There has also been legislative progress, with the recent adoption of the Arm...

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There has also been legislative progress, with the recent adoption of the Arms Trade Treaty as the first legally binding treaty to regulate arms transfers. It recognizes the link between the international arms trade and gender-based violence, which France has strongly supported. We very much hope that such analysis will continue to prevail in our future discussions.

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes:

Sexual and Gender-Based Violence

Disarmament

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