Field Research in Savannes Region of Togo

01/12/2014
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21/12/2014
Activity description

As part of the project to support the Togolese National Commission on SALW, the UN Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Africa (UNREC) carried out research in the Savannes region of Togo regarding the proliferation of SALW and artisanal weapons.

Project description

UNREC's Project supporting the Togolese National Commission on SALW was aimed at assisting with the marking of civilian-held weapons in accordance with the ECOWAS Convention on Small Arms and Light Weapons, Their Ammunition and Other Related Materials, the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects (UNPoA) and the International Tracing Instrument (ITI).

Type of Activity
Sensitization and outreach
Focus of Activity
Diversion
Small arms and light weapons (SALW) controls
Partners
Togo
Implementers
Togo
UN Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Africa (UNREC)
Donors
Germany
Contact Details

United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Africa (UNREC)
B.P. 2705 Lomé – TOGO
TEL : (228) 22 53 50 00
FAX : (228) 22 50 43 15
EMAIL: mail@unrec.org
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