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

Today, the South Eastern and Eastern Europe Clearinghouse for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SEESAC) presented the findings of the first analysis of media reporting on firearm misuse in male gender-based violence against women in the Western Balkans. “This analysis brings to light two crucial issues — the devastating impact of firearms in gender-based violence, and the role ...

Two specialized trainings were held in Podgorica from 14 to 17 April 2025 designed to support the Montenegrin Ministry of Interion and police service in strengthening their capacities to communicate effectively  with the public on issues related to firearms and the prevention of their misuse. Organized by UNDP SEESAC with a particularly focused on communication related to awareness-raising ...

Representatives of Criminal Police Services from across Southeast and East Europe gathered in Tirana, Albania, on 8–9 April 2025 for a regional meeting to address the evolving threats posed by illicit firearms trafficking, with a particular focus on blank-firing weapons and their conversion. The two-day meeting, hosted by SEESAC with the support of the European Union, brought together ...

This week, two one-day trainings aimed at practical application of the Guidelines for Assessing and Addressing Risks Related to Firearms Misuse in Domestic Violence and Guidelines for Gender Responsive Firearms License Approval were organized by SEESAC in Podgorica. These trainings are the first in the series of trainings developed and to be delivered in partnership with representatives of ...