Control Arms
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International campaign to #ReduceHumanSuffering, armed violence, and conflict through international arms control. #ArmsTreaty
Save the Date | 12 January 2026 – 16:00 CET
When weapons cross borders, conflicts escalate. Join us for a discussion on arms transfers and Sudan’s crisis.
🔗 Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
When weapons cross borders, conflicts escalate. Join us for a discussion on arms transfers and Sudan’s crisis.
🔗 Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
December 19, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Save the Date | 12 January 2026 – 16:00 CET
When weapons cross borders, conflicts escalate. Join us for a discussion on arms transfers and Sudan’s crisis.
🔗 Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
When weapons cross borders, conflicts escalate. Join us for a discussion on arms transfers and Sudan’s crisis.
🔗 Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
As the year ends, we’re grateful for the people and partnerships advancing arms control and multilateral cooperation. Onward into the next.
#ATT #ArmsControl #Multilateralism
#ATT #ArmsControl #Multilateralism
December 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
As the year ends, we’re grateful for the people and partnerships advancing arms control and multilateral cooperation. Onward into the next.
#ATT #ArmsControl #Multilateralism
#ATT #ArmsControl #Multilateralism
In 2024 Asia and Oceana saw military spending rise to $629B, at Control Arms we are asking how else could the money have been spent?
If you wish to support the work of the Control Arms Team send us a message at info@controlarms.org
If you wish to support the work of the Control Arms Team send us a message at info@controlarms.org
December 16, 2025 at 12:26 PM
In 2024 Asia and Oceana saw military spending rise to $629B, at Control Arms we are asking how else could the money have been spent?
If you wish to support the work of the Control Arms Team send us a message at info@controlarms.org
If you wish to support the work of the Control Arms Team send us a message at info@controlarms.org
In 2024 The USA saw military spending rise to $997B, at Control Arms we are asking how else could the money have been spent?
If you wish to support the work of the Control Arms Team send us a message at info@controlarms.org
If you wish to support the work of the Control Arms Team send us a message at info@controlarms.org
December 15, 2025 at 11:27 AM
In 2024 The USA saw military spending rise to $997B, at Control Arms we are asking how else could the money have been spent?
If you wish to support the work of the Control Arms Team send us a message at info@controlarms.org
If you wish to support the work of the Control Arms Team send us a message at info@controlarms.org
In 2024 Africa saw military spending rise to $52.1B, at Control Arms we are asking how else could the money have been spent?
If you wish to support the work of the Control Arms Team send us a message at info@controlarms.org
If you wish to support the work of the Control Arms Team send us a message at info@controlarms.org
December 14, 2025 at 10:06 AM
In 2024 Africa saw military spending rise to $52.1B, at Control Arms we are asking how else could the money have been spent?
If you wish to support the work of the Control Arms Team send us a message at info@controlarms.org
If you wish to support the work of the Control Arms Team send us a message at info@controlarms.org
In 2024 Europe saw military spending rise to $693B, at Control Arms we are asking how else could the money have been spent?
If you wish to support the work of the Control Arms Team send us a message at info@controlarms.org
If you wish to support the work of the Control Arms Team send us a message at info@controlarms.org
December 13, 2025 at 12:38 PM
In 2024 Europe saw military spending rise to $693B, at Control Arms we are asking how else could the money have been spent?
If you wish to support the work of the Control Arms Team send us a message at info@controlarms.org
If you wish to support the work of the Control Arms Team send us a message at info@controlarms.org
In 2024 the Middle East region saw military spending rise to $243B, this post takes a look at how else could the money have been spent.
If you wish to support the work of the Control Arms Team send us a message at info@controlarms.org
If you wish to support the work of the Control Arms Team send us a message at info@controlarms.org
December 12, 2025 at 11:03 AM
In 2024 the Middle East region saw military spending rise to $243B, this post takes a look at how else could the money have been spent.
If you wish to support the work of the Control Arms Team send us a message at info@controlarms.org
If you wish to support the work of the Control Arms Team send us a message at info@controlarms.org
In 2024 Latin America and the Caribbean saw military spending rise to $73.4B, at Control Arms we are asking how else could the money have been spent?
If you wish to support the work of the Control Arms Team send us a message at info@controlarms.org
If you wish to support the work of the Control Arms Team send us a message at info@controlarms.org
December 11, 2025 at 9:41 AM
In 2024 Latin America and the Caribbean saw military spending rise to $73.4B, at Control Arms we are asking how else could the money have been spent?
If you wish to support the work of the Control Arms Team send us a message at info@controlarms.org
If you wish to support the work of the Control Arms Team send us a message at info@controlarms.org
Thanks to Josh Paul for an insightful discussion on the US role in the international arms trade and transfers to the conflict in Gaza. Grateful to all who joined us in such a vibrant setting.
December 10, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Thanks to Josh Paul for an insightful discussion on the US role in the international arms trade and transfers to the conflict in Gaza. Grateful to all who joined us in such a vibrant setting.
As 2025 ends, it’s important to reflect on the recent rise in global military spending —and to ask why critical humanitarian needs remain underfunded.
Over the next few days, we’ll be sharing a series of posts examining this surge in military expenditure and the opportunity costs it carries.
Over the next few days, we’ll be sharing a series of posts examining this surge in military expenditure and the opportunity costs it carries.
December 10, 2025 at 9:18 AM
As 2025 ends, it’s important to reflect on the recent rise in global military spending —and to ask why critical humanitarian needs remain underfunded.
Over the next few days, we’ll be sharing a series of posts examining this surge in military expenditure and the opportunity costs it carries.
Over the next few days, we’ll be sharing a series of posts examining this surge in military expenditure and the opportunity costs it carries.
We’re excited to welcome @AlexMarksteiner to the @ArmsTreaty team!
Alex joins us from the UN Secretariat, bringing experience in military transparency and peacekeeping. She previously worked with @SIPRIorg on military spending and arms production.
Welcome, Alex!
Alex joins us from the UN Secretariat, bringing experience in military transparency and peacekeeping. She previously worked with @SIPRIorg on military spending and arms production.
Welcome, Alex!
December 9, 2025 at 7:56 AM
We’re excited to welcome @AlexMarksteiner to the @ArmsTreaty team!
Alex joins us from the UN Secretariat, bringing experience in military transparency and peacekeeping. She previously worked with @SIPRIorg on military spending and arms production.
Welcome, Alex!
Alex joins us from the UN Secretariat, bringing experience in military transparency and peacekeeping. She previously worked with @SIPRIorg on military spending and arms production.
Welcome, Alex!
Strengthening the Women, Peace & Security Agenda begins with stronger arms control.
UNIDIR’s new report shows how addressing weapons-related risks can close key gaps in protection, prevention, and participation.
#WPS #ArmsControl #Disarmament #ControlArms
UNIDIR’s new report shows how addressing weapons-related risks can close key gaps in protection, prevention, and participation.
#WPS #ArmsControl #Disarmament #ControlArms
December 5, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Strengthening the Women, Peace & Security Agenda begins with stronger arms control.
UNIDIR’s new report shows how addressing weapons-related risks can close key gaps in protection, prevention, and participation.
#WPS #ArmsControl #Disarmament #ControlArms
UNIDIR’s new report shows how addressing weapons-related risks can close key gaps in protection, prevention, and participation.
#WPS #ArmsControl #Disarmament #ControlArms
Profiting from atrocity isn’t just unethical — it’s illegal.
Corporations and governments must be held accountable for enabling harm. Due diligence is not optional.
#ControlArms #WarCrimes #HumanRights #CorporateAccountability
Corporations and governments must be held accountable for enabling harm. Due diligence is not optional.
#ControlArms #WarCrimes #HumanRights #CorporateAccountability
December 5, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Profiting from atrocity isn’t just unethical — it’s illegal.
Corporations and governments must be held accountable for enabling harm. Due diligence is not optional.
#ControlArms #WarCrimes #HumanRights #CorporateAccountability
Corporations and governments must be held accountable for enabling harm. Due diligence is not optional.
#ControlArms #WarCrimes #HumanRights #CorporateAccountability
Join us for a talk with Josh Paul, former senior official at the U.S. State Department, on U.S. arms policy, accountability, and Gaza.
📅 8 Dec 2025 — 6:30 PM CET
📍 Institute of Arab & Mediterranean Cultures, Geneva
🔗 Details in bio | 🎥 Livestream on Facebook
📅 8 Dec 2025 — 6:30 PM CET
📍 Institute of Arab & Mediterranean Cultures, Geneva
🔗 Details in bio | 🎥 Livestream on Facebook
Conscience and Power: Josh Paul on Arms, Accountability and Gaza
Conscience and Power: Josh Paul on Arms, Accountability and Gaza LIVE VIDEO CONFERENCE Josh Paul previously served as Director of Congressional and Public Affairs in the Bureau of Political-Militar…
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December 1, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Join us for a talk with Josh Paul, former senior official at the U.S. State Department, on U.S. arms policy, accountability, and Gaza.
📅 8 Dec 2025 — 6:30 PM CET
📍 Institute of Arab & Mediterranean Cultures, Geneva
🔗 Details in bio | 🎥 Livestream on Facebook
📅 8 Dec 2025 — 6:30 PM CET
📍 Institute of Arab & Mediterranean Cultures, Geneva
🔗 Details in bio | 🎥 Livestream on Facebook
⚠️ No going back to mines.
Landmines kill or maim civilians — often children — long after war ends. Suspending the mine-ban puts people’s lives and communities at grave risk. #NoMines #ProtectCivilians #HumanitarianLaw
Landmines kill or maim civilians — often children — long after war ends. Suspending the mine-ban puts people’s lives and communities at grave risk. #NoMines #ProtectCivilians #HumanitarianLaw
November 30, 2025 at 7:17 PM
⚠️ No going back to mines.
Landmines kill or maim civilians — often children — long after war ends. Suspending the mine-ban puts people’s lives and communities at grave risk. #NoMines #ProtectCivilians #HumanitarianLaw
Landmines kill or maim civilians — often children — long after war ends. Suspending the mine-ban puts people’s lives and communities at grave risk. #NoMines #ProtectCivilians #HumanitarianLaw
UK-made military gear has surfaced with Sudan’s RSF militia, a group accused of genocide, raising urgent questions about export controls, re-exports, and accountability in the global arms trade. #ArmsControl #Sudan #RSF #HumanRights #Accountability
November 20, 2025 at 2:55 PM
UK-made military gear has surfaced with Sudan’s RSF militia, a group accused of genocide, raising urgent questions about export controls, re-exports, and accountability in the global arms trade. #ArmsControl #Sudan #RSF #HumanRights #Accountability
Join us Nov 13 (15:30–16:30 CET | Online) for “Ten Years of Arms Trade Treaty Transparency.”
Experts reflect on a decade of ATT reporting—progress, challenges & next steps for transparency.
🔗 stimsoncenter.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#ATT #ArmsTrade #Transparency #Disarmament
Experts reflect on a decade of ATT reporting—progress, challenges & next steps for transparency.
🔗 stimsoncenter.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#ATT #ArmsTrade #Transparency #Disarmament
November 12, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Join us Nov 13 (15:30–16:30 CET | Online) for “Ten Years of Arms Trade Treaty Transparency.”
Experts reflect on a decade of ATT reporting—progress, challenges & next steps for transparency.
🔗 stimsoncenter.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#ATT #ArmsTrade #Transparency #Disarmament
Experts reflect on a decade of ATT reporting—progress, challenges & next steps for transparency.
🔗 stimsoncenter.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#ATT #ArmsTrade #Transparency #Disarmament
We can build bunkers… or build peace. ✨
Disarmament is under attack, and weapons are costing human wellbeing. 🌍
📖 Read the editorial & full First Committee Monitor.
🙏 Support peace: Donate to Reaching Critical Will.
#Disarmament #PeaceNotWar #GlobalSecurity #ControlArms
Disarmament is under attack, and weapons are costing human wellbeing. 🌍
📖 Read the editorial & full First Committee Monitor.
🙏 Support peace: Donate to Reaching Critical Will.
#Disarmament #PeaceNotWar #GlobalSecurity #ControlArms
November 4, 2025 at 12:33 PM
We can build bunkers… or build peace. ✨
Disarmament is under attack, and weapons are costing human wellbeing. 🌍
📖 Read the editorial & full First Committee Monitor.
🙏 Support peace: Donate to Reaching Critical Will.
#Disarmament #PeaceNotWar #GlobalSecurity #ControlArms
Disarmament is under attack, and weapons are costing human wellbeing. 🌍
📖 Read the editorial & full First Committee Monitor.
🙏 Support peace: Donate to Reaching Critical Will.
#Disarmament #PeaceNotWar #GlobalSecurity #ControlArms
Control Arms welcomes @bbcnews’s reporting on the Myanmar military junta’s attacks and China’s role in enabling them, a clear violation of the Arms Trade Treaty.
🔗 www.bbc.com/news/article...
#ArmsTradeTreaty #Myanmar #HumanRights #StopArmingAtrocities
🔗 www.bbc.com/news/article...
#ArmsTradeTreaty #Myanmar #HumanRights #StopArmingAtrocities
October 23, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Control Arms welcomes @bbcnews’s reporting on the Myanmar military junta’s attacks and China’s role in enabling them, a clear violation of the Arms Trade Treaty.
🔗 www.bbc.com/news/article...
#ArmsTradeTreaty #Myanmar #HumanRights #StopArmingAtrocities
🔗 www.bbc.com/news/article...
#ArmsTradeTreaty #Myanmar #HumanRights #StopArmingAtrocities
It’s a wrap! On Monday, 20 October, Control Arms concluded its VTF project with Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defence, focused on 'Raising Awareness and Building Support for the Ratification of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) in Cambodia'.
October 22, 2025 at 6:24 PM
It’s a wrap! On Monday, 20 October, Control Arms concluded its VTF project with Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defence, focused on 'Raising Awareness and Building Support for the Ratification of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) in Cambodia'.
Dr. Andrea Edoardo Varisco delivered Control Arms’ statement to the UN First Committee, calling for stronger implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty to reduce human suffering. 💬
#UNGA80 #ControlArms #Disarmament #Peace
#UNGA80 #ControlArms #Disarmament #Peace
October 19, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Dr. Andrea Edoardo Varisco delivered Control Arms’ statement to the UN First Committee, calling for stronger implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty to reduce human suffering. 💬
#UNGA80 #ControlArms #Disarmament #Peace
#UNGA80 #ControlArms #Disarmament #Peace
Humanitarian disarmament saves lives, protects civilians, and upholds human dignity — even in times of conflict.
📄 Full statement: reachingcriticalwill.org/images/docum...
#HumanitarianDisarmament #UNGAFirstCommittee
📄 Full statement: reachingcriticalwill.org/images/docum...
#HumanitarianDisarmament #UNGAFirstCommittee
October 18, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Humanitarian disarmament saves lives, protects civilians, and upholds human dignity — even in times of conflict.
📄 Full statement: reachingcriticalwill.org/images/docum...
#HumanitarianDisarmament #UNGAFirstCommittee
📄 Full statement: reachingcriticalwill.org/images/docum...
#HumanitarianDisarmament #UNGAFirstCommittee
Proud to advance disarmament and responsible arms transfers with partners like @ReachingCriticalWill and @SIPRI.
Together, we strengthen global norms under the Arms Trade Treaty.
#ControlArms #ATT #Disarmament #Peacebuilding
Together, we strengthen global norms under the Arms Trade Treaty.
#ControlArms #ATT #Disarmament #Peacebuilding
October 11, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Proud to advance disarmament and responsible arms transfers with partners like @ReachingCriticalWill and @SIPRI.
Together, we strengthen global norms under the Arms Trade Treaty.
#ControlArms #ATT #Disarmament #Peacebuilding
Together, we strengthen global norms under the Arms Trade Treaty.
#ControlArms #ATT #Disarmament #Peacebuilding
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“No year has made it more imperative for states to uphold the core promise of the #ArmsTreaty than 2025,"
says Hine-Wai Loose of @controlarms.bsky.social, urging states to call out weapons transferred in violation international law in the #FirstCommittee: reachingcriticalwill.org/images/docum...
says Hine-Wai Loose of @controlarms.bsky.social, urging states to call out weapons transferred in violation international law in the #FirstCommittee: reachingcriticalwill.org/images/docum...
September 17, 2025 at 8:58 AM
“No year has made it more imperative for states to uphold the core promise of the #ArmsTreaty than 2025,"
says Hine-Wai Loose of @controlarms.bsky.social, urging states to call out weapons transferred in violation international law in the #FirstCommittee: reachingcriticalwill.org/images/docum...
says Hine-Wai Loose of @controlarms.bsky.social, urging states to call out weapons transferred in violation international law in the #FirstCommittee: reachingcriticalwill.org/images/docum...
Control Arms members from across the globe showed up, spoke out, and stood strong — making the case loud and clear: the humanitarian heart of the Arms Trade Treaty matters now more than ever. #ControlArms #CSP11 #ATT
August 29, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Control Arms members from across the globe showed up, spoke out, and stood strong — making the case loud and clear: the humanitarian heart of the Arms Trade Treaty matters now more than ever. #ControlArms #CSP11 #ATT