SMALL ARMS COMMISSION AND AMAT REVIEW WORKSHOP ON ARMS AND AMMUNITION MANAGEMENT VALIDATION SYSTEM
As part of its efforts to promote the safe and secure management of Small Arms and Light Weapons and Ammunition, the European Union (EU), in collaboration with its implementing partner, the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD), has developed an internationally recognized Arms and Ammunition Management Validation System (AAMVS) based on international standards and […]
THE SMALL ARMS COMMISSION (NACSA) PAYS A COURTESY CALL TO THE OFFICE OF THE DEAN OF STUDENT AFFAIRS, UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
In a significant move towards addressing the rising concern of gun-related incidents in Ghana, the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA) on 17th May 2024 paid a courtesy call to the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs at the University of Ghana (UG). This meeting brought together some staff of the […]
THE SMALL ARMS COMMISSION TRAINS OFFICERS IN WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION IDENTIFICATION AND TRACING
In collaboration with the African Union Commission (AU), Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies (BICC), and the Bundeswehr Verification Centre and with support from the German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO), the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons organised a comprehensive 3-day training program for its officers and personnel from various security agencies. The […]
REDEFINING MASCULINITY: CHOOSING DIALOGUE OVERDRAWING DAGGERS; WORDS ABOVE WEAPONS (GUNS) IN THE FACE OF CONFLICT.
In a world consumed by the devastating consequences of gun violence, the traditional image ofmasculinity often intersects with aggression and force. But what if being a “real man” meansrejecting violence as solution to tensions and embracing dialogue as a path to resolution ofconflicts? Picture this: A man discovers betrayal. His immediate reaction is driven by […]
SALIENT FUND PROJECT LAUNCHED
Accra, Ghana – In a collaborative effort spearheaded by the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons, alongside the United Nations Development Programme- Ghana (UNDP-Ghana) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the “Saving Lives Entity (SALIENT) FUND PROJECT” has been launched. The launch ceremony, held in Accra brought together distinguished […]
STAKEHOLDERS CONVENE AT SALIENT FUND PROJECT RETREAT TO ADDRESS ILLICIT ARMS TRAFFICKING
Accra, Ghana – In response to the escalating security challenges in the Sahel region and neighboring countries, the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA) is embarking on a series of interventions to combat the illicit trafficking of small arms, light weapons, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). This initiative comes under the framework […]
KNOW THE LAW: FAILURE TO PROPERLY TRANSFER GUN OWNERSHIP CAN LAND YOU BEHIND BARS – SMALL ARMS COMMISSION
Owning a gun may be seen by some as a symbol of protection while others view them as instruments of fear and aggression, capable of inflicting irreparable harm in a split second. In Ghana, owning a firearm is a privilege and not a right. The Arms and Ammunition (Amendment) Act, 1972 (Act 604) is the […]
Small Arms Commission celebrates International Women’s Day with the official launch of its Gender Desk.
In a milestone event underscoring the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons’ unwavering commitment to peace, security, and equality, Executive Secretary Mr. Samuel Williams Yeboah in a speech, emphasised the need for a gender-sensitive approach to holistically tackle the proliferation of illicit Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW). The International Women’s Day celebrations […]
COMMISSION’S EFFORTS IN PUBLIC EDUCATION AND SENSITIZATION RECEIVE PRAISE
Upper West Region, Ghana – In a concerted effort to combat the proliferation of illicit arms and enhance community safety, the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons intensified its public education and sensitization activities. Officers of the Commission, Mr. Fred Kaarindeme Briamah and Mr. Mohammed Mahawia, in the region collaborated closely with the […]
Disarmament Day: Small Arms Commission’s Efforts to Strengthen Border Security Against Illicit Arms Trade
“Disarmament and Non-proliferation are investments in peace. They are investments in our future. Let’s end these threads before they end us” António Guterres- UN Secretary-General The challenge of armed violence and the illicit arms trade is a multifaceted issue that not only threatens the fabric of societies but also undermines global efforts towards sustainable development […]