The diversion of conventional arms is a key international security concern, asunregulated weapons can perpetuate and exacerbate conflict and armed violence, facilitate serious violations of international human rights and humanitarian law —including gender-based violence —and contribute to insecurity and instability. A large proportion of diversions are related to international transfers of such arms. Thus, the prevention of diversion is a significant element of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). The ATT establishes common international standards to ensure greater responsibility and transparency in the global arms trade and help prevent diversion posed by irresponsible or poorly regulated transfer decisions. Under Article 11, States Parties are required to take measures to prevent the diversion of conventional arms through specific measures including the mitigation of risks and, if a diversion is detected, to address such diversion.
(Arms Trade Treaty) Diversion and the Arms Trade Treaty. Identifying Good Practice and Opportunities for Progress (Stimson Center)
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