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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...
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Peru Enhances its Capacity to Combat Illicit Arms Trafficking and Manufacture in Iquitos
From 17 to 18 December 2024, representatives of various institutions involved in arms and ammunition control in Iquitos, Peru participated in the Executive Workshop on Illicit Trafficking and Manufacture of Firearms and Ammunition. This activity was organized by the...
Young Leaders Come Together in Lima to Foster Peace in Latin America
Lima, Peru. From 3 to 5 December 2024, ten young leaders from across Latin America will gather in Lima, Peru, to reaffirm their commitment to building a region free of armed violence. This visit is part of the programme GenerAcción Paz, an initiative by...
Trinidad & Tobago Enhances National Capacities to Combat Illicit Trafficking in Arms and Ammunition
From 19 to 21 November 2024, 33 officials from various law enforcement, legal, and scientific institutions in Trinidad and Tobago participated in the Combating Trafficking in Arms and Ammunition (CTAM). This training was organized by the United Nations Regional Centre...
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Forces of Change: Latin American and Caribbean Women promoting Disarmament, Non-Proliferation and Arms Control
Firearms in schools