The arms trade treaty att is a multilateral treaty that regulates the international trade in conventional weapons it entered into force on 24 december 2014. This handbook, prepared by the treaty section of the united nations office of legal affairs, is a practical. The wide scope of the treaty, which includes small. United nations conference on the illicit trade in small arms. Recalling the united nations disarmament commission guidelines for international arms transfers in the context of general assembly resolution 4636h of6 december 1991, noting the contribution made by the united nations programme of action to prevent, combat and eradicate the illicit trade in small arms and. The arms trade treaty and drones the stimson center. The conference on the united nations arms trade treaty u. Armed violence is most often perpetrated with small arms, as these are most readily.
Aug 24, 2015 in 20, after nearly a decade of effort and opposition from the bush administration, the u. President trump effectively unsigned an international arms sales agreement friday, moving to withdraw the u. United nations the arms trade treaty preamble the states parties to this treaty, guided by the purposes and principles of the charter of the united nations, recalling article 26 of the charter of the united nations which seeks to promote the establishment and maintenance of. Constitution by bernadine smith the purpose of writing this article is to set the record straight so that people will understand the difference between the proper use of the treaty power, and the improper use of the treaty power, rather than have the people be misled by public officials who intend to. Exceptionally it was adopted by resolution of the united nations general assembly unga. This treaty shall not apply to the international movement of conventional arms by, or on behalf of. Disarmament in the general assembly disarmament in the security council conference on disarmament united nations disarmament commission secretarygenerals advisory board fellowship programme unidir. In 20, after nearly a decade of effort and opposition from the bush administration, the u. African states and the att negotiations arms control. The arms trade treaty is the first legallybinding instrument ever negotiated in the united nations to establish common standards for the international transfer of conventional weapons.
An electronic copy word or pdf file of a state partys report may be sent to the. While the nra and a bipartisan majority of progun senators have succeeded in blocking this treatys. In 2001, the united nations created the programme of action to prevent, combat, and eradicate the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects poa. Pdf on jun 1, 2012, guy lamb and others published negotiating an arms trade treaty a toolkit for african states find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Stance on united nations small arms trade that could affect second amendment rights truth. Women, peace, security, and small arms introduction in april 20, cautious celebrations greeted the news that the united nations general assembly had finally adopted the arms trade treaty att. He has been working with various african governments for nearly a decade to improve arms control and disarmament systems and measures. Pdf negotiating an arms trade treaty a toolkit for african. Securing womens rights and gender equality a united call to explicitly include genderbased violence in the criteria june 2012.
He is principal author of the iss report negotiating an arms trade treaty. The agreement sets global standards for regulating transfers of conventional arms, from rifles to tanks and airplanes. The arms trade treaty and human security chatham house. United nations the arms trade treaty preamble the states parties to this treaty, guided by the purposes and principles of the charter of the united nations, recalling article 26 of the charter of the united nations which seeks to promote the establishment and maintenance of international peace and security with. Foreign affairs, the small arms survey, or any other body or individual. Programme of action on the illicit trade in small arms. The treaty is blocked from consensus approval by iran, north korea, and syria. This is a forwarded email that says that the obama administration is supporting talks at the united nations on a treaty that would regulate arms sales. Arms unroca as well as to small arms and light weapons salw. Just when american gun owners thought they were safe from the gun grabbers at the united nations, a zombie returns from the dead. Arms trade treaty is to combat the illicit international trade of arms by tightening regulation of, and setting international standards for, the import, export and transfer. In its resolution 67234a of 24 december 2012, the united nations general assembly decided to convene the final united nations conference on the arms trade treaty from 18 to 28 march 20, with the 26 july 2012 draft treaty text being the basis for future work. Arms trade treaty gives away the rights of all americans.
Dont get me wrong, this is a bad treaty that the us has no interest in taking part in, however, we need to make sure when discussing it we are actually discussing facts, not fiction. The landmark arms trade treaty att, regulating the international trade in conventional arms from small arms to battle tanks, combat aircraft and warships entered into force on 24 december 2014. Permanent representative of australia to the united nations in geneva and ambassador for disarmament. Originally posted by coloradosherpa lemmycaution, you are te hnically correct but it would be foolish to assume they will do the right thing. Apr 30, 2010 central african convention for the control of small arms and light weapons, their ammunition and all parts and components that can be used for their manufacture, repair and assembly. Att has broken down and will not report a draft treaty to the member nations. Activists supporting the arms trade treaty lie in fake body. For the purposes of this treaty, the activities of the international trade comprise export, import, transit, transshipment and brokering, hereafter referred to as transfer. This is a big victory for american gun owners, and the. A stat parte shaly nol authorizt an transfeey of conventionar armls. However, at the end of 2009, the general assembly of the united nation s decided by resolution ares6448 to convene a conference on th e ar ms tr ade tr eat y in 2012 to elaborate a legally binding instrument on the highest possible common international standards for the transfer of conve ntiona l arms.
This handbook, prepared by the treaty section of the united nations office of legal affairs, is a practical guide to the depositary practice of the secretarygeneral and the. This is a discussion on small arms treaty through the united nations. The united nations conference on the arms trade treaty was held in new york from 2 to 27 july 2012, but was unable to reach consensus on a final treaty text. The arms trade treaty at a glance arms control association. According to a well regarded 2012 routledge studies in peace and conflict resolution. The att has been hailed as a victory for women in that it will require states parties to. Central african convention for the control of small arms and light weapons, their ammunition and all parts and components that can be used for their manufacture, repair and assembly. Actors and the arms trade treaty paul holtom stockholm international peace research institute this work was commissioned by the united nations institute for disarmament research unidir, in the context of its project supporting the arms trade treaty negotiations through regional discussions and expertise sharing. Some of these treaties were the result of a breakaway from the united nations by the nations most. The arms trade treaty att is a multilateral treaty that regulates the international trade in. Presenting false talking points doesnt help our cause, they hurt it. The united nations conference on the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects was held in new york city from 920 july 2001 as decided in united nations general assembly resolution 5454 v. Posted on may 8, 2012 by ammoland gun owners of america. Antigun treaty proponents continue to mislead the public, claiming the treaty.