The world needs a tough Arms Trade Treaty. Defend International is committed to supporting a robust ATT capable of saving lives and preventing the illicit trade in SALW. The UN Group of Governmental Experts (GGE) on a global ATT held its 2nd round of discussions on the scope and parameters of the treaty. The GGE is representing an historical step towards an international instrument to combat the rise in armed violence.

DI member organisation: Human Rights & Democratic Participation Centre “SHAMS” based in Ramallah is organising open meetings in five Palestinian universities and colleges.

DI Defender Mr. Adham Tobail held seminars and meetings for youth, students and women in the Occupied Territory, in cooperation with other civil society organisations.

Next week civil society in Norway and Denmark will join 70 countries around the world to mark the Global Week of Action Against Gun Violence. Defend International is calling on national leaders to push for a strong and effective Arms Trade Treaty through the United Nations.