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UNLIREC continues strengthening arms control in the private security sector in Mexico
The United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNLIREC) is moving forward in Mexico with the implementation of activities under its project entitled...
UNLIREC carries out third Sub-Regional Meeting on Forensic Ballistics
From 16-17 May 2018, UNLIREC carried out its third sub-regional meeting for Caribbean States on forensic ballistics at its headquarters in Lima, Peru. The meeting built upon two previous regional encounters held in...
UNLIREC continues to strengthen arms control in the private security sector in Jamaica
The United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNLIREC) is moving forward with the implementation of the arms control project aimed at the private security...
UNLIREC publishes study on gender-based violence and firearms
This year, the Global Week of Action Against Gun Violence takes place on May 7-14, and focuses on the theme: “End the Crisis of Gun Violence.” In observance of this Week, the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace,...
UNLIREC and the Government of Guatemala Organise a Workshop to Identify Legislative Loopholes in the Implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty
The United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNLIREC) continues to assist States in the region in their efforts to effectively implement the Arms Trade...
UNLIREC and El Salvador discuss national control lists to improve ATT implementation
From 11-12 April 2018, UNLIREC and El Salvador held a workshop entitled “Discussion on the Preparation of a National Control List” in San Salvador. In attendance were legal advisors and technical staff responsible for...
Central America and the Dominican Republic assess progress and challenges in the regulation and control of private security
On 5-6 April 2018, UNLIREC undertook a Sub-regional Seminar on “Progress and Challenges in Private Security Regulation and Oversight in Central America and the Dominican Republic”, held in San José, Costa Rica. This...
UNLIREC carries out binational Evidence Management Training for Barbados and St Kitts and Nevis Law Enforcement
From 21-23 March, the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNLIREC), carried out its first binational Firearms and Ammunition Evidence Management...
UNLIREC and the FBI organized a Sub-Regional Hazardous Materials Workshop in Trinidad and Tobago
The Hazardous Materials Workshop: Introduction to Post-Blast Investigations/Explosive Precursor Chemical was held from 20 to 22 March in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. The event was organized by the United Nations...
UNLIREC and Mexico launch collaborative effort to strengthen arms and ammunition control in the private security sector
On 13 March 2018, at the request of the Government of Mexico, the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNLIREC), in conjunction with the Geneva...
UNLIREC provides training to private security companies in stockpile management and storage of arms and ammunition in Mexico
From 12-16 March, 2018, the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNLIREC) held two training workshops on “International Standards for the Management...
National Focus List for Controlling Strategic Trade Presented to the Dominican Republic
On 9 March 2018, the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean presented the Dominican Republic their National Focus List for effective implementation of...