UNA Youth Edinburgh: Link Arms against Arms

The under-regulated arms trade has devastating consequences for people around the globe. Each year, armed conflict kills an estimated 200,000 people. Millions more suffer indirectly from the threat of violence, which destroys livelihoods and displaces communities. These irresponsible practices could be addressed by a strong Arms Trade Treaty.

From the 18th to the 28th of March representative from 193 UN member nations will meet in New York with the goal of establishing the world's first Arm Trade Treaty. There is a strong possibility that the treaty will get watered down in negotiations, and as a permanent member of the security council the UK has the possibility of stopping this from happening.

We encourage your societies to post pictures and videos of your committee and fellow members linking arms.

Here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/268145069987396/?fref=ts

You are also welcome to join us on Thursday, 28 March at 1:00 pm on Bristo Square where we will put up the same physical display of solidarity. This is our way of showing those at the negotiations our strong resolute about a well-regulated arms trade treaty.