arms trade treaty
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Project Ploughshares, a Canadian NGO, is a member of the ATT Steering CommitteeTRANSCRIPT
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2,000PEOPLE
killed by armed violence
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2,000PEOPLE
killed by armed violence
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2,000PEOPLE
killed by armed violence
www.ploughshares.ca .
2,000PEOPLE
killed by armed violence
www.ploughshares.ca .
2,000PEOPLE
killed by armed violence
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TODAY
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STOP theVIOLENCE
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ARMS TRADE TREATY
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Hold governments to accountThe ATT must prohibit any transfer of arms thatViolates UN Charter obligations and multi/bi-lateral treaties
Violates international human rights or humanitarian law
May facilitate armed violence in any form
May adversely affect security, stability, or development
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All-inclusiveThe ATT must coverAll weapons: military, security and police
All aspects: ammunition, components, expertise and production equipment
All transfers: import, export, re-export, temporary transfer and transshipment
All transactions: brokers, technical assistance, training, transport, storage, finance and security
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Workable and enforceableThe ATT must Provide guidelines for full, clear implementation
Ensure transparency – including full annual reports
Have an effective mechanism to monitor compliance
Ensure accountability – including provisions for adjudication
Include a comprehensive framework for international cooperation and assistance