At #CSW70, the test isn’t ambition, it’s implementation.
🌐 Across regions, @gensac.network shows what works: gender-responsive small-arms control that reduces violence and saves lives.
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#GenderEquality #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #SDG16
💡 As 2025 comes to a close, we look back on a year defined by collaboration, innovation, and impact.
🌐 Around the world, our members and partners have continued to advance gender-responsive approaches to small arms control and armed violence prevention.
Full recap ⤵️
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💡 To celebrate the close of the year, we’re sharing our 2025 @gensac.network Year-in-Review Blog, highlighting just some of the milestones, partnerships, and moments that defined our shared work.
Read the full recap ⤵️
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#GENSAC #Sdg16Gensac #GenderEquality #SDG16
🚀 A new member spotlight is out now!
💪 Armelle Ndongo has dedicated her career to combating the illicit proliferation of small arms, reducing gender-based & conflict-related violence, & promoting peace & sustainable development in Cameroon 🇨🇲 & across Africa.
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🔹 La corrupción es omnipresente y facilita el tráfico.
Reflexiones poderosas sobre los desafíos regionales en el control de armas y la necesidad de cooperación e intercambio de información. 🤝
🔹 Hay que aprovechar los procedimientos simples para detectar irregularidades.
🔹 Los desvíos pueden disfrazarse y existen diversos actores involucrados.
🔹 Las armas siguen peregrinas, moviéndose entre contextos y fronteras.
🇨🇷 Principales conclusiones de la Fundación Arias sobre las dinámicas del tráfico ilícito de armas de fuego en el Seminario Regional en Panamá 🇵🇦
🔹 Las armas se desvían desde arsenales, no solo del mercado ilícito.
🔹 La información es poder para prevenir desvíos y fortalecer controles.
Powerful reflections on the regional challenges of arms control and the need for greater cooperation and information sharing. 🤝
🔹 It’s important to take advantage of simple procedures to detect irregularities.
🔹 Diversions can be disguised, and many different actors are involved.
🔹 Weapons remain in motion, moving across contexts and borders.
🔹 Corruption is omnipresent and facilitates trafficking.
🇨🇷 Key takeaways from Fundacion Arias on the dynamics of illicit firearms trafficking at the Regional Seminar in Panama 🇵🇦
🔹 Weapons are diverted from arsenals, not only from the illicit market.
🔹 Information is power in preventing diversion and strengthening controls.
📣 Happening now!
Armelle Ndongo, GENSAC’s Africa Regional Focal Point based in Cameroon 🇨🇲 delivers today’s statement during the #ATTCSP11.
Read the full statement (available in FR/EN) 👇
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Deborah McFee of #WINAD 🇹🇹 spoke on behalf of @gensac.network at the 4th GFA Prep Meeting. As the #GFA moves into implementation, GENSAC urges:
🔹 Civil society entry points
💰 Local, gender-responsive funding
📊 Disaggregated data collection
GENSAC stands ready 🌍
#GenderEquality #Disarmament #SDG16
🌟 How can we support gender-responsive ammunition management efforts? We have developed a guide focused on Objectives 14 & 15 of the Global Framework for Through-Life Conventional Ammunition Management.
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🙌 Organized w/ @new-york-un.diplo.de + @germany.diplo.de.
This #GWoA2025, GENSAC members in Cameroon are raising their voices for peace.
📢 “Barrons la voie aux armes.”
🕊️ “Peace is my fight.”
Let’s protect the future—control small arms and ammunition for global safety. #ProtectTheFuture #GENSAC #SALWControl @wilpf.bsky.social
⁉️🌐¿Cuál es el papel de los datos en la creación de estrategias para la prevención del crimen organizado?
Únete a @gensac.network, @peaceinourcities.org y #SEHLAC en este seminario web para profundizar en esta pregunta.
🗓️27/03
⏰10:00–11:30 a.m. EST
Regístrate: nyu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
🤔 How can reducing demand for small arms and light weapons (#SALW) prevent gun violence?
Check out a recent meeting report, which highlights current key trends on the intersection of marketing, gender stereotypes, and the demand for SALW 🔽
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Our mission as a coalition of women peacebuilders, activists, community leaders, and policymakers is to amplify voices from around the world, share insights, and foster a community that drives meaningful change in policy, advocacy, and research. 🕊️
Learn more about our work: gensac.network
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