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Event CSP12 - Twelfth Conference of States Parties starts on Aug 24, 2026, 10:00:00 AM (Europe/Zurich)
The Role of the Arms Trade Treaty in Curbing Gender-Based Violence in Conflict Zones across Arab States
Side Event
Location: Virtual Side Event - 8/25/26, 1:30 PM - 8/25/26, 2:30 PM (Europe/Zurich) (1 hour)
Maat for Peace, Development and Human Rights
Maat for Peace, Development and Human Rights

This panel discussion addresses the legal responsibility of exporting states under ATT Article 7(4) to prevent weapons transfers that facilitate gender-based violence and conflict related sexual violence in the Arab region, with a specific focus on Sudan and Palestine. It provides practical recommendations to operationalize Gender Focal Points, establish an ATT Information Hub for evidence-based risk assessments, and enhance coordination between disarmament, international human rights law, and the Women, Peace, and Security agenda.

Meeting link : https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83485497533?pwd=I8fobplWvqgamjKEZFcAEQOGzuRBPi.1   

Meeting ID: 834 8549 7533 

Passcode: 654916