“No year has made it more imperative for states to uphold the core promise of the #ArmsTreaty than 2025," says Hine-Wai Loose of @controlarms.bsky.social, urging states to call out weapons transferred in violation international law in the #FirstCommittee: reachingcriticalwill.org/images/docum...

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Control Arms members from across the globe showed up, spoke out, and stood strong — making the case loud and clear: the humanitarian heart of the Arms Trade Treaty matters now more than ever. #ControlArms #CSP11 #ATT

On the last day of #CSP11, we hosted our final side event. The speakers gave insights from Mexico, Nepal, Lebanon, Kenya, and more, where they highlighted the problem of small arms in their countries and how the ATT can be effectively implemented to address gun trafficking, GBV, and armed conflicts.

On the 28th of August, 2025 Andrea Varisco presented a statement on behalf of Control Arms highlighting the positive and negative results of States Parties submitting meaningful transparent reports on time.

On the 4th day of the CSP11 Manuela Barragán Rincón delivered a statement in regards to International Assistance, emphasizing the importance of supporting civil society organizations especially within the global south.

Shirine Jurdi delivered a statement on the 4th day of the #CSP11 on the United Kingdom's proposal for a 5-year ATT strategy. #ArmsTradeTreaty #ControlArms

On the 4th day of the CSP11, Khawla Al-Rowaishan gave a statement on behalf of Control Arms to highlight the change in formatting of the future Conference of State Parties and its impact on inclusivity.

11e Conférence des États parties au Traité sur le Commerce des Armes : Les États doivent respecter leurs obligations juridiques internationales, notamment en mettant pleinement en œuvre le Traité sur le commerce des armes ! @maxwesbee.bsky.social‬ @amnestyfrance.bsky.social‬

Tomorrow at 9am, Control Arms will be hosting a side event at the 11th Conference of State Parties, where we will talk about the continued universalization and implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), providing on-the-ground insights and experiences we have learned throughout the process!

Today marks the third day of the 11th Conference of States Parties. Here is a recap from the Control Arms side event on the Yemen conflict held yesterday. Discussions focused on from 2014 to today, what are the lessons learnt and developments related to the ATT's Articles 6 and 7. #CSP11 #ATT

Control Arms Coalition Member, Edward Chaka, on the second day of the #CSP11 #ArmsTradeTreaty #ControlArms

Today marks the first day of the CSP11, and we are excited that the conference is officially underway! Sushmita Karki delivered the opening statement. We will be highlighting 5 quotes from her statement that show the importance of the Arms Trade Treaty to hold states accountable.

Today is the start of the 11th Conference of States Parties! Follow along on our Bluesky as we will be highlighting the Control Arms' opening statement!

Spotlight on Articles 6 & 7 of the #ATT: It's also about protecting human rights, preventing violations of international humanitarian law, and stopping atrocity crimes such as genocide, war crimes, and terrorism. In the coming week, how will States Parties step up to meet these obligations?

In the next 2 days, CSP11 will be highlighting Mexico’s push to establish gender focal points and raise awareness on Article 7.4 of the #ATT into action. A strong step for gender-responsive arms control! Read more here: thearmstradetreaty.org/hyper-images...

In the next 3 days, CSP 11 will be highlighting the significance of national control systems, and their effectiveness when it comes to regulating the transfers of arms.

In the next 4 days, diplomats and delegates will address the topic of transparency and reporting, working together to find solutions to increase the amount of timely and complete reports at the CSP11. #ATT #controlarms

In a few days, leaders, advocates, and changemakers from around the world will meet at CICG in Geneva, Switzerland, for the 11th Conference of States Parties. Find out more about CSP11 by following our posts via Bluesky and Instagram and through this link: controlarms.org/blog/key-iss...! #CSP11

Join our side event at #CSP11, hosted by President of #CSP11 Youth & ATT: Bridging the Gap in Universalization and Implementation Wed, 27 Aug | 08:00–09:30 CET Residence of Argentina, Geneva | 🌐 Hybrid (1/2) @controlarms.bsky.social @unodet.bsky.social @unidir.org

Control Arms is hosting a side event at the 11th Conference of State Parties, where we will talk about the arms transfers to Yemen, the developments and insights on Articles 6 and 7 since 2014. #savethedate #Yemen #ArmsTradeTreaty

In June 2025, UN Member States held the first meeting on the Global Framework for Through-life Conventional Ammunition Management. Explore key outcomes, next steps and potential linkages with #ArmsTreaty: controlarms.org/blog/june-2025-global-framework-meeting/

The amount of military funding the U.S. gives to Israel reaches $4.2B. To learn more about what the U.S. sends to Israel and the value of each good, read more here: internationalpolicy.org/publications...

What does the law say? Read more about the work the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has done on the Arms Trade Treaty and information about humanitarian concerns, the rules governing the supply of arms to armed conflicts, and states’ responsibilities. www.icrc.org/en/document/...

This month, the Hague Group has proposed measures to hold Israel accountable under international law for its actions in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and urges other countries to sign on by Sept. 20, 2025. Those actions include halting the transfer of weapons and military products to Israel.

On July 17, 2025, the Brussels Court ruled that the Flemish government must stop shipments of arms or materials that can be used as weapons to Israel or face a €50,000 fine. #stoparmingIsrael

Five months ago, President Trump was going to tell Russia and China that spending $1tn on military would be illogical. The Guardian reported findings from the Department of Defense spending after Trump enacted the Big Beautiful Bill into law on July 4, 2025.

Watch Ilhan Omar's speech here: x.com/SaulStanifor...

"Western powers cannot decry war crimes and genocide while supplying the arms that cause them elsewhere. If they believe in international law, countries such as the UK should act to uphold it. The law is not law if no one enforces it." Read the full piece: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

See new appeal from former ministers of foreign affairs, Patrick Leahy, and leaders around the world calling on "States to reaffirm their commitments, to urge those withdrawing to reconsider, and to prevent any further erosion..." @minefreeworld.bsky.social @banclusterbombs.bsky.social

Paris Air Show shuts down four Israeli arms company stands after firms refused to remove offensive weapons. Organisers reportedly called it a response to "security directives" — a rare enforcement in a trade often shielded from scrutiny. Read here: www.reuters.com/business/aer...

States must ensure arms sales don’t contribute to violations of international humanitarian law. Legal obligations under the Geneva Conventions demand accountability and restraint—even in weapons deals. Read here: www.nytimes.com/2025/06/04/w...

NATO’s military expansion could add 200 million tonnes of CO₂ each year, threatening global climate goals. A new study warns that the global arms race isn't just dangerous—it’s a major emissions driver. Climate commitments mean little if militarization goes unchecked. Read here: shorturl.at/mRrXS

At this year’s ATT WGs, Control Arms called for focused discussions on Palestine, Myanmar & Sudan—contexts under UN HRC-mandated investigation due to serious international law violations, human suffering & ongoing arms flows. Ignoring these crises undermines the credibility of the ATT.

🚨 The use of #explosiveweapons in towns and cities killed and injured civilians, destroyed critical infrastructure and impaired essential services. Their effects last long after the fighting stops. Their use in populated areas must be avoided. Learn more 👇 bit.ly/4mspggI #NotATarget #PoCWeek2025

In 2024, more than 360 aid workers were killed — a grave violation of international humanitarian law and a threat to humanitarian access. #NotATarget

Ahead of the 2025 UN Security Council Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians, Control Arms joins over 20 NGOs in a joint statement urging stronger action to uphold international law and protect civilians in conflict. Read the full statement: reliefweb.int/report/world...

Amnesty International confirms: Chinese-made weapons, routed through the UAE, are now in the hands of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces — in clear breach of the UN arms embargo. Read the full report: www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

Control Arms Member, the Kurdish Organizations Network Coalition for the International Criminal Court, undertakes important work to raise awareness of the crime of genocide and to advocate for Iraq to join the International Criminal Court www.koncicc.org/37th-anfal-a....

Miss the event April 22 or want to watch again? Check out the report with a video guide and resources for: "Arms Control and Human Rights: Connecting Agendas" organized w/ @controlarms.bsky.social and APP www.forumarmstrade.org/blog/final-r...

Unprecedented rise in global military expenditure as European and Middle East spending surges. New SIPRI data on global #MilitarySpending out now. Press release ➡️ bit.ly/3GH5GNe Fact Sheet ➡️ doi.org/10.55163/AVE... #GDAMS2025 #MilitaryExpenditure #DefenseBudget #MilitaryBudget #SIPRI

Stop the violence in Eastern DRC. RECOVI and Vision GRAM-International demand an immediate stop to the violence. Civilians must be protected. Arms must be controlled. Read the full statement attached.

Yesterday, we hosted a discussion for feminist networks in the Middle East region on "The Middle East Region and the Arms Trade Treaty - what is at stake?" Our thanks to Shirine Jurdi, Hiruni Alwishewa & Sol Nottage for leading the discussions and the participants who asked many excellent questions!

Italy’s military export licenses hit a new high in 2024 — surpassing €7.6 billion. The continued rise in arms exports raises serious concerns about international peace and accountability. Read the full report from Rete Italiana Pace e Disarmo here: retepacedisarmo.org/english/2025...

Our thanks to Reaching Critical Will for their insights into what is coming up on the disarmament and arms control calendar during April and May, especially the reminder that the Arms Trade Treaty Informal Preparatory Meeting will take place from 20 - 21 May 2025!

Join us for the upcoming webinar: “Arms Control and Human Rights: Connecting Agendas” 🗓️ Tuesday, April 22, 2025 🕑 2:00–3:30 PM (GMT-3) Speakers: Pablo Arrocha Olabuenaga, Maria Pia Devoto, Kim Lamberty, Sol Zoe N. 📌 Please register here: lnkd.in/dh7-sHjX

Control Arms welcomes adoption last week at Human Rights Council of resolution A/HRC/58/L.11/Rev.1 (as orally revised) on situation of human rights in Myanmar without vote, and resolution A/HRC/58/L.30/Rev.1 (as orally revised) on human rights in Occupied Palestinian Territory...

Major humanitarian disarmament campaigns, including Control Arms, issued a joint statement in response to the announcements issued by the Baltic States and Poland to leave the Mine Ban Treaty. We were also disappointed to learn that Finland has now announced it will leave the Mine Ban Treaty.