The UN Programme of Action on small arms and light weapons provides the framework for activities to counter the illicit trade in such arms.

Full document (2001)

Past meetings

	2011 MGE
	2010 BMS4
	2008 BMS3
	2006 Review Conference

Regional meetings

	Regional Meeting in Kinshasa (April 2010)
	Regional Meeting in Bali (March 2010)
	Regional Meeting in Lima (March 2010)
	Regional Meeting in Kigali (July 2009)
	Regional Meeting in Sydney (June 2009)

Countries have committed to report every 2 years on the implementation of the PoA. The next reports are due before the Preparatory Committee, scheduled for 19-23 March 2012.

Submitted national reports

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Analysis of previous reports

	2002 to 2008 (UNIDIR, 2009)
	2009-10 (Small Arms Survey, 2010)

Reporting template

FAQ on the UNPoA on-line reporting tool

National Points of Contact:

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	10 years of progress in PoA implementation. Click to see the reported state of implementation around the world


General Assembly resolutions
	2011


Secretary-General’s report
	2011

	2008


BMS outcome documents
	2010

	2008

	2005



	E-Library

Many countries have indicated interest in improving their own capacity on small arms control. Their assessment needs often feature in their national reports. We offer here a compilation of such proposals. This compilation helps potential donors identify possible cooperation in time for the 2012 Review Conference


	Matching needs and resources (2011)

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