UN Conference on the Arms Trade Treaty

From 2-27 July, all countries of the world are coming together in New York to negotiate what is seen as the most important initiative ever regarding conventional arms regulation within the United Nations. A robust arms trade treaty can make a difference for millions of people confronted with insecurity, deprivation and fear.

Essential documents

Provisional rules of procedure of the Conference (adopted 3 July)

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Compilation of views on the elements of an arms trade treaty

[A] [C] [E] [F] [R] [S] [ Add.1 ]

Report of the Preparatory Committee

[A] [C] [E] [F] [R] [S]

Information for NGOs

Attendance of non-governmental organizations is encouraged and regulated by the Provisional rules of procedure of the Conference

[A] [C] [E] [F] [R] [S]

The deadline for new requests for accreditation to the Conference was 14 May 2012. For more information, refer to the aide memoire for NGOs.

For questions related to accreditation:
UNODA-web@un.org

Side events

Side events calendar

@ATT_Conference

Links

The global reported arms trade

UN Register of Conventional Arms

UN Programme of Action on small arms

International Tracing Instrument on small arms and light weapons

National Legislation on Transfer of Arms, Military Equipment and Dual-Use Goods and Technology

Supporting the Arms Trade Treaty Negotiations - UNIDIR

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