United Nations

What we do

At the UN level, we work on issues and processes relating to small arms, such as the UN Programme of Action on Small Arms, the primary international framework for the control of small arms and light weapons.

We are also working with UN member states and institutions to bring about a successful conclusion to negotiations on the international Arms Trade Treaty. If successful, this treaty would be the first international, legally-binding agreement controlling the import and export of arms worldwide.

We also continue to push for improvements in the UN’s ability to prevent conflict by highlighting the links between conflict and development and promoting security sector reform.

We work with partners in UN offices and agencies in New York, Geneva and at the regional and country levels.

 

Read our latest UN report, written with partners, Small arms and light weapons transfer controls to prevent diversion

 

 

 

Reports and briefings

Third Biennial Meeting of States to Consider the Implementation of the UN Programme of Action, July 2008

Uganda and international small arms transfers: Implementing UN Programme of Action commitments, July 2008

Moldova and international small arms transfers: Implementing UN Programme of Action commitments, July 2008

Small arms and light weapons transfer controls to prevent diversion, August 2007

Promoting effective global action on small arms: Priorities for the 2006 UN Review Conference, February 2006   

Find out more

Read more about our advocacy work on the EU and UK pages.

Download Saferworld advocacy briefings and reports

Read our latest news and press releases

 

• Small arms and light weapons
• Arms transfer controls
• Conflict-sensitive development
• Security and justice sector development
• International advocacy
  • United Kingdom
  • United Nations
  • European Union
• Training

Contact

Tom Donnelly
UK Advocacy and Policy Officer