United Nations Adoption of the Arms Trade Treaty
Significance of the ATT and Its Implementation
On April 2, 2013, the General Assembly adopted the landmark Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), regulating the international trade in conventional arms, from small arms to battle tanks, combat aircraft and warships. The treaty will foster peace and security by putting a stop to destabilizing arms flows to conflict regions. It will prevent human rights abusers and violators of the law of war from being supplied with arms. And it will help keep warlords, pirates, and gangs from acquiring these deadly tools. Towards Entry Into Force Number of States That Have Signed the Treaty 88 Number of States That Have…
