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New Zealand’s 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
Seventh Conference of States Parties (CSP202q)
CITY, COUNTRY - 00 - 00 Month 2021
Sierra Leone is presiding over the Seventh Conference of States Parties (CSP 2021) of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT)
Background
Provisional Agenda LINKS
Provisional Annotated Program of Work LINKS
Final Report LINK
President's Announcement for CSP7 LINK
Press Release
Statements on behalf of the Control Arms Coalition
Media
