SEESAC has published its latest Regional Quarterly Armed Violence Monitor for July to September 2024, documenting a concerning rise in firearm incidents across South East Europe. This quarter saw a ...
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Building sustainable institutional capacities for Gender Responsive Firearms License Approval
The regional Training of Trainers (ToT) on the practical application of the Guidelines for Gender Responsive Firearms License Approval was organized in Budva, Montenegro from 4 to 8 November 2024. ...
Collaborative Action on Border Security and Arms Control: Regional Meeting Brings Together Border Police and Customs Representatives from Southeast Europe
SEESAC, within the framework of the EU (CFSP) 2019/2111, organized the Regional Meeting of the Border Police and Customs Representatives in Montenegro on 5-6 November. Focused on enhancing ...
The Southeast Europe defence cooperation in the focus of a Ministerial meeting in Tirana
The Southeastern Europe Defence (SEDM) Ministerial meeting, organized by the MoD of Albania in Tirana on 6 November, brought together high-level representatives of SEDM member countries, including ...
Good Practices on Women, Peace and Security from the Western Balkans Featured in the First Global Analysis on the Position of Women in National Defence Institutions
Promoting gender equality and women’s participation in the security sector has been widely recognized as critical in building more accountable, inclusive, and responsive institutions. A representative ...
SEESAC Releases Comprehensive Study on the Emerging Threat of 3D-Printed Firearms
SEESAC has unveiled an in-depth new study that addresses the growing threat of 3D-printed firearms across the Western Balkans. Designed as a resource for law enforcement, the study aims to authorities ...
SEESAC Publishes a New Knowledge Product - Strives to Strengthen Communication with the Public About the Gender-based Violence with Firearms
SEESAC has published a set of Guidelines for Officials of the Ministries of Interior and Police Services for Communication with the Media in Cases of Firearm Misuse in Gender-Based Violence. The ...
Bringing together SALW commissions and gender equality agencies to enhance gender responsiveness of SALW control in the Western Balkans
Nineteen representatives of SALW commissions and gender equality agencies from the region gathered in Herceg Novi from 16 to 17 October 2024 to attend the Advanced Regional Gender and SALW Training ...
Silencing guns to focus on development
This text was originally published on the UNDP website on 24 October 2024. Misuse of firearms impacts millions globally. Conflicts escalate, driving up death tolls. Mass shootings shatter ...
Regional Workshop on Harmonization of Legislation in the Field of SALW and Explosives Control with the EU Acquis
In collaboration with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs (DG Home), SEESAC organized a two-day regional workshop on 21–22 October in Brussels. This annual ...