Today, I led the first round of informal consultations on the zero draft of #RevCon4 outcome document.

I emphasize to delegations:

“This is our process & our proposals. Reach out to your colleagues, listen to each other, and find common ground.”

Next rounds: May 17, 30, 31.

Upon being elected President of #RevCon4 , Ambassador Chan committed to an effective, action-oriented, & forward-looking agenda for the next 6 years, aimed at achieving tangible reductions in the illicit trafficking of small arms and light weapons in all its aspects.

Al ser electa Presidente de #RevCon4 , la Embajadora Chan se comprometió con una agenda efectiva, orientada a la acción y con visión de futuro para los próximos 6 años, a fin de lograr reducciones tangibles del tráfico ilícito de armas pequeñas y ligeras en todos sus aspectos.

As the President-designate of #RevCon4 , I thank Malta at the UN 🇲🇹🇺🇳 for today’s debate.

Arms are not the only root cause of #CRSV .

It begins before conflict breaks out & continues well after the last armed hostility.

#CRSV is often facilitated by small arms & light weapons.

An excellent platform for the Member States of Asia and the Pacific at the Regional Preparatory Meeting for the #RevCon4 on the UN Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nepal MOFA (GoN) and UNRCPD
#UNRCPD #revcon4 #SmallArms

Costa Rica’s Ambassador Maritza Chan has been elected by acclamation as President of the Preparatory Committee of the 4th Conference to Review Progress Made in the Implementation of the UNPoA to Prevent, Combat & Eradicate the Illicit Trade in SALW in All Its Aspects. #RevCon4

At the #PrepCom of the #RevCon4 of the POA on #SALW :

18th meeting of #SALW Commissions in South East and East Europe in #Tirana today. Exchanges and discussions focus on the deactivation of firearms, control of dual-use trade, trends & threats related to firearms, and #UNPoA #RevCon4

Supported by 🇪🇺 for a #SaferRegion

En la reunión regional preparatoria para la #RevCon4 , Embajadora Chan destacó cómo el Programa de Acción #UNPoA impulsa mejoras legislativas y controles nacionales, fortaleciendo la cooperación global. 🌍🤝

At the regional preparatory meeting for #RevCon4 , Amb. Chan highlighted the impact of the Programme of Action #UNPoA , emphasizing its role in driving legislative improvements, enhancing national controls, and strengthening global cooperation. 🌍🤝

En las reuniones preparatorias regionales para la Cuarta Conferencia de Revisión del #UNPoA , la Embajadora Maritza Chan de Costa Rica, Presidenta designada de la #RevCon4 , destacó los vínculos en el trabajo de las organizaciones y los gobiernos.

At the conclusion of the regional preparatory meetings for the Fourth Review Conference of the #UNPoA , Ambassador Maritza Chan of Costa Rica, President designate of #RevCon4 , highlighted the interlinkages between the work of organizations and governments to combat illicit SALW.

Ahead of the RevCon4, the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Africa (UNREC) organizes a preparatory regional meeting in Nairobi, emphasizing the importance of concerted efforts to address SALW proliferation. 4th Review Conference #UNPoA .

Ahead of RevCon4, UN Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Africa (UNREC) is organizing a preparatory regional meeting for Eastern and Southern African States in Nairobi. #UNPoa
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We've concluded the 2nd round of informal consultations on the #RevCon4 zero draft outcome document.

I thank delegations for their constructive engagement & look forward to the next round, section by section, on May 30-31.

Let's unite to address the human cost of illicit SALW!

This week, Caribbean States begin their regional preparations ahead of #RevCon4 , reflecting on challenges and opportunities in implementing the #UNPoA .

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At regional preparatory meetings for #RevCon4 Latin American and Caribbean States discuss women's participation in firearms control.

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Thanks you IANSA and WAANSA NIGERIA for giving me the opportunity to attend the consultation for non-governmental organizations with the President-designate of the Fourth Review Conference on the Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons (RevCon4)

Regional Preparatory Meeting for RevCon4 on #UNPoA and its International Tracing Instrument is set for March 4-5, 2024.

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The Zero Draft Outcome Document for the upcoming Fourth Review Conference on the UN Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons #RevCon4 is out now! #TowardsRevCon4
Available here: docs-library.unoda.org/Programme_of_A…