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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Norway’s 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...
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
