Resources / Publications

This briefing paper considers links between controlling civilian possession of small arms at the national level and possible implications for global efforts to control the trade in small arms and light weapons (SALW). National-level controls on small arms have a strong effect on the viability of controls at regional and global levels. Allowing small arms […]

The illicit trade of small arms and light weapons (SALW) and their ammunition, parts and components remains a serious international problem in many States. To prevent the illicit trade in conventional weapons and to prevent their diversion to the illicit market, all States have made commitments since 2001 to establish stronger systems that will ensure […]

IANSA’s informative booklet on abusive masculine behaviour and gender-based gun violence aims to help young people envision a different future. This interactive notebook contains definitions, key points, questions and activities, as well as space for the owner to write their own reflections on these problems and how best to tackle them. It asks questions like: […]

  IANSA has created an animated video to raise awareness and urge for ALL voices to be heard to unite against gun violence and create a safer world for all. Gun violence affects millions of people across many countries every day. This video highlights the risk factors and consequences of gun violence which is leading to […]

IANSA’s Global Week of Action Against Gun Violence took place from June 1 – 8, 2022. This year’s theme was “Let’s work together: strict gun controls are urgent!” As one of IANSA’s most impactful campaign-actions, it united members all over the world to end gun violence and foster collective action to enforce stricter arms controls. […]

This paper aims to explain how small arms and light weapons (SALW) proliferation leads to extreme violence by children using guns against other children, a shocking indictment on the failure of governments to ensure strict control of such weapons. The paper will draw on examples from different countries where such incidents have occurred. It will […]

Globally, in 2018, 610 victims were killed every day (223,000/year) because of violence committed with firearms in conflict and non-conflict contexts. It is estimated that 85% of the one billion firearms in global circulation as of 2017 are in civilian hands (857 million) a significant increase compared to 2006, when civilian holdings were estimated at […]

This Quick Guide provides an overview of six key issues for the Eighth Biennial Meeting of States (BMS8) 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). It provides information to help IANSA members and partner […]

Small arms and light weapons (SALW) are widely available and easy to use, so they are the most prominent tools in contemporary armed conflicts as well as in armed criminal and interpersonal violence in non-conflict settings. To grasp the global scale of SALW proliferation and the patterns of violence committed with SALW, this briefing paper […]

This paper draws on personal insight and experience from a range of women members of IANSA working to prevent and end gun violence in The Philippines, Democratic Republic of Congo, Pakistan, South Africa, and Argentina. Through quotes and stories derived from Zoom interviews by Jenny Morgan during 2021, this paper aims to capture and collate […]