world is close to agreeing an international Arms Trade Treaty that will tackle the irresponsible trade in conventional arms and its devastating impact upon the lives of millions of people. Allison Pytlak, Campaign Manager of Control Arms, said: “In the latest text there are some steps towards addressing
- [Iran, North Korea & Syria Block the Arms Trade Treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/iran-north-korea-syria-block-the-arms-trade-treaty/) - With governments, civil society, and UN leaders on the edge of their seats, consensus for adoption of the Arms Trade Treaty was broken when a small group of States including Iran, North Korea, and Syria, blocked the passage of this life saving instrument. The move came as a surprise as the treaty text commanded a
- [States vote overwhelmingly for ground-breaking Arms Trade Treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/states-vote-overwhelmingly-for-ground-breaking-arms-trade-treaty/) - New York: Campaigners today say the vote for the first ever global treaty to regulate the international arms trade marks ‘an incredible moment’ signalling the dawn of a new era. The Control Arms coalition says the landmark vote sends a clear signal to gunrunners and human rights abusers that their time is up. After six years
- [Vote for A Short Film about GUNS in the Tribeca Online Film Festival](https://controlarms.org/blog/vote-for-a-short-film-about-guns-in-the-tribeca-online-film-festival/) - A Short Film About GUNS is now being screened as part of the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival (TFF) in New York. Featuring four arms trafficking experts who recount their first hand experiences with the arms trade, the short film was produced to shed some light on an industry that generates over $60 billion annually. The
- [Momentum builds ahead of ATT signing conference](https://controlarms.org/blog/momentum-builds-ahead-of-att-signing-conference/) - With less than one month remaining until the Arms Trade Treaty signing ceremony, members of the Control Arms coalition are mobilizing around the globe to call on states to publicly announce their intention to sign. The ceremony will take place on 3 June at the United Nations in New York and Control Arms is hopeful
- [Trinidad and Tobago Commits to Sign Arms Trade Treaty on June 3](https://controlarms.org/blog/trinidad-and-tobago-commits-to-sign-arms-trade-treaty-on-june-3/) - Trinidad and Tobago has publicly confirmed that they will be adding their signature to the Arms Trade Treaty on 3 June when the Treaty officially opens for signature. As a signal of their high level of support, Winston Dookeran [pictured left], Foreign Minister of Trinidad and Tobago will officially sign the Treaty on behalf of
- [Sweden Commits to Sign the Arms Trade Treaty on Day 1](https://controlarms.org/blog/sweden-commits-to-sign-the-arms-trade-treaty-on-day-1/) - Sweden has joined the growing number of States to go on record and confirm that they will be signing the Arms Trade Treaty on 3 June as part of the historic signing ceremony at United Nations Headquarters. Sweden’s announcement comes days after the European Council proposed a Council decision authorizing all European Union Member States
- [“You made this happen. This is your victory. Tonight is your night.”](https://controlarms.org/blog/you-made-this-happen-this-is-your-victory-tonight-is-your-night/) - On Wednesday 15th May in London, the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Control Arms hosted a reception to mark the adoption of the ATT, and to build momentum in advance of the 3rd June signing ceremony. Around 500 guests, including many London-based Ambassadors and High Commissioners, parliamentarians, Control Arms staff and supporters, officials and
- [Japan commits to be among the first to sign the ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/japan-commits-to-be-among-the-first-to-sign-the-att/) - Japan is committed to being among the initial signatories of the Arms Trade Treaty when it opens for signature on June 3rd at the United Nations in New York. Japan has been among the most active proponents of a strong ATT. In addition to their role as a co-author of the original 2006 UNGA resolutions
- [Norway’s Foreign Minister Announces Intent to sign ATT on 3 June](https://controlarms.org/blog/norways-foreign-minister-announces-intent-to-sign-att-on-3-june/) - On the morning of 22nd of May in Oslo, the Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide, announced that Norway will sign the Arms Trade Treaty on 3rd of June. He also said that he will promote a swift ratification of the treaty this year. International and national campaigners were there to celebrate and
- [New Zealand announces their intention to sign the Arms Trade Treaty next week](https://controlarms.org/blog/new-zealand-announces-their-intention-to-sign-the-arms-trade-treaty-next-week/) - The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Murray McCully, announced that New Zealand will be among the initial signatories of the Arms Trade Treaty when it opens for signature next Monday 3 June in New York. “This Treaty is a landmark step in the international community’s efforts to mitigate the serious security and humanitarian consequences of the
- [Control Arms reaction on EU arms embargo](https://controlarms.org/blog/control-arms-reaction-on-eu-arms-embargo/) - On Monday, the European Union said member states would be able to decide their own policy on sending arms to Syria, after foreign ministers were unable to reach the unanimous decision required to extend the arms embargo on Syria. In reaction, Ms. Allison Pytlak, Campaign Manager for the Control Arms Coalition said: “More weapons inside
- [German Foreign Minister commits to signing ATT on 3 June](https://controlarms.org/blog/german-foreign-minister-commits-to-signing-att-on-3-june/) - Germany has officially announced that they will be signing the Arms Trade Treaty on June 3rd at the United Nations in New York. The treaty will be signed by Guido Westerwelle, Foreign Minister of Germany. Upon the Treaty’s adoption last month he stated that, “For the first time internationally binding rules for arms exports have
- [Costa Rica Vice President to personally sign the ATT on June 3rd](https://controlarms.org/blog/costa-rica-vice-president-to-personally-sign-the-att-on-june-3rd/) - The Vice President of Costa Rica, H.E. Alfio Piva has announced that he will personally sign the Arms Trade Treaty when it opens for signature on 3 June. Costa Rica has long been a champion of a strong and robust Treaty. It is one of the co-authors of the original 2006 UNGA resolution that started
- [WE MADE HISTORY!](https://controlarms.org/blog/we-made-history/) - History was made on Monday 3 June 2013, as 67 states, more than a third of UN member states, signed the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) at a Signing Ceremony at the UN in New York. This is a very positive start to have so many states signing, so soon after the treaty adoption only two
- [Liberia Makes History!](https://controlarms.org/blog/liberia-makes-history/) - Liberia joined the now 70 states that have made history this week at the UN, signing the ATT. Other States to sign the Treaty today were El Salvador and Saint Kitts and Nevis. Control Arms was honoured to meet Nobel Laureate President Sirleaf today, who has been a personal champion of the ATT. Her statement
- [Tanzania hosts ATT Parliamentarian Workshop](https://controlarms.org/blog/tanzania-hosts-att-parliamentarian-workshop/) - Just days before the Arms Trade Treaty opened for signature at the United Nations parliamentarians from multiple African nations came together in a forward-looking workshop that considered the crucial role that legislators will play in the next phase of the ATT process. Organized by Control Arms Steering Board Member Parliamentarians for Global Action and hosted
- [Slovakia becomes latest country to sign Arms Trade Treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/slovakia-becomes-latest-country-to-sign-arms-trade-treaty/) - Miroslav Lajčák, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic, signed the Arms Trade Treaty at the UN on June 10, 2013. In doing so, Slovakia becomes the 72nd signatory of this treaty – the first of this kind designed to regulate and monitor international trade and transfer of
- [Guatemala signs Arms Trade Treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/guatemala-signs-arms-trade-treaty/) - On 24 June, Guatemala became the 74th country to sign the Arms Trade Treaty. In a statement to the press, the Foreign Ministry emphasized that the importance of the ATT lies in the fact that is it the first time the global community has tried to regulate the international arms trade. “With the signing of the
- [Poland becomes 75th signatory to Arms Trade Treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/poland-becomes-75th-signatory-to-arms-trade-treaty/) - On 1 July, Poland’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York signed the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) on behalf of the Republic of Poland. They are the 75th country to do so. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) hopes that the Treaty will make it possible to prevent serious violations of human rights
- [Turkey becomes the 76th signatory to the ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/turkey-becomes-the-76th-signatory-to-the-att/) - On 2 July, Turkey’s Permanent Representative at the United Nations Halit Çevik signed the ATT. Upon signing the Treaty, the Ambassador stated to press that regulating the global arms trade is very important for a peaceful world. Additionally, he stated that Turkey’s standards in the arms trade are “actually beyond the inserted provisions of this
- [Bulgaria joins the arms trade treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/bulgaria-joins-the-arms-trade-treaty/) - Bulgaria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York Stephan Tafrov signed the ATT on behalf of the Republic of Bulgaria on 2 July, making it the 77th Member State to do so and the second country to sign it that day. The negotiation of the ATT was among the priorities of Bulgaria and
- [Iceland makes history and becomes first to ratify ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/iceland-makes-history-and-becomes-first-to-ratify-att/) - On 2 July, nearly one month after the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) opened for signature, Iceland became the first State to officially ratify the landmark instrument. The ratification comes on the heels of more than 75 signatures, and shows the great momentum the ATT has achieved since being officially adopted in April at United Nations
- [UAE and Libya become first countries from Middle East and North Africa to sign ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/uae-and-libya-become-first-countries-from-middle-east-and-north-africa-to-sign-att/) - On 9 July, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed the Arms Trade Treaty. It is the first country from the Middle East to do so. The treaty was signed by Ambassador Ahmad Abdul Rahman Al Jarman, the UAE Permanent Representative to the United Nations. Afterward, the Ambassador expressed his pleasure to be signing on behalf
- [The newest parliamentary tool for ATT action: PGA and Control Arms release handbook for MPs](https://controlarms.org/blog/the-newest-parliamentary-tool-for-att-action-pga-and-control-arms-release-handbook-for-mps/) - Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA), in consultation with Control Arms, today launched the PGA Parliamentary Handbook on Promoting Signature, Ratification and Implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty. Parliamentarians have a unique and fundamental role to play in promoting signature, ratification and implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty. As the Legislative Branch of Government, Parliament and
- [Vanuatu becomes newest ATT signatory!](https://controlarms.org/blog/vanuatu-becomes-newest-att-signatory/) - Vanuatu became the 80th country to sign the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) when Mr. Eric Belleay Kalotiti, Minister Counsellor and Deputy Permanent Representative signed on his country’s behalf on 26 July, just a few days ahead of Vanuatu’s national holiday. For an island nation such as Vanuatu, the ATT provides a cohesive framework to prevent
- [That makes 81! Guinea signs ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/that-makes-81-guinea-signs-att/) - It has been a strong week for the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) as another country added its signature on Monday 29 July. H.E. Mr. Mamadi Touré, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Guinea signed on behalf of his country yesterday. Guinea is a member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS),
- [Nigeria becomes first African country to ratify Arms Trade Treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/nigeria-becomes-first-african-country-to-ratify-arms-trade-treaty/) - Today, 12 August, Nigeria becomes the 82nd UN Member State to sign the Arms Trade Treaty, and the 3rd to ratify the landmark agreement. Foreign Minister Dr. Olugbenga Ashiru signed and deposited Nigeria’s instrument of ratification at the UN in New York. Minister Ashiru made Nigeria’s commitment to the values of the Arms Trade Treaty
- [Serbia becomes newest signatory to the ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/serbia-becomes-newest-signatory-to-the-att/) - Serbia joined the Arms Trade Treaty on 12 August. It was signed by H.E. Mr. Milan Milanović, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Serbia. Vuc Jeremić , the out-going General Assembly President and a former Serbia Foreign Minister presided over the session in which the Treaty was adopted by a vote
- [A new month, a new signatory – Swaziland signs the ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/a-new-month-a-new-signatory-swaziland-signs-the-att/) - Swaziland observes its independence day today, and the southern African nation has one more reason to celebrate thanks to their recent action at the United Nations. On 4 September 2013, Swaziland became the Arms Trade Treaty’s newest signatory when H.E. Mr. Zwelethu Mnisi,Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Swaziland signed on
- [Moldova signs ATT, 15 signatures remaining before 100 milestone](https://controlarms.org/blog/moldova-signs-att-15-signatures-remaining-before-100-milestone/) - Momentum continues as a new country has added its name to the growing list of Arms Trade Treaty signatories. On 10 September, H.E. Mr. Vladimir Lupan, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Permanent Representative of Moldova signed on the ATT on behalf of his country. Moldova holds significant stockpiles of small arms and light weapons (SALW),
- [World’s biggest arms exporter signs the Arms Trade Treaty!](https://controlarms.org/blog/worlds-biggest-arms-exporter-signs-the-arms-trade-treaty/) - Total signatures now exceed 100! Another big wave of support for The Arms Trade Treaty is taking place this week at the United Nations as a further 22 states added their signatures to the historic Treaty, taking the total number of signatures to 107. The biggest news of the day was Secretary of State John
- [Multiple West African states sign the ATT during UNGA High Level Week](https://controlarms.org/blog/multiple-west-african-states-sign-the-att-during-unga-high-level-week/) - During the UNGA High Level week in September, four West African states – Ghana, Cape Verde, Sierra Leone and Guinea Bissau – signed the Arms Trade Treaty as part of the High Level treaty signing event. Ghana signed the Treaty on 24 September, 2013, but it has shown its support for the ATT from the
- [Bosnia-Herzegovina and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia sign the ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/bosnia-herzegovina-and-the-former-yugoslav-republic-of-macedonia-sign-the-att/) - On 25 September, Bosnia-Herzegovina and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia joined the group of over 20 countries who signed the Arms Trade Treaty. They did so as part of a special high-level event during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Dr. Zlatko Lagumdzija, Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Foreign
- [The number of southern African countries who have signed the ATT grows](https://controlarms.org/blog/the-number-of-southern-african-countries-who-have-signed-the-att-grows/) - The number of Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) signatories from southern Africa grew as five new countries signed the Treaty as part of a high-level signing ceremony on 25 September at the UN in New York. South Africa was one of the countries to sign that day, represented by its President, Mr. Jacob Zuma. South Africa
- [More than half of Pacific region countries have now signed the ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/more-than-half-of-pacific-region-countries-have-now-signed-the-att/) - Over half the countries in the Pacific region have now signed the Arms Trade Treaty during a high-level event that took place on September 25th, at the UN General Assembly, where Kiribati, Nauru and Samoa, following the example of neighbouring island-states, became a part of the ATT. The Honorable Tuilaepa Lupesoliai Sailele Malielegaoi, Prime Minister
- [Gabon, Chad and Congo sign the Arms Trade Treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/gabon-chad-and-congo-sign-the-arms-trade-treaty/) - September 25th was a strong day for the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). Gabon, Chad and the Republic of Congo joined other states who signed the ATT at the UN headquarters during the 68th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. Their signatures brought the total number of African states who have signed the treaty to
- [Asia made a big progress on Arms Trade Treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/asia-made-a-big-progress-on-arms-trade-treaty/) - As part of a special high-level treaty signing ceremony, four more countries from Asia signed the Arms Trade Treaty. They were Philippines, Mongolia, Bangladesh and Malaysia. On 25th September, the Representative of Permanent Mission of Philippines to the United Nations, Ambassador Libran Cabactulan signed the Arms Trade Treaty. Ambassador Cabactulan claimed that the Philippines signed
- [World leaders gather in New York to urge rapid implementation of Arms Trade Treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/world-leaders-gather-in-new-york-to-urge-rapid-implementation-of-arms-trade-treaty/) - Prominent world leaders from around the globe came together to encourage progress of the Arms Trade Treaty. The event, held in the ECOSOC chamber at the United Nations, acted as an opportunity for the Treaty’s newest signatories to affirm their commitment to the new instrument and present plans relating to implementation. It further provided a
- [First ever United Nations Security Council resolution on small arms adopted today](https://controlarms.org/blog/first-ever-united-nations-security-council-resolution-on-small-arms-adopted-today-2/) - A landmark resolution to tackle the devastating impacts of small arms and light weapons (SALW) was adopted by the United Nations Security Council today. The adoption signals a major step forward in international cooperation on arms control and is the first time that the Security Council has ever adopted a resolution on this subject. Resolution
- [Italy Celebrates the Completion of the ATT Ratification Process](https://controlarms.org/blog/italy-celebrates-the-completion-of-the-att-ratification-process/) - To celebrate this victory, Laura Boldrini, the President of the Chamber of Deputies hosted the “More Rules, Less Violence: Innovative Aspects of the International Arms Trade Treaty” conference on 7 October. The event was attended by representatives from international and regional institutions, the diplomatic community, multilateral organizations and civil society. Its scope was to highlight
- [Cambodia becomes the newest ATT signatory!](https://controlarms.org/blog/cambodia-becomes-the-newest-att-signatory/) - On 18 October 2013, Cambodia signed the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) at the United Nations in New York. Fred Lubang, from NonViolence International South East Asia, a Control Arms member said: “In 2003, when the Control Arms campaign was launched, there were only three countries who initially supported the call for a global Arms Trade
- [Grenada becomes the eighth country to ratify the ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/grenada-becomes-the-eighth-country-to-ratify-the-att/) - Grenada deposited the ratification instrument for the Arms Trade Treaty at the United Nations on October 22, becoming the eighth country to have done so. Grenada signed the ATT on June 3rd. The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Business, Hon. Nickolas Steele was the sixth Minister to sign the Treaty, that day. Upon signing
- [Antigua and Barbuda brings number of ATT ratifications to four](https://controlarms.org/blog/antigua-and-barbuda-brings-number-of-att-ratifications-to-four/) - On 12 August, Antigua and Barbuda became the fourth State to ratify the UN Arms Trade Treaty. The island nation was one of 10 Caribbean Community (CARICOM) members to sign the ATT at the United Nations on the day the Treaty opened for signature. The move by Antigua reaffirms CARICOM’s strong and persistent role in
- [Guyana ratifies Arms Trade Treaty to confront “real and present danger”](https://controlarms.org/blog/guyana-ratifies-arms-trade-treaty-to-confront-real-and-present-danger/) - Guyana became the second State to ratify the Arms Trade Treaty when it deposited the instrument of ratification at the United Nations in New York on 5 July. Roxanne Myers, a Co-Chair of Partners for Peace and Development in Guyana noted that, “Guyana was one of the first Caribbean countries in the room when the
- [Excitement and support for the ATT among Latin American and Caribbean countries](https://controlarms.org/blog/excitement-and-support-for-the-att-among-latin-american-and-caribbean-countries/) - “The world has finally put an end to the ‘free-for-all’ nature of international weapons transfers” said U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in his statement at the United Nations High Level Arms Trade Treaty Panel event, “Towards Universal Participation and Implementation” which took place on September 25th. He also noted that the Treaty “will make it harder
- [ATT Momentum continues at UN First Committee](https://controlarms.org/blog/att-momentum-continues-at-un-first-committee/) - It’s been an exciting month! The Arms Trade Treaty has been a dominant issue at this year’s UN General Assembly First Committee on Disarmament and International Security, and Control Arms has played a central role in organizing events and activities around the discussions. Control Arms hosted three well-attended side events throughout the month, which helped
- [Control Arms events on treaty implementation begin with focus on armed violence](https://controlarms.org/blog/control-arms-events-on-treaty-implementation-begin-with-focus-on-armed-violence/) - At the Permanent Mission of Trinidad and Tobago to the United Nations, delegates from around the world joined Control Arms for an important discussion: How can the ATT help reduce armed violence? The event was co-sponsors by the governments of Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Australia and Norway and featured panelists Ambassador Eden Charles (Trinidad and
- [Operationalizing the Gender Based Violence Criterion](https://controlarms.org/blog/operationalizing-the-gender-based-violence-criterion/) - The ATT is the first treaty to ever include a specific provision on gender based violence, and as such is a very important precedent for other instruments. It requires States to take the risk of arms being used to commit acts of gender-based violence of violence against women and children into account when authorizing or
- [Achieving Rapid Entry into Force](https://controlarms.org/blog/achieving-rapid-entry-into-force/) - The Control Arms “Hat-Trick” of side events concluded with a widely attended event on ratification and entry into force in the historic ECOSOC Chamber at United Nations Headquarters. The event focused on the strides already made and the road ahead toward Entry into Force for the ATT. The event was co-hosted by the governments of
- [Control Arms Millionth Supporter Julius Arile achieves another dream in New York](https://controlarms.org/blog/control-arms-millionth-supporter-julius-arile-achieves-another-dream-in-new-york/) - Long-term Control Arms supporter and peace activist Julius Arile fulfilled his dream of running in the NY marathon for the first time on Sunday, and came an amazing 4th place! Julius was at the front of the pack of more than 50, 000 runners, and finished the race in a personal best of 2 hours
- [Early ATT champion Mali becomes ninth country to ratify landmark treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/early-att-champion-mali-becomes-ninth-country-to-ratify-landmark-treaty/) - The Republic of Mali, one of the Arms Trade Treaty’s earliest champions, became the ninth country to ratify the Treaty on 6 December in New York. Mali’s support for the ATT goes back to 2003 when it joined with Cambodia, Costa Rica and the Control Arms coalition in calling for a legally binding treaty to
- [Starting the new year strong – Malawi signs the ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/starting-the-new-year-strong-malawi-signs-the-att/) - 2013 was a year of highlights in the area of international arms control. The Arms Trade Treaty finally became a reality as 115 countries signed the landmark agreement and 9 countries officially submitted their ratification at the United Nations. On 9 January 2014, Malawi became the first to take action on the ATT in the
- [And that makes 10! Panama ratifies ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/return-to-news-uncategorized-and-that-makes-10-panama-ratifies-att/) - Panama capped off the first ten countries to ratify the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) when it submitted its instrument of ratification at the United Nations in New York on 11 February. “This latest ratification shows the commitment from the Latin American region to ensuring that the ATT enters into force as soon as possible. We
- [Arms trade treaty champion Norway joins the race to 50](https://controlarms.org/blog/arms-trade-treaty-champion-norway-joins-the-race-to-50/) - Ambassador Geir Pedersen, the Permanent Representative of Norway to the United Nations, deposited Norway’s Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) instrument of ratification at UN headquarters today, making the northern European nation the eleventh country to ratify the Arms Trade Treaty. Control Arms had the opportunity to sit down with Ambassador Pedersen moments before the ratification took
- [Race to 50 marches on; 2 States added to list of Arms Trade Treaty ratifications](https://controlarms.org/blog/race-to-50-marches-on-2-states-added-to-list-of-arms-trade-treaty-ratifications/) - Progress toward entry into force of the Arms Trade Treaty has continued through the month of March, with two Balkan States leading the way. This month, both the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Albania both deposited their respective instruments of ratification at United Nations Headquarters in New York. Both countries were supportive of a
- [Control Arms Announces New Secretariat Director](https://controlarms.org/blog/control-arms-announces-new-secretariat-director/) - Control Arms is pleased to announce the appointment of Anna Macdonald as the new Director of the coalition’s Secretariat. Anna brings many years of experience in campaigning, advocacy, and policy to the role, through her almost 20 year career at Oxfam, and her leadership role as a Control Arms Co-chair. Anna will help to lead
- [CARICOM becomes first region to have all members sign ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/caricom-becomes-first-region-to-have-all-members-sign-att/) - On Friday 21 March, Haiti became the 117th country to sign the Arms Trade Treaty when Ambassador Mr. Denis Régis signed on behalf of his country at the United Nations in New York. The Treaty represents a way for the Haitian government to respond to the problems of arms smuggling through its porous borders and
- [Race to 50 surges ahead with 18 countries ratifying landmark treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/race-to-50-surges-ahead-with-18-countries-ratifying-landmark-treaty/) - On the first anniversary of the adoption of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), 18 countries took a big step forward toward ensuring its rapid entry into force. These governments formally deposited their instruments of ratification at the United Nations as part of a ceremony today, and included Bulgaria, Croatia, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France,
- [Japan ratifies Arms Trade Treaty, entry-into-force one step closer](https://controlarms.org/blog/japan-ratifies-arms-trade-treaty-entry-into-force-one-step-closer/) - Control Arms welcomes the ratification of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) by Japan, which brings the world one step closer to achieving the necessary ratifications for entry into force. However it is disappointing that alongside its ratification of the ATT, Japan has abandoned its long-held ban on arms exports, and intends to start exporting arms
- [Sweden moves Arms Trade Treaty one step closer to international law](https://controlarms.org/blog/sweden-moves-arms-trade-treaty-one-step-closer-to-international-law/) - On 16 June, Sweden joined the Race to 50 becoming the 41st country to ratify the Arms Trade Treaty. Sweden was an early signatory, signing last June 3, 2013, alongside sixty six other states. The instrument of ratification was deposited at the UN Headquarters by H.E. Ambassador Mårten Grunditz, who said: “This is just the
- [Workshop in Burundi shows progress of African States toward ATT action](https://controlarms.org/blog/workshop-in-burundi-shows-progress-of-african-states-toward-att-action/) - In one of the areas of the world hit hardest by the scourge of the irresponsible weapons trade, the Great Lakes Region of Africa appears to be primed for a shift toward more responsible arms transfer policies. From 9-11 June, CEDAC, the leading Control Arms Coalition member in Burundi, held a regional workshop to discuss
- [Parliamentarians adopt Siem Reap Plan of Action](https://controlarms.org/blog/parliamentarians-adopt-siem-reap-plan-of-action/) - On 16 July 2014, parliamentarians attending the Asia Pacific Parliamentary Workshop to Promote Signature and Ratification of the Arms Trade Treaty adopted a plan of action to take steps to encourage swift signature and ratification of the ATT. In addition to the Plan of Action, individual country roadmaps were also created to look at strategies
- [Upsurge of global violence signals need for ATT implementation](https://controlarms.org/blog/upsurge-of-global-violence-signals-need-for-att-implementation/) - Over the past two weeks, the media has been full of stories of violent conflict escalating in Ukraine, Gaza, South Sudan, Iraq and Syria. While these conflicts have many causes, in all cases the presence of irresponsibly or illegally traded weapons is fuelling an appalling cycle of violence. These arms prolong and deepen conflicts; they
- [Gaza: stop the arms, stop the killing](https://controlarms.org/blog/gaza-stop-the-arms-stop-the-killing/) - Control Arms members have been campaigning for the protection of civilians in Israel and Gaza, and an end to arms supplies that fuel atrocities. Amnesty International is calling for a UN-imposed comprehensive arms embargo on Israel, Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups. In the absence of a UN-imposed arms embargo, Amnesty International is also
- [Dominican Republic and Sierra Leone sprint into the Race to 50](https://controlarms.org/blog/dominican-republic-and-sierra-leone-sprint-into-the-race-to-50/) - The world moved two steps closer to winning the Race to 50 in the last two days. On 11 and 12 August, the Dominican Republic and Sierra Leone respectively ratified the Arms Trade Treaty. Their ratifications bring the total number to 43, just seven short of the critical 50 that will trigger entry into force.
- [Only 6 more to go in the Race to 50 as Montenegro ratifies ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/only-6-more-to-go-in-the-race-to-50-as-montenegro-ratifies-att/) - On 18 August, Montenegro became the 44th country to ratify the Arms Trade Treaty after Ambassador Milorad Šćepanović deposited their instrument of ratification at UN headquarters. “Montenegro is honoured and proud to have deposited the instrument of ratification for the Arms Trade Treaty today, becoming the 44th country to do so. Our ratification is yet
- [New Zealand’s ATT ratification puts Race to 50 win within reach](https://controlarms.org/blog/new-zealands-att-ratification-puts-race-to-50-win-within-reach/) - New Zealand has become the 45th country to ratify the Arms Trade Treaty and put the world in a prime position to realize entry into force within the year. Ambassador Jim McLay had the honor of depositing the instrument of ratification on behalf of his country at UN headquarters on 2 September. New Zealand was
- [It’s time to Focus on Gender!](https://controlarms.org/blog/its-time-to-focus-on-gender/) - 2014 Humanitarian Campaigns Forum explores link between gender and arms. Over 100 campaigners gathered from 17-19 October for the third annual Humanitarian Disarmament Campaigns Forum organised by Control Arms, PACE University and Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF), and focused on the link between gender and arms. The dynamic program included high-energy speeches
- [Humanity’s most beautiful cause](https://controlarms.org/blog/humanitys-most-beautiful-cause/) - In 2003 when the Control Arms Campaign was launched, Costa Rica was the first country to support the idea of an Arms Trade Treaty. Today, President Luis Guillermo Solís delivers a message in support of the final stages of the Race to 50. With just 5 countries needed to ratify before the 50 mark is
- [Mexico takes lead on next stage of treaty implementation](https://controlarms.org/blog/mexico-takes-lead-on-next-stage-of-treaty-implementation/) - Informal consultations on the Arms Trade Treaty’s First Conference of States Parties (CSP) were held in Mexico City from 9 – 10 September. The two day meeting was attended by over 70 signatory and ratifying governments from around the world and marked the first step in a preparatory process that will determine how the First
- [Amidst armed conflict, Ukraine becomes 119th signatory to the ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/amidst-armed-conflict-ukraine-becomes-119th-signatory-to-the-att/) - Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin signed the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) today as part of his visit to the opening of the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Control Arms welcomes Ukraine joining the Treaty and urges them to begin the ratification process as soon as possible. The ATT, once ratified and implemented,
- [The Race to 50 is won! Check out our “50 Celebrating 50” webpages](https://controlarms.org/blog/the-race-to-50-is-won-check-out-our-50-celebrating-50-webpages/) - In just over one year, the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) has made history again by achieving the 50 ratifications necessary to activate entry-into-force. At a High Level event at the United Nations today, eight states – Argentina, the Bahamas, Bosnia-Herzegovina, the Czech Republic, Portugal, Saint Lucia, Senegal and Uruguay – deposited their instruments of ratification,
- [Global gathering celebrates “50 Celebrating 50” exhibit at UN](https://controlarms.org/blog/global-gathering-celebrates-50-celebrating-50-exhibit-at-un/) - Control Arms co-hosted a packed reception this week at the UN Headquarters in New York, together with the governments of Australia, Finland, and Mexico to mark the achievement of over 50 ratifications of the ATT, and the launch of the “50 Celebrating 50” exhibit. The High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Angela Kane welcome delegates to
- [Lebanon and Guinea latest to take action on ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/lebanon-and-guinea-latest-to-take-action-on-att/) - Lebanon has become the 122nd State to sign the Arms Trade Treaty. Their signature could provide further impetus for additional engagement on the ATT from other States from within the Middle East region. Fadi Abi Alam,Executive Director of the Permanent Peace Movement in Beruit said,that Lebanon’s action “is an amazing step that has taken by
- [It’s time to stop “green lighting” dodgy arms deals!](https://controlarms.org/blog/its-time-to-stop-green-lighting-dodgy-arms-deals/) - Campaigners from around the world joined together in Berlin to call on governments to take action on ATT implementation, ahead of the next round of informal consultations on the Treatytaking place there this week. The majority of campaigners held iconic green “Ampelmännchen” traffic signs to signify how too many irresponsible arms deals have been given
- [The race continues in advance of entry into force!](https://controlarms.org/blog/the-race-continues-in-advance-of-entry-into-force/) - Multiple states are signing and ratifying the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) this week before it enters into force on 24 December. There are now 128 signatories and 61 ratifications. Saint Kitts and Nevis, followed by Liechtenstein deposited their instruments of ratification at the UN last week. On Wednesday 17th, Poland became the 58th country to
- [Happy Entry into Force!](https://controlarms.org/blog/happy-entry-into-force/) - Control Arms welcomes the entry into force of Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) on 24 December. The rapidity with which this has occurred – only 21 months since the Treaty opened for signature – demonstrates the global political momentum and importance of this groundbreaking new instrument. The ATT is now international law, and 2015 heralds the
- [Switzerland latest to ratify Arms Trade Treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/switzerland-latest-to-ratify-arms-trade-treaty/) - Switzerland became the 62nd country to ratify the Arms Trade Treaty on 30 January when Ambassador Paul Seger deposited their instrument of ratification at UN headquarters. Switzerland is the first state to ratify the ATT since it entered into force and became international law on Christmas Eve of last year. In a statement released by
- [Germany ends arm exports to Saudi Arabia](https://controlarms.org/blog/germany-ends-arm-exports-to-saudi-arabia/) - UPDATE: Changing circumstances on German arms sales to Saudi Arabia Germany has made a decision to halt all arms exports to Saudi Arabia, becoming the first major arms exporter to do so. In 2013, Germany sent more than US$400 million worth of arms to a country that has been widely criticized for serious violations of
- [Changing circumstances on German arms sales to Saudi Arabia](https://controlarms.org/blog/changing-circumstances-on-german-arms-sales-to-saudi-arabia/) - In a previous post, we congratulated the German government on halting arms exports to Saudi Arabia. However, it turns out that the Bild am Sonntag report that was at the root of this story was excessively optimistic. Further investigations have revealed that rather than halting all arms transfers to Saudi Arabia, there has been no
- [Is the UK now ignoring Arms Trade Treaty obligations by continuing to trade arms with repressive regimes?](https://controlarms.org/blog/is-the-uk-now-ignoring-arms-trade-treaty-obligations-by-continuing-to-trade-arms-with-repressive-regimes/) - UPDATE: Changing circumstances on German arms sales to Saudi Arabia Germany has made a decision to halt all arms exports to Saudi Arabia, becoming the first major arms exporter to do so. In 2013, Germany sent more than US$400 million worth of arms to a country that has been widely criticized for serious violations of
- [64 and counting: Belize ratifies ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/64-and-counting-belize-ratifies-att/) - Belize became the 64th country to join the Arms Trade Treaty when they deposited their instrument of ratification on 19 March 2015 at UN Headquarters. Belize joins nine other members of the Caribbean Community in ratifying the ATT and will officially become a State Party to the lifesaving treaty 90 days after their date of
- [Kenya tragedy reinforces need for ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/kenya-tragedy-reinforces-need-for-att/) - On 2 April, Kenya experienced its worst terrorist attack in nearly 20 years. The needless killing carried out by members of Al Shabaab clearly demonstrates the need for continued efforts to control arms flows and reduce armed violence. “The Garissa attacks show once again that armed violence isn’t simply a word we use in speeches
- [Paraguay joins latest wave of countries to ratify ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/paraguay-joins-latest-wave-of-countries-to-ratify-att/) - On 9 April, Paraguay officially ratified the Arms Trade Treaty, becoming the 66th country to do so. Their ratification guarantees them a spot at the First Conference of States parties, to be held in late August. Their commitment to arms control measures was further shown just weeks earlier when they also ratified the Convention on
- [Control Arms show there is a better use for steel at Port of Spain meeting](https://controlarms.org/blog/control-arms-show-there-is-a-better-use-for-steel-at-port-of-spain-meeting/) - Control Arms members gathered in Trinidad and Tobago to demonstrate that there’s a better use for steel than weapons and ammunition. Campaginers are in Port of Spain for the First Preparatory Meeting toward the First Conference of States (CSP) Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) taking place in Port of Spain from 23 –
- [Paraguay becomes 73rd country to sign Arms Trade Treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/paraguay-becomes-73rd-country-to-sign-arms-trade-treaty/) - On 19 June, Paraguay became the 73rd State to sign the Arms Trade Treaty. Under instruction of Paraguay’s President, Jose Antonio Dos Santos, the Permanent Representative of Paraguay to the United Nations deposited the country’s signature with the United Nations Secretary General. In addition to indicating continued global momentum, the signature also marks the half-way
- [Control Arms advocates for strong ATT implementation: Vienna](https://controlarms.org/blog/control-arms-advocates-for-strong-att-implementation-vienna/) - Preparations for the Arms Trade Treaty’s First Conference of States Parties (CSP) took another step forward with an international meeting in Vienna, Austria this week (20-21 April). The informal meeting was attended by over 300 representatives of government, international organizations, and civil society from 90 countries. NGOs gave presentations as part of two plenary panels
- [ATT champion Liberia joins landmark treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/att-champion-liberia-joins-landmark-treaty/) - Liberia, a strong and vocal champion for a robust ATT has officially joined the ranks of countries that have ratified the Treaty when Ambassador Marjon Kamara, Permanent Representative of Liberia to the United Nations, deposited the instrument of ratification on 21 April 2015. The West African State, whose citizens have firsthand experienced with the negative
- [Voice of Armed Violence Survivors Issues Plea to UN Security Council](https://controlarms.org/blog/voice-of-armed-violence-survivors-issues-plea-to-un-security-council/) - Nearly one week ago, Karamoko Diakite addressed the UN Security Council as part of an open debate on small arms and light weapons. He spoke on behalf of global civil society and the countless victims of armed violence around the world. His powerful story was accompanied by a call to action that urged Council members
- [Security Council discusses ATT during small arms debate](https://controlarms.org/blog/security-council-discusses-att-during-small-arms-debate/) - The potential for the ATT to reduce violence from Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) featured strongly during a debate at the UN Security Council on Wednesday. The Debate, which was convened by the Mission of Lithuania, in its capacity as Council President, drew wide and high level participation from Member States. The debate opened
- [ATT gets two new ratifications before important CSP deadline](https://controlarms.org/blog/att-gets-two-new-ratifications-before-important-csp-deadline/) - Barbados and Dominica have become the 68th and 69th countries to ratify the Arms Trade Treaty. Their ratifications guarantee them full decision making powers at the First Conference of States Parties and will bring the total number of CARICOM States Parties to 12. All CARICOM governments have signed the Treaty. With the deadline to become
- [Lithuania champions issue of small arms at UN Security Council](https://controlarms.org/blog/lithuania-champions-issue-of-small-arms-at-un-security-council/) - “As you take to the vote, think of the mothers who live in continuous fear that rebels, terrorists, or militant gangs will attack their homes and steal, abuse, rape, kidnap their children, and sell into slavery their daughters. Think of the displaced, of religious minorities running for their lives; of the elderly and the disabled
- [Tunisia and Jordan project: lobbying for ATT in the MENA region](https://controlarms.org/blog/tunisia-and-jordan-project-lobbying-for-att-in-the-mena-region/) - As the last preparatory meeting is coming up in Geneva in July 2015, Control Arms, in cooperation with Permanent Peace Movement/ Lebanon (PPM) joined efforts to promote the ATT in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region during the month of May. So far, six countries belonging to the League of Arab States have
- [Peru: In the Final Stretch](https://controlarms.org/blog/peru-in-the-final-stretch/) - Peru signed the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) on September 24, 2013. Although this was a monumental step for the Treaty, ratification is critical in order to integrate the goals of the ATT into widespread practice. The Institute of Security and Human Rights (ISDH) with support from Control Arms, implemented the “In the Final Stretch, ”
- [Opportunity to move Arms Trade Treaty forward in Geneva](https://controlarms.org/blog/opportunity-to-move-arms-trade-treaty-forward-in-geneva/) - Governments, members of civil society, and UN officials have gathered in Geneva for the final preparatory meeting on the Arms Trade Treaty. The event is the final in a series of informal and formal meetings, meant to agree on the details of how the Arms Trade Treaty is implemented and how the Treaty’s First Conference
- [Many Challenges Remain After Geneva PrepCom](https://controlarms.org/blog/many-challenges-remain-after-geneva-prepcom/) - Campaigners and governments from around the world gathered in Geneva, Switzerland from 6-8 July for the final preparatory meeting for the first Conference of States Parties (CSP) for the Arms Trade Treaty. The three day meeting was a critical moment with the potential for taking decisions to make the ATT’s First Conference of States Parties
- [As CSP Approaches, Two More States Join the ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/as-csp-approaches-two-more-states-join-the-att/) - Two more countries became States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) recently – Mauritius and Niger. This brings the total number of States Parties to 71, with more expected to ratify or accede ahead of the first Conference of States Parties (CSP) next month. Mauritius submitted its instrument of accession on 23 July. The
- [First Conference of States Parties Opens With a Strong Message: Save Lives!](https://controlarms.org/blog/first-conference-of-states-parties-opens-with-a-strong-message-save-lives/) - Day 1 of the CSP kicked off with a common message: we need strong implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty to save lives. Control Arms campaigners woke up early to unveil a tank sculpted from sand, with a strong message to governments: Save lives and stop dodgy arms deals. The campaign action drew attention to
- [Campaigners Call on Governments to Support Public Reporting](https://controlarms.org/blog/campaigners-call-on-governments-to-support-public-reporting/) - The issue of transparency and whether States should make their annual reports about arms transfers public has been dominating the first Conference of States Parties. The arms trade is currently shrouded in secrecy, which means weapons are too easily falling into the hands of those who abuse human rights abuse and diverted into the hands
- [CSP 2015 Made Progress but Greater Ambition Now Needed to Save Lives](https://controlarms.org/blog/csp-2015-made-progress-but-greater-ambition-now-needed-to-save-lives/) - The first Conference of States Parties of the Arms Trade Treaty has made progress by laying the foundations for the implementation of the Treaty, but States must show greater urgency and ambition if lives are to be saved. Important progress was made with decisions taken on the Rules of Procedure, Financial Rules and the seat
- [Tuvalu is the latest country to ratify the ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/tuvalu-is-the-latest-country-to-ratify-the-att/) - On 4 September, Tuvalu became the 73rd State Party to the Arms Trade Treaty and is the first State to ratify the Treaty following the first Conference of State Parties that took place on 24-27 August. Tuvalu has long been an active ATT supporter, being one of the first States to vote for the adoption
- [Pope Francis Delivers Strong Message on Arms](https://controlarms.org/blog/pope-francis-delivers-strong-message-on-arms/) - Pope Francis delivered a powerful address to the US Congress this week where he denounced those responsible for the irresponsible arms trade: “Why are deadly weapons being sold to those who plan to inflict untold suffering on individuals and society? Sadly, the answer, as we all know, is simply for money: money that is drenched
- [Fourth Humanitarian Disarmament Forum Held in New York](https://controlarms.org/blog/fourth-humanitarian-disarmament-forum-held-in-new-york/) - How can we collectively better advocate for humanitarian crises like those in Yemen, Syria, and Ukraine? How do organisations effectively engage young people in their advocacy campaigns? What steps can civil society take to ensure that gender issues are included in current and future disarmament policy? These questions were at the forefront of the 2015
- [Death, Disease and Disarmament: Peace-building Challenges in Liberia](https://controlarms.org/blog/death-disease-and-disarmament-peace-building-challenges-in-liberia/) - In an interview with Control Arms, J. Kofa Torbor of Liberians United To Expose Hidden Weapons addresses the state of Liberia since its accession and ratification of the Arms Trade Treaty and speaks of his hopes for neighbouring states to do the same in future. CA: What has your organisation done on the ground to
- [Togo becomes 77th States Party to the Arms Trade Treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/togo-becomes-77th-states-party-to-the-arms-trade-treaty/) - After years of civil society advocacy, Togo became a States Party to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) on 8 October 2015. Their ratification of the Treaty reflects the will of the Togolese government to contribute to the regulation of the arms trade, and its efforts in the fight against the illicit proliferation of weapons and
- [Critics said arms control in this African state was impossible. Now, it joined the ATT.](https://controlarms.org/blog/critics-said-arms-control-in-this-african-state-was-impossible-now-it-joined-the-att/) - What would happen if States with long histories of violence and conflict – States torn apart by civil war and caught in the crosshairs of the deadly arms trade – embraced and fully implemented the Arms Trade Treaty? Could its accession catalyse the accession of other States seeking to limit conflict and violence? Those pondering
- [Seychelles Sustains African Momentum By Ratifying ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/seychelles-sustains-african-momentum-by-ratifying-att/) - On 2 November, Seychelles became the 78th State Party to the Arms Trade Treaty. Seychelles was one of the first States to sign onto the treaty upon its opening for signature at the United Nations in June of 2013. Control Arms welcomes Seychelles’ ratification and the positive steps taken towards implementation. We hope that it
- [ATT Resolution Adopted in Strongly Supportive UN Vote](https://controlarms.org/blog/att-resolution-adopted-in-strongly-supportive-un-vote/) - On 4 November, the UN First Committee adopted the Arms Trade Treaty Resolution (UN L.54). 150 States voted in favour of the resolution, with zero opposed and 26 abstentions. This year’s resolution voting result was evocative of last year’s ATT vote. There were only two differences in the voting figures – Somalia’s opposition vote became
- [ATT Resolution Clears UNGA with Increased State Support](https://controlarms.org/blog/att-resolution-clears-unga-with-increased-state-support/) - On 7 December, the UN General Assembly adopted the Arms Trade Treaty Resolution in a vote that included even more supporting states than the resolution’s preceding First Committee vote. In the UNGA vote, 157 States voted in favour of the resolution, with none opposed and 26 abstentions. Following an earlier vote held during the plenary
- [UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia found to violate the ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/uk-arms-sales-to-saudi-arabia-found-to-violate-the-att/) - The British Government is breaking national, EU and international law and policy by supplying weapons to Saudi Arabia in the context of its military intervention and bombing campaign in Yemen, according to a legal analysis by eminent international law experts commissioned by Control Arms UK members Amnesty International and Saferworld. The conflict in Yemen has
- [Ghana Ratifies Arms Treaty on Eve of First Anniversary](https://controlarms.org/blog/ghana-ratifies-arms-treaty-on-eve-of-first-anniversary/) - Ghana has become the 79th State Party to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), just days before the Treaty’s first anniversary of entering into force. Their instrument of ratification was deposited at the United Nations in New York on 22 December 2015. Throughout the Treaty negotiations, Ghana consistently played a leadership role in calling for the
- [Three countries stop arms sales to warring parties in Yemen](https://controlarms.org/blog/three-countries-stop-arms-sales-to-warring-parties-in-yemen/) - Is the tide turning? Three governments in three weeks have said they will stop selling weapons to countries involved in the war in Yemen. Germany is the latest supplier to announce such a move, saying that as part of negotiations to form a new coalition government it has agreed that no new arms exports would
- [Lesotho ratifies Arms Trade Treaty, Furthering Robust Year for ATT in Africa](https://controlarms.org/blog/lesotho-ratifies-arms-trade-treaty-furthering-robust-year-for-att-in-africa/) - Immediately following a robust year of accessions and ratifications in Africa, Lesotho has become the 80th States Party to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). Their instrument of ratification was deposited at the United Nations in New York on 25th January 2016 by H.E. Mr. Kelebone Maope, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Lesotho (pictured). The
- [Peru becomes 81st ATT States Party](https://controlarms.org/blog/peru-becomes-81st-att-states-party/) - Peru has become the 81st States Party to the ATT, depositing its ratification instrument to the United Nations in New York on Tuesday, 16 February, 2016. Ana Maria Watson, Peruvian Control Arms campaigner, and Director of Instituto de Seguridad y Derechos Humanos (ISDH) welcomed Peru to the growing group of States Parties in Latin America
- [Campaigners call for a stop of arms sales to Saudi Arabia that are killing civilians in Yemen](https://controlarms.org/blog/campaigners-call-for-a-stop-of-arms-sales-to-saudi-arabia-that-are-killing-civilians-in-yemen/) - GENEVA: Campaigners are today calling on governments due to attend the latest round of discussions on the implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) in Geneva on Monday to set their hypocrisy aside and stop selling billions of dollars worth of deadly weapons to Saudi Arabia being used to attack Yemeni civilians. In a new
- [Yemen needs peace, not more bombs](https://controlarms.org/blog/yemen-needs-peace-not-more-bombs/) - Control Arms today requested the ATT States Party meeting in Geneva to have an emergency agenda item on the arms sales to Saudi Arabia that are fueling the suffering of civilians in Yemen. This request was declined by the Chair, who said there was not enough time to discuss. Control Arms today requested the ATT
- [ATT Extraordinary Meeting Unfortunately Far Too Ordinary](https://controlarms.org/blog/att-extraordinary-meeting-unfortunately-far-too-ordinary/) - Note: A full, detailed summary is available here. It may have been called the Extraordinary Meeting of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty, but the only extraordinary thing about the meeting was the refusal of States to actually discuss arms transfers. Over 75 governments – including 52 States parties, 22 signatories, and 3 observers
- [Greece Becomes 82nd States Party to ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/greece-becomes-82nd-states-party-to-att/) - As States Parties to the ATT met in Geneva for their Extraordinary Meeting, Greece became the 82nd States Party to the ATT, depositing its ratification instrument to the United Nations in New York on 29 February, 2016. Control Arms welcomes the ratification of Greece, the 37th States Party to the ATT within Europe, and will
- [Control Arms gives evidence to UK Parliament](https://controlarms.org/blog/control-arms-gives-evidence-to-uk-parliament/) - On Wednesday, 23 March, the UK Parliament’s Committee on Arms Export Controls (CAEC) met for an inquiry to discuss the evidence and impact of UK weapons being used against civilians in Yemen. Control Arms members Roy Isbister of Saferworld, Oliver Sprague of Amnesty International, and Tim Holmes of Oxfam were among those giving evidence on
- [Campaigners’ Message to CSP 2017: Stop ‘shuffling paper’ and Start Saving Lives](https://controlarms.org/blog/campaigners-message-to-csp-2017-stop-shuffling-paper-and-start-saving-lives/) - Control Arms campaigners from around the world gathered this morning in front of the United Nations in Geneva to draw attention to the human suffering caused by armed violence in many places from Yemen and Honduras to Papua New Guinea and South Sudan. They urged delegates attending the third Conference of States Parties for the
- [First Step Towards Accountability in Yemen](https://controlarms.org/blog/first-step-towards-accountability-in-yemen/) - Today, the Human Rights Council in Geneva made progress towards achieving peace, justice, and accountability in Yemen by mandating a formal investigation into human rights abuses by all parties in the country. “Finally, the Human Rights Council is prioritizing the lives of innocent people over financial interest. Establishing an international independent inquiry committee to investigate
- [ATT implementation and universalisation events at UNGA First Committee](https://controlarms.org/blog/att-implementation-and-universalisation-events-at-unga-first-committee/) - Control Arms organised multiple side events and roundtable during First Committee this year. These events offered an opportunity to discuss challenges to the ATT process and present concrete solutions – ranging from the practical implementation of the gender-based violence provisions within the Treaty to highlighting linkages between the ATT and the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda.
- [ICAN is awarded Nobel Peace Prize for Nuclear Ban Treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/ican-is-awarded-nobel-peace-prize-for-nuclear-ban-treaty/) - Control Arms welcomes the award of the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize to ICAN, and its successful campaign for the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. ICAN has powerfully communicated the global catastrophe that would result from nuclear war, and the immense humanitarian suffering and environmental disaster that would occur. Many Control Arms members have
- [The Best Place for Weapons is in a Museum](https://controlarms.org/blog/the-best-place-for-weapons-is-in-a-museum/) - The work of the Control Arms Coalition and the Arms Trade Treaty are a major feature in the newly redesigned and reopened American Air Museum in Cambridge, part of the UK’s Imperial War Museums. Control Arms Director Anna Macdonald is featured in a showcase about her role in the campaign for an Arms Trade Treaty,
- [Zambia inches closer to ratification of the Arms Trade Treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/zambia-inches-closer-to-ratification-of-the-arms-trade-treaty/) - Reported by Dr Robert Mtonga March 15-19, 2016 were red-letter days in Zambia’s quest to ratify the Arms Trade Treaty, with the Ministry of Defence, the lead agency in the process, announcing formally at two separate but related seminars that all due processes have now been completed and the Cabinet Memorandum (CabMemo) has been allotted
- [Control Arms members push for DRC’s accession to ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/control-arms-members-push-for-drcs-accession-to-att/) - Control Arms members join forces in pushing for the Democratic Republic of Congo’s accession to the Arms Trade Treaty. Femmes des Médias pour la Justice au Congo (FMJC), WILPF-DRC and Vision Gram-International have been working together to raise awareness and advocate for the ATT’s universalisation. Between 14 and 20 March 2016, FMJC National Coordinator, Kenneth
- [One year on campaigners remember Kenya massacre victims](https://controlarms.org/blog/one-year-on-campaigners-remember-kenya-massacre-victims/) - It’s been one year since the Garissa University attack, in Kenya, where 147 students have lost their lives in a tragic terrorist attack. Thousands of people gathered to commemorate the victims by braving the scorching sun and completing a five kilometer “remembrance marathon’’. The event, organized by local nongovernmental organizations, including Control Arms member Kenya
- [Campaigners work towards ATT implementation in South East Asia and Pacific Region](https://controlarms.org/blog/campaigners-work-towards-att-implementation-in-south-east-asia-and-pacific-region/) - Participants from eight South East Asian and Pacific Island countries (Cambodia, Fiji, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Islands, Thailand and Vanuatu) came together in Siem Reap, Cambodia, for a Training Workshop on the ATT Laws and Implementation Mechanisms in the two regions. This workshop was facilitated by Nonviolence International, PSAAG, and Control Arms, and
- [“The ink is barely dry and States are violating the ATT” - Winnie Byanyima, Oxfam](https://controlarms.org/blog/the-ink-is-barely-dry-and-states-are-violating-the-att-winnie-byanyima-oxfam/) - There were strong words from Control Arms partners at the World Humanitarian Summit (WHS) this week, as governments were called upon to live up to their legal and moral obligations, and stop arms transfers that fuel humanitarian suffering. Speaking at a High Level Roundtable for Ministers and Heads of State, Oxfam International Executive Director Winnie
- [First session of the ATT Academy gets underway in Kenya](https://controlarms.org/blog/first-session-of-the-att-academy-gets-underway-in-kenya/) - The ATT Academy got off to a strong start as its first training session opened on Monday 20 June in Lake Nakuru, Kenya. The first day took a focus on the context in which the Treaty exists including human and environmental impact of arms, and included a presentation from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) about
- [Enthusiastic response to Gun Runners premiere in Nairobi](https://controlarms.org/blog/enthusiastic-response-to-gun-runners-premiere-in-nairobi/) - Ten years ago, Kenyan cattle-rustler turned peace activist Julius Arile presented Control Arms’ “Million Faces” petition to the UN Secretary General in New York, calling for States to begin developing an Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). This week in Nairobi, his story was presented at the premiere of a new film that documents his transformation from
- [Strategising for #ArmsFreeAfrica in East and Horn of Africa](https://controlarms.org/blog/strategising-for-armsfreeafrica-in-east-and-horn-of-africa/) - A strategic planning meeting in Nairobi brought together a highly diverse group of civil society groups from across the East and Horn of Africa, to plan and develop campaigning efforts in the sub-region. Control Arms and also engaged new potential partners and members as part of the #ArmsFreeAfrica campaign. The
- [Guatemala Becomes 87th States Party to ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/guatemala-becomes-87th-states-party-to-att/) - Guatemala became the 87th States Party to the ATT, depositing its ratification instrument to the United Nations in New York on July 12, 2016. Control Arms welcomes the ratification of Guatemala, making it the 22nd States Party from Latin America & the Caribbean, and joining a growing group of states from the region and worldwide,
- [Successful workshop on Implementation of the ATT held in Ghana](https://controlarms.org/blog/successful-workshop-on-implementation-of-the-att-held-in-ghana/) - Control Arms partners in Ghana organized a successful two-day workshop on “Enhancing the Implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty in Ghana; Roles and Obligations of Stakeholders” last month in Accra. The meeting was led by the West African Action Network on Small Arms and Light Weapons, WAANSA-Ghana in collaboration with the Women’s International League for
- [A nation’s hopes held hostage by armed violence, and still arms flow in](https://controlarms.org/blog/a-nations-hopes-held-hostage-by-armed-violence-and-still-arms-flow-in/) - Control Arms calls for action as second Conference of States Parties opens in Geneva Geoffrey Duke, Director of the South Sudan Action Network on Small Arms, gave a strong statement as part of the opening High Level panel for the start of the second Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). Alongside
- [ATT Monitor launches second annual report](https://controlarms.org/blog/att-monitor-launches-second-annual-report/) - Control Arms officially launched the second Annual Report of the ATT Monitor project on the first day of the Second Conference of States Parties to the ATT (CSP2016). The project is a central and trusted source of information on the implementation and impact of the ATT around the world. The report was launched by Deepayan
- [Process not Substance in Second CSP](https://controlarms.org/blog/process-not-substance-in-second-csp/) - The second Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) concluded with a disappointing lack of substantial discussion. In particular, States Parties avoided discussion of arms transfers that are in violation of the ATT – particularly with regard to transfers to Saudi Arabia in the context of the Yemen crisis. “We are appalled
- [Pressure mounts on British lawmakers to halt arms sales to the Saudi Kingdom](https://controlarms.org/blog/pressure-mounts-on-british-lawmakers-to-halt-arms-sales-to-the-saudi-kingdom/) - The UK government is facing increasing pressure to halt arms sales to Saudi Arabia over continued concerns of breaches of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) in Yemen. The BBC Newsnight programme reported a leaked draft report by the cross-party Committee on Arms Export Controls which said that the UK should stop selling arms to Saudi Arabia
- [Debate continues on arms transfers to Saudi Arabia](https://controlarms.org/blog/debate-continues-on-arms-transfers-to-saudi-arabia/) - On Wednesday the US senate considered a vote to stop new arms transfers to Saudi Arabia. Unfortunately, the efforts by a bipartisan group of four Senators to introduce Senate Joint Resolution 39 to block a $1.15 million sale of tanks and other equipment to the Saudi Kingdom was unsuccessful, with 71 against and 27 for.
- [First Committee Meeting Underway in New York](https://controlarms.org/blog/first-committee-meeting-underway-in-new-york/) - Over 140 people lost their lives and more than 500 were injured on Saturday, 4 October, after a Saudi-led coalition airstrike targeted a funeral in the Yemeni capital, Sana’a. This attack was especially tragic, but it was only the latest incident in a long-running pattern of indiscriminate attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure. Similar attacks
- [Bombs, Starvation and War: The Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen](https://controlarms.org/blog/bombs-starvation-and-war-the-humanitarian-crisis-in-yemen/) - “Do you have to be killed in an airstrike to count?” This is the despairing lament of a Yemeni doctor after seeing yet another child die from starvation, shown in the BBC film “Starving Yemen”. The powerful documentary was screened at a well-attended side event co-sponsored by Control Arms, the BBC, Human Rights Watch, Oxfam,
- [Wildlife Crime and Arms Control](https://controlarms.org/blog/wildlife-crime-and-arms-control/) - Control Arms and Zambia hosted an informal lunch at UNGA First Committee to discuss new research by Matthew Bolton of Pace University, on how the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) can address the violent nexus between wildlife crime and illicit arms trafficking. The report was well received by representatives of African states that have been affected
- [ATT Universalization discussed by East African military officers](https://controlarms.org/blog/att-universalization-discussed-by-east-african-military-officers/) - Over 35 senior military officers from SADC and East African Community regions attended an in depth session on “The Universalization of the Arms Trade Treaty” hosted by Dr. Peter B. Mcomalla, peace and security expert and Executive Director of Human Rights, Education and Peace Institute (HUREPI-TRUST), a Control Arms member. This session was part of
- [Renewed Activites on ATT at UN First Committee](https://controlarms.org/blog/renewed-activites-on-att-at-un-first-committee/) - Collapsed buildings and destroyed cities, people fleeing their countries and most tragically the faces of frightened children from Syria, Yemen or South Sudan has become the norm on TV and social media. That is why this year, Control Arms has attempted to shift the focus of First Committee discussions around the Arms Trade Treaty from
- [The Newest ATT Ratification Comes from Asia](https://controlarms.org/blog/the-newest-att-ratification-comes-from-asia/) - The Republic of Korea became the 91st States Party to the Arms Trade Treaty,after depositing its ATT ratification instrument at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on 28 November 2016. The Treaty will enter into force for the Republic of Korea on 26 February 2017 (90 days after ratification). Control Arms welcomes the Republic of
- [East and Horn of African NGOs strategize the Treaty’s universalization](https://controlarms.org/blog/east-and-horn-of-african-ngos-strategize-the-treatys-universalization/) - Over 30 civil society representatives from Kenya, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan participated on 9 December 2016 in an intensive one-day strategic planning workshop aimed to advance the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) in the East and Horn of Africa region. Built on a previous workshop hosted by the Control Arms Secretariat on
- [ATT workshop in Southeast Asia facilitates information and best practices exchange](https://controlarms.org/blog/att-workshop-in-southeast-asia-facilitates-information-and-best-practices-exchange/) - Nonviolence International Southeast Asia and the Royal Thai Police Foreign Affairs Division recently co-organized an Arms Trade Treaty workshop in Bangkok, Thailand, with funding support from the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office. The meeting, which took place on 6-8 December, focused on supporting multi-institutional and whole-of-government approaches to ATT implementation in Southeast Asia. Representatives from
- [States Parties discuss practical steps forward in ATT process](https://controlarms.org/blog/states-parties-discuss-practical-steps-forward-in-att-process/) - Two sets of meetings took place in Geneva, Switzerland in early February, aimed at bringing the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) process forward and to begin preparations for the third Conference of States Parties (CSP 2017). The first Working Group Meetings, held on 05 – 09 February 2017, provided a fora for States Parties, signatories and observers
- [Honduras becomes the 10th Latin American State Party to the ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/honduras-becomes-the-10th-latin-american-state-party-to-the-att/) - On 1 March 2017, Honduras deposited its instrument of ratification for the Arms Trade Treaty, becoming the 10thLatin American State Party to the Treaty. Honduras, due in part to its strategic position as transit state in the drug trade coupled with endemic poverty, corruption and political turmoil, has experienced high levels of armed violence in recent

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- [ATT](https://controlarms.org/att/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”0px||0px|” custom_padding_tablet=”0px||0px|” transparent_background=”off” padding_mobile=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” ab_subject=”on” ab_subject_id=”1″][et_pb_row padding_mobile=”on” column_padding_mobile=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”129px||0px|” custom_padding_tablet=”64px||0px|” custom_padding_phone=”” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”Open Sans|on|||” text_text_color=”#222222″ text_font_size=”10em” text_line_height=”1em” text_font_size_tablet=”4em” text_font_size_phone=”” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]ATT [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_padding_mobile=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”||||true|false” custom_padding_tablet=”0px||64px|” custom_padding_phone=”” hover_enabled=”0″ custom_width_px=”940px” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″
- [Members](https://controlarms.org/members/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”] Member Organisations [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”24-0 México” url=”https://24-0.mx/” url_new_window=”on” image=”https://controlarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/22853150_1702559966442034_5255369813200305990_n.jpg” admin_label=”Act!” _builder_version=”4.16″ header_level=”h5″ text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_blurb][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Action Change Transform” url=”http://www.act.or.ke/” url_new_window=”on” image=”https://controlarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Act.jpg” admin_label=”Act!”
- [CSP 2024](https://controlarms.org/csp/csp-2024/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.3″ background_image=”https://controlarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Updated-CSP-Header.png” background_position=”bottom_center” background_vertical_offset=”-63%” min_height=”670px” min_height_tablet=”685px” min_height_phone=”685px” min_height_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”-25px||-74px||false|false” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(130,130,130,0.64)” custom_margin=”44px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”|20px||20px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|||on|||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_font=”Montserrat|800||on|||||” header_2_text_align=”left” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_font_size=”50px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” hover_enabled=”0″ header_2_font_size_tablet=”46px” header_2_font_size_phone=”25px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″ header_font_size=”20px” text_font_size=”11px”] 10th Conference of States Parties (CSP10) [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”20px”
- [CSP 2025](https://controlarms.org/csp/csp-2025/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.3″ background_image=”https://controlarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Updated-CSP-Header.png” background_position=”bottom_center” background_vertical_offset=”-63%” min_height=”670px” min_height_tablet=”685px” min_height_phone=”685px” min_height_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”-25px||-74px||false|false” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(130,130,130,0.64)” custom_margin=”44px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”|20px||20px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|||on|||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_font=”Montserrat|800||on|||||” header_2_text_align=”left” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_font_size=”54px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” header_2_font_size_tablet=”46px” header_2_font_size_phone=”25px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] Eleventh Conference of StatesParties (CSP11 2025) [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”27px” text_line_height=”1.72em” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”|||30px|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”|0px||0px|false|false”
- [CSP 2022](https://controlarms.org/csp/csp-2022/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.3″ background_image=”https://controlarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Updated-CSP-Header.png” background_position=”bottom_center” background_vertical_offset=”-63%” min_height=”670px” min_height_tablet=”685px” min_height_phone=”685px” min_height_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”-25px||-74px||false|false” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(130,130,130,0.64)” custom_margin=”44px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”|20px||20px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|||on|||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_font=”Montserrat|800||on|||||” header_2_text_align=”left” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_font_size=”54px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” header_2_font_size_tablet=”46px” header_2_font_size_phone=”25px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] Eighth Conference of StatesParties (CSP8 2022) [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”27px” text_line_height=”1.72em” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”|||30px|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”|0px||0px|false|false”
- [Show the new map of state](https://controlarms.org/show-the-new-map-of-state/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#030f0e 0%|#16190f 20%|#4c4c4c 69%|#0a0a0a 100%” background_image=”https://controlarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/33.-Spent-cases-scaled.jpg” background_blend=”overlay” min_height=”45vh” min_height_tablet=”45vh” min_height_phone=”45vh” min_height_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_height=”45vh” max_height_tablet=”45vh” max_height_phone=”45vh” max_height_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”8%||10%||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”8%||10%||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”8%||10%||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Map of States Parties” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|700||on|||||” title_text_align=”center” title_text_color=”#FFFFFF” title_line_height=”1.3em” title_font_size_tablet=”” title_font_size_phone=”” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_heading][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Arms Transfers Dashboard” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.84)” background_image=”https://controlarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/FONDO-INCIO.png”
- [New Map of State Parties](https://controlarms.org/new-map-of-state-parties/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” background_image=”https://controlarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/1920-X-600-CA-Headers.png” height=”630px” height_tablet=”50%” height_phone=”50%” height_last_edited=”on|phone” max_height=”720px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”89px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” locked=”off” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”200px” custom_margin=”-2.8%|auto||auto|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”6%||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”23.1%|auto||auto|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https://controlarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Control-arms-logoBIG.jpg” title_text=”Control arms logoBIG” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” width=”24%” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”33px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”|800||on|||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font_size=”80px” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_font_size=”60px” header_3_text_color=”#FFFFFF” min_height=”190.2px” custom_padding=”0%|46%|||false|false”
- [Careers and Internships](https://controlarms.org/jobs/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” date=”off” comments=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ text_text_color=”#424242″ header_text_color=”#242424″ disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”] There are no job vacancies at Control Arms at this time. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”40px||40px||false|false” animation_style=”slide” animation_duration=”3000ms” link_option_url=”/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ATTMonitorProjectLeadJobDescription.pdf” link_option_url_new_window=”on” hover_enabled=”0″ border_radii=”on|5px|5px|5px|5px” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#000000″
- [CSP 2023](https://controlarms.org/csp/csp-2023/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.3″ background_image=”https://controlarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Updated-CSP-Header.png” background_position=”bottom_center” background_vertical_offset=”-63%” min_height=”670px” min_height_tablet=”685px” min_height_phone=”685px” min_height_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”-25px||-74px||false|false” custom_padding=”||18px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(130,130,130,0.64)” custom_margin=”44px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”|20px||20px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|||on|||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_font=”Montserrat|800||on|||||” header_2_text_align=”left” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_font_size=”54px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” header_2_font_size_tablet=”46px” header_2_font_size_phone=”25px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”] Ninth Conference of StatesParties (CSP9 2023) [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”27px” text_line_height=”1.72em” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”|||30px|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”|0px||0px|false|false”
- [Middle East](https://controlarms.org/middle-east/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”][/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column] [/et_pb_row] [/et_pb_section]
- [Africa](https://controlarms.org/africa/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”][/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column] [/et_pb_row] [/et_pb_section]
- [America](https://controlarms.org/america/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”][/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column] [/et_pb_row] [/et_pb_section]
- [Contact Us](https://controlarms.org/contact-us/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_contact_form use_spam_service=”on” recaptcha_list=”Contact form-0″ email=”raluca.muresan@controlarms.org” title=”Get In Touch” _builder_version=”4.16″ _unique_id=”7d5d1f66-3f91-4869-a1b4-28ad8e588918″ border_radii=”|1px|1px|1px|1px” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”rgba(0,0,0,0.11)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_contact_field field_id=”Name” field_title=”Name” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(219,219,219,0.64)” global_colors_info=”{}” button_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_contact_field][et_pb_contact_field field_id=”Email”
- [Support for Control Arms](https://controlarms.org/support-for-control-arms/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|700|||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”] Control Arms would like to express its gratitude to all past and current donors who have supported our work since 2011. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″
- [Regional Actor](https://controlarms.org/regional-actor/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”][/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column] [/et_pb_row] [/et_pb_section]
- [Home - Arms Trade Treaty](https://controlarms.org/home-arms-trade-treaty/)
- [Organization Profiles](https://controlarms.org/organization-profiles/)
- [Join the movement](https://controlarms.org/join-the-movement/)
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- [Small Grant Programme](https://controlarms.org/small-grant-programme/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://controlarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/1.png” height=”480px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|||on|||||” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_font=”|800||on|||||” header_2_text_align=”left” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_font_size=”54px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” text_orientation=”center” header_2_text_align_tablet=”center” header_2_text_align_phone=”center” header_2_text_align_last_edited=”on|desktop” header_2_font_size_tablet=”35px” header_2_font_size_phone=”26px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” text_orientation_tablet=”center” text_orientation_phone=”center” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”] Control ArmsSmall Grant Programme [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_button button_url=”#smallgrant-programme” button_text=”About the Programme” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default”
- [Research and Reports-bkp](https://controlarms.org/research-and-reports-bkp/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.10.7″ custom_padding=”|||0px||” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.10.7″ global_colors_info=”{}”] Research and Reports [/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion admin_label=”Accordion” _builder_version=”4.10.8″ toggle_font=”|700|||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Resources” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.10.8″ global_colors_info=”{}”] The Control Arms Coalition and its individual and associated members carry out research and policy development in order to define and champion the
- [CSP 2020](https://controlarms.org/csp/csp-2020/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” scroll_fade=”0|16|16|100|100%|50%|100″ border_color_all=”#FFFFFF” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#D6D6D6″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”The Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty” background_overlay_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”left” title_text_color=”#6B6B6B” content_text_color=”#474747″ background_color=”#FFFFFF” positioning=”none” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″ background_color_gradient_start=”#d6d6d6″ background_color_gradient_end=”#ffffff” background_color_gradient_direction=”184deg” border_color_all=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)”] The Arms Trade Treaty was adopted by the UN General Assembly on 3 April 2013 and entered
- [CSP 2019](https://controlarms.org/csp/csp-2019/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.5.3″] Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty The Arms Trade Treaty was adopted by the UN General Assembly on 02 April 2013 and entered into force on 24 December 2014. As called for by Article 17 of the Treaty, a Conference
- [CSP 2018](https://controlarms.org/csp/csp-2018/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ fb_built=”1″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″ custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.29.2″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″] Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty The Arms Trade Treaty was adopted by the UN General Assembly on 02 April 2013 and entered into force on 24 December 2014. As called
- [CSP 2017](https://controlarms.org/csp/csp-2017/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ fb_built=”1″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″ custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.29.2″ hover_enabled=”0″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″] Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty The Arms Trade Treaty was adopted by the UN General Assembly on 02 April 2013 and entered into force on 24 December 2014. As
- [CSP 2016](https://controlarms.org/csp/csp-2016/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ fb_built=”1″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″ custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.29.2″ hover_enabled=”0″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″] Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty The Arms Trade Treaty was adopted by the UN General Assembly on 02 April 2013 and entered into force on 24 December 2014. As
- [CSP 2015](https://controlarms.org/csp/csp-2015/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ fb_built=”1″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″ custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.29.2″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″] Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty The Arms Trade Treaty was adopted by the UN General Assembly on 02 April 2013 and entered into force on 24 December 2014. As
- [ATT Academy in Southern Africa](https://controlarms.org/attacademy/insouthernafrica/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”50px|53px|50px|0px||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.29.2″] ATT Academy in Southern Africa The ATT Academy in Southern Africa took place in Windhoek, Namibia and brought together 35 participants from Botswana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia and Zambia. It provided a forum for
- [Join as Associate](https://controlarms.org/join-as-associate/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″] Join as a Associate Control Arms is a global coalition of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working for the reduction of armed violence and conflict. In particular, we advocate for greater controls in the international arms trade to end the human suffering caused by the
- [Join as Member](https://controlarms.org/join-as-member/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″] Join as a Member Control Arms is a global coalition of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working for the reduction of armed violence and conflict. In particular, we advocate for greater controls in the international arms trade to end the human suffering caused by the
- [Inicio](https://controlarms.org/es/inicio/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.8.2″ background_image=”https://controlarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/controlarms_header1.jpg” custom_padding=”7.5%||7.5%|”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Únete al Movimiento” text_orientation=”center” button_one_text=”Aprende Más” button_one_url=”https://controlarms.org/unete/?lang=es” background_overlay_color=”rgba(107,107,107,0.87)” _builder_version=”4.8.2″ content_font_size=”20px” background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” max_width_tablet=”50px” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”] La Coalición de Control Arms trabaja para poner fin al flujo de armas y municiones que alimentan los conflictos,
- [ATT Academy](https://controlarms.org/attacademy/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.8″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″] About ATT Academy The Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) Academy brings a new approach to learning about the ATT and its implementation. It provides an in-depth and tailored learning opportunity to carefully selected participants, all of whom engage directly with the ATT in their
- [Armas bajo Control](https://controlarms.org/about/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”off” specialty=”off” _builder_version=”3.0.101″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.101″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.101″ background_layout=”light”]Nuestro Trabajo en 2018 Cada día, miles de personas mueren, resultan heridas, son violadas o se ven obligadas a huir de sus hogares como resultado de un comercio de armas global mal regulado. Queremos cambiar eso. La proliferación incontrolada de armas y municiones alimenta los conflictos, aumenta
- [Academie du  TCA en Afrique Australe](https://controlarms.org/attacademy/insouthernafrica/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”50px|127px|50px|0px” fb_built=”1″ bb_built=”1″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.29.2″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″]L’ATT Académie en Afrique Australe L’Académie ATT en Afrique du Sud a eu lieu à Windhoek, en Namibie et a réuni 35 participants du Botswana, la République démocratique du Congo, Eswatini, Lesotho,
- [2018 ATT Academy in Latin America](https://controlarms.org/attacademy/enla/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”50px|127px|50px|0px” fb_built=”1″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″ custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″] 2018 ATT Academy in Latin America The ATT Academy in Latin American, took place in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico and brought together 18 participants from Chile, Honduras, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay.
- [Join](https://controlarms.org/join/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ fb_built=”1″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″ custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.29.2″ text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.8em” hover_enabled=”0″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″] Control Arms advocates for greater controls in the international arms trade to end the human suffering caused by the irresponsible arms trade, and to stop arms transfers that fuel conflict, systemic
- [ATT GBV Training](https://controlarms.org/attacademy/gbv/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”50px|127px|0|0px” bb_built=”1″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″] Central and Eastern European Regional Training on the Gender-based Violence (GBV) Criteria in the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) 14 -16 May 2019 – Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Riga Latvia [/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#000000″ _builder_version=”3.0.106″ max_width=”30%”
- [2016 ATT Academy](https://controlarms.org/attacademy/ineastafrica/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.106″ custom_padding=”50px|127px|50px|0px” inner_width=”auto” inner_max_width=”1080px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”80%” max_width=”1080px”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ custom_padding__hover=”|||” custom_padding=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.106″ text_orientation=”left”] 2016 ATT Academy East and Horn of Africa The ATT Academy in East and Horn of Africa, took place in Nakuru National Park, Kenya and brought together 15 participants from Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Kenya, Tanzania and South
- [UNGA First Committee 2016](https://controlarms.org/ungafc/ungafc2016/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.106″] UN General Assembly First Committee on Disarmament and International Security The 2016 UNGA First Committee met from 3 October–2 November 2016. The 2017 UNGA First Committee met from 2 October–2 November 2017. The 2018 UNGA First Committee will meet from 8 October
- [UNGA First Committee 2017](https://controlarms.org/ungafc/ungafc2017/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.106″] UN General Assembly First Committee on Disarmament and International Security The 2016 UNGA First Committee met from 3 October–2 November 2016. The 2017 UNGA First Committee met from 2 October–2 November 2017. The 2018 UNGA First Committee will meet from 8 October
- [UNGA First Committee 2018](https://controlarms.org/ungafc/ungafc2018/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.106″ background_layout=”light”] UN General Assembly First Committee on Disarmament and International Security The 2016 UNGA First Committee met from 3 October–2 November 2016. The 2017 UNGA First Committee met from 2 October–2 November 2017. The 2018 UNGA First Committee met from 8 October – 8 November 2018. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.106″ background_layout=”light”] UNGA
- [UNGA First Committee on Disarmament and International Security](https://controlarms.org/ungafc/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”UN General Assembly First Committee” _builder_version=”3.0.106″ background_layout=”light”] UN General Assembly First Committee on Disarmament and International Security The United Nations First Committee, one of the 6 committees of the UN General Assembly, deals with disarmament and international security issues. The First Committee is comprised of all 193 members of the UN
- [La Academia ATT en América Latina, 2018](https://controlarms.org/attacademy/enla/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.106″ custom_padding=”50px|127px|50px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.106″ background_layout=”light”] La Academia ATT en América Latina, 2018 La Academia TCA en América Latina tuvo lugar en la Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores de México y congregó a 18 participantes de Chile, Honduras, Paraguay, Perú y Uruguay. Este espacio constituyó un foro para aquellos que trabajan
- [Missing](https://controlarms.org/missing/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.106″ background_layout=”light”] #Missing Have you seen these weapons? Why do so many weapons end up in the hands of those that use them to abuse and repress people? Legally sold weapons are stolen and diverted into the illegal trade. Creating untold suffering, death and hardship. [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.106″ background_layout=”light”]Governments can do more to stop
- [Reportes e Investigación](https://controlarms.org/research-and-reports-bkp/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ next_background_color=”#3c3d41″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.101″ background_layout=”light”] Reportes e Investigación [/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”3.0.101″ toggle_font=”|700|||||||”][et_pb_accordion_item _builder_version=”3.0.101″ title=”Recursos” use_background_color_gradient=”off” background_color_gradient_start=”#2b87da” background_color_gradient_end=”#29c4a9″ background_color_gradient_type=”linear” background_color_gradient_direction=”180deg” background_color_gradient_direction_radial=”center” background_color_gradient_start_position=”0%” background_color_gradient_end_position=”100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on” background_size=”cover” background_position=”center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_blend=”normal” allow_player_pause=”off” background_video_pause_outside_viewport=”on” text_shadow_style=”none” box_shadow_style=”none” text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em”]La Campaña Armas bajo Control y sus miembros desarrollan investigaciones y documentos de política que procuran aclarar y promover los
- [Reuniones Pasadas](https://controlarms.org/es/reuniones-pasadas/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ next_background_color=”#3c3d41″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.106″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.106″ background_layout=”light”] Conferencias de los Estados Parte en el Tratado sobre el Comercio de Armas El Tratado sobre el Comercio de Armas fue adoptado por la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas el 3 de abril de 2013 y entró en vigor el 24 de diciembre de 2014. Como lo
- [Únete](https://controlarms.org/join/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ next_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.101″ background_layout=”light” text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.8em”]Armas bajo Control aboga por mayores controles en el comercio internacional de armas para acabar con el sufrimiento humano causado por el comercio irresponsable de armas y detener las transferencias de armas que alimentan el conflicto, la violencia armada sistémica, la pobreza y graves violaciones de los derechos
- [Contáctenos](https://controlarms.org/contact-us/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”off” next_background_color=”#3c3d41″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_contact_form captcha=”off” title=”Contáctenos” _builder_version=”3.0.101″ use_redirect=”off” custom_button=”off” button_icon_placement=”right” border_radii=”|1px|1px|1px|1px” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”rgba(0,0,0,0.11)” email=”raluca.muresan@controlarms.org”][et_pb_contact_field field_title=”Nombre” field_type=”input” field_id=”Nombre” required_mark=”on” fullwidth_field=”off” _builder_version=”3.0.101″ checkbox_checked=”off” checkbox_options=”%91{%22value%22:%22Name%22,%22checked%22:0}%93″ radio_options=”%91{%22value%22:%22Name%22,%22checked%22:0}%93″ select_options=”%91{%22value%22:%22Name%22,%22checked%22:0}%93″ min_length=”0″ max_length=”0″ allowed_symbols=”all” conditional_logic=”off” conditional_logic_relation=”off” conditional_logic_rules=”%91{%22field%22:%22email%22,%22condition%22:%22is%22,%22value%22:%22%22}%93″ background_color=”rgba(219,219,219,0.64)” use_background_color_gradient=”off” background_color_gradient_start=”#2b87da” background_color_gradient_end=”#29c4a9″ background_color_gradient_type=”linear” background_color_gradient_direction=”180deg” background_color_gradient_direction_radial=”center” background_color_gradient_start_position=”0%” background_color_gradient_end_position=”100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on” background_size=”cover” background_position=”center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_blend=”normal” allow_player_pause=”off” background_video_pause_outside_viewport=”on” form_field_text_shadow_style=”none” box_shadow_style=”none” /][et_pb_contact_field field_title=”Dirección de Correo
- [Conferencias Preparatorias para CSP 2017 y Reuniones de Grupos de Trabajo](https://controlarms.org/es/reuniones-pasadas/csp-2017/conferencias-preparatorias-para-csp-2017-y-reuniones-de-grupos-de-trabajo/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.106″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.106″] Conferencia de los Estados Parte en el Tratado sobre el Comercio de Armas El Tratado sobre el Comercio de Armas fue adoptado por la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas el 3 de abril de 2013 y entró en vigor el 24 de
- [CSP 2017](https://controlarms.org/csp/csp-2017/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ next_background_color=”#3c3d41″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.106″] Conferencia de los Estados Parte en el Tratado sobre el Comercio de Armas El Tratado sobre el Comercio de Armas fue adoptado por la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas el 3 de abril de 2013 y entró en vigor el 24 de diciembre de
- [Reunión Preparatoria de CSP 2016](https://controlarms.org/es/reuniones-pasadas/csp-2016/reunion-preparatoria-de-csp-2016/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Reunión Extraordinaria de los Estados Parte Ginebra, 29 de febrero de 2016 Puede haber sido llamada Reunión Extraordinaria de los Estados Parte en el Tratado sobre el Comercio de Armas, pero lo único extraordinario de la reunión
- [CSP 2016](https://controlarms.org/csp/csp-2016/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ next_background_color=”#3c3d41″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.106″ background_layout=”light”] Conferencia de los Estados Parte en el Tratado sobre el Comercio de Armas El Tratado sobre el Comercio de Armas fue adoptado por la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas el 3 de abril de 2013 y entró en vigor el 24 de diciembre de 2014. Como lo
- [CSP 2015](https://controlarms.org/csp/csp-2015/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ next_background_color=”#3c3d41″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.106″] Conferencia de los Estados Parte en el Tratado sobre el Comercio de Armas El Tratado sobre el Comercio de Armas fue adoptado por la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas el 3 de abril de 2013 y entró en vigor el 24 de diciembre de
- [CSP](https://controlarms.org/es/reuniones-pasadas/csp/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ next_background_color=”#3c3d41″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.106″ background_layout=”light”] Conferencia de los Estados Parte en el Tratado sobre el Comercio de Armas El Tratado sobre el Comercio de Armas fue adoptado por la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas el 3 de abril de 2013 y entró en vigor el 24 de diciembre de 2014. Como lo exige
- [La Academia TCA](https://controlarms.org/attacademy/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.106″ background_layout=”light”] Acerca de la Academia TCA La Academia del Tratado sobre el Comercio de Armas (TCA) ofrece un nuevo enfoque para aprender sobre el TCA y su implementación. Proporciona una oportunidad de aprendizaje a la medida y en profundidad para los participantes cuidadosamente seleccionados, todos ellos relacionados directamente con el TCA
- [La Academia TCA en el Este y el Cuerno de África, 2016](https://controlarms.org/attacademy/ineastafrica/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.106″ custom_padding=”50px|127px|50px|0px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.106″] La Academia TCA en el Este y el Cuerno de África, 2016 La Academia TCA en el Este y el Cuerno de África, se llevó a cabo en el Parque Nacional Nakuru, Kenia, y reunió a 15 participantes de Burundi, la República Democrática del Congo,
- [Únete como Miembro](https://controlarms.org/join-as-member/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.101″] Únete como Miembro Armas bajo Control es una coalición global de organizaciones no gubernamentales (ONG) que trabajan para la reducción de la violencia armada y el conflicto. En particular, abogamos por mayores controles en el comercio internacional de armas para poner fin al
- [Únete como Asociado](https://controlarms.org/join-as-associate/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ next_background_color=”#3c3d41″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.101″ background_layout=”light”] Únete como Asociado Control Arms is a global coalition of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working for the reduction of armed violence and conflict. In particular, we advocate for greater controls in the international arms trade to end the human suffering caused by the irresponsible arms trade, and to stop arms
- [Noticias](https://controlarms.org/events-and-statements/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ next_background_color=”#3c3d41″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.101″ background_layout=”light”] Noticias [/et_pb_text][et_pb_blog _builder_version=”3.0.101″ include_categories=”3″ show_content=”off” show_thumbnail=”on” show_more=”on” show_author=”off” show_date=”on” show_categories=”off” show_comments=”on” show_pagination=”on” fullwidth=”off” use_overlay=”on” background_layout=”light” pagination_font_size_tablet=”51″ pagination_line_height_tablet=”2″ /][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”off” specialty=”off” transparent_background=”off” parallax_method=”off” custom_padding=”0px||0px|” padding_mobile=”on” background_color=”#3c3d41″ _builder_version=”3.0.75″ global_module=”4349″ prev_background_color=”#ffffff”][et_pb_row global_parent=”4349″ make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ padding_mobile=”on” allow_player_pause=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” make_equal=”off” parallax_1=”off” parallax_method_1=”off” column_padding_mobile=”on” custom_padding=”50px||50px|” parallax_2=”off” parallax_method_2=”off” parallax_3=”off” parallax_method_3=”off” background_position=”top_left”
- [Trabajos](https://controlarms.org/jobs/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.75″ background_layout=”light” border_style=”solid”] Trabajos y Pasantías [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.75″ background_layout=”light” border_style=”solid”]¿Le apasiona el control de armas, el desarme y / o los procesos multilaterales relacionados con la seguridad internacional? ¿Le interesa trabajar con coaliciones internacionales de la sociedad civil y organizaciones internacionales? Armas bajo Control te está buscando! Estamos buscando candidatos para dos puestos
- [Informe del ATT Monitor](https://controlarms.org/att-monitor-report/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.101″ background_layout=”light”] ATT Monitor: Primero Hallazgos Parte 1: Introducción Parte 2: Perfil de país [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [TCA](https://controlarms.org/att/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” transparent_background=”off” background_color=”#ffffff” allow_player_pause=”off” inner_shadow=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” padding_mobile=”on” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” make_equal=”off” use_custom_gutter=”off” custom_padding=”0px||0px|” next_background_color=”#f7f7f7″ custom_padding_tablet=”0px||0px|”][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” use_custom_gutter=”off” custom_padding=”129px||0px|” padding_mobile=”on” allow_player_pause=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” make_equal=”off” parallax_1=”off” parallax_method_1=”off” column_padding_mobile=”on” custom_padding_tablet=”64px||0px|” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text background_layout=”light” text_font=”Open Sans|on|||” text_font_size=”10em” text_text_color=”#222222″ use_border_color=”off” text_line_height=”1em” text_font_size_tablet=”4em” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”3.0.101″]TCA [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” use_custom_gutter=”off” custom_padding=”37px||149px|” padding_mobile=”on” allow_player_pause=”off”
- [Miembros](https://controlarms.org/members/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ next_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.75″ background_layout=”light” border_style=”solid”] Miembros Miembros de la Junta Directiva: [/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”3.0.75″ show_divider=”on” divider_style=”solid” divider_position=”top” color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.1)” /][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][et_pb_blurb admin_label=”Africa Peace Fórum” _builder_version=”3.0.101″ title=”Africa Peace Fórum” url=”http://www.amaniafrika.org/” url_new_window=”on” use_icon=”off” image=”https://controlarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/APF.jpg” use_circle=”off” use_circle_border=”off” icon_placement=”top” use_icon_font_size=”off” background_layout=”light” header_level=”h5″ text_orientation=”center” /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][et_pb_blurb admin_label=”Arias Foundation for Peace and Human Progress” _builder_version=”3.0.101″ title=”Arias Foundation for Peace and Human
- [ATT Monitor Report](https://controlarms.org/att-monitor-report/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.101″ background_layout=”light”] ATT Monitor: First Findings Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Country Profile [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]

## RVM - Maps

- [International Steering Committee](https://controlarms.org/blog/rvm/international-steering-committee/)

## Timeline Stories

- [28 – 30 June 2021](https://controlarms.org/blog/timeline/28-30-june-2021/) - CSP7 Informal consultations
- [26-30 April 2021](https://controlarms.org/blog/timeline/26-30-april-2021/) - Working Group meetings and 1st CSP7 Informal Preparatory Meeting
- [30 Aug – 03 Sept 2021](https://controlarms.org/blog/timeline/30aug-03sept2021/) - Seventh Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty (CSP7)
- [14 - 17 Feb 2023](https://controlarms.org/blog/timeline/14-17-feb-2023/) - Working Group meetings and 1st CSP9 Informal Preparatory Meeting
- [21 - 25 Aug 2023](https://controlarms.org/blog/timeline/21-25-aug-2023/) - Ninth Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty (CSP9)
- [19 - 23 August 2024](https://controlarms.org/blog/timeline/19-23-august-2024/) - Tenth Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty (CSP10)
- [16 - 17 May 2024](https://controlarms.org/blog/timeline/16-17-may-2024/) - CSP10 Informal Preparatory Meeting
- [20 - 23 February 2024](https://controlarms.org/blog/timeline/20-23-february-2024/) - ATT Working Group Meetings
- [25 – 29 August 2025](https://controlarms.org/blog/timeline/25-29-august-2025/) - Eleventh Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty (CSP11)
- [20 - 21 May 2025](https://controlarms.org/blog/timeline/20-21-may-2025/) - CSP11 Informal Preparatory Meeting
- [25 - 28 February 2025](https://controlarms.org/blog/timeline/25-28-february-2025/) - ATT Working Group Meetings
- [09 - 12 May 2023](https://controlarms.org/blog/timeline/09-12-may-2023/) - Working Group meetings and 2nd CSP9 Informal Preparatory Meeting
- [22 - 26 August 2022](https://controlarms.org/blog/timeline/22-26-august-2022/) - Eighth Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty (CSP8)
- [15 - 18 February 2022](https://controlarms.org/blog/timeline/15-18-february-2022/) - Working Group meetings and 1st CSP8 Informal Preparatory Meeting
- [26 - 29 April 2022](https://controlarms.org/blog/timeline/26-29-april-2022/) - Working Group meetings and 2nd CSP8 Informal Preparatory Meeting

## Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://controlarms.org/blog/category/uncategorized/)
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- [Publications](https://controlarms.org/blog/category/news/publications/)
- [Statement](https://controlarms.org/blog/category/news/statement/)
- [Events and statements](https://controlarms.org/blog/category/events-and-statements/)

## Tags

- [universalisation](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/universalisation/)
- [ArmsTreaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/armstreaty/)
- [Ratification](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/ratification/)
- [Honduras](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/honduras/)
- [PrepCom](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/prepcom/)
- [CSP2017](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/csp2017/)
- [Geneva](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/geneva/)
- [regional meetings](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/regional-meetings/)
- [Southeast Asia](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/southeast-asia/)
- [ATT implementation](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/att-implementation/)
- [Kenya](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/kenya/)
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- [ATT Academy](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/att-academy/)
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- [ICAN](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/ican/)
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- [illicit arms flows](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/illicit-arms-flows/)
- [Tanzania](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/tanzania/)
- [UNGA First Committee](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/unga-first-committee/)
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- [Stop arming Saudi](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/stop-arming-saudi/)
- [side event](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/side-event/)
- [UNGA](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/unga/)
- [humanitarian crisis](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/humanitarian-crisis/)
- [human rights](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/human-rights/)
- [United States](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/united-states/)
- [UK](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/uk/)
- [CSP2](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/csp2/)
- [CSP2016](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/csp2016/)
- [save lives](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/save-lives/)
- [VTF](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/vtf/)
- [ATT Monitor](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/att-monitor/)
- [annual report](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/annual-report/)
- [implementation](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/implementation/)
- [Be Transparent](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/be-transparent/)
- [Transparency](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/transparency/)
- [Ghana](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/ghana/)
- [SALW](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/salw/)
- [UNSCAR](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/unscar/)
- [ArmsFreeAfrica](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/armsfreeafrica/)
- [pastoralist conflicts](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/pastoralist-conflicts/)
- [gun runners](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/gun-runners/)
- [WHS](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/whs/)
- [Zambia](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/zambia/)
- [Georgia](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/georgia/)
- [Pacific](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/pacific/)
- [UNPoA](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/unpoa/)
- [Asia-Pacific](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/asia-pacific/)
- [risk assessment](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/risk-assessment/)
- [national control systems](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/national-control-systems/)
- [annual reports](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/annual-reports/)
- [PSAAG](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/psaag/)
- [Nonviolence International](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/nonviolence-international/)
- [Garissa University attack](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/garissa-university-attack/)
- [remembrance marathon](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/remembrance-marathon/)
- [DRC](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/drc/)
- [civil society](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/civil-society/)
- [UK legal challenge](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/uk-legal-challenge/)
- [Greece](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/greece/)
- [Peru](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/peru/)
- [Lesotho](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/lesotho/)
- [arms exports](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/arms-exports/)
- [embargo](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/embargo/)
- [Arms Trade Treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/arms-trade-treaty/)
- [WAANSA](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/waansa/)
- [ammunition](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/ammunition/)
- [Amnesty International](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/amnesty-international/)
- [vote](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/vote/)
- [Seychelles](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/seychelles/)
- [Central African Republic](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/central-african-republic/)
- [Togo](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/togo/)
- [Liberia](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/liberia/)
- [Ukraine](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/ukraine/)
- [refugee crisis](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/refugee-crisis/)
- [Tuvalu](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/tuvalu/)
- [CSP1](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/csp1/)
- [CSP2015](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/csp2015/)
- [ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/att/)
- [SSANSA](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/ssansa/)
- [ATT Secretariat](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/att-secretariat/)
- [ISDH](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/isdh/)
- [Tunisia](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/tunisia/)
- [Jordan](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/jordan/)
- [MENA](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/mena/)
- [lobbying](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/lobbying/)
- [Lithuania](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/lithuania/)
- [Security Council](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/security-council/)
- [small arms](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/small-arms/)
- [CARICOM](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/caricom/)
- [Barbados](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/barbados/)
- [Dominica](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/dominica/)
- [UN Security Council](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/un-security-council/)
- [Australia](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/australia/)
- [Diakite](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/diakite/)
- [West Africa](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/west-africa/)
- [CSP](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/csp/)
- [Austria](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/austria/)
- [Vienna](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/vienna/)
- [Paraguay](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/paraguay/)
- [Spain](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/spain/)
- [steel](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/steel/)
- [Trinidad and Tobago](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/trinidad-and-tobago/)
- [CDRAV](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/cdrav/)
- [Port of Spain](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/port-of-spain/)
- [Trinidad and](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/trinidad-and/)
- [Ivory Coast](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/ivory-coast/)
- [Belize](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/belize/)
- [Chad](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/chad/)
- [FGS](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/fgs/)
- [Djibouti](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/djibouti/)
- [PAX](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/pax/)
- [CPS-AVIP](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/cps-avip/)
- [Germany](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/germany/)
- [Canada](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/canada/)
- [switzerland](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/switzerland/)
- [Poland](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/poland/)
- [Andorra](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/andorra/)
- [Israel](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/israel/)
- [Netherlands](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/netherlands/)
- [Zimbabwe](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/zimbabwe/)
- [Sao Tome and Principe](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/sao-tome-and-principe/)
- [San Marino](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/san-marino/)
- [Berlin](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/berlin/)
- [#chance2change](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/chance2change/)
- [Singapore](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/singapore/)
- [Cameroon](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/cameroon/)
- [Thailand](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/thailand/)
- [UN](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/un/)
- [Guinea](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/guinea/)
- [50Celebrating50](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/50celebrating50/)
- [IANSA](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/iansa/)
- [ICBL](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/icbl/)
- [CMC](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/cmc/)
- [ICBUW](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/icbuw/)
- [ArmsTrade](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/armstrade/)
- [Mexico](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/mexico/)
- [Costa Rica](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/costa-rica/)
- [New Zealand](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/new-zealand/)
- [Montenegro](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/montenegro/)
- [Raceto50](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/raceto50/)
- [Sierra Leone](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/sierra-leone/)
- [Dominican Republic](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/dominican-republic/)
- [Gaza](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/gaza/)
- [Arms Trade Trety](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/arms-trade-trety/)
- [Burundi](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/burundi/)
- [Sweden](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/sweden/)
- [Race to 50](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/race-to-50/)
- [Belgium](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/belgium/)
- [Samoa](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/samoa/)
- [Japan](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/japan/)
- [Haiti](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/haiti/)
- [Albania](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/albania/)
- [Balkan](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/balkan/)
- [Macedonia](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/macedonia/)
- [Norway](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/norway/)
- [Panama](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/panama/)
- [Malawi](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/malawi/)
- [Mali](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/mali/)
- [ArmsTrety](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/armstrety/)
- [ECOSOC](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/ecosoc/)
- [Nigeria](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/nigeria/)
- [Global Action](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/global-action/)
- [Denmark](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/denmark/)
- [GBV](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/gbv/)
- [First Committee](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/first-committee/)
- [Jamaica](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/jamaica/)
- [disarmament](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/disarmament/)
- [Latin America](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/latin-america/)
- [Caribbean](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/caribbean/)
- [Colombia](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/colombia/)
- [Guyana](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/guyana/)
- [WINAD](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/winad/)
- [Grenada](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/grenada/)
- [Cambodia](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/cambodia/)
- [Italy](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/italy/)
- [Gabon](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/gabon/)
- [Congo](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/congo/)
- [South Africa](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/south-africa/)
- [Bosnia-Herzegovina](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/bosnia-herzegovina/)
- [Yugoslav](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/yugoslav/)
- [Cape Verde](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/cape-verde/)
- [Guinea Bissau](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/guinea-bissau/)
- [US](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/us/)
- [Moldova](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/moldova/)
- [Swaziland](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/swaziland/)
- [Serbia](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/serbia/)
- [Vanuatu](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/vanuatu/)
- [PGA](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/pga/)
- [PGA Handbook](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/pga-handbook/)
- [UAE](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/uae/)
- [Libya](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/libya/)
- [Middle East](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/middle-east/)
- [Iceland](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/iceland/)
- [Bulgaria](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/bulgaria/)
- [Turkey](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/turkey/)
- [Guatemala](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/guatemala/)
- [Slovakia](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/slovakia/)
- [workshop](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/workshop/)
- [EU](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/eu/)
- [arms embargo](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/arms-embargo/)
- [guns](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/guns/)
- [arms control](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/arms-control/)
- [Tribeca online film festival](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/tribeca-online-film-festival/)
- [Iran](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/iran/)
- [North Korea](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/north-korea/)
- [negotiations](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/negotiations/)
- [cookies](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/cookies/)
- [campaigns](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/campaigns/)
- [postcards](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/postcards/)
- [helicopter](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/helicopter/)
- [final conference](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/final-conference/)
- [choir](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/choir/)
- [sing](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/sing/)
- [Arms Treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/arms-treaty/)
- [press conference](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/press-conference/)
- [draft](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/draft/)
- [NGO](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/ngo/)
- [UN Secretary General](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/un-secretary-general/)
- [Regulate Arms](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/regulate-arms/)
- [Djimon Hounsou](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/djimon-hounsou/)
- [Control Arms Coalition](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/control-arms-coalition/)
- [Ban Ki-moon](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/ban-ki-moon/)
- [Obama](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/obama/)
- [African Union](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/african-union/)
- [Arias Foundation](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/arias-foundation/)
- [Arms Trade reaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/arms-trade-reaty/)
- [Oxfam](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/oxfam/)
- [Saferworld](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/saferworld/)
- [UNODA](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/unoda/)
- [Women](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/women/)
- [International Womens Day](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/international-womens-day/)
- [Windhoek](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/windhoek/)
- [Parliamentary workshop](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/parliamentary-workshop/)
- [Namibia](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/namibia/)
- [ECOWAS](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/ecowas/)
- [AU](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/au/)
- [Paris Conference](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/paris-conference/)
- [basics](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/basics/)
- [United Nations General Assembly](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/united-nations-general-assembly/)
- [Press Release](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/press-release/)
- [Arms Contorl](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/arms-contorl/)
- [Delay](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/delay/)
- [Celebrities](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/celebrities/)
- [Julius Arile](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/julius-arile/)
- [bulletproof](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/bulletproof/)
- [Global Day of Action](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/global-day-of-action/)
- [Rabat](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/rabat/)
- [daily feature](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/daily-feature/)
- [gun](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/gun/)
- [peace](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/peace/)
- [NGOs](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/ngos/)
- [signatories](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/signatories/)
- [arms controlo](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/arms-controlo/)
- [at](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/at/)
- [ODA](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/oda/)
- [DR Congo](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/dr-congo/)
- [report](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/report/)
- [Global Week of Action](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/global-week-of-action/)
- [gun violence](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/gun-violence/)
- [WoA](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/woa/)
- [KANSA](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/kansa/)
- [petition](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/petition/)
- [Catalan](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/catalan/)
- [russian weapons](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/russian-weapons/)
- [arms trade](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/arms-trade/)
- [KG Hammar](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/kg-hammar/)
- [arms trade control](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/arms-trade-control/)
- [legal](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/legal/)
- [central africa](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/central-africa/)
- [arias](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/arias/)
- [nobel peace laureate](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/nobel-peace-laureate/)
- [cape town](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/cape-town/)
- [london](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/london/)
- [france](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/france/)
- [Republic of Kosovo](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/republic-of-kosovo/)
- [declaration](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/declaration/)
- [parliamentarians](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/parliamentarians/)
- [UNAPPG](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/unappg/)
- [El Salvador](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/el-salvador/)
- [heath](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/heath/)
- [Philippines](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/philippines/)
- [PhilANCA](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/philanca/)
- [GZO Peace Institute](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/gzo-peace-institute/)
- [SweFor](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/swefor/)
- [malaysia](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/malaysia/)
- [UNIDIR](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/unidir/)
- [military spending](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/military-spending/)
- [AIPRI](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/aipri/)
- [Sudan](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/sudan/)
- [mobilization](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/mobilization/)
- [trade union](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/trade-union/)
- [TUC](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/tuc/)
- [CLC](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/clc/)
- [joy kwaje](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/joy-kwaje/)
- [francais](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/francais/)
- [beyrouth](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/beyrouth/)
- [health](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/health/)
- [arms control treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/arms-control-treaty/)
- [exeter](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/exeter/)
- [Model UN](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/model-un/)
- [NMUN](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/nmun/)
- [viktor bout](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/viktor-bout/)
- [arms contor](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/arms-contor/)
- [viktor bouts](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/viktor-bouts/)
- [justice](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/justice/)
- [buenos aires](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/buenos-aires/)
- [argentina](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/argentina/)
- [PhilANSA](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/philansa/)
- [Manila](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/manila/)
- [espanol](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/espanol/)
- [spanish](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/spanish/)
- [Catholic](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/catholic/)
- [CEDAC](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/cedac/)
- [IPB](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/ipb/)
- [Nobel Price Prize](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/nobel-price-prize/)
- [Parliamentarian Declaration](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/parliamentarian-declaration/)
- [Desmond Tutu](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/desmond-tutu/)
- [religious](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/religious/)
- [survivors](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/survivors/)
- [Chile](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/chile/)
- [Uruguay](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/uruguay/)
- [Palestine](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/palestine/)
- [ArmsTreaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/armstreaty/)
- [human rights](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/human-rights/)
- [Amnesty International](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/amnesty-international/)
- [arms embargo](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/arms-embargo/)
- [Palestine](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/palestine/)
- [ATT implementation](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/att-implementation/)
- [Arms Trade Treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/arms-trade-treaty/)
- [ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/att/)
- [Yemen](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/yemen/)
- [Saudi Arabia](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/saudi-arabia/)
- [Stop arming Saudi](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/stop-arming-saudi/)
- [arms exports](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/arms-exports/)
- [universalisation](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/universalisation/)
- [UNGA First Committee](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/unga-first-committee/)
- [ATT Resolution](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/att-resolution/)
- [nobel peace prize](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/nobel-peace-prize/)
- [international independent inquiry committee](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/international-independent-inquiry-committee/)
- [CSP2017](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/csp2017/)
- [Ratification](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/ratification/)
- [#SprintTo100](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/sprintto100/)
- [Universalization](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/universalization/)
- [annual report](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/annual-report/)
- [ATT implementation](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/att-implementation/)
- [Transparency](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/transparency/)
- [universalisation](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/universalisation/)
- [annual report](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/annual-report/)
- [Transparency](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/transparency/)
- [Hodeidah](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/hodeidah/)
- [Yemen](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/yemen/)
- [Hodeidah](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/hodeidah/)
- [Hodeidah](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/hodeidah/)
- [South Asia](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/south-asia/)
- [regional meetings](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/regional-meetings/)
- [South Asia](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/south-asia/)
- [ArmsTreaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/armstreaty/)
- [regional meetings](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/regional-meetings/)
- [Arms Trade Treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/arms-trade-treaty/)
- [ATT](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/att/)
- [South Asia](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/south-asia/)
- [Brazil](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/brazil/)
- [Arms Treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/arms-treaty/)
- [#SprintTo100](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/sprintto100/)
- [Brazil](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/brazil/)
- [Arms Treaty](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/arms-treaty/)
- [#SprintTo100](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/sprintto100/)
- [Brazil](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/brazil/)
- [arms proliferation](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/arms-proliferation/)
- [Democratic Republic of the Congo](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/democratic-republic-of-the-congo/)
- [Diversion](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/diversion/)
- [CSP20189](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/csp20189/)
- [Suriname](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/suriname/)
- [Gender based violence](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/gender-based-violence/)
- [CSP5](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/csp5/)
- [Afghanistan](https://controlarms.org/blog/tag/afghanistan/)

## Categories

- [Timeline Stories](https://controlarms.org/blog/ctl-stories/timeline-stories/) - All timeline stories.
- [Timeline 2023](https://controlarms.org/blog/ctl-stories/timeline-2023/)
- [CSP7](https://controlarms.org/blog/ctl-stories/csp7/)
- [Timeline-2025](https://controlarms.org/blog/ctl-stories/csp11/)
- [CSP10](https://controlarms.org/blog/ctl-stories/csp10/)