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What you can do
The arms trade is out of control, and thousands of people suffer as a result. Uncontrolled access to weapons can give states, armed individuals and groups a sense of impunity for their actions, leading them to conduct acts of unfathomable cruelty. Mothers are raped at gunpoint in front of their families. Children watch as their fathers are taken away or shot in their homes. In some conflicts, children are abducted and forced into armed forces and made to kill their friends or family members.
Sometimes entire villages are targeted - small arms allowing the perpetrators to efficiently slaughter even those trying desperately to escape. The actions of those that commit such acts are not only horrific, they are also illegal under international law. And yet, in many circumstances, those committing these atrocities enjoy unfettered access to the international arms market. It is time to act, and we need your help. See how you can make a difference too!
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