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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Securing Futures: SEESAC's 2024 - A Year in Review

In 2024, SEESAC continued strengthening the capacities of authorities to build inclusive and accountable security sector institutions through tailored support, strategic interventions, and regional ...

New Armed Violence Monitor Marks the Largest Number of Weapon Seizures Recorded in a Single Quarter

The latest Regional Quarterly Armed Violence Monitor (October–December 2024), published by SEESAC, provides a comprehensive overview of firearm-related incidents in South East Europe (SEE). Covering ...

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, ...