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Control Arms Statement on UN Security Council failure
The following statement may be attributed to Jeff Abramson, Coordinator of the Control Arms Secretariat: “The recent failure of the United Nations Security Council to pass a resolution on Syria is a further example of the need for an Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). A strong...
Syria arms deal shows need for Arms Trade Treaty
Control Arms is speaking out against recently concluded and proposed transfers of arms and ammunition from Russia to the government of Syria. It is deplorable that the government of Russia would knowingly send weapons into a violent situation where there is clearly...
Making the Most of the PrepCom
From 13-17 February, States will gather in New York for the last Preparatory Committee meeting (PrepCom) before the 2-27 July Conference on the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). While primarily focused on procedural matters, the gathering offers an important opportunity for...
Control Arms Launches Parliamentarian Declaration
Members of Parliament are renewing their call for a strong Arms Trade Treaty in a Parliamentarian Declaration being launched by the Control Arms coalition. This declaration will remain open for signatures until it is delivered to governments in advance of the ATT...
Archbishop Desmond Tutu Supports Interfaith Declaration on ATT
Time for treaty ‘to prevent the on-going slaughter’: Desmond Tutu Archbishop also supports new interfaith declaration calling for robust Arms Trade Treaty New York: Desmond Tutu reminded the world of the importance of the forthcoming Arms Trade Treaty for preventing...
Bout Conviction Highlights Need for Global Rules
The November 2 conviction of Viktor Bout means that one the world’s most infamous alleged arms traffickers will likely remain behind bars for some time. As Control Arms highlighted before the trial, however, the circuitous route the United States took to bring him to...
“Merchant of Death” Trial Highlights Need for Arms Trade Treaty
Lack of International Standards Forces Viktor Bout Trial to Ignore Most Destructive Reported Activities New York: The trial of Viktor Bout is scheduled to start tomorrow in New York with jury selection. The international arms broker, often called the “Merchant of...
Religious Leaders Unite in Call for Strong Arms Trade Treaty
Global Interfaith Declaration Launched as Part of Dozen Days of Action Senior religious leaders from many of the world’s major religions have added their voices to the global call for a robust Arms Trade Treaty in a declaration launched today. A significant number of...
Global Arms Trade Treaty Picks Up Speed
New York: Momentum builds up as key states, survivors, investors’ group, and industry give full backing for global Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) Diplomats at the United Nations’ talks on the future Arms Trade Treaty have made serious progress this week with a growing number...
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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