Advancing OSINT Skills to Support More Effective Criminal Investigations

On 10–11 February 2026, SEESAC, with the support of the European Union, gathered representatives of law enforcement agencies and ministries of interior from the Western Balkans, Republic of Moldova ...

Snapshot of Firearm Incidents in South East Europe – 2025

Firearm incidents continue to affect citizens' security across South East Europe (SEE). A new infographic, based on data from the Armed Violence Monitoring Platform (AVMP), offers a more detailed ...

Regional Project implementing the EU Council Decision 2019/2111, concludes with a significant track record of achievements

The Final Evaluation of the disarmament and arms control project implementing the European Union Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/2111 confirmed that it significantly contributed toward boosting the ...

2025 In Pictures: Working Together for a #SaferRegion

In 2025 we wished for a #SaferRegion and to make it happen, we supported the destruction of over 3,400 small arms and light weapons, facilitated 11 regional processes, organized events with over 1400 ...

SEESAC Publishes Guidelines to Support Ministries of Interior and Police in Strengthening Crisis Communication

Representatives of the Ministries of Interior (MoI) and police services from the Western Balkans have been working to improve how their communication with the public during crisis situations, and have ...

NEW ON OUR WEBSITE: An Overview of Armed Violence Victim Support in the Western Balkans

SEESAC has published the first regional study focused on support for victims of armed violence, presenting an overview of victims’ rights and new insights into support systems available across the ...

NEW PUBLICATION LAUNCHED: 12 Steps Towards Sustainable Gender Mainstreaming in SALW Control

SEESAC has just released a primer that aims to share experiences and lessons learned from mainstreaming the gender perspective in SALW control and in security sector reform in general. It highlights ...

Regional Report on Arms Exports 2023

The Regional Arms Exports Report, covering Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia, is the result of 17 years of regional cooperation and commitment to transparency by ...

JUST PUBLISHED: New Study on Factors Fuelling the Demand for Firearms in the Western Balkans

SEESAC has published a new study - Understanding the Factors Fuelling the Demand for Firearms in the Western Balkans - Research Findings and Recommendations. The regional study offers valuable ...

Training for SALW Commission on Gender-Responsive Arms Control held in Budva

On 4 December 2025 in Budva, SEESAC organised a one-day training, Towards Gender-Responsive Small Arms and Light Weapons Control, for members of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) ...