More Countries Sign Arms Trade Treaty
25-09-2013
On Wednesday September 25, a high level meeting was held at the United Nations in New York to mark the signing by several countries, including the United States, of the Arms Trade Treaty.
Reaction to US signing of historic arms trade treaty
Article on the blog of the ICRC delegation in Washington
The Arms Trade Treaty: Keeping the promise
This video explains what the Treaty is about and why it is an important part of efforts to safeguard the lives, health and well-being of millions of people around the world.
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