CONTROL ARMS CAMPAIGN

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

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Help President Obama make history again

E-mail President Obama to ask him to make history again.
The World Can’t Wait, speak out for an effective Arms Trade Treaty, click in the link below!

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WEEK of ACTION 2009

"Klik Klik Bang! Contest"

Take part to the "Draw  your own T-Shirt" competition in support of an Arms Trade Treaty.

For more information visit Mr.Poulet website.

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Landslide UN vote in favour of Arms Trade Treaty

December 2008, United Nations: States voted overwhelmingly in favor of moving towards an Arms Trade Treaty.The United States was the only state to vote no.  19 states abstained. Control Arms demands urgent move to end the carnage.

This vote shows an increase in global support for the treaty on the 139 states who voted to start the UN process in October 2006. The vote was particularly strong in Africa, South and Central America, and Europe indicating strong demand for global arms control from countries severely affected by armed violence as well as from major arms exporters. Only the US voted against, ignoring growing global consensus for an ATT. More

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Latest Reports

Shooting Down the MDGs
Irresponsible arms trade is undermining global efforts to meet poverty reduction targets. This new report from Oxfam International sets out how. Read the full report.

Blood at the Crossroads
The world is reaching a crossroads in deciding how to control the arms trade. Through illustrative cases from around the world, this report from Amnesty International shows how the arms trade contributes to serious violations of human rights. Governments must act now to create effective and robust regulation that will help to save lives, preserve livelihoods and enhance respect for human rights. Read the full report

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