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SALW Control

SEESAC was established by Stability Pact for South East Europe and UNDP in 2002 to assist the governments in South East and East Europe to address challenges that post-conflict proliferation of SALW represented to peacebuilding and the long term economic and social development. Based on the Regional Implementation Plan on Combating Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW), and as a focal point for SALW-related activities in South East Europe, SEESAC has been providing a long term, multi-pronged and holistic support to the authorities in addressing this problem.

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Moldovan Authorities Destroy 2,177 Pieces of Small Arms and Light Weapons, With the Support of the EU and UNDP

20 March 2025

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 March 2025 in Anenii Noi district, Bulboaca village, with weapons collected through law enforcement activities and voluntarily surrendered by residents. This was possible thanks to the support of the ...
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Standing Firm: SEESAC’s Updated Gender Strategy for a Safer Future

13 March 2025

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 updated Gender Strategy. This renewed strategic commitment aligns with global milestones - the 25th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security and the 30th ...
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Public Debate in Podgorica Advances Progress on the Draft Law on Weapons and Ammunition

10 March 2025

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 of the public debate on the draft Law on Weapons and Ammunition - offering the public and all relevant stakeholders an opportunity to actively participate in shaping fair and effective legislation. ...
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Recovery of Digital Evidence: Regional Workshop Empowers Western Balkans Investigators

5 March 2025

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 the Western Balkans to enhance their capacity in digital forensics and effective handling of electronic evidence. Evidence is the cornerstone of any criminal justice case, yet properly ...
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Latest Publications

10.02.2025

Regional Quarterly Armed Violence Monitor October-December 2024

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06.02.2025

SEESAC Emergency Protocol (E2) - Transport of small quantities of ammunition and explosives for final destruction

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05.02.2025

SEESAC Emergency Protocol (E1) - Small unit storage of ammunition and explosives in emergency conditions

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21.01.2025

Leaflet Arms Exports

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21.01.2025

Regional Report on Arms Exports 2022

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11.12.2024

In Focus Armed Violence Monitor on Firearm Incidents in the Context of Domestic Violence in SEE in 2023

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Regional Reports on Arms Exports

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To date, SEESAC has published ten annual Regional Reports on Arms Exports (2007-2016) available under SEESAC Publications and searchable through the database below.