What is the role of civil society in relation to the Programme of Action and during the Review Conference?
Civil society organizations are encouraged to engage, as appropriate, in all aspects of international, regional and national efforts to implement the PoA. Furthermore, they will have the opportunity to make statements at the Review Conference and attend open meetings. Civil society organizations representing the entire spectrum of the debate on SALW have an equal opportunity to present their views. They include policy oriented groups, gun control organizations, sports shooting organizations, research institutes, aid organizations, human rights groups and faith-based organizations. • For more information More information on the Preparatory Committee and Review Conference can be found on the site where you are now located: www.un.org/events/smallarms2006 In addition, a list of upcoming events from around the world leading up to the Review Conference may be accessed at: http://disarmament2.un.org/casa/casaindex.
Civil society organizations are encouraged to engage, as appropriate, in all aspects of international, regional and national efforts to implement the PoA. Furthermore, they will have the opportunity to make statements at the Review Conference and attend open meetings. Civil society organizations representing the entire spectrum of the debate on SALW have an equal opportunity to present their views. They include policy oriented groups, gun control organizations, sports shooting organizations, research institutes, aid organizations, human rights groups and faith-based organizations.
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