Resources

Parliamentarian's guide to the Arms Trade Treaty

The irresponsible and poorly regulated trade in arms fuels conflict, poverty and human rights abuses.

Progress made towards an Arms Trade Treaty

Saferworld reports on the outcomes of the first official meeting marking the start of the negotiating stage of the UN global Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) process.

Report on roundtable on the Arms Trade Treaty with US policy makers

On September 30, 2009, representatives from U.

Control Arms position papers on an international Arms Trade Treaty

The Control Arms Campaign carries out research and policy analysis to call for tough controls on the arms trade.

Preventing diversion of small arms and light weapons

The diversion of authorised small arms and light weapons (SALW) transfers or holdings to unauthorised users or uses is a major contributing factor to the massive human suffering and insecurity associated with SALW proliferation and misuse across the world.

Keeping the OSCE at the forefront of international action on small arms and light weapons

Moldova and international small arms transfers

Since independence Moldova has had virtually no small arms and light weapons production capacity, yet until recently it had a reputation both as an irresponsible exporter and as a base for the illicit transportation of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW ).

Uganda and international small arms transfers

The proliferation of small arms in Uganda and its neighbouring territories is acknowledged by the Ugandan government as presenting a serious threat to the safety and security of its citizens.

Third Biennial Meeting of States to Consider the Implementation of the UN Programme of Action

The UN Programme of Action (PoA) is the only global small arms and light weapons (SALW) agreement.