Karin Olofsson
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Secretary General @ParlForumSalw working on armed violence prevention for sustainable development & peace.
Joined December 2013
Regrettably the @ParlForumSalw will close operations within short due to lack of funding. Thank you members, partners & donors for vital work & support during 22 years #ParliamentaryAction #SustainablePeace - please see Statement from Board & Secretariat:
After 22 years of determined #ParliamentaryAction to prevent #SALW-related violence for #SustainablePeace, the @ParlForumSalw will regrettably close operations soon due to lack of funding. Warm gratitude to our members, partners, and donors for dedicated work and support.
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Warm congratulations to @csolmirano for being appointed as next Head of the Arms Trade Treaty Secretariat! @ParlForumSalw is looking forward to continue to collaborate with you & the Secretariat #ATT #CSP10 #ReduceHumanSuffering
“Being the first Argentinean and Latin American woman to lead the Arms Trade Treaty Secretariat fills me with immense pride and hope for future generations of women in the field of disarmament”, part of my acceptance speech today at #CSP10
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@ParlForumSalw’s statement at #CSP10 by Board member, MP Hon. @EliasHankach from #Lebanon stressed the importance of #InterAgencyCooperation; further regional and inter-regional parliamentary exchange, based on international cooperation, to enhance universalisation of #ATT is key
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Based on MP recommendations from @ParlForumSalw’s global activities, SG @KarinOlof highlighted in a statement at #CSP10 the need for further capacity-development to enhance #ATT implementation, underpinning the importance for international assistance to #ReduceHumanSuffering
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Hon. @EliasHankach, Board Member of @ParlForumSalw & MP highlighted the need for enhanced #ATT universalisation in #MENA & MP recommendations to promote the #ATT: advancing #NAPs & strengthening SALW Commissions to address illicit #SALW & #WPS agenda to #ReduceHumanSuffering
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At #CSP10 @ParlForumSalw’s Secretary General @KarinOlof delivered a statement on the importance of MP involvement in international processes on #ATT. #ParliamentaryAction is key in enhancing universalisation and implementation of the #ATT and preventing #SALW-related violence.
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Mr. Callum Watson, Gender Coordinator at @SmallArmsSurvey , recommended using disaggregated data for #ParliamentaryAction to draft, oversee, and evaluate policies. He also suggested complementing the #ATT’s supply focus by addressing the demand for illicit arms.
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Board Member of @parlforum and Director of @appargentina1, Ms. @piadevoto, emphasised the importance of #CSP10. Given the state of the world, the 10th anniversary of the #ATT reminds us of the significance of honouring the Treaty’s primary objective: to #ReduceHumanSuffering.
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Ms. Judy Korecky of @CanadaGeneva delivered opening remarks at the side event, highlighting Canada's priorities in enhancing #ATT universalisation and implementation, stressing the need to strengthen parliamentary awareness, political will, and tackle unregulated access to #SALW
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Warm gratitude to all participants & panellists in our side event at #CSP10 on August 21 about #ParliamentaryAction on #ATT universalisation & implementation, linking to #WPS. Thank you also @CanadaFP for funding & supporting the event.
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Starting now 👉 Secretary General @KarinOlof introduces the @PFSALW side event at #CSP10. The side event will present key conclusions on #ParliamentaryActionfor enhanced universalisation & implementation of #ATT in #MENA #LAC #Asia #ParliamentaryActionAsiaMENALAC
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Starting soon - @ParlForumSalw’s side event at #CSP10 at 13:30 hrs at Room F. Co-hosted & supported by @CanadaFP. Warmly welcome to join us to discuss the vital role of MPs in #ATT implementation, universalisation and explore the synergies with the #WPS-agenda.
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Thank you President of #CSP10 H.E Ambassador Razvan Rusu #Romania for a fruitful meeting. #ParliamentaryAction is key to prevent illicit flows of #SALW & to increase universalisation & implementation of the #ATT to #ReduceHumanSuffering #SaveLives
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Are you attending #CSP10? Join us on 21 August for @ParlForumSalw's side event, where we'll discuss the vital role of MPs in #ATT implementation across #Asia, #MENA, #LatinAmerica, and the #Caribbean, with a focus on #WPS. Financed and supported by @CanadaFP
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Warmly welcome to join our @ParlForumSalw side event today at #CSP10 , 13.30 hrs, Room F, Co-hosted & supported by @CanadaFP - presenting conclusions on #ParliamentaryAction for enhanced universalisation & implementation of #ATT in #MENA #LAC #Asia #ReduceHumanSuffering
Are you attending #CSP10? Join us on 21 August for @ParlForumSalw's side event, where we'll discuss the vital role of MPs in #ATT implementation across #Asia, #MENA, #LatinAmerica, and the #Caribbean, with a focus on #WPS. Financed and supported by @CanadaFP
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📍New York Great exchange between @INakamitsu and @ParlForumSalw on the importance of parliamentary action, legislative & oversight role members of parliaments on disarmament issues. MP's roles are critical, in particular to address the needs of women and youth.
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💬“Small arms and light weapons affect everyone, but particularly vulnerable groups, including immigrants, people of color, and the LGBTQ+ community.” - Hon. @Stolbizer at our #RevCon4 side event. 📺 Learn more about this topic on @UN WebTV: https://t.co/8kcgCRJUDd
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🚨 TODAY IN NYC! Our #RevCon4 side event on combating the illicit trade in #SALW starts at 1:15 p.m. ET. It's not too late to register! 🔗 Click here: https://t.co/wuFEOVf7b2 Hosted by #Sdg16Gensac, @ParlForumSalw, @ChileONU. #EastAfrica #LatinAmerica #Asia #NYUCIC #SDG16Plus
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