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A new video interview with BRAC highlights partner perspectives in Bangladesh

Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000

A new video interview with Anna Minj looks at Saferworld's partnership with the world's largest NGO, BRAC, and the opportunties it holds for the future.

Yemen Peace Project spotlights Saferworld�s work on youth advocacy.

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Saferworld’s Head of Middle East and North Africa Programme Kate Nevens talks to the Yemen Peace Project about our work with youth leaders.

Expert Working Group on conventional arms welcomes Arms Trade Treaty

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Policy experts from Africa, China and the EU welcome Arms Trade Treaty at working group meeting in Uganda.

Peacebuilding and statebuilding in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene programmes.

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Saferworld supported research highlights how WASH programming can contribute to peacebuilding and statebuilding.

G8's Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative - implementation key to success

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Saferworld reacts to the G8's announcement on the Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict initiative.

New video: Relationship building in action: Kuajok, South Sudan

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000

A new Saferworld video features interviews with members of a police-community relations committee in South Sudan that is building greater understanding and increased trust between the police and communities

States agree historic Arms Trade Treaty

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Saferworld reacts to adoption of the Arms Trade Treaty.

It�s Not Over Yet: Arms Trade Treaty Delayed Not Defeated

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Saferworld press release on the blocking of consensus on the Arms Trade Treaty text

Control Arms on Failure to Reach Consensus on Arms Trade Treaty Negotiations

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Control Arms press release reacts to Iran, Syria and DPRK move to stall adoption of Arms Trade Treaty

Saferworld's Ranga Gworo speaks to the Global Times about why Chinese investors must engage with local communities in South Sudan

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Based on an interview with Saferworld's Project Coordinator in South Sudan, Ranga Gworo, the Global Times explores the important role of China in conflict affected states.

Roundtable in Delhi explores India's development cooperation in a changing global environment

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000

On 6th March Saferworld and Indian partner organisation, the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) hosted a roundtable in Delhi on “Challenges and opportunities for international development cooperation” with a special focus on conflict affected states.

Address arms trade loopholes, say African, Chinese and European experts

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Governments must join together to address loopholes in the current Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) text if the world is to secure a treaty that is strong enough to prevent lives being destroyed by the arms trade. This is the message from a group of arms control experts from Africa, China and Europe on the eve of UN-led diplomatic negotiations which start on Monday.

非洲、中国、欧洲专家共同呼吁：解决武器贸易漏洞

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000

在联合国武器贸易条约大会召开（下周一）的前夕，九位来自非洲、中国和欧洲的军控专家共同呼吁：如果世界希望看到一项强而有力的《武器贸易条约》的缔结，以防止武器贸易导致生灵涂炭；则各国政府必须齐心协力，共同解决现有《武器贸易条约》草案案文中存有的漏洞。

Urgent call for tighter rules on arms trade on eve of final treaty negotiations

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Draft Arms Trade Treaty text littered with loopholes which need fixing urgently to save lives.

Beijing seminar focuses minds on imminent UN arms trade treaty negotiations.

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000

On 26 February, Saferworld and the China Arms Control and Disarmament Association (CACDA) held a seminar in Beijing highlighting the opportunities and challenges to achieve a robust Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). The seminar, ‘Strengthening International Dialogue and Co-operation on Conventional Arms Control’, also launched an EU-China-Africa Resource Centre on Conventional Arms Control.

Kenya: act now to reduce risks of election violence

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Tensions surrounding the upcoming Kenyan elections, ten days away, will not necessarily lead to an outbreak of violence in Kenya, however, urgent action needs to be taken now to reduce the risks of unrest.

Securing the polls: the task ahead for the Kenyan police

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000

With elections imminent in Kenya, Saferworld and Usulama Reform Forum highlight the key role of the police in ensuring stability.

Global Review focuses on China�s role in the two Sudans

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Saferworld has collaborated with the Shanghai Institute for International Studies (SIIS) to develop the Winter 2012 issue of its Global Review journal, focusing on China's role in international conflict management in Sudan and South Sudan.

Rosy Cave discusses Saferworld's Middle East FCO-supported programmes

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Rosy Cave, Director of Programmes, discusses working on the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office-supported project that supports new and emerging women activists in Egypt, Libya, and Yemen. The project is aiming to strengthen their public voice through demand-led capacity building, networking, and advocacy.

Chinese international security experts and officials visit London

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Between the 26th and 30th November 2012 a delegation of experts and officials from China visited London for a series of meetings and roundtables.