Events
Conference for regional organizations on implementing UN Programme of Action on illicit small arms trade
When
28 May 2008 (All day) - 30 May 2008 (All day)
Where
Brussels, Belgium
Organized by
The OSCE and the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council (EAPC), supported by the United Nations
The conference will bring together participants from 30 regional organizations involved in the implementation of the UN Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects (PoA).
The conference aims to facilitate co-operation and promote best practices among regional organizations, allowing them to exchange information on achievements and make recommendations.
Discussions should help to identify areas where more action may be needed as well as encourage organizations to be more active and influential in combating the illicit trafficking in small arms and light weapons. The event will also support ongoing UN efforts to match resources with requirements to aid organizations in implementing the Programme.
The conference is funded by Finland, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Norway and the United Kingdom.