BRUSSELS DECLARATION – PARLIAMENTARY ACTION FOR PEACE

Thank you once again for interesting and productive days in Brussels at the Thematic Seminar & General Assembly!

The 20 parliamentarians from Africa, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean and the Middle East and North Africa, have adopted the – The Brussels Declaration – Parliamentary Action for Peace – which concludes that:

– The illicit trade and uncontrolled proliferation of SALW and irresponsible arms transfers pose a real obstacle to human security and sustainable development in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean and the Middle East, and facilitates the spread of terrorism and violent organised crime;

– Highlights UN Security Council Resolution 1325 and the crucial role of women in SALW-related violence prevention and reduction for successful sustainable peace and security globally;

and Affirms the vital role of parliamentarians in relation to the need to strengthen the implementation of the UNPoA, the ATT and the 2030 Agenda SDG16 and its connection to SDG 5 on gender equality and SDG 17 on strengthening global partnerships for sustainable development.