The African Union leads policy making and implementation of decisions aimed at promoting a dialogue-centred approach to conflict prevention and resolution of conflicts. It has various ammunition safety and security initiatives...
As an independent, non-profit organisation, Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies (BICC) deals with a wide range of global topics in the field of peace and conflict research. A key focus of its research cluster ‘Armament...
Since 1991, the Bundeswehr Verification Centre (BwVC) has ensured the implementation of the 20 arms control treaties currently binding under international law and policy, which the Federal Republic of Germany has concluded with...
Armasuisse is the Competence Centre for Procurement, Technology and Real Estate within the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS). This technical centre embodies Switzerland's unique expertise related to...
Established in 2011, Conflict Armament Research generates unique evidence on weapon and ammunition supplies into armed conflicts in order to inform and support effective weapon management and control. CAR works on the ground in...
The Department of Peace Operations (DPO) provides political and executive direction to UN peacekeeping operations around the world. In terms of ammunition management, DPO has developed a manual to serve as a basis for member...
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established to promote economic integration across the region. Considered one of the pillars of the African Economic Community, ECOWAS fosters the ideal of collective...
The European Union Force Bosnia and Herzegovina (EUFOR) is a military deployment in Bosnia and Herzegovina that has the main peace stabilisation role under the military aspects of the Dayton Peace Agreement. It supports the Armed...
Fenix Insight brings together many years’ experience in mine action, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) and quality, environmental and safety management systems, with the very latest in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning...
FSD (Fondation suisse de déminage) is a non-governmental organisation that focuses on mine action, but is also active in other humanitarian sectors. FSD's activities encompass mine clearance, explosive ordnance risk education,...
GEODE takes action to reduce the consequences of armed violence around the world offering advice, training and specialised assistance. GEODE relies on a wide network of high quality experts who benefit from recognised skills in...
The Golden West Humanitarian Foundation (GWHF) is dedicated to the development of innovative technologies, training, storage, and techniques that are used to enhance the global effectiveness of the humanitarian mine action...
The HALO Trust helps countries recover after conflict. Clearing landmines, to save lives, is at the heart of its activities. However, it also deals with unexploded ordnance, from bullets to aircraft bombs, educates communities to...
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflicts and other...
The International Peace Information Service (IPIS) is an independent research institute that provides tailored information, analysis and capacity enhancement to support those actors who want to realise a vision of durable peace,...
ITF Enhancing Human Security (ITF) is a humanitarian, non-profit organisation established by the Government of the Republic of Slovenia with the initial purpose to help Bosnia and Herzegovina implement the peace agreement and to...
Mines Advisory Group (MAG) finds and destroys landmines, cluster munitions and unexploded bombs in places affected by conflicts. It also constructs and rehabilitates armouries, marks weapons, destroys small arms and ammunition,...
The Multinational Small Arms and Ammunition Group (MSAG) is an apolitical, informal, multinational assembly of like-minded states that undertakes the development of any SALW/CA related standard operative procedures and training...
Nonviolence International (NVI) advocates for active nonviolence and supports creative constructive nonviolent campaigns worldwide. It is a backbone organisation of the nonviolent movement providing fiscal sponsorship to partners...
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) promotes democratic values and enables members to consult and cooperate on defence and security-related issues to solve problems, build trust and, in the long run, prevent conflicts. The...
Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) is a politically independent membership-based organisation aimed to improve people’s living conditions and to create a democratic, just and safe society. It works internationally covering three core...
The Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) is the world’s largest regional security organisation that uses a comprehensive approach to security encompassing the politico-military, economic and environmental,...
The Organisation of American States (OAS) was established in order to achieve among its member states ‘an order of peace and justice, to promote their solidarity, to strengthen their collaboration, and to defend their sovereignty,...
The Regional Centre on Small Arms and Light Weapons (RECSA) is an inter-governmental organisation with a mandate of coordinating the implementation of the Nairobi Protocol on the prevention, control and reduction of small arms and...
The Small Arms Survey (SAS) strengthens the capacity of governments and practitioners to reduce illicit arms flows and armed violence. With regards to ammunition management, SAS generates policy-relevant knowledge, develops...
The South Eastern and Eastern Europe Clearinghouse for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SEESAC) works to strengthen the capacities of national and regional stakeholders to control and reduce the proliferation and...
Tetra Tech is a global leader in the identification, abatement, and removal of explosive hazards in some of the world’s most difficult operating environments. Tetra Tech’s munitions response services include munitions and...
As the United Nations lead agency on international development, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality. In terms of ammunition management...
The United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) is a voluntarily funded, autonomous institute within the United Nations focusing on disarmament. UNIDIR generates knowledge and promotes dialogue and action on...
The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) provides innovative learning solutions to individuals, organisations and institutions to enhance global decision-making and support country-level action for shaping a...
The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) works to eliminate the threat posed by mines, explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive devices by coordinating the United Nations mine action, leading operational responses...
Under Resolution 2677 (2023), the Security Council determined that the situation in South Sudan continues to constitute a threat to international peace and security in the region. It also emphasised that the Mission should...
The United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) supports multilateral efforts aimed at achieving the ultimate goal of general and complete disarmament under strict and effective international control. UNODA provides...
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) works to make the world safer from drugs, crime, corruption and terrorism. Through the Firearms Protocol, it directly works against the trafficking of ammunition by providing a...
The United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Africa (UNREC) is the only United Nations regional entity specialised in disarmament and non-proliferation in the African region. Its main function is to support...
The United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific (UNRCPD) assists countries in the region to achieve their peace, security, and disarmament goals, through provision of substantive support;...
The United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNLIREC) is one of three regional centres of the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA). It has...
The United States European Command (USEUCOM) is one of the eleven unified combatant commands of the United States military. Its goal is to help Member States (by providing training) to deal with issues such as the illegal...
The United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) is one of the eleven unified combatant commands in the United States Department of Defence. Its goal is to help Member States (by providing training) to deal with issues such as the...
