Global Week of Action Against Gun Violence 2026 Report

IANSA’s 2026 Global Week of Action Against Gun Violence, held from 27 July–2 August under the theme “All Voices Heard: Advancing Inclusive Small Arms Control,” brought together civil society organizations, governments, communities, and individuals to promote action to prevent armed violence and strengthen small arms control. The campaign emphasized the meaningful participation of women, youth, survivors, affected and marginalized communities, and civil society in shaping policies and solutions to gun violence.

Through the project “Global Action to Strengthen Civil Society Engagement in the Implementation of the Program of Action Against Illicit Small Arms and Light Weapons and the Global Framework on Through-life Conventional Ammunition Management” implemented with the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) and funded by the European Union, IANSA provided small grants to support grassroots initiatives during the Global Week of Action.

This report captures the energy and commitment of IANSA members worldwide who organized impactful activities—from high-level advocacy with officials and community leaders to public awareness campaigns and strong digital mobilization. These efforts reflect a united call to reduce gun violence and strengthen accountability in arms control.

We thank our network members for their tireless work and continued leadership in building a safer world!