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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...
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...
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...
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”...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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The National Training Workshop on the Revised UN Illicit Arms Flows Questionnaire (UN-IAFQ), held from 23β24 September 2026 in Accra, concluded with a practical session focused on applying the revised reporting framework.
The training brought together senior representatives from the Forestry Commission, Customs Division of GRA, Ghana Immigration Service, NAIMOS, Attorney-Generalβs Department, Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, Ghana Police Service, GPHA, NACOC, Judicial Service, EOCO, BNI, and National Security.
A practical session on the UN-IAFQ tool was facilitated by Dr. Andrea Oterova of the Data Analytics and Statistics Section, UNODC Vienna, who led participants through the revised version of the questionnaire and reporting requirements of national data.
The workshop concluded with a closing ceremony and certification, marking two days of technical learning, practical application, and inter-agency engagement towards strengthening Ghanaβs firearms data and reporting systems.
NACSA commends UNODC for its technical leadership and expresses appreciation to the European Union for its partnership and support through the βEU for a Secure Ghanaβ Project, as well as all participating institutions for their commitment to strengthening Ghanaβs response to illicit firearms flows.
#NACSA #UNODC #UNIAFQ #FirearmsData #IllicitArmsTrafficking #ghana
The National Training Workshop on the Revised UN Illicit Arms Flows Questionnaire (UN-IAFQ), held from 23β24 September 2026 in Accra, concluded with a practical session focused on applying the revised reporting framework.
The training brought together senior representatives from the Forestry Commission, Customs Division of GRA, Ghana Immigration Service, NAIMOS, Attorney-Generalβs Department, Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, Ghana Police Service, GPHA, NACOC, Judicial Service, EOCO, BNI, and National Security.
A practical session on the UN-IAFQ tool was facilitated by Dr. Andrea Oterova of the Data Analytics and Statistics Section, UNODC Vienna, who led participants through the revised version of the questionnaire and reporting requirements of national data.
The workshop concluded with a closing ceremony and certification, marking two days of technical learning, practical application, and inter-agency engagement towards strengthening Ghanaβs firearms data and reporting systems.
NACSA commends UNODC for its technical leadership and expresses appreciation to the European Union for its partnership and support through the βEU for a Secure Ghanaβ Project, as well as all participating institutions for their commitment to strengthening Ghanaβs response to illicit firearms flows.
#NACSA #UNODC #UNIAFQ #FirearmsData #IllicitArmsTrafficking #ghana


