IANSA - International Action Network on Small Arms

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.

Report: 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 2024

This report highlights 16 Days of Activism campaign activities organised by IANSA members and includes members’ engagement with community leaders, authority officials, and government officials to gain support for measures to reduce armed violence and implement strict firearms controls. It also includes an overview of social media participation online from members and supporters from all regions around the globe.

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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Gender Inclusion in the Third and Fourth Review Conferences of the UN Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons (December 2024)

IANSA has prepared a factsheet contrasting the gender inclusion in the Third and Fourth Review Conferences on the UN Progamme of Action on

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Key Aspects of Small Arms and Light Weapons Trade Controls under ECOWAS and Complimentary International Instruments (October 2024)

Since 1996 the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has deliberated on the illicit trade of small arms and light weapons (SALW) as a

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The Future is Here: Recapping Technological Developments in Small Arms Control (October 2024)

The issue of emerging technologies and the potential challenges they pose has been on the international small arms and light weapons (SALW)

IANSA is a global movement that unites hundreds of organizations working to stop gun violence.

Preparatory Meeting of States: UN Global Framework for Through-life Conventional Ammunition Management (June 2025)

Report: 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 2024

Fourth Review Conference on the Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons (RevCon4)

Join our global movement today

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Gender Inclusion in the Third and Fourth Review Conferences of the UN Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons (December 2024)

Publications

Key Aspects of Small Arms and Light Weapons Trade Controls under ECOWAS and Complimentary International Instruments (October 2024)

Publications

The Future is Here: Recapping Technological Developments in Small Arms Control (October 2024)

Featured members

IANSA is a global movement that unites hundreds of organizations working to stop gun violence.

Preparatory Meeting of States: UN Global Framework for Through-life Conventional Ammunition Management (June 2025)

Report: 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 2024

Fourth Review Conference on the Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons (RevCon4)

Join our global movement today

Publications

Gender Inclusion in the Third and Fourth Review Conferences of the UN Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons (December 2024)

Publications

Key Aspects of Small Arms and Light Weapons Trade Controls under ECOWAS and Complimentary International Instruments (October 2024)

Publications

The Future is Here: Recapping Technological Developments in Small Arms Control (October 2024)

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