Sweden steadfast in its support to the Western Balkans Multi-Partner Trust Fund

For the fifth consecutive year, Sweden reaffirms its support to the Western Balkans SALW Control Roadmap Multi-Partner Trust Fund with a new funding contribution in the amount of SEK 5 million. Since ...

Incidents in the Criminal Context on the Rise – Reveals October-December 2023 Quarterly Armed Violence Monitor

The recently published Regional Quarterly Armed Violence Monitor, covering the period from October to December 2023, reveals trends regarding firearm incidents in South East Europe (SEE). During ...

The Ministry of Defense of Montenegro Promotes Results in Implementing UNSCR 1325 on Women, Peace and Security

The Ministry of Defense of Montenegro (MoD) has published a promotional brochure on the implementation of UNSCR 1325, outlining its achievements through two of the National Action Plans (NAPs), and ...

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

As one of the six key contributors and partners, Norway has provided funding support to the Trust Fund since its establishment in 2019. With the latest contribution, Norway has contributed a total of ...

2023 – Year in Review

Throughout 2023, SEESAC continued to support the authorities in South East and East Europe in building effective, accountable, and inclusive security sector institutions. This entailed facilitating ...

Regional consultations on practical tools to prevent the misuse of firearms in gender-based violence

From 21 November to 14 December 2023, ten consultative meetings were held in Tirana, Podgorica, Skopje, Sarajevo, and Pristina with 35 members of the working groups to discuss the structure and ...

In Focus Armed Violence Monitor Explores the Impact of Firearm Incidents in Domestic Context in South East Europe in 2022

The most recent In Focus Armed Violence Monitor brings to light firearm incidents in the context of domestic violence in South East Europe in 2022, providing also a comparative analysis with the data ...

Authorities from South-eastern and Eastern Europe Convene to Tackle Challenges in Small Arms and Light Weapons Control

The 18th Regional Meeting of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) Commissions convened in Tirana on 21 December 2023, featuring representatives from South Eastern and Eastern European jurisdictions and ...

Transparency of Arms Exports in South East Europe: 2021 Regional Report on Arms Exports

The Regional Arms Exports Report, covering Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia, is a result of more than a decade of regional cooperation and commitment to ...

Calling on Parents throughout Serbia to Serve as Positive Examples, and NOT to Use Pyrotechnics

Loud and countless bangs of pyrotechnics mark every holiday season in Serbia. But they often do not bring joy. Every year there are numerous victims of misuse of pyrotechnics and often these victims ...