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Eric’s story
“Un traité sur le commerce des armes est important pour moi parce que, comme enfant soldat au Burundi, j’ai remarqué la façon dont le trafic illicite d’armes est dangereux. J’ai survécu à de nombreux incidents causés par les armes. J’ai perdu beaucoup d’amis à cause...
Dr. Oscar Arias Sanchez Speaks Out
“For in the time that it has taken us to do this difficult work, millions of civilians have been killed by small arms and light weapons flowing unrestricted across borders, most of them into the developing world. Many thousands of child soldiers have been armed....
The Urgent Need To Be Clear on the ATT
Every day our TV screens are full of images of the horror of Homs and other cities in Syria where civilians are being abused and killed. Despite worldwide condemnation, the abuse continues, and appallingly, arms and ammunition that are being used to commit human...
Arms talks rescued from near derailment
Thousands suffer daily from impact of poorly regulated arms trade while governments quibble over UN procedures In the time that procedural talks have taken place this week, an estimated ten thousand people will have lost their lives to armed violence according to the...
Global Arms Treaty at risk as States fight over process
New York – Talks that have been taking place all week at the UN on a global treaty to regulate the arms trade are in danger of derailment over disagreement on procedure. Diplomats have been trying to agree the rules of procedure for a month-long negotiation conference...
Civil Society Addresses the United Nations at the 4th ATT PrepCom
Today, Control Arms representatives addressed UN delegates to make the case for a comprehensive bulletproof Arms Trade Treaty. The speakers represented the diversity of the coalition, and spoke on a range of subjects. Jeff Abramson, Director of the Control Arms...
Cupid speaks out! Make love, not loopholes
On 14 February, many people will celebrate St. Valentines Day. It’s also the second day of the 4th ATT Prep Com. To achieve an effective treaty that will save lives, we need to show it some love! Here’s how: -Visit any of the Speak Out! posts -Share those links on...
Global arms deal negotiations resume in New York amidst tensions in North Africa and Syria
A robust Arms Trade Treaty would prevent another Syria New York: Recent events in the Middle East and North Africa demonstrate the tragic impact of the unregulated arms trade and the urgent need for a strong Arms Trade Treaty, said a coalition of non-governmental...
Control Arms nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Control Arms has been nominated for the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize by the International Peace Bureau (IPB), itself a Nobel Laureate. “It’s an honor to be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. We hope this nomination will draw attention to the deadline this year to...
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
