RECSA Secretariat applauds 🇹🇿 Tanzania for its commitment to implementing Article 7 of the #NairobiProtocol. Strengthening arms marking, tracing, and record-keeping is a vital step toward greater security and stability across the region. #SALW youtube.com/shorts/YQGQ2xa…

How can the Arms Trade Treaty help tackle illicit arms flows in East Africa? Join Regional Center on Small Arms, Saferworld, SRIC and UNIDIR for a #ATTCSP11 side event on diversion, illicit flows and the Nairobi Protocol review. 📅 27 August, Geneva 🔗 unidir.org/EastAfATTCSP11

Today, we successfully concluded a pivotal 5-day training on arms marking & record-keeping in the United Republic of Tanzania, the final activity under the ATT Secretariat-funded VTF project. This initiative strengthens national capacity to prevent & detect diversion of SALW in

Honored to contribute to this vital dialogue. Collective action is key to countering diversion and securing our communities. Thank you to United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research and all participants for the shared commitment to a peaceful East Africa. The work continues. 🤝 #ATTCSP11

Proud to sign MoU with @SAS_Survey, strengthening our cooperation against illicit arms flows. This partnership is a commitment to enhanced collaboration, technical excellence and a safer future for our region by overcoming obstacles to effective #smallarmscontrol.

RECSA is Contributing to the shared goals of #SilencingTheGuns. At an important meeting convened by UNREC and African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security in Johannesburg 🇿🇦, RECSA presented on support for Gender-Responsive Arms Control. CP Eunice A.J. Dobby, Director of Finance & Administration and RECSA

We are proud to partner with @UNODA and African Union in this crucial initiative. #AfricaAmnestyMonth is a cornerstone of the #SilencingTheGuns agenda, turning commitment into concrete action on the ground. RECSA remains deeply committed to supporting the region in

🤝 RECSA Executive Secretary, Mr. Jean Pierre Betindji held a fruitful meeting with CG Felix NAMUHORANYE, Inspector General of Police Rwanda National Police, to align key priorities during his tenure as Chairperson of the RECSA Technical Advisory Committee. Discussions centered on

The RECSA Secretariat extends sincere appreciation to H.E. Dr. Vincent Biruta, Minister of Interior of Rwanda and Chairperson of the RECSA Council of Ministers, for graciously hosting our delegation led by Executive Secretary Mr. Jean Pierre Betindji. This high-level engagement

"Collect and voluntarily surrender—without legal action." That’s the message echoing across Mali as we mark #AAM2025. RECSA joins AU, UNODA & local leaders in urging unity, dialogue & a future free from violence. 🕊️ #AfricaAmnestyMonth

🇲🇱 Happening in Bamako, Mali, RECSA proudly joined the launch of #AfricaAmnestyMonth 2025, alongside African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security , UN Office for Disarmament Affairs , and the Government of Mali. Over 500 gathered to promote voluntary surrender of illicit arms under the theme: "Collect and surrender without legal

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT | Join us for the Continental Launch of #AfricaAmnestyMonth in Uganda! We are proud to partner with the The African Union, African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security, UN Office for Disarmament Affairs & Ministry of Internal Affairs Uganda to promote safer communities. 🗓️ Launch: Oct 2nd, 2025 at Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort, Kampala. Theme:

Uganda is honored to host the 9th #AfricaAmnestyMonth Continental launch on October 2,2025 at Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort, Kampala Theme:"Safer Communities Through Voluntary Disarmament" #SilenceTheGuns #VoluntaryDisarmament Regional Center on Small Arms The African Union African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security UN Office for Disarmament Affairs

Happening now! A significant event towards the Silencing the Guns initiative! Today in Kampala, we proudly launched Africa Amnesty Month 2025 🇺🇬 This crucial initiative, presided over by HE Rt. Hon. Rebecca A. Kadaga, focuses on public sensitization for the voluntary surrender

📍Nairobi, 7–8 Oct 2025 RECSA is hosting a sub-regional training on the Harmonized Reporting Tool to strengthen implementation of the Nairobi Protocol. Experts from 🇨🇫🇩🇯🇪🇹🇸🇴 are participating to enhance reporting and coordination on SALW control. As RECSA marks 20 years since

The Nairobi Protocol is only as strong as its implementation. 📊 Article 18 makes reporting a legal and strategic pillar in the fight against illicit small arms. RECSA is equipping Member States with tools to ensure data drives action. “Let us ensure our commitment is not only