Control Arms

“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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💼 Position: ATT Monitor Research Associate
📆 Deadline: Monday 6 October 2025 at 23:30 CEST
📖 Required Experience: research and policy analysis - particularly in arms control or related fields.
👉 Full details and how to apply: attmonitor.org/en/about/car...

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

#CSP11 #ATT #ControlArms #PEFENAPMW1 #WPDNepal
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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)
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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

The bill will increase the Pentagon’s discretionary funds, decrease other necessary government programs, and prioritize corporations. Creating an annual budget of $1.06tn, which is double that of the budget in 2000.

Read The Guardian Article here: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

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.

UK High Court upholds the continued armament of Israel amid calls to end it, citing international obligations.

David Lammy, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs of the United Kingdom, responded here: x.com/SaulStanifor...