Julis Arile, the millionth person to add their face to the Million Faces petition for tougher arms controls presents the Secretary-General with the petition on the first day of the United Nations Small Arms Review Conference. Also present are from left, Irene Khan, Secretary-General of Amnesty International, Rebecca Peters, Director of IANSA and Jeremy Hobbs, Directory of Oxfam International. © Carolina Penafiel/Control Arms.

Join the Control Arms Campaign

Irresponsible and illegal arms transfers continue to perpetuate violent conflicts and countless human rights violations around the world. This is why Amnesty International, Oxfam, and the International Action Network on Small Arms started the Control Arms Campaign in 2003. Through this campaign, AIUSA is focusing on encouraging the United States to lead efforts to establish strict guidelines on the international transfer of small arms and light weapons.

Take Action

It’s Time for a "Lord of War" Screening Party

AIUSA encourages you to call on your family, friends, and neighbors to organize a viewing party of "Lord of War" and educate the public on the issues of arms trafficking. Directed by Andrew Niccol and starring Nicholas Cage, "Lord of War" is a gripping tale that follows a U.S.-based arms dealer as he brokers weapons to various human rights abusers.
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Learn About the Issue

The international trade in small arms and light weapons (SALW) is dangerously out of control. Legal but irresponsible transfers of arms such as assault rifles and shoulder-fired missiles continue to fuel human rights abuses and are a proven catalyst for initiating conflict and prolonging wars once they break out.
Find out more about how strict global guidelines could help curb troubling SALW transfers. »
Campaign News and Events

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U.S. Support for Stronger International Controls on Arms
The Control Arms Campaign is receiving lots of support from U.S. citizens, Representatives, Senators and celebrities. Find out who else is urging the United States to support global guidelines.