Global: Curbing the proliferation of small arms

This paper published by the Inter Parliamentary Union finds that the proliferation of small arms is a major contributer to human insecurity and social unrest. Responsible for the deaths of up to 270,000 people a year in countries officially 'at peace', they also result in five times this number of deaths in situations of war. The role of parliamentarians is critical in turning the tide of global gun proliferation and violence.