International campaign to #ReduceHumanSuffering, armed violence, and conflict through international arms control. #ArmsTreaty
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How can countries mainstream gender perspectives and the needs of under-represented groups in their action plans and policies? Published today, two Survey how-to guides that outline processes and considerations for stakeholders: smallarmssurvey.org/highligh…
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Ambassador Seong-Mee Yoon (Republic of Korea):
🗨️ "Some of the more general obstacles to ATT accession in Asia could be linked to political caution, industrial and technological objectives of States, and lack of trust."
Read more: attmonitor.org/en/the-2024-r…
#ATT10
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In a year marked by illegal arms transfers, the #ArmsTreaty finally held a formal discussion on compliance for the first time. See this and other important developments in the chapter by Hine-Wai Loose of @controlarms: reachingcriticalwill.org/ima…
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The #Cambodia #ArmsTradeTreaty Universalization Workshop starts Today in Phnom Penh. We are delighted to be part of this discussion led by @controlarms and the government of #Cambodia and interact with national stakeholders and experts from @MAGsaveslives @Centre_AVR and @ICRC
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Gracias 🙏 Vă mulțumesc 🙏 Thank you 🙏
We're grateful to all panelists and participants that joined today’s #ATT side event on Addressing Gender Inequality and Gender-Based Violence Through the Arms Trade Treaty❗️
We had a rich discussion and thank all of you who attended 👥🌐
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Press Release📣Landmark Order on Arms Exports: High Court of South Africa Sets Aside Permits for Arms Exports to #Myanmar. The order was granted to @Follow_SALC, represented by @LHR_SA. Read our joint press release here 👉🏽 bit.ly/46fOyqW
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🌍GLOBAL ARMS TRADE: ‘By halting the supply of weapons, states can help prevent human rights violations’ - Hine-Wai Loose, Director of @controlarms on civil society efforts to control arms proliferation.
🔗web.civicus.org/Hine-WaiLoos… #CIVICUSLens
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🚨BREAKING: The directors of 20 UK arms companies have been given notice of potential criminal liability for atrocities being committed in Gaza.
The letter, signed by @GLAN_LAW, @CAATuk, @ICJPalestine, & @WarOnWant, warns that companies can be held accountable for war crimes.
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❗️The @ArmsTreaty 's analysis was featured in the latest report of @UN_HRC on the impact of arms transfers on human rights. Our findings highlight critical gaps in transparency and reporting while encouraging States Parties to enhance accountability in the global arms trade.
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#HRC55 | Draft resolution A/HRC/55/L.30 on the Human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and the obligation to ensure accountability and justice was ADOPTED.
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"The Security Council just approved a long-awaited resolution on Gaza, demanding an immediate ceasefire, and the immediate & unconditional release of all hostages.
This resolution must be implemented. Failure would be unforgivable."
-- @antonioguterres
news.un.org/en/story/2024/03…
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Who were the ten largest arms exporters in 2019–23?
1) United States 🇺🇸
2) France 🇫🇷
3) Russia 🇷🇺
4) China 🇨🇳
5) Germany 🇩🇪
6) Italy 🇮🇹
7) United Kingdom 🇬🇧
8) Spain 🇪🇸
9) Israel 🇮🇱
10) South Korea 🇰🇷
New SIPRI data out now ➡️ bit.ly/3P9cViC
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War and violence today spare no one, but every experience is different.
Women experience war in many ways: as victims, combatants, and promoters of peace, among others.
Regardless of their role, the image of women as helpless victims of war is flawed.
#InternationalWomensDay
ALT ICRC employee talking to a beneficiary.
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Today marks the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. But Russia’s war in Ukraine began 10 years ago, when Russian troops occupied Ukraine’s Crimea and illegally annexed it and occupied parts of Ukraine’s Donetsk and Luhansk regions. (1/2)
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#Sudan's military government is blocking aid deliveries from Chad to Darfur. The weapons flows will continue unabated, because the RSF won't ask for permission. Aid agencies, on the other hand, are complying with the aid ban, lest SAF block their ops in the east.
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🆕Explore our ATT portal, the ultimate source for Arms Trade Treaty stakeholders! This user-friendly platform offers a wealth of resources, including research insights, assistance programs, and comprehensive data on arms transfers. Check it out now!
🔍attmonitor.org/en/arms-trade…
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Intimate partner violence is one of the most common forms of violence affecting women worldwide. For #16Days, we must work to end gender-based violence and protect women while keeping guns away from abusers. #TakeAction
Check out 16 Actions for 16 Days➡️ iansa.org/16-actions-for-the…
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Gender-based violence comes in many forms – each equally damaging and insidious.
Educate yourself and others about the different types of #GBV to recognise the signs and stand against this pervasive issue.
Explore more on @WILPF’s #GBVToolkit: shorturl.at/AJX39
#EndGBV
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Israeli security forces and Palestinian armed groups must make every effort to protect the lives of civilians in today’s outbreak of fighting in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2…
