United Nations Arms Trade Treaty

The United Nations Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) is an international agreement that regulates the trade of conventional weapons, such as guns, tanks, and ammunition, to prevent them from falling into the hands of criminals or being used in human rights abuses. Adopted in 2013, the treaty aims to promote transparency and responsible arms sales among its member countries. Nations must assess the risk of their weapons being used for violence or oppression before exporting. The goal is to reduce armed conflict and improve global security by ensuring that arms transfers are conducted responsibly and ethically.