Dispatch: The invisible killer haunting Laos 50 years after the Vietnam War "... almost everyone [we] spoke to said they struggle to comprehend why cluster munitions, which have caused so much harm here for so long, are still being deployed elsewhere." telegraph.co.uk/global-health/…

🔊VP Igga roots for disarmament in Warrap bit.ly/3tO8IJS

Mainstreaming small arms control into peace and development agendas is a key focus at the Regional Preparatory Committee meeting on #UNPoA. Presentations on Weapons Management and integration with the 2030 Agenda are underway, UN Office for Disarmament Affairs UNREC African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security

Here is our Statement to commemorate 5th March, the International day of Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness. UN Office for Disarmament Affairs UN Office for Disarmament Affairs Vienna UNODA Geneva UNREC Regional Network on Peace & Stability (RENOPS) Regional Center on Small Arms African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security IANSA drive.google.com/file/d/1v3xPl_…

IANSA has developed a factsheet highlighting the objective of strengthening controls on the transfer of small arms and light weapons #SALW: to ensure a more responsible trade, counter the illicit trade and prevent armed violence and conflict. #IDDNPA ➡️iansa.org/small-arms-and…

The National Elections Commission said it has already prepared elections calendar as it awaits outstanding matters to be addressed before embarking on pre-elections activities. #SSOX #SouthSudan. eyeradio.org/election-commi…

Thank you to all of our webinar speakers and participants for a fruitful discussion today on #YouthMainstreaming in #SALW control. We must continue to work together to amplify youth voices and include young people in decision making processes! Publication➡️iansa.org/iansa-fact-she…

Today, we are underway with the first ever stand alone ATT Preparatory Committee! Read Control Arms' statement to the Working Group on Effective Treaty Implementation here. #ATT #PreparatoryCommittee #ControlArms

4/ Our #newsletter is out!➡️mailchi.mp/forumarmstrade…. Don't miss Robert Muggah's flash talk: "AI and the Global South": youtube.com/watch?v=ujInsG…. Instituto Igarapé #experts #forumcommunity #ArtificialIntelligence

War and peace, as dichotomous concepts, oversimplify complex situations. In this paper, Tobias Vestner, examines how international law addresses the division between war and peace through an analysis of jus ad bellum and jus in bello. 📖 Read publication: bit.ly/3VtXd5x

As we mark #POCWeek2024, let's remember the stark reality: civilians bear the heaviest burden in conflict. #ProtectCivilians #PeaceNotWar 🌍✌️

Appreciation today for Geoffrey L. Duke ☮ and his work on #SALW, the #ATT, and harm to civilians in Africa and globally. #experts #forumcommunity #POCWEEK2024 #NotATarget

#BREAKING Security Council ADOPTS resolution renewing sanctions on South Sudan, including assets freezes, travel bans and arms embargo Voting result In favor: 9 Against: 0 Abstain: 6

We condemn the Intimidation of Civil Society Leaders & detention of journalist for taking part in the recent protests in Bor. These are flagrant violations of the fundamental rights enshrined in the constitution of #SouthSudan, Article 25. #SSOX drive.google.com/file/d/1aMbtcM…

In the aftermath of peaceful protests in Bor, civil society leaders are intimidated and a journalist is detained by security agents. Here is our statement on the ongoing crackdown & targeted intimidation of civil society leaders and journalists. #SSOX drive.google.com/file/d/1aMbtcM…

Check our latest statement on the recent protests in Bor and our concerns on the aftermath. Radio Miraya Eye Radio Radio Tamazuj Radio Bakhita, Juba

South Sudan Civil Society Forum Civil Society Forum SSD condemns targeted intimidation and detention of a journalist in Bor allegedly in connection to recent protests over the sky-rocketing prices of goods. drive.google.com/file/d/1aMbtcM… #SSOT

🛑 We urge President Kiir to veto the controversial National Security Act passed by the National parliament. The Act threatens human rights & contradicts our constitution. Let's prioritize security sector reform and protect our freedoms! #RejectNSA #SouthSudan #SSoX #SSCSF

Mr. Jean Pierre BETINDJI, RECSA Executive Secretary delivered a statement during the ATT #CSP10. In his statement, he highlighted the current situation of SALW fueled conflicts, challenges of ATT accession and its implementation in the RECSA region.

Join us, QUNO, Global Rights Compliance & SwitzerlandUN for a workshop on Mitigating the Human Rights Impacts of Arms Transfers: A Blueprint for Peace! 📅Wednesday 16 October 2024 🕑13:00 - 14:30 CET 📍GCSP- 5th floor & online Info and registration: bit.ly/3ZYoTlj #GPW24