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UNLIREC supports Government of Peru in destruction of close to 10,000 firearms
The United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNLIREC) supported the largest destruction of firearms in the history of Peru. The National Regulatory...
UNLIREC and Trinidad and Tobago work together to prevent proliferation financing
Tackling proliferation financing has become a new priority for many countries seeking to address the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD). In many jurisdictions, existing laws that address money...
UNLIREC and Trinidad and Tobago increase forensic ballistic capacity in the country
From 26 June to 1 July 2016, the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNLIREC), in collaboration with the government of Trinidad and Tobago, carried...
UN supports second destruction event in northern Peru
The United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNLIREC), within the framework of the United Nations Joint Programme entitled “Strengthening Human Security...
UNLIREC hosts international expert meeting to develop and promote proficiency testing among forensic ballistics professionals
From 27 to 28 of April, the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNLIREC), held an expert meeting on competency and proficiency testing for firearms...
UNLIREC donates bullet trap to private security entities operating in Peru to improve physical security of firearms and ammunition depots
The United Nation Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNLIREC) donated a series of bullet-traps to private security companies in Peru as part of its project...
UNLIREC works with Costa Rican authorities in creating national authority responsible for ATT implementation
The United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNLIREC) continues assisting States in the region in the implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). On...
UNLIREC carries out a Caribbean Regional Encounter on Forensic Ballistics in Trinidad and Tobago
From 5-6 December, the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNLIREC) with the support of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago and CARICOM’s...
UNLIREC y Trinidad y Tobago unen esfuerzos para prevenir financiamiento de la proliferación y finalizar el Plan Nacional de Acción para la implementación de 1540
Construyendo sobre la misión previa llevada a cabo en julio, los representantes del Centro Regional de las Naciones Unidas para la Paz, el Desarme y el Desarrollo en América Latina y el Caribe (UNLIREC) regresaron a...
UNLIREC carried out pilot competency-based exercises on forensic ballistics in the Bahamas
From 5 to 9 of September, the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNLIREC), in collaboration with the Government of the Bahamas, carried out the...
UNLIREC conducts two-day legal drafting work session in support of 1540 implementation
Dominican Republic submitted its voluntary national implementation action plan to the 1540 Committee in November 2015 demonstrating its commitment to the mandate of the UNSCR 1540 (2004) and aiding the country to...
UNLIREC and Government of El Salvador complete final phase of small arms control assistance aimed at private security companies operating in El Salvador
The United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNLIREC) and the Government of El Salvador carried out several activities in April, aimed at concluding the...