Global Week of Action Against Gun Violence: 27 July – 2 August 2026
The Global Week of Action Against Gun Violence brings together civil society organizations, governments, communities, and individuals around the world to promote action to prevent armed violence and strengthen small arms control.
The 2026 campaign, “All Voices Heard: Advancing Inclusive Small Arms Control,” highlights the importance of ensuring that those affected by gun violence have a meaningful role in shaping policies and solutions.
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.