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Control Arms @controlarms.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

That’s a wrap! CSP12 is officially complete. Shoutout to all of our coalition delegates who traveled to Geneva for this week. We look forward to more work throughout the year and CSP13! #ATTCSP12

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Control Arms @controlarms.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The Article 7 E-Learning course is LIVE! Through the UNODA Disarmament Dashboard, find this free course in English, Spanish, French, and Arabic. Learn through this online platform driven forward by the Lativan permanent mission and Control Arms with support from the ATT Voluntary Support Fund!

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Control Arms @controlarms.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

TOMORROW Join Control Arms and the Permanent Mission of Latvia to launch the UNODA ATT Article 7 online course. Article 7 is crucial for centering gender-based violence in responsible arms transfers. Thank you to the ATT Voluntary Fund for sponsoring this project!

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Control Arms @controlarms.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Africa Must Act to Silence The Guns Control Arms recognizes that Sudan’s War is entering its Fourth Year and urges Africa to silence the guns. We urge all platforms across the African region to join our coalition members in this advocacy. Read our op-ed below. #silencetheguns

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Control Arms @controlarms.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

The entire report can be found here attmonitor.org/en/the-2026-.... Follow along @ArmsTreaty on X to see more snapshots from the ATT Monitor.

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The 2026 Report - ATT Monitor

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Control Arms @controlarms.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Laura Boillot from Article 36 highlighted how arms transfers are not an “abstract policy decision” but instead have the power to "reinforce patterns of harm.” Given the severity of these arms transfers, she explained an argument to connect the ATT risk assessment to the EWIPA Declaration.

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Control Arms @controlarms.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Liubov Hutsul, Advocacy and Communications Senior Officer @ Humanity & Inclusion from Ukraine, presented a testimony on the “growing patterns of violence that shape civilian lives”. She provided a firsthand account of what it’s like to live under armed conflict.

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Control Arms @controlarms.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

CSP12 President Tsheole highlighted the importance of the work of the ATT Monitor and civil society more broadly, urging civil society to “please remain engaged, please keep challenging us.”

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Control Arms @controlarms.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

What does it mean for a report to be *meaningfully* transparent? At the Launch of the ATT Monitor 2026 Annual Report this afternoon, the panel reflected on the significance and trends of transparency and reporting in the ATT.

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Control Arms @controlarms.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

She stated, “The deeper question is whether the Treaty is making a difference to people who will never enter this room – the mother in Sudan, the student in Myanmar, the child in the DRC, the family in Gaza, the civilian in Ukraine, the woman threatened with a firearm in her own home..”

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Control Arms @controlarms.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

CSP12 has begun! Our youth delegate Monalisa Hazarika, Research and Strategic Engagement Officer @ SCRAP Weapons Project, just delivered an impactful statement calling on States Parties to make the Arms Trade Treaty a visible treaty of action. #CSP12 #ArmsTradeTreaty

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Control Arms @controlarms.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

ONE DAY out from CSP12! Today, we are highlighting the importance of parts and components regulation. States are often not monitoring where parts and components are going. Read more below:

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Control Arms @controlarms.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

TWO DAYS away from CSP12! Today, we are highlighting the importance of transparency. We urge States Parties to comply with their reporting obligations and submit complete, public, accurate, and timely reports. Read more below:

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Control Arms @controlarms.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

We are three days away from the Twelfth Conference of State Parties on the Arms Trade Treaty and believe that governments must speak up against arms transfers that violate Articles 6+7 of the ATT. Read more about these articles below.

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Control Arms @controlarms.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

As Control Arms begins its 5 day countdown to the 12th ATT Conference of States Parties, we are looking forward to the ATT Gender Focal Points reporting on their first year of work. Read more here:

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Control Arms @controlarms.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Monalisa Hazarika, Research and Strategic Engagement Officer @ SCRAP Weapons, further expanded on this by highlighting that for people in local communities to “‘see the value of the treaty”, the answer lies in “shifting our focus from measuring activity to measuring impact”.

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Control Arms @controlarms.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Indeed, Bianca Pabotoy, Programme Officer at IANSA, examined the “culture of arms” in the Philippines as a case study. She further raised a critical question on meaningful grassroots engagement: “How can local communities monitor something they don’t know?”

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Control Arms @controlarms.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Callum Watson, Gender Coordinator at Small Arms Survey, moderated the discussion and underscored that the ATT is not “only looking at violence against women", but also “how arms are used as a tool to enforce gender equality”.

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Control Arms @controlarms.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

On July 7th, the Permanent Mission of Latvia, Control Arms, and the Small Arms Survey hosted “Connecting Local Concerns with Global Action” to discuss the role of the ATT in addressing gender-based violence.

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Control Arms @controlarms.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

In Sudan, paramilitary RSF continues to launch drone attacks on civilians and the infrastructure they rely on, while receiving sustained external support from the UAE. Read more here: www.reuters.com/world/africa...

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UN rights council orders urgent inquiry into Sudan's al-Obeid

The U.N. Human Rights Council on Monday passed a motion condemning the escalating violence committed by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan's al-Obeid region, while ‌setting up an ur...

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Control Arms @controlarms.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

"The RSF has been striking the city with drones for weeks, destroying the main power transformer, fuel stations, bridges and supply routes into the city. Food and water prices have risen dramatically and a hunger crisis looms." Read more about it here: truthout.org/articles/us-...

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US Leaders Know UAE Backs Massacres in Sudan. Stopping Them Would Be Too Costly.

The Emirates’ promised $1.4 trillion investment in the US appears to be incentivizing Washington to look the other way.

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Control Arms @controlarms.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Last week, foreign officials are investigated at the ICC for their role in Sudan atrocity crimes. "The ICC is uniquely positioned to disrupt the supply of arms and cut off the flow of weapons sustaining the atrocities on the ground." Read more here: www.raoulwallenbergcentre.org/en/news/2026...

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News | RWCHR and Coalition Refer Foreign Officials to the ICC’s Office of the Prosecutor for Role in Sudan Atrocities - Raoul Wallenberg Centre

A non-profit organization organized around five pillars of justice and supported by an international consortium of parliamentarians, scholars, jurists, human ri

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Control Arms @controlarms.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Control Arms strongly supports the call in Human Rights Watch’s recent report to expand the existing arms embargo on Darfur to all of Sudan in order to curb the flow of weapons fueling grave human rights violations and civilian suffering Read here: www.hrw.org/report/2026/...

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From Bogotá to El Fasher

The 83-page report, “From Bogotá to El Fasher: UAE’s Role in the Deployment of Colombian Fighters and Other Backing to the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan,” presents evidence showing that, since 2024, t...

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Control Arms @controlarms.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

❗️A recent Human Rights Watch report shows UAE-backed Columbian military contractors to be active in Sudan, supporting the RSF. ❗️ Evidence suggests the contractors were directly transited through the UAE, providing further evidence as to the nations involvement.

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Control Arms @controlarms.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

📣 At the UN’s 9th Biennial Meeting on Small Arms and Light Weapons this week, Andrea Varisco of Control Arms stated that transparency is the foundation of strong international arms trade regulation. 📣 #UnitedNations #ArmsControl #ControlArms #UNODA #ATTMonitor #UN

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Control Arms @controlarms.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Control Arms statement on Arms Transfers to the Middle east. #ArmsTradeTreaty #ArmsControl

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Control Arms @controlarms.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

The tools consist of a flowchart and checklist, distilling the key elements of articles 6 and 7. We welcome any feedback users may have.

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Control Arms @controlarms.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

🔔 Control Arms, with the generous support of the Government of Ireland, has created new tools to support implementation of Articles 6 and 7 by the broadest possible range of States Parties. 🔔 Find the resources here - controlarms.org/research-and...

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Research and reports - Control Arms

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Forum on the Arms Trade @forumarmstrade.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

🚨On 4/15, a record number of Senators voted to block bombs and bulldozers to Israel, while the Block the Bombs Act picks up momentum in the House. We sat down with Josh Ruebner, Policy Director at IMEU Policy Project, for his analysis. www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cWP...

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U.S. Weapons to Israel

YouTube video by Forum on the Arms Trade

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Control Arms @controlarms.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Congratulations to Ecuador who have joined the ATT as its 118th State Party! 🎉 #ATT #ArmsTradeTreaty

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Control Arms @controlarms.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Thank you to all participants of last week’s #ArmsTradeTreaty Women’s Workshop in Geneva. Grateful to Latvia for partnering on this initiative, and looking ahead to strong progress by the ATT Gender Focal Points under the leadership of Mexico, Spain, and Togo.

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Control Arms @controlarms.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Starting yesterday and continuing today in Geneva, Latvia and @ControlArms are bringing together female diplomats to advance gender equality and women’s leadership in #ATT implementation—alongside the development of free online #ATT courses. #ControlArms#ATT#VTF

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Control Arms @controlarms.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

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...

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Control Arms @controlarms.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

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

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Control Arms @controlarms.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

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

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Control Arms @controlarms.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

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

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Control Arms @controlarms.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

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

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Control Arms @controlarms.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

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

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Control Arms @controlarms.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

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

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Control Arms @controlarms.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

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

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