Resources / Publications

IANSA encourages its global network of civil society organisations (CSOs) to foster inclusive participation to address the root causes of small arms-related violence. 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 […]

International human rights law obliges States to protect the right to life, liberty and security of person, including rights that can never be suspended, even in times of conflict or emergency. A central way for States to meet these obligations is through the strict control of small arms and light weapons (SALW), including regulating their […]

This is the first factsheet in a series that identifies key synergies on important thematic topics found in international and regional instruments that address control measures on small arms and light weapons (SALW). This factsheet was created in collaboration with the International Peace Information Service – IPIS. The list of international and regional instruments that […]

IANSA is pleased to announce the release of our new publication: the Toolkit on Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) and the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda. This resource has been developed to strengthen understanding of the vital connections between arms control and gender-responsive peace and security efforts. The toolkit explores how the WPS […]

IANSA’s 2025 Global Week of Action Against Gun Violence, held from 2–8 June under the theme “Protect the Future: Control Small Arms and their Ammunition for Global Safety.”, called for urgent and coordinated efforts to end armed violence and build safer, more just societies. The campaign emphasized the need for governments to move from promises […]

Over the last two decades civil society organisations and many like-minded States have been especially concerned about the effective regulation of conventional ammunition from the licit market. It spans from controls on manufacturing to international trading and transport, and national stockpile storage and distribution. Particular attention regarding security has been given to preventing the diversion […]

The theme of the 2024 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence was “Disarm to Empower: Stop the Silence, End Gender-Based Violence!” It focuses on the dangerous intersection of gender-based violence (GBV) and gun violence. It calls for urgent action to address the deadly combination of firearms and abuse, whether in the home, conflict zones, […]

IANSA has prepared a factsheet contrasting the gender inclusion in the Third and Fourth Review Conferences on the UN Progamme of Action on Small Arms (RevCon3 and RevCon4). This factsheet focuses on the significant advancements and inclusive language on gender, women, girls, LGBTQIA+, survivors in the RevCon4 outcome documents in contrast to Third Review Conference on […]

The Fourth Review Conference on the UN Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons (RevCon4) emphasized the importance of inclusive approaches in advancing the UNPoA. This IANSA Factsheet focuses on the significant advancements and inclusive language on youth, adolescents and children in the RevCon4 outcome documents in contrast to the Third Review Conference on […]

Below are 16 Actions you can take during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign: 1) Take action and start a discussion! Gather state officials, women leaders, youth and all members of your community together to unite against gender-based gun violence. Raising awareness, education and sharing solutions are effective ways to campaign for […]