Small Arms Survey
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How are we doing in advancing #SDG16 on justice, peace and strong institutions in line with #SDG5 on #gender equality? Survey expert Callum Watson shared his insights on gender-responsive approaches to reducing violence in this year's SDG Data Initiative Report: www.idea.int/un-and-democ...
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In 1995 world leaders took a significant step towards advancing equality, social and economic development, and justice for all.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:33 PM
How are we doing in advancing #SDG16 on justice, peace and strong institutions in line with #SDG5 on #gender equality? Survey expert Callum Watson shared his insights on gender-responsive approaches to reducing violence in this year's SDG Data Initiative Report: www.idea.int/un-and-democ...
Pour un relèvement rapide après une explosion accidentelle sur un site de munitions, il faut élaborer des plans d'urgence qui tiennent compte des impacts liés au genre. Notre article souligne la nécessité d'approfondir les recherches sur ce sujet: www.smallarmssurvey.org/resource/exp...
Explosions accidentelles dans les dépôts de munitions : impacts sexospécifiques / The Gendered Impacts of Unplanned Explosions at Munitions Sites
« À ce jour, les données sur les victimes des UEMS sont rarement ventilées par sexe et il n’existe que peu d’analyses des impacts sexospécifiques des UEMS sur les populations civiles à court, moyen…
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November 12, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Pour un relèvement rapide après une explosion accidentelle sur un site de munitions, il faut élaborer des plans d'urgence qui tiennent compte des impacts liés au genre. Notre article souligne la nécessité d'approfondir les recherches sur ce sujet: www.smallarmssurvey.org/resource/exp...
Effective recovery from unplanned explosions at munitions sites involves developing emergency plans that include all sections of the community and understand gendered impacts. Our new blog post highlights the need for more research on this topic: www.smallarmssurvey.org/resource/exp...
Explosions accidentelles dans les dépôts de munitions : impacts sexospécifiques / The Gendered Impacts of Unplanned Explosions at Munitions Sites
« À ce jour, les données sur les victimes des UEMS sont rarement ventilées par sexe et il n’existe que peu d’analyses des impacts sexospécifiques des UEMS sur les populations civiles à court, moyen…
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November 12, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Effective recovery from unplanned explosions at munitions sites involves developing emergency plans that include all sections of the community and understand gendered impacts. Our new blog post highlights the need for more research on this topic: www.smallarmssurvey.org/resource/exp...
This Thursday 13 November (9:00 AM ET), our colleague Khristopher Carlson, who leads our work in East Africa, will provide regional insights on the nexus of illicit firearms and organized crime as part of an event organized by the @forumarmstrade.bsky.social.
More info and registration link below:
More info and registration link below:
NEW EVENT - Join in November 13
"Armed Networks: Understanding the Nexus of Illicit Firearms and Organized Crime Across Continents"
w/ Amara Thiha @stimsoncenter.bsky.social, Khristopher Carlson @smallarmssurvey.bsky.social, and Monalisa Hazarika
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"Armed Networks: Understanding the Nexus of Illicit Firearms and Organized Crime Across Continents"
w/ Amara Thiha @stimsoncenter.bsky.social, Khristopher Carlson @smallarmssurvey.bsky.social, and Monalisa Hazarika
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November 11, 2025 at 9:13 AM
This Thursday 13 November (9:00 AM ET), our colleague Khristopher Carlson, who leads our work in East Africa, will provide regional insights on the nexus of illicit firearms and organized crime as part of an event organized by the @forumarmstrade.bsky.social.
More info and registration link below:
More info and registration link below:
Excited to participate in the 5th Annual Meeting of States of the Caribbean Firearms Roadmap on 11-12 Nov. in Trinidad and Tobago, and reflect on the progress so far under the Roadmap and the priorities moving forward.
Find out about our work in the region:
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Find out about our work in the region:
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November 10, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Excited to participate in the 5th Annual Meeting of States of the Caribbean Firearms Roadmap on 11-12 Nov. in Trinidad and Tobago, and reflect on the progress so far under the Roadmap and the priorities moving forward.
Find out about our work in the region:
www.smallarmssurvey.org/project/path...
Find out about our work in the region:
www.smallarmssurvey.org/project/path...
Last week at the @thegichd.bsky.social Innovation Conference 2025 in Luxembourg, the Survey discussed how partnerships and a collaborative approach to data collection and analysis can support innovation. Thanks to GICHD, fellow panelists, and all attendees. Photos: ©GICHD/PANCAKE! photographie
November 6, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Last week at the @thegichd.bsky.social Innovation Conference 2025 in Luxembourg, the Survey discussed how partnerships and a collaborative approach to data collection and analysis can support innovation. Thanks to GICHD, fellow panelists, and all attendees. Photos: ©GICHD/PANCAKE! photographie
How have civilian attitudes and perceptions towards #firearms in #Ukraine changed since the 2022 Russian full-scale invasion? Our new infographic presents key findings from our latest population survey, conducted in January 2025: www.smallarmssurvey.org/resource/civ...
Civilian firearms in Ukraine since the Russian invasion
How have civilian attitudes and perceptions towards firearms in Ukraine been impacted by the 2022 Russian full-scale invasion?The Small Arms Survey has been monitoring what impact the ongoing war has…
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November 5, 2025 at 10:20 AM
How have civilian attitudes and perceptions towards #firearms in #Ukraine changed since the 2022 Russian full-scale invasion? Our new infographic presents key findings from our latest population survey, conducted in January 2025: www.smallarmssurvey.org/resource/civ...
Last week, US border agents discovered more than 300 firearms in a single illegal shipment interdicted at the US- Mexico. The firearms were packed floor to ceiling behind false walls in two towed utility trailers (see photos below).
November 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Last week, US border agents discovered more than 300 firearms in a single illegal shipment interdicted at the US- Mexico. The firearms were packed floor to ceiling behind false walls in two towed utility trailers (see photos below).
On 16 October the Small Arms Survey and the ICoCA hosted a webinar that examined what private security companies would need to strengthen their capacity to manage weapons and materiel of war. Watch the discussion here: youtu.be/T290FpWoP9I?...
Lead, Locks & Ledgers
Operationalising Good Practices on the Management of Weapons and Materiel of War by Private Security Companies
Following the release of ICoCA's ‘Guidance for Private Security Companies on the…
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October 31, 2025 at 1:50 PM
On 16 October the Small Arms Survey and the ICoCA hosted a webinar that examined what private security companies would need to strengthen their capacity to manage weapons and materiel of war. Watch the discussion here: youtu.be/T290FpWoP9I?...
The Survey was delighted to take part in the @gvagrad.bsky.social 's 3rd annual NGO Career Day last week, which helps connect students and alumni interested in working in the non-profit sector with a variety of organizations.
Find out more about the Survey’s work: smallarmssurvey.org
Find out more about the Survey’s work: smallarmssurvey.org
October 28, 2025 at 8:42 AM
The Survey was delighted to take part in the @gvagrad.bsky.social 's 3rd annual NGO Career Day last week, which helps connect students and alumni interested in working in the non-profit sector with a variety of organizations.
Find out more about the Survey’s work: smallarmssurvey.org
Find out more about the Survey’s work: smallarmssurvey.org
At #GenevaPeaceWeek, the Survey, @dcafgeneva.bsky.social & @thegichd.bsky.social organized a panel on #armscontrol in #Syria. The discussion explored pathways toward sustainable peace and inclusive recovery. Thanks to all for the thoughtful discussion
Photos: DCAF/Marc Charbonnier
Photos: DCAF/Marc Charbonnier
October 21, 2025 at 9:29 AM
At #GenevaPeaceWeek, the Survey, @dcafgeneva.bsky.social & @thegichd.bsky.social organized a panel on #armscontrol in #Syria. The discussion explored pathways toward sustainable peace and inclusive recovery. Thanks to all for the thoughtful discussion
Photos: DCAF/Marc Charbonnier
Photos: DCAF/Marc Charbonnier
Join us tomorrow @ 3pm CET for a #GPW25 panel discussing how tackling the nexus of mine action, security governance & illicit small arms proliferation is central to Syria’s stability & regional security.
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October 14, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Join us tomorrow @ 3pm CET for a #GPW25 panel discussing how tackling the nexus of mine action, security governance & illicit small arms proliferation is central to Syria’s stability & regional security.
For more: www.smallarmssurvey.org/event/arms-c...
@thegichd.bsky.social @dcafgeneva.bsky.social
For more: www.smallarmssurvey.org/event/arms-c...
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Eastern European imports multiplied by more than ten between 2019 and 2024. Read our new Situation Update, prepared as part of a collaborative project supported by SNIS, which examines the global authorized trade in small arms: www.smallarmssurvey.org/resource/aut...
The Authorized Trade in Small Arms: Latin America from a Global Perspective
Situation Update: Latin AmericaBased on UN Comtrade data, reported global small arms and light weapons (hereafter ‘small arms’) exports rose sharply from USD 5 billion in 2019 to USD 9.2 billion in 20...
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October 14, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Eastern European imports multiplied by more than ten between 2019 and 2024. Read our new Situation Update, prepared as part of a collaborative project supported by SNIS, which examines the global authorized trade in small arms: www.smallarmssurvey.org/resource/aut...
Launched today, our new Situation Update, part of a collaborative project with @gvagrad-ccdp.bsky.social, PUC Rio, & Instituto Sou da Paz & supported by SNIS, examines the global authorized trade in small arms, with a focus on Latin America, from 2019-24: www.smallarmssurvey.org/resource/aut...
The Authorized Trade in Small Arms: Latin America from a Global Perspective
Situation Update: Latin AmericaBased on UN Comtrade data, reported global small arms and light weapons (hereafter ‘small arms’) exports rose sharply from USD 5 billion in 2019 to USD 9.2 billion in…
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October 14, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Launched today, our new Situation Update, part of a collaborative project with @gvagrad-ccdp.bsky.social, PUC Rio, & Instituto Sou da Paz & supported by SNIS, examines the global authorized trade in small arms, with a focus on Latin America, from 2019-24: www.smallarmssurvey.org/resource/aut...
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Don't miss! #GenevaPeaceWeek invites a powerful group of experts from @smallarmssurvey.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu FPI @SyriaCivilDef @dcafgeneva.bsky.social & Syrian Ministry of Emergency & Disaster Management to lead discussions on mine clearance, security sector governance, ammunition management🔻
Register for #GPW25 and join us on 15 October for a panel discussion on the current #security issues facing #Syria, and their ramifications for the stability and security of the whole region.
More info and registration link here: bit.ly/3Wj6T1T
@dcafgeneva.bsky.social @thegichd.bsky.social
More info and registration link here: bit.ly/3Wj6T1T
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October 2, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Don't miss! #GenevaPeaceWeek invites a powerful group of experts from @smallarmssurvey.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu FPI @SyriaCivilDef @dcafgeneva.bsky.social & Syrian Ministry of Emergency & Disaster Management to lead discussions on mine clearance, security sector governance, ammunition management🔻
With gun violence at crisis levels in parts of the Caribbean, our new article in The Lancet, written with our project partners, discusses a public health approach and need for better balance between crime response strategies and prevention approaches:
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October 9, 2025 at 12:04 PM
With gun violence at crisis levels in parts of the Caribbean, our new article in The Lancet, written with our project partners, discusses a public health approach and need for better balance between crime response strategies and prevention approaches:
www.smallarmssurvey.org/resource/fir...
www.smallarmssurvey.org/resource/fir...
Today at the 7th Annual African C-IED Conference the Survey’s Paul Amoroso presents our developing C-IED threat assessment methodology, designed to enhance understanding of IED risks and support evidence-based national responses #ExplosiveThreats @unmas.bsky.social
October 8, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Today at the 7th Annual African C-IED Conference the Survey’s Paul Amoroso presents our developing C-IED threat assessment methodology, designed to enhance understanding of IED risks and support evidence-based national responses #ExplosiveThreats @unmas.bsky.social
The dual-use nature of explosive precursor chemicals makes implementing C-IED measures complicated. Our new podcast discusses how to navigate these complexities to strike a balance between security and legitimate access: www.smallarmssurvey.org/resource/sma...
#CIED #IEDs #EPCs
#CIED #IEDs #EPCs
Small Arms Survey Podcast #56: Regulating Explosive Precursor Chemicals
The dual-use nature of explosive precursor chemicals (EPCs) makes implementing counter-improvised explosive device (C-IED) measures complicated. These chemicals are misused to manufacture improvised…
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October 7, 2025 at 1:04 PM
The dual-use nature of explosive precursor chemicals makes implementing C-IED measures complicated. Our new podcast discusses how to navigate these complexities to strike a balance between security and legitimate access: www.smallarmssurvey.org/resource/sma...
#CIED #IEDs #EPCs
#CIED #IEDs #EPCs
Join the Small Arms Survey and the ICoCA on 16 October 2025 to delve into what support #PSCs need to implement good weapons and ammunition management, and what the risks are for all if good practice is not followed:
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October 6, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Join the Small Arms Survey and the ICoCA on 16 October 2025 to delve into what support #PSCs need to implement good weapons and ammunition management, and what the risks are for all if good practice is not followed:
www.smallarmssurvey.org/event/lead-l...
www.smallarmssurvey.org/event/lead-l...
Register for #GPW25 and join us on 15 October for a panel discussion on the current #security issues facing #Syria, and their ramifications for the stability and security of the whole region.
More info and registration link here: bit.ly/3Wj6T1T
@dcafgeneva.bsky.social @thegichd.bsky.social
More info and registration link here: bit.ly/3Wj6T1T
@dcafgeneva.bsky.social @thegichd.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Register for #GPW25 and join us on 15 October for a panel discussion on the current #security issues facing #Syria, and their ramifications for the stability and security of the whole region.
More info and registration link here: bit.ly/3Wj6T1T
@dcafgeneva.bsky.social @thegichd.bsky.social
More info and registration link here: bit.ly/3Wj6T1T
@dcafgeneva.bsky.social @thegichd.bsky.social
Check out our 2024 Annual Report.
Its revamped format and design provide a clearer picture of how our work impacts and contributes to global efforts to reduce armed violence and improve security.
Read it here: www.smallarmssurvey.org/resource/ann...
Its revamped format and design provide a clearer picture of how our work impacts and contributes to global efforts to reduce armed violence and improve security.
Read it here: www.smallarmssurvey.org/resource/ann...
September 30, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Check out our 2024 Annual Report.
Its revamped format and design provide a clearer picture of how our work impacts and contributes to global efforts to reduce armed violence and improve security.
Read it here: www.smallarmssurvey.org/resource/ann...
Its revamped format and design provide a clearer picture of how our work impacts and contributes to global efforts to reduce armed violence and improve security.
Read it here: www.smallarmssurvey.org/resource/ann...
Today our project partners at Sou da Paz release a research paper on military-style #firearms in #Brazil, funded by SNIS, which examines the illegal market for these weapons & highlights what hinders the development of effective policies: jied.lse.ac.uk/articles/10....
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Blind Fire: The Rise of Military-Style Firearms amid Regulatory Failures and Data Deficiency in Brazil | Journal of Illicit Economies and Development
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September 23, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Today our project partners at Sou da Paz release a research paper on military-style #firearms in #Brazil, funded by SNIS, which examines the illegal market for these weapons & highlights what hinders the development of effective policies: jied.lse.ac.uk/articles/10....
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@gvagrad-ccdp.bsky.social
Keep informed about and up-to-date with all of the Small Arms Survey's work, publication releases, and news by signing up to our e-alert! Join here: www.smallarmssurvey.org/join-our-mai...
September 23, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Keep informed about and up-to-date with all of the Small Arms Survey's work, publication releases, and news by signing up to our e-alert! Join here: www.smallarmssurvey.org/join-our-mai...
Over the past 24 hours, the #Syrian government posted photos of at least two massive caches of #arms and #ammunition seized in western Damascus and in the Daraa countryside. The caches contained hundreds of projected grenades, RPG-7 pattern rounds, and dozens of containers of firearms ammunition.
September 16, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Over the past 24 hours, the #Syrian government posted photos of at least two massive caches of #arms and #ammunition seized in western Damascus and in the Daraa countryside. The caches contained hundreds of projected grenades, RPG-7 pattern rounds, and dozens of containers of firearms ammunition.
#Lebanon and #Tunisia demonstrate a strong link between the possession of #extremist views and the #demand for #firearms, although this linkage is a complex one and manifests itself differently in each country. Read more in our new SANA Briefing Paper: www.smallarmssurvey.org/resource/dri...
Drivers of Extremist Sympathies: Security, Ideology, and Firearms in Lebanon and Tunisia
Lebanon and Tunisia share a common struggle against extremism, but the social, political, religious, and ideological make-up of each country is quite different. The Small Arms Survey conducted a…
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September 15, 2025 at 9:43 AM
#Lebanon and #Tunisia demonstrate a strong link between the possession of #extremist views and the #demand for #firearms, although this linkage is a complex one and manifests itself differently in each country. Read more in our new SANA Briefing Paper: www.smallarmssurvey.org/resource/dri...