UN Conference on the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons

The UN Conference on the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons is a global initiative aimed at addressing the illegal trade and proliferation of these weapons, which can fuel violence, conflict, and crime. Organized by the United Nations, the conference brings together countries to discuss strategies for regulating the production, distribution, and sale of small arms. It emphasizes international cooperation to prevent illicit trafficking, enhance legal frameworks, and promote measures to disarmament. The goal is to improve security, reduce armed violence, and protect human rights by controlling access to these potentially dangerous weapons.