WELCOME TO THE CONTROL ARMS CAMPAIGN

Control Arms is campaign run jointly by Amnesty International, International Action Network on Small Arms and Oxfam International. We are calling for a global, legally binding Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) to stop weapons being used to fuel conflict, poverty and human rights abuses. Find out more about the campaign.

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Shooting Down the MDGs: New report from Oxfam International

As world leaders meet at the UN to consider the next steps in the Arms Trade Treaty process, this new report sets out how the irresponsible arms trade is undermining global efforts to meet poverty reduction targets. Read the full report. ______________________________________________________________________

The World is Watching: All Eyes on the UN for a Global Arms Trade Treaty

From 13-19 September, campaigners around the world hosted a spectacular array of events to call on their governments to back a new global treaty to control the arms trade. Time is of the essence; in an average seven days over 7000 people will die as a result of armed violence. Find out what happened during the week of action and see photos here.  ______________________________________________________________________

Blood at the Crossroads: New Report from Amnesty International

As UN member states meet in October to consider moving towards negotiations on an Arms Trade Treaty, a new detailed report by Amnesty International urges world leaders to adopt a “Golden Rule” on human rights. This rule states simply: that governments must prevent arms transfers where there is a substantial risk that they are likely to be used for serious violations of international human rights and humanitarian law. More