Preparatory Meeting of States: UN Global Framework for Through-life Conventional Ammunition Management (June 2025)
A preparatory meeting of States on the Global Framework for Through-life Conventional Ammunition Management will take place from 23 to 27 June 2025 at UNHQ in New York. The meeting aims to explore potential approaches and mechanisms for effectively implementing the Global Framework and to lay the groundwork for the formal meeting of States scheduled for 2027.
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Global Week of Action Against Gun Violence: 2-8 June 2025
Every year, IANSA invites its members to join in solidarity to advocate for an end to the illicit trade and misuse of small arms and light weapons (SALW) by participating in the Global Week of Action Against Gun Violence (GWoA). This year it will take place from 2 to 8 June 2025. IANSA’s theme this year is “Protect the Future: Control Small Arms and their Ammunition for Global Safety.” This campaign aims to address the ongoing threat of armed violence fueled by unregulated small arms, light weapons (SALW), and their ammunition.
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Fourth Review Conference on the Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons (RevCon4)
From June 18 to 28, 2024, the Fourth Review Conference (RevCon4) on the UN Progamme of Action on Small Arms took place at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. A Preparatory Committee (PrepCom) took place from February 12 to 16, 2024. RevCon4 offers an opportunity for civil society organizations to participate.
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