From JW: Switzerland and Italy on July 26-August 7, 2013
"Italy, that was the first EU country to ratify the ATT (September 2013), consider this Treaty as a fundamental instrument not only to regulate the conventional arms trade, but also to promote the respect for human rights. In italy’s view, the criteria spelled out in art. 7 are critical. The provisions relating to the prevention of acts of gender-based violence, in particular, constitute one first inclusion of the notion of human security in the broader context of global security. More generally, the Treaty introduces important measures of control and transparency in the arms trade, and brings to the fore the social, humanitarian, economic, and safety consequences of illicit and irresponsible arms transfers."
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From JW: Switzerland and Italy on July 26-August 7, 2013
"Italy, that was the first EU country to ratify the ATT (September 2013), consider this Treaty as a fundamental instrument not only to regulate the conventional arms trade, but also to promote the respect for human rights. In italy’s view, the criteria spelled out in art. 7 are critical. The provisions relating to the prevention of acts of gender-based violence, in particular, constitute one first inclusion of the notion of human security in the broader context of global security. More generally, the Treaty introduces important measures of control and transparency in the arms trade, and brings to the fore the social, humanitarian, economic, and safety consequences of illicit and irresponsible arms transfers."
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