Spotlight
Central America and Dominican Republic Firearms Roadmap
In February 2025, Central American States and the Dominican Republic adopted the Roadmap to Prevent the Illicit Trafficking and Proliferation of Firearms, Ammunition and Explosives, reaffirming their commitment to a safer future for all. The Roadmap establishes a...
Adoption of the Central America and Dominican Republic Roadmap to Prevent Illicit Trafficking and Proliferation of Firearms, Ammunition and Explosives
Washington, DC, 12 February 2025 – Ministers of security and high-level officials from six Central American countries and the Dominican Republic will adopt the Central American and Dominican Republic Roadmap to Prevent the Illicit Trafficking and Proliferation of...
Insights from the Caribbean Firearms Roadmap States
Antigua and Barbuda Author: Travis Crump, Sergeant, Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda As the Focal Point for Antigua and Barbuda, I write to share on the progress in Implementing the Caribbean Firearms Roadmap from my point of view. Antigua and Barbuda’s...
Updates
Policy Framework launched to support CARICOM countries in firearms and ammunition disposal
Caribbean countries now have access to a policy framework that will support and align with international best practices, their efforts in the disposal of the remnants left behind after the destruction of obsolete, unserviceable and illicit firearms and ammunition...
Colombia’s Justice System Strengthens Gender Perspective in Firearms-Related Crime Investigations
From 10 to 13 June 2025, officials from Colombia’s Judiciary and Public Prosecutor’s Office in Bogota participated in two specialized training courses focused on integrating gender perspectives into firearms-related crime investigations. The trainings were organized...
Strengthening National Security: Antigua and Barbuda Enhances Weapon Stockpile Safety
From 10 to 13 June 2025, a Physical Security and Stockpile Management (PSSM) Workshop was held at Camp Blizzard in Antigua and Barbuda. The event, organized by the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean...
Videos
Forces of Change: Latin American and Caribbean Women promoting Disarmament, Non-Proliferation and Arms Control
Firearms in schools
Events and Publications
Policy Framework to Sustainably Dispose of Destroyed Firearms and Ammunition Components in the Caribbean
Synergizing Data Collection Efforts: A Guidance Document on Reporting under the Caribbean Firearms Roadmap in the Context of Existing Reporting Obligations
Roundtable discussion – Youth Forces of Change: Prevention of armed violence in Latin America & the Caribbean
