To strengthen the institutional response to domestic violence involving firearms, from 20-22 May, SEESAC supported the implementation of two trainings for over 30 participants in Pristina on the ...
Regional Trends in Armed Violence: Q1 2025 Monitor Released
While firearm incidents remain a concern in South East Europe, law enforcement efforts have intensified to address them – as revealed in SEESAC’s latest Regional Armed Violence Monitor. The first ...
How the Media (Fail to) See Violence: One in Five Articles Shifts the Responsibility to the Victim, First Regional Analysis Shows
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 ...
SEESAC Supports the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Republic of Moldova in developing a new strategic approach for the control of Small Arms and Light Weapons and their ammunition
SEESAC is supporting the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Republic of Moldova in developemnt of a National Programme on the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) for 2026–2030. A two-day ...
Strengthening Crisis Communication and Campaign Planning Skills Through Targeted Trainings in Podgorica
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 ...
Criminal Police Services from Southeast and East Europe Jointly Address Rising Risks of Blank-Firing Weapon Misuse
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 ...
Building Capacities to Combat the Misuse of Firearms in Gender Based Violence: Trainings on Risk Assessment and Gender-Responsive Firearm Licensing held in Podgorica
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 ...
The Regional Steering Group on Small Arms and Light Weapons takes Stock of Achievements, Sets Annual Objectives and Reaffirms Commitment to SALW Control and Regional Security
On March 5, 2025, the Regional Steering Group (RSG) on Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) in Southeast Europe held its annual online meeting, co-chaired by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) and ...
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 ...
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 ...