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In December, we released: 🔹an article on the threat of violent extremism in North-Western Nigeria: smallarmssurvey.org/resource/viole 🔹a report on conflict dynamics in Warrap, South Sudan: smallarmssurvey.org/resource/and-e 🔹our 2022 Transparency Barometer: smallarmssurvey.org/sites/default/ #YearinReview

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In November, we released a report on the perceptions of violent extremism in the Southern Libyan Borderlands & North-Western Nigeria: smallarmssurvey.org/resource/perce We also published a report on the political and conflict dynamics in Upper Nile, South Sudan: smallarmssurvey.org/resource/perip

In October, as part of the Survey’s digital contribution to

@GenevaPeaceWeek

, we created an interactive visualization dashboard exploring the content of our Global Violent Deaths (#GVD) database: smallarmssurvey.org/resource/gvd-i #YearinReview

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In September, we held our Strategic Council meeting and reviewed our work in 2022 as well as avenues to explore in 2023. Check out our Resource Library for our 2022 outputs: smallarmssurvey.org/resources #YearinReview

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In August, we published our 2021 Annual Report giving an overview of our work that year. Check it out here: smallarmssurvey.org/resource/annua #YearinReview

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In July, we published the latest update of our Global Violent Deaths (#GVD) database: smallarmssurvey.org/resource/calm- We also released a #smallarmspodcast episode delving into the findings of our report on the roles of women in arms #trafficking: smallarmssurvey.org/podcast/small- #YearinReview

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Thanks for following our work in 2022! We’d like to wish you all a happy New Year. See you in 2023!

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Dec 31, 2022

In June, we published a blog post with updated data on the illicit acquisition of #MANPADS around the world: smallarmssurvey.org/resource/illic We also released a report exploring women’s roles in arms #trafficking: smallarmssurvey.org/resource/missi #YearinReview

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In May, we released a paper addressing a central concern in small arms control: #ammunition diversion. smallarmssurvey.org/resource/extra We also wrote a blog post on the need for collaboration between the #WPS and small arms control communities: smallarmssurvey.org/resource/towar #YearinReview

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In April, in the context of the Ukraine conflict & concerns about arms proliferation risks in the region, we published a blog post summarizing our research on how these dynamics played out following the 2014–15 conflict in eastern Ukraine: smallarmssurvey.org/resource/footn #YearinReview

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In March, we released a Briefing Paper analyzing Arms Trade Treaty (#ATT) States Parties’ implementation of the Treaty’s gender-based violence (#GBV) provisions. Check it out here: smallarmssurvey.org/resource/whose #YearinReview

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In February, building on earlier research, we released a podcast episode on private security companies and weapons & ammunition management: smallarmssurvey.org/podcast/small- We also published a blog post on the lack of transparency in the arms trade to Africa: smallarmssurvey.org/resource/arms-

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In January, we co-organized a webinar with

@icoca_psc

where we presented our research on private security companies and their weapons and ammunition management commitments, practices, challenges, and compliance. Watch the webinar here: youtube.com/watch?v=50PrBC #YearinReview

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As we count down the days to the New Year, we wanted to take a look back at our work in 2022. Watch this space in the coming days as we share some of this year’s #highlights!

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NEW #HSBA Report! Despite hopes that the signing of the peace agreement in 2018 would end violence across South Sudan, the opposite has happened in Warrap State. Our new report offers an in-depth analysis of current conflict dynamics in Warrap:

New HSBA report on conflict dynamics in Warrap state since the beginning of the South Sudanese...

GENEVA—In Warrap state, home to South Sudanese President Salva Kiir and much of the country's political and military elite, many hoped that the signing of a peace agreement in 2018 would bring an end...

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OSCE and UN Office on Drugs & Crime

Dec 13, 2022

Happy to take part in the 17th Conference of the Central Asia Border Management Initiative (CABMI) in Tashkent. We're talking about the situation regarding small arms #proliferation in #Afghanistan today, and we look forward to many other engaging discussions in the next 2 days.

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UNDP Africa and UNDP Arab States

Dec 12, 2022

We recently released a joint report with

@UNDP

about the perceptions of violent #extremism in the Southern #Libya borderlands and North-Western #Nigeria. Check out the Executive Summary and the full Report here (available in English, Arabic, French): smallarmssurvey.org/resource/perce

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Dec 8, 2022

Small arms control is a male dominated field often characterized by work environments that are not very diverse and inclusive. Addressing firearms-related #GBV involves overcoming stereotypes that women should not take part in these discussions. #16Days

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Dec 6, 2022

The role of civil society, especially women's organisations who have expertise on #GBV, is essential to ensure that GBV is addressed in small arms control policies. They can provide relevant evidence on how firearms are used to commit GBV, including domestic violence. #16Days

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Dec 5, 2022

NEW #smallarmsblog post! Originally posted on

@TC_Africa

, we look at how violent #extremism might spread to north-western #Nigeria if local dynamics are ignored. By

@nflorquin

,

@alaatartir

, and Anthony Obayi Onyishi.

@UNDP

@UNDPAfrica

Violent extremism could beckon in north-western Nigeria if local dynamics are ignored

'In January 2022, in a bid to stem a tide of violent attacks and kidnappings in north-western Nigeria, the government labelled the armed groups involved in the violence as "terrorists". The relatio...

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Dec 2, 2022

We’ve wrapped our #SANA journalist training in Amman. A big thanks to all the participants. We hope you’ll have gained useful knowledge for your work. And many thanks as well to our organizing partner

@ARIJNetwork

More on the SANA project here: smallarmssurvey.org/project/securi

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Dec 2, 2022

Just a few days left to apply! Are you interested in security & small arms issues? Are you looking to: 🔹perform desk-based research 🔹conduct outreach activities 🔹assist in coordinating meetings & workshops Then don’t miss this opportunity! Apply here

ACTIVITY PERIOD: Permanent contract ACTIVITY RATE: 100% APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5 December 2022 General Description The Small Arms Survey — a global centre of excellence whose mandate is to generate...

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Dec 2, 2022

Firearms are used to commit femicide and facilitate other forms of gender based violence #GBV. Addressing this involves incorporating a gender perspective AND encouraging the meaningful participation of women in small arms control. #16Days

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Dec 1, 2022

We organized a very practical & interactive day at

@KASOTCJo

as part of our Security Assessment in North Africa project #SANA journalist training, where participants were able to see real #weapons & #ammunition, as well as learn about identification and safety rules!

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Dec 1, 2022

The Survey holds its annual journalist training under the Security Assessment in North Africa (#SANA) project in cooperation with

@ARIJNetwork

. It aims to equip journalists with skills & knowledge to document the trade & trafficking of small arms in the region!

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Nov 30, 2022

Evidence shows that keeping a gun in the house can increase the risk of the woman living there being killed—even though these guns are often purchased with the intention of making domestic spaces safer from intruders. More here: smallarmssurvey.org/resource/gende #16Days #GBV

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Nov 25, 2022

In 2020, 24% of female victims of lethal violence were killed by a firearm. smallarmssurvey.org/resource/globa #16Days of activism against #GBV

Nov 25, 2022

Just a few days left to apply! If you’re a #publications and #communications specialist with experience in handling public comms activities and supporting the production of outputs, then get in touch! Deadline on Monday 28 November!

Publications and Communications officer

ACTIVITY PERIOD: Permanent contract ACTIVITY RATE: 80 - 100% APPLICATION DEADLINE: 28 November 2022 The Small Arms Survey — a global centre of excellence whose mandate is to generate evidence-bas...

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Nov 24, 2022

Do you have an interest in security & small arms issues? Do you have strong analytical, writing & research skills? You might be the right candidate to support our projects' research, outreach activities & more. Details on our Project Assistant openings:

ACTIVITY PERIOD: Permanent contract ACTIVITY RATE: 100% APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5 December 2022 General Description The Small Arms Survey — a global centre of excellence whose mandate is to generate...

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Nov 23, 2022

Great to see the coverage and interest garnered by our Regional Conference on Countering Improvised Explosive Devices (#IEDs), co-organized with

@ecowas_cedeao

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@ecowas_cedeao

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Nov 21, 2022

We were delighted to kick-start earlier today our Regional Conference on Countering Improvised Explosive Devices (#IEDs), co-organized with

@ecowas_cedeao

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Many thanks to the Govt. of Togo for hosting us in Lomé. We look forward to some great discussions!

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small arms survey and 6 others

Nov 21, 2022

21 -22 Nov 2022 Happening now in Lome 🇹🇬 Conférence régionale sur la lutte contre les engins explosifs improvisés Regional Conference on Countering Improvised Explosive Devices Conferência regional sobre o combate aos engenhos explosivos improvisados

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Nov 18, 2022

New opportunity! We’re looking for two project assistants to perform desk-based research, conduct project outreach activities, assist in coordinating and facilitating meetings & workshops, and more. Check out the full description and apply here:

ACTIVITY PERIOD: Permanent contract ACTIVITY RATE: 100% APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5 December 2022 General Description The Small Arms Survey — a global centre of excellence whose mandate is to generate...

Project Assistants

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Nov 18, 2022

Broken alliances and feuding elites pitted against each other by the government in Juba have created a very uncertain situation in Upper Nile, #SouthSudan. Our most recent #HSBA report delves into these political and conflict dynamics. smallarmssurvey.org/highlight/new-

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World Justice Project and 4 others

Nov 17, 2022

We were delighted to participate in the launch of the

@SDG16Data

Global Report 2022 today. #SDG16 Read it here: idea.int/sites/default/ And check out our Global Violent Deaths database which is a useful tool to assess progress towards #SDG Target 16.1: smallarmssurvey.org/database/globa

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Nov 17, 2022

We’re looking for a Comms/Publications specialist to: 🔹lead our public communication activities & media outreach 🔹oversee the production of corporate communication products 🔹develop the Survey’s online presence ...and much more. Get in touch!