August 10, 2023.
IANSA’s theme for the 2023 Global Week of Action was “Promoting Dialogue and a Culture of Peace: Taking Action to End Gun Proliferation and Violence!” IANSA called on its members to redouble their efforts to help end the illicit proliferation and misuse of SALW and for states to fulfill their commitments in the UN Programme of Action on SALW (UNPoA) to promote a Culture of Peace.
As part of IANSA’s project with the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) through contributions received from the European Union: “From the Bottom Up: Civil Society Engagement and Support for the UN Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons“, small stipends were given to IANSA members to undertake activities during the Global Week of Action.
This report highlights 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 around the globe.
We are grateful for the continued support of our network members!