Centre for Armed Violence Reduction (CAVR)

Creating solutions which help States fill gaps in their arms control systems, such as ArmsTracker and Aim.

[Centre for Armed Violence Reduction (CAVR) @Centre_AVR]

We are delighted that our co-founder, Philip Alpers, has been appointed to this important Commission. Please support the Commission with any relevant research that you have.

[UC Davis Centers for Violence Prevention @UCDavisCVP]

📣 @TheLancet announced a new Commission on Global Gun Violence and Health that will consist of an interdisciplinary group of international experts. Read more: https://t.co/uqFeSK6EUF

[UC Davis Centers for Violence Prevention @UCDavisCVP]

📣 @TheLancet announced a new Commission on Global Gun Violence and Health that will consist of an interdisciplinary group of international experts. Read more: https://t.co/uqFeSK6EUF

[Andrew Leigh @ALeighMP]

Sorry to see that @Sydney_Uni's Philip Alpers has had to close down https://t.co/iZ3wZlSfrz, a site that provided a wealth of international data on firearms (screenshot from the internet wayback archive).

[Centre for Armed Violence Reduction (CAVR) @Centre_AVR]

@hdcentre @PeacePalace Congratulations, HD!!

[Global Initiative @GI_TOC]

🔴 #ArmsTrafficking is a key market in more than half of all illicit hubs classified as ‘high’ and ‘very high’ by the Illicit Economies and Instability Monitor.

📍 This highlights the strong connection between arms trafficking and #instability in #WestAfrica.

[Centre for Armed Violence Reduction (CAVR) @Centre_AVR]

Short, useful video explaining arms trafficking (and other) hubs in West Af. and the role they play fueling conflict. https://t.co/85ldKHF0sb

[Centre for Armed Violence Reduction (CAVR) @Centre_AVR]

This is why we are developing AIM (Armed Incidents Management) to increase reporting of and response to arms trafficking

[Global Initiative @GI_TOC]

📍 Across #WestAfrica, 280 illicit hubs, comprising hotspots, transit points and crime zones, were identified.

🚨 One in four were found to have an impact on #conflict and #instability.

🔴 Find out what this means for regional stabilization efforts ➡️ https://t.co/ltPUUfUbiA

[United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @UNIDIR]

The end of transparency in international arms transfers? 📉🔎📦

Our latest commentary, by @HoltomP and @AnnaEMensah from UNIDIR's Conventional Arms and Ammunition Programme, explores the issues 👇

🔗 https://t.co/reWRphMVMc

[Global Initiative @GI_TOC]

🇧🇫 How could #JNIM facilitate more #smuggling and #trafficking through #BurkinaFaso’s national parks in the future?

📍 Expand control of the routes through the parks
💰 Formalize taxation from smugglers

Read more 👇
https://t.co/VJlTVHZUBh

[Julian Rademeyer @julianrademeyer]

For more on West African illicit hub mapping project, read this report by @Lucia_Bird_Ruiz and @LyesTagziria https://t.co/UWOPEXxnio

[Centre for Armed Violence Reduction (CAVR) @Centre_AVR]

Arms trafficking hotspots in West Africa - interesting new site from GI-TOC

[Lyes Tagziria @LyesTagziria]

🆕 On Wednesday, we will officially launch our new project, mapping out key illicit hubs across West Africa

📈 The Illicit Economies & Instability Monitor, our new tool, assesses the degree to which illicit economies in each hub contribute to instability https://t.co/c3hANyTmTD

[Parliamentary Forum on Small Arms & Light Weapons @ParlForumSalw]

During the session on Universalisation & Implementation of the #ArmsTradeTreaty in #Asia - @Centre_AVR & @UNODC shared vital insights on both the ATT, it’s benefits & synergies in relation to the #FirearmsProtocol #ParliamentaryActionAsia

[CNN @CNN]

"To those of us who live in culturally similar nations, but where the availability of lethal weapons is limited, Americans' increasing reliance on guns even in the face of escalating horrors is unfathomable" writes Philip Alpers | Opinion https://t.co/AAK7CeDIpQ

[Centre for Armed Violence Reduction (CAVR) @Centre_AVR]

https://t.co/l99EZ4GmKe Our latest journal article on a pressing need in arms control and what we're doing about it with @MAGsaveslives

[MAG (Mines Advisory Group) @MAGsaveslives]

Armed violence deprives citizens of their fundamental human rights and the dividends of peace; employment, education, healthcare and safety.

But vital progress is being made. MAG released a new report today to highlight the success of #SierraLeone’s 🇸🇱 approach to arms control.

[MAG (Mines Advisory Group) @MAGsaveslives]

#CSP7

MAG is hosting a side event looking at the role of effective stockpile management in preventing illicit trade and diversion—with lessons from #SierraLeone🇸🇱.

⦿ @lagberie
⦿ @GermanyDiplo
⦿ @SLANSA_Org
⦿ And more

📆31.8.2021
⏰1630 (CEST)
🖱️https://t.co/IKpM41O8n7

[MAG (Mines Advisory Group) @MAGsaveslives]

🔜 #CSP7 | MAG will be participating in the 7th Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty which is now just a few days away.

The treaty seeks to regulate the international trades in and prevent and eradicate the illicit proliferation of conventional arms.

THREAD 🧵

[Centre for Armed Violence Reduction (CAVR) @Centre_AVR]

A new, digital solution for national arms control systems https://t.co/uq3An1VRPR

[MAG (Mines Advisory Group) @MAGsaveslives]

#BMS7

In decades of discussion on small arms control, expert assistance with effective record-keeping has been among most persistent requests from those whose need is greatest. @ArmsTracker is a practical solution.

More about our work w/ @Centre_AVR ⤵️

https://t.co/Ux5N0LOVH5