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PGA’s vision is to contribute to the creation of a Rules-Based International Order for a more equitable, safe, sustainable and democratic world.

PGA Congratulates Liechtenstein on its ratification of the ATT

Liechtenstein has Ratified the ATT becomming the 57th State Party
Liechtenstein has Ratified the ATT becomming the 57th State Party

December 17, 2014

PGA applauds the ratification of the ATT by Liechtenstein on December 16, 2014.

The Arms Trade Treaty enters into force on 24 December, 2014.

PGA's Campaign for Universality and Implementation of the ATT works with MPs in over 70 countries worldwide promoting ratification of the Arms Trade Treaty.

To date, 125 countries have signed and 57 countries have ratified the ATT.

Ambassador Christian Wenaweser, Permanent Representative of Liechtenstein to the United Nations and Chair of the UN Committee for PGA remarked:

"The ATT is a landmark agreement, and its entry into force in 2014 is a milestone in our common effort to address irresponsible arms trade. I applaud the PGA for its key role in mobilizing states to achieve universality of the treaty .”

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PGA Member Hon. Dr. Ephraim Kayembe MP welcomes ratification of Arms Trade Treaty by the Government of Malawi

Malawi has ratified the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) a multilateral agreement that regulates trade in conventional weapons.

Regional Caribbean Workshop to address the illicit trade in SALW in Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, and Trinidad and Tobago

Regional Caribbean Workshop to address the illicit trade in SALW in Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, and Trinidad and Tobago

This workshop sought to address important issues such as armed violence in the Caribbean region as well as an overview of the UN Program of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons (PoA) and the International Tracing Instrument (ITI)..

PGA's International Peace and Security Program congratulates the Government of Gabon on the occasion of its Acceptance of the Arms Trade Treaty on 21st September, 2022, becoming the 112th State Party to the ATT

PGA congratulates the Government of Gabon on the occasion of its Acceptance of the Arms Trade Treaty

Gabon's Acceptance of the Arms Trade Treaty on 21st September, 2022, makes it the 112th State Party to the ATT.