The West African Action Network on Small Arms (WAANSA) Nigeria proudly joins the International Action Network on Small Arms (IANSA) and global partners in commemorating the Global Week of Action Against Gun Violence (GWoA) 2025, taking place from June 3 to June 9. This annual campaign unites civil society organizations, governments, and communities worldwide to […]
In a bold and inspiring step toward fostering peace and global understanding, the West African Action Network on Small Arms (WAANSA) Nigeria, in collaboration with Tinted Travels, has launched an extraordinary peace tour to Rwanda—a country whose tragic past now stands as a beacon of reconciliation, resilience, and healing. The peace tour, which brought together
In a concerted effort to address the escalating challenges of crime and social vices within Nigerian tertiary institutions, the West African Action Network on Small Arms (WAANSA) Nigeria, in collaboration with the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC), has launched a comprehensive Anti-Crime and Social Vices Campaign across campuses nationwide. This initiative aims to foster a safer
In a significant move towards fostering disability inclusion in Nigeria, the West African Action Network on Small Arms (WAANSA) Nigeria has partnered with the Global Disability Green Initiative (GDGI) to launch a nationwide campaign aimed at promoting the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities (PWDs). This collaboration seeks to address the systemic barriers
The 2025 World Border Security Congress, held from March 25 to 27 in Madrid, Spain, convened global experts to address pressing challenges in border management. Among the notable participants was the West African Action Network on Small Arms (WAANSA) Nigeria, led by its Director of Programs, George-Okoli Francisco Chidi. WAANSA Nigeria’s involvement underscored the organization’s
From December 16th – 25th 2023, WAANSA Nigeria joind the global community in observing the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls. This day served as a poignant reminder of the pervasive violence faced by women and girls worldwide and underscores the urgent need for collective action to end gender-based violence.
In a world increasingly marred by gun-related violence, the West African Action Network on Small Arms (WAANSA) stands at the forefront of the fight for peace and security. This year, WAANSA joins the international community in commemorating the Global Week of Action Against Gun Violence, a crucial campaign aimed at raising awareness and advocating for
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The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) organised the Annual Meeting of National Commissions (NATCOM) on Small Arms in 2021 to review activities for the effective implementation of the ECOWAS Convention on Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) under the theme, “Promoting transparency and information exchange in the control, administration and
The 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) First Committee on Disarmament and International Security is scheduled to take place from 2 October to 3 November 2023 in New York City. First Committee deals with all disarmament and security matters that affect the international community. It provides space for member states to exchange
Every six years, a Review Conference (RevCon) is held at UN Headquarters to review progress made in the implementation of the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects (PoA) and the International Tracing Instrument (ITI). The Third Review Conference took place
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