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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 Brings Regional Expertise to Global Arms Control Discussions at BMS9

12 June 2026

SEESAC Brings Regional Expertise to Global Arms Control Discussions at BMS9
At the Ninth Biennial Meeting of States on Small Arms and Light Weapons (BMS9), UNDP SEESAC shared practical experience and good practices from addressing the factors fuelling demand and advancing gender mainstreaming in arms control, to facilitating regional cooperation to prevent and combat the illicit trade and misuse of SALW. From 1 to 5 June 2026, Member States, international, regional ...
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Cross-Border Firearms Trafficking Is Changing – Is the Response Keeping Up?

5 June 2026

Cross-Border Firearms Trafficking Is Changing – Is the Response Keeping Up?
A firearm no longer needs to cross a border in one piece. It can arrive in fragments, a buffer tube in one parcel, a rail section in another, and be assembled at the destination. It can be printed at home from a design downloaded online, or delivered by drone. This is the operational reality that border police and customs services across Southeast and East Europe are increasingly being aware ...
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SEESAC Contributes to NATO SALW and Mine Action Course at NATO School in Oberammergau

4 June 2026

SEESAC Contributes to NATO SALW and Mine Action Course at NATO School in Oberammergau
SEESAC participated in the NATO Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) and Mine Action (MA) Course held at the NATO School in Oberammergau from 25 to 29 May 2026. This represents the continuation of SEESAC’s longstanding cooperation with NATO and supporting the SALW and Mine Action Course, contributing to strengthening  SALW control efforts and regional security cooperation. As part of the annual ...
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UN Secretary-General’s Report Highlights UNDP SEESAC’s Role in Regional Arms Control

3 June 2026

UN Secretary-General’s Report Highlights UNDP SEESAC’s Role in Regional Arms Control
The latest report of the United Nations Secretary-General on small arms and light weapons (SALW) underlines the continued scale and complexity of illicit arms flows worldwide, while emphasizing the importance of sustained investment in addressing it. Issued ahead of the Ninth Biennial Meeting of States on the Programme of Action on SALW (BMS9), the report reviews global policy developments and ...
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Latest Publications

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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14.01.2026

Final Evaluation - Disarmament and arms control activities in South-East Europe reducing the threat of illicit small arms and light weapons and their ammunition ((CFSP) 2019/2111)

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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.