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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SEESAC Develops Emergency Protocol for Safe Storage and Safe Transport of Ammunition and Explosives

7 February 2025

SEESAC Develops Emergency Protocol for Safe Storage and Safe Transport of Ammunition and Explosives

The South-Eastern and Eastern Europe Clearinghouse for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SEESAC), has developed two new emergency protocols, aimed at enhancing the safe management, transport, and stocktaking of small quantities of surrendered and recovered ammunition and explosives. With financial support from the European Union through the EU Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/2111, the ...
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Firearm Incidents in South East Europe: 2024 Insights

6 February 2025

Firearm Incidents in South East Europe: 2024 Insights

Firearm incidents continue to affect security challenges in South East Europe. Understanding the dynamics of these incidents is key to addressing their impact. Using data from SEESAC’s Armed Violence Monitoring Platform (AVMP), this infographic provides a snapshot of firearm incidents in 2024, highlighting patterns regarding types of incidents and weapons used, as well as victims and ...
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Germany committed in its support to the Western Balkans Multi-Partner Trust Fund

5 February 2025

Germany committed in its support to the Western Balkans Multi-Partner Trust Fund

Germany remains committed to the coordinated and effective implementation of the Western Balkans Roadmap to strengthen the control of small arms, light weapons and ammunition (SALW). With a new funding contribution of EUR 500,000 to the Western Balkans SALW Control Roadmap Multi-Partner Trust, Germany has contributed over EUR 19.3 million to the Roadmap implementation through the United Nations, ...
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For a safer North Macedonia: EU and UNDP Donate $650,000 in Equipment to Border and Criminal Police

27 January 2025

For a safer North Macedonia: EU and UNDP Donate $650,000 in Equipment to Border and Criminal Police

Skopje, North Macedonia - January 27, 2025 – In a significant step towards strengthening North Macedonia's capacity to combat the illegal possession and trafficking of firearms, the European Union (EU) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) officially handed over equipment valued at over USD 650,000 to the Ministry of Interior. The equipment donated by EU and UNDP through the ...
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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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