IANSA Guide: Moving Forward to Strengthen Controls on Small Arms and Light Weapons: Priority Issues for Civil Society in the Ninth Biennial Meeting of States (BMS9)
This new guide provides an overview of key policy discussions, advocacy priorities, and recommendations for civil society engagement related to BMS9, which will take place at the United Nations in New York from 1–5 June 2026. It builds on the outcomes of the Fourth Review Conference (RevCon4) held in 2024 and highlighting key issues.
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Ninth Biennial Meeting of States on the Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons (BMS9)
The Ninth Biennial Meeting of States (BMS9) to Consider the Implementation of the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects (PoA) is scheduled to take place at the United Nations in New York City from 1-5 June 2026.
BMS9 will provide an important opportunity to assess progress, address persistent challenges, and strengthen international cooperation to prevent and combat the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons at the national, regional and global level.
Civil Society Training Manual: Gender Perspective in Small Arms Control (January 2026)
This Civil Society Training Manual seeks to provide CSOs with conceptual clarity regarding gender-sensitive and transformative strategies, as well as practical tools for integrating gender mainstreaming perspectives.
The Civil Society Training Manual draws upon a number of sources including a 2022 United Nations manual on gender mainstreaming and small arms control designed for government officials, researchers and other key stakeholders.