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International Small Arms Control Standards (ISACS)

International Small Arms Control Standards (ISACS). Practical guidance on implementing global commitments to control small arms and light weapons .

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International Small Arms Control Standards (ISACS)

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  1. International Small Arms Control Standards (ISACS) Practical guidance on implementing global commitments to control small arms and light weapons

  2. Small arms in the wrong hands destroy lives and livelihoods, impede peace efforts, hinder humanitarian aid, facilitate the illicit trade in narcotics and obstruct investment and development. Ban Ki-moon Secretary-General of the United Nations

  3. International Small Arms Control Standards (ISACS) Provide clear, practical and comprehensive guidance to practitioners and policymakers on fundamental aspects of small arms and light weapons control

  4. International Small Arms Control Standards (ISACS) Ensure that the UN as a whole consistently delivers the highest quality advice and support to Member States on putting in place and maintaining effective controls over the full life-cycle of SALW Photo: UNLIREC

  5. Framework & Foundation

  6. ISACS Expert Reference Group

  7. ISACS Modules [Part 1]

  8. ISACS Modules [Part 2]

  9. Gender perspectives in ISACS • Armed violence affects men and women differently • All ISACS modules include gender perspectives where appropriate • Expert Reference Group includes a Gender Focus Group • Cross-cutting module 06.20 (Women, Gender and SALW) will draw together gender-relevant treads of other modules .

  10. How ISACS are being used • by UN Agencies – to provide support and advice to Member States • by international and regional organisations– to develop or revise regional standards and guidelines • by States – to guide policy, programming and practice; and to conduct self-assessments • by civil society – to design trainings and build local capacity

  11. www.smallarmsstandards.orgISACS Inter-Agency Support UnitUnited Nations405 East 42nd StreetNew York, NY 10017, USAsupport@smallarmsstandards.org With financial support from

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