We have been working on disarmament, arms control, and gender equality in South East Europe since 2002.
SALW Control

SALW Control

Strengthening safety and security through regional cooperation in South East Europe.

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SALW Control Roadmap

SALW Control Roadmap

The Western Balkans SALW Control Roadmap - a plan for a safer future.

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Gender in Security Sector Reform

Gender in Security Sector Reform

Supporting advancement of gender equality in security sector reform through regional cooperation.

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Regional Security Sector Reform Platform

Regional Security Sector Reform Platform

Expertise on niche rule of law areas, from small arms and light weapons to gender equality, from the Western Balkans to the world.

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Moldovan Authorities Destroy 2,177 Pieces of Small Arms and Light Weapons, With the Support of the EU and UNDP

20 March 2025

Moldovan Authorities Destroy 2,177 Pieces of Small Arms and Light Weapons, With the Support of the EU and UNDP

Moldovan authorities have successfully destroyed 2,177 pieces of small arms and light weapons as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen public safety and security. The disposal event took place on 20 March 2025 in Anenii Noi district, Bulboaca village, with weapons collected through law enforcement activities and voluntarily surrendered by residents. This was possible thanks to the support of the ...
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Standing Firm: SEESAC’s Updated Gender Strategy for a Safer Future

13 March 2025

Standing Firm: SEESAC’s Updated Gender Strategy for a Safer Future

In a significant move towards further strengthening gender-responsive approach to programming, SEESAC has reaffirmed its commitment to integrating gender perspectives in SALW control by releasing its updated Gender Strategy. This renewed strategic commitment aligns with global milestones - the 25th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security and the 30th ...
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Public Debate in Podgorica Advances Progress on the Draft Law on Weapons and Ammunition

10 March 2025

Public Debate in Podgorica Advances Progress on the Draft Law on Weapons and Ammunition

On February 14th, more than 50 participants - representatives of state institutions, civil society, the international community and the broader public gathered in Podgorica for a round table as part of the public debate on the draft Law on Weapons and Ammunition - offering the public and all relevant stakeholders an opportunity to actively participate in shaping fair and effective legislation. ...
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Recovery of Digital Evidence: Regional Workshop Empowers Western Balkans Investigators

5 March 2025

Recovery of Digital Evidence: Regional Workshop Empowers Western Balkans Investigators

A Regional Workshop on the Recovery of Electronic Evidence was successfully held in Skopje from 25 to 26 February, 2025, bringing together law enforcement representatives and investigators from across the Western Balkans to enhance their capacity in digital forensics and effective handling of electronic evidence. Evidence is the cornerstone of any criminal justice case, yet properly ...
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Armed Violence Monitoring Platform

Showing the number of reported firearms incidents in South East Europe this month

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Total number of reported firearms incidents this month

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