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
The Bahamas Author: Jennifer Bethel, Director of Research and Development Section, Ministry of National Security The Government of The Bahamas understands that safety and security undergirds the nation’s socio-economic development. The Government is keenly aware that...
Updates
UN Latin American, Caribbean Centre for Peace, Disarmament, Development Hosts Youth Webinar on International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace, 24 April
GenerAccion Paz: A Year of Transformative Youth Commitment for a Region Free of Armed Violence LIMA, 24 April (United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean) — On 24 April, the International Day of...
Grenada: Strengthening Stockpile Security
From 11 to 14 March 2025, 26 officials from the Royal Grenada Police Force and His Majesty’s Prison participated in the virtual Physical Security and Stockpile Management (PSSM) Workshop, organized by the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and...
Enhancing Security and Management of Firearms and Ammunition Evidence in Honduras
From 17 to 18 February 2025, in San Pedro de Sula, representatives of the Honduran Public Prosecutor's Office participated in the Technical Workshop on Physical Security and Management of Firearms and Ammunition Evidence Storage Facilities. The workshop was organized...
Videos
Forces of Change: Latin American and Caribbean Women promoting Disarmament, Non-Proliferation and Arms Control
Firearms in schools
Events and Publications
Roundtable discussion – Youth Forces of Change: Prevention of armed violence in Latin America & the Caribbean
