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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Landslide UN vote in favour of Arms Trade Treaty

US and Zimbabwe only countries to vote against

Control Arms demands urgent move to end the carnage

On Friday 31 October, 147 states voted overwhelmingly at the United Nations to move forward with work on an Arms Trade Treaty. 145 countries voted in favour, with 2 more countries adding their vote a few minutes after, bringing the total 'yes' vote to 147. This is an increase on the 139 states who voted to start the UN process in October 2006, showing increasing global support for the treaty. The vote was particularly strong in Africa, South and Central America, and Europe indicating strong demand for arms control both from countries severely affected by armed violence and from major arms exporters. Only the US and Zimbabwe voted against, ignoring growing global consensus for an ATT. More

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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. ______________________________________________________________________

Action Around the World for an 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.