IANSA

The International Action Network on Small Arms is the global movement against gun violence - a network of civil society organisations working in 90 countries.

[IANSA @IANSAnetwork]

Yesterday, 20 NGOs delivered statements to #BMS9 on key issues including #gender-responsive small arms control, diversion prevention, #youth participation, #ammunition management, emerging technologies & more.
Available on the @UN_Disarmament BMS9 webpage: https://t.co/qyg9k6AH2r

[IANSA @IANSAnetwork]

Today at #BMS9, we will hear statements by international and regional organizations, followed by non-governmental organizations and civil society. #ActiveCivilSociety #SALW #UNPoA
Tune in via UN Web TV: https://t.co/ynM81XdS6v

[appargentina @appargentina1]

🧡 Desde @appargentina1 nos sumamos a #WearOrange para honrar a las víctimas y sobrevivientes de la violencia armada. Tener un arma en el hogar no nos hace más seguras: aumenta los riesgos, especialmente para las mujeres. #LasArmasNoNosProtegen

[UN Office for Disarmament Affairs @UN_Disarmament]

Thank you to all who contributed to the Open-Ended Technical Expert Group (OETEG) on developments in Small Arms and Light Weapons #SALW technologies:
• 3D-printed, modular & polymer weapons

• AI, digital tracing and other opportunities 

• Cooperation & assistance
#BMS9

[UNLIREC @UNLIREC]

👥 En la BMS9, @UNLIREC , @ONUMujeres y @UNIDIR reunieron a especialistas, profesionales y representantes de los Estados para explorar formas de integrar mejor la agenda de Mujeres, Paz y Seguridad en las políticas y marcos de control de armas.

[UNLIREC @UNLIREC]

👥 At BMS9, @UNLIREC , @UN_Women and @UNIDIR brought together experts, practitioners and State representatives to explore ways to better integrate the Women, Peace and Security agenda into arms control policies and frameworks.

[Belgium UN New York @BelgiumUN]

🤝 Today, Belgium delivered a joint statement on behalf of 50+ States, calling for sustained ambition on gender in the implementation of the PoA on Small Arms and Light Weapons.

Gender-responsive policies and women's participation are key to tackling illicit arms trafficking.

[UNLIREC @UNLIREC]

🌎 ¡La BMS9 ya está en marcha en la Sede de las Naciones Unidas en Nueva York!

Durante esta semana, los Estados debatirán avances y prioridades para prevenir y combatir el tráfico ilícito de armas pequeñas y armas ligeras.

Desliza y descubre más 👉

#BMS9 #UNPoA

[GENSAC @Sdg16Gensac]

Congratulations to Belgium on the strong support for the Joint Statement on Gender at #BMS9, and thank you for your continued leadership in advancing gender-responsive small arms control.

[GENSAC @Sdg16Gensac]

📣 During #BMS9 on the Programme of Action (#POA), Florencia Rebolledo delivers a statement on behalf of the #GENSAC.

Read the full statement ⤵️
https://t.co/RMvDTy8393

#SDG16GENSAC #SALW #SmallArmsControl @UN_Disarmament

[UNLIREC @UNLIREC]

🌎 BMS9 is underway at UN Headquarters in New York!

Throughout the week, States will discuss progress and priorities for preventing and combating the illicit trafficking of small arms and light weapons.

Swipe to learn more 👉

#BMS9 #UNPoA

[IANSA @IANSAnetwork]

The first meeting of the Open-ended Technical Expert Group on developments in small arms and light weapons #SALW technology, manufacturing and design (#OETEG) begins today at 10:00 in UNHQ Conference Room 1.
Tune in on UN WebTV: https://t.co/GhDmcPB6jd

[Ambassador James Larsen 🇦🇺🇺🇳 @AustraliaUN]

Australia 🇦🇺 is pleased to chair #BMS9.

Illicit small arms continue to drive global conflict, crime and human suffering worldwide. This week, we will work with States to translate commitment into urgently-needed impact.

[IANSA @IANSAnetwork]

Happening now in Conference Room 6: UNSCAR in Action!

[IANSA @IANSAnetwork]

Join us today Wednesday 3 June for an in-person side event to #BMS9!
"UNSCAR in Action: Strengthening Global Support for UNPoA Implementation." The event will highlight and showcase successful UNSCAR projects and partnerships.
⏲️13:15 - 14:30
📍Conference Room 6, UNHQ

[IANSA @IANSAnetwork]

Today at #BMS9, we will hear statements by international and regional organizations, followed by non-governmental organizations and civil society. #ActiveCivilSociety #SALW #UNPoA
Tune in via UN Web TV: https://t.co/ynM81XdS6v

[IANSA @IANSAnetwork]

Join us today Wednesday 3 June for an in-person side event to #BMS9!
"UNSCAR in Action: Strengthening Global Support for UNPoA Implementation." The event will highlight and showcase successful UNSCAR projects and partnerships.
⏲️13:15 - 14:30
📍Conference Room 6, UNHQ

[Yasmin Espinoza @ynespinoza]

Second day at @UNODC_CCPCJ at @UN_Vienna. @IANSAnetwork

[appargentina @appargentina1]

🌎 Estamos en la 9° Reunión Bienal de Estados sobre el #PoA de ONU sobre armas pequeñas y ligeras. Desde @appargentina1, junto a @Sdg16Gensac, @IANSAnetwork y @controlarms, llevamos la voz de la sociedad civil para impulsar políticas que prevengan la violencia armada. #BMS9 #PoA

[IANSA @IANSAnetwork]

The Ninth Biennial Meeting of States on the UN Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons #UNPoA (#BMS9) begins today at the UNHQ.
Find all relevant documents, side events, and statements on the UNODA webpage here: https://t.co/vYKwiw3NuH

[Yasmin Espinoza @ynespinoza]

Once more @IANSAnetwork present at the @UNODC_CCPCJ at the @UN_Vienna

[UN Office for Disarmament Affairs @UN_Disarmament]

Before #BMS9 begins tomorrow at UNHQ, make sure to mark your calendars for the side events.
💻 Watch live: https://t.co/F6hlq39VdO 📁 Documents: https://t.co/PpXWKsClns
🔗 More info: https://t.co/fVGwdPYamz