Joint meeting of the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council on small arms and light weapons in relation to peace and development  - 17 March 2025

Date: - Location: Trusteeship Chamber, UNHQ

The joint meeting of the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council, in cooperation with the Office for Disarmament Affairs, aims to raise awareness of the importance of addressing small arms and light weapons in a holistic manner. It seeks to provide a platform for coordinated action, fostering collaboration across all relevant stakeholders to strengthen Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) control and its integration into broader UN frameworks. More…