Involving non-governmental organizations in arms limitation activities

Description

Involving non-governmental organizations in arms limitation activities entails engaging independent, civil society groups in monitoring, advocacy, verification, and public awareness efforts to support arms control agreements. This strategy leverages NGOs’ expertise, networks, and impartiality to enhance transparency, hold parties accountable, and bridge gaps between governments and communities. By facilitating information sharing and promoting compliance, NGOs help address challenges such as illicit arms flows, lack of oversight, and insufficient political will in arms limitation processes.

Claim

NGOs have a moral duty and an obligation to oppose the sale, production and proliferation of all types of arms, including landmines and chemical weapons; Northern NGOs in particular can no longer be shy of involvement in this issue.