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Churches see the suffering and chaos fuelled by the irresponsible trade in arms and say: enough!
Ecumenical Campaign for a Strong and Effective Arms Trade Treaty
Small arms and light weapons have been called the “weapon of mass destruction of the poor”. These and other conventional arms kill, injure, and tear up families and communities across the world. They prolong armed conflicts, and fuel poverty. But unlike the trade in other items, like food or drugs, the trade in arms is not subject to any international regulation.
Churches and social movements that are eye-witnesses to the harmful effects of these weapons have long advocated for international regulation that will reduce the suffering caused by easy access to arms.
In 2012, the world’s governments will gather in New York to negotiate a legally binding international treaty on trade in conventional weapons. Join us to demand a strong and effective Arms Trade Treaty that will save lives, reduce human suffering, and stop weapons fuelling and prolonging conflict.
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Personal testimonies demonstrate the human consequences of the arms trade and the direct impact that conventional weapons have on the lives of people around the world.
We believe that a strong Arms Trade Treaty based on human rights and International Humanitarian Law will save lives and reduce human suffering.
Personal testimonies demonstrate the human consequences of the arms trade and the direct impact that conventional weapons have on the lives of people around the world.