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...
Ten Caribbean States Strengthen Firearms Data Reporting Capacity with UNLIREC’s New Guidance Document
On 26 March 2025, representatives from ten Caribbean States participated in the regional webinar ‘Synergizing Data Collection Efforts: Navigating UNLIREC’s Guidance Document’, hosted by the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin...
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...
Videos
Forces of Change: Latin American and Caribbean Women promoting Disarmament, Non-Proliferation and Arms Control
Firearms in schools
Events and Publications
Working Paper – Firearms Marking with Laser Engraving: Technical Insights and Recommendations
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
