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SALW Control

SEESAC was established by Stability Pact for South East Europe and UNDP in 2002 to assist the governments in South East and East Europe to address challenges that post-conflict proliferation of SALW represented to peacebuilding and the long term economic and social development. Based on the Regional Implementation Plan on Combating Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW), and as a focal point for SALW-related activities in South East Europe, SEESAC has been providing a long term, multi-pronged and holistic support to the authorities in addressing this problem.

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SEESAC Guidelines Turn Social Media into a Stronger Tool for Public Awareness

29 July 2026

SEESAC Guidelines Turn Social Media into a Stronger Tool for Public Awareness

Social media is no longer an occasional addition to the work of ministries of the interior and police authorities across the Western Balkans. It is becoming an integral part of a more deliberate and strategic approach to reaching citizens where they are already active – online.  Data from 2025 show that 63.9% of the global population use social media, with the average user spending 2 hours and ...
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New SEESAC Armed Violence Monitor: Latest quarterly trends in firearm incidents across South East Europe

22 July 2026

New SEESAC Armed Violence Monitor: Latest quarterly trends in firearm incidents across South East Europe
SEESAC has published the latest Regional Quarterly Armed Violence Monitor, providing an overview of firearm incidents recorded across South East Europe during the second quarter of 2026. While the overall number of firearm incidents declined by 11% compared to the previous quarter, the number of people killed in firearm incidents increased, highlighting the human impact of armed violence across ...
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North Macedonian Authorities Strengthen Public Speaking and Social Media Skills in Skopje

16 July 2026

North Macedonian Authorities Strengthen Public Speaking and Social Media Skills in Skopje
Whether speaking to journalists during a crisis or communicating directly to citizens through social media, institutions need the skills to deliver accurate, compelling, and easy to understand messages for distinct target groups, across different formats and channels.  Representatives of the Ministry of the Interior and police authorities of North Macedonia strengthened these skills ...
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EU Special Envoy visits the Western Balkans to Review Progress in Disarmament and Non-Proliferation

13 July 2026

EU Special Envoy visits the Western Balkans to Review Progress in Disarmament and Non-Proliferation
Meetings in Belgrade, Podgorica and Tirana highlighted the practical impact of EU-funded support implemented by UNDP SEESAC and progress under the Western Balkans SALW Control Roadmap.  Ambassador Stephan Klement, the European Union Special Envoy for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation, concluded a regional visit to Serbia, Montenegro and Albania aimed at reviewing how small arms and light ...
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Latest Publications

22.07.2026

Regional Quarterly Armed Violence Monitor April-June 2026

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10.06.2026

The Voice of Institutions in the Service of Citizens: Guidelines for More Effective Social Media Use in Firearms-Related Awareness-Raising Activities

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20.05.2026

Regional Quarterly Armed Violence Monitor January-March 2026

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24.03.2026

A Brief Guide to Gender Analysis for Firearms Focal Points

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10.03.2026

Preventing Armed Violence: An Overview of Approaches and Practical Experiences

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20.02.2026

Regional Quarterly Armed Violence Monitor October-December 2025

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Regional Reports on Arms Exports

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To date, SEESAC has published ten annual Regional Reports on Arms Exports (2007-2016) available under SEESAC Publications and searchable through the database below.