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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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