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UNLIREC and the Government of Barbados begin Small Arms and ammunition Destruction Activity
On 27 May 2024, the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNLIREC), in collaboration with the Government of Barbados, began a Small Arms and...
UN Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament, Development in Latin America, Caribbean Launches Initiative to Empower Young People in Arms Control, Peacebuilding
NEW YORK, 10 May (Office for Disarmament Affairs) — On the occasion of the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace and Spanish Language Day, the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace,...
Costa Rica: X-ray operators prepare to address illicit firearms trafficking
From 2 to 27 May, the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNLIREC), in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship of Costa Rica...
Jamaica strengthens its capacity against crime: Officers trained in marking firearms with laser technology
From 16 to 18 April 2024, the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNLIREC), in collaboration with the Government of Jamaica, carried out a firearms...
UNLIREC Holds Partner Coordination Meeting on the Caribbean Firearms Roadmap
On 16 April 2024, the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNLIREC), in collaboration with the Caribbean Community Implementation Agency for Crime...
Law enforcement and military agencies from the Dominican Republic boost efforts to improve security and management of their stockpiles
8 APRIL 2024 – CONVENTIONAL ARMS PROGRAMME From 8 to 11 April, twenty-five military and police officers reinforced their knowledge on physical security and stockpile management (PSSM) through a virtual training...
Haiti improves security and management of its armouries with the support of UNLIREC
Between 12 and 13 December 2023, the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNLIREC) conducted a technical assessment of two Haitian National Police...
Haitian National Police boosts efforts to improve physical security and management of their stockpiles
From 6 to 8 December, thirty-five (35) Haitian National Police officers bolstered their capacities and knowledge on physical security and stockpile management (PSSM) through virtual training organized by the United...
Caribbean States gather in Saint Lucia for 3rd Annual Meeting of States of the Caribbean Firearms Roadmap
Saint Lucia. From 14 to 15 November 2023, officials from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Dominican Republic will gather in Saint Lucia for the 3rd Annual Meeting of States of the Caribbean Firearms Roadmap....
Colombia: DIAN and POLFA technical personnel receive training to combat illicit firearms trafficking
From October 20 to November 17, 30 national x-ray operators participated in the Interdicting Small Arms, Ammunition Parts and Components Course (ISAAPC) held in Colombia for the second time by the United Nations...
Haiti: National Police takes bold steps to combat illicit firearms by improving tracing skills
From 30-31 October 2023, the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNLIREC) hosted an online National Firearms Tracing and Serial Number Restoration...
The Mines Advisory Group (MAG) joins the Caribbean Firearms Roadmap as a new implementing partner
October 2023. The CARICOM Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS) and the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNLIREC), as the...