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Arms Trade Treaty Approved

This article, written by Saferworld’s Small Arms and Transfer Controls Advisor, Elizabeth Kirkham, together with Allison Pytlak of Control Arms, first appeared in the Summer 2013 edition of Disarmament Times, a publication by the NGO Committee on Disarmament, Peace and Security.

Arms Trade Treaty Negotiations

This briefing, written by Saferworld’s Elizabeth Kirkham, was presented at a seminar on Towards an Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) in 2013, which was held in Brussels on 14 November 2012.

The 2012 Arms Trade Treaty: Controversy, compromise and disappointment

The 2012 Arms Trade Treaty: Controversy, compromise and disappointment

This article, written by Saferworld’s Elizabeth Kirkham, first appeared in the September 2012 edition of Disarmament Times, a publication by the

Saferworld reflects on the July 2012 Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) Diplomatic Conference

Intense month-long negotiations at the UN in New York on the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) ended without agreement at the end of July. Now that the dust has started to settle, Saferworld’s Roy Isbister and Elizabeth Kirkham take some time out to reflect on what happened and what it all means.

The clock is ticking on Arms Trade Treaty negotiations

Week 4: the views of sceptical states are overshadowing those supportive of a strong and robust ATT, raising serious concerns about the final shape an agreed Treaty might take.

ATT pressure is on after a second uninspiring week

As negotiations for a global Arms Trade Treaty enter their third week, Saferworld’s team in New York say it’s now or never for governments to act to secure a strong treaty.

From word to deed

Drawing from the discussions that were held during a series of six seminars organised by Saferworld and attended by government and civil society representatives from all world regions as well as by representatives of international and regional organisations, this report contains detailed recommendations for an effective and workable Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) implementation regime.

Arms Trade Treaty negotiations - UPDATES from New York

Throughout July, read the latest updates from Saferworld's team at the UN Arms Trade Treaty negotiations in New York.