Carina Solmirano
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Head of the @ATTSecretariat. Formerly @ArmsTreaty, @MinSeguridad_Ar @el_BID @SIPRIorg. Also @GI_TOC expert and @FulbrightPrgrm recipient
Geneva, Switzerland
Joined September 2009
“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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Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, we reaffirm our commitment to ending all forms of gender-based violence. The Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) stands out as the first international legally binding framework to include specific provisions on
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El Representante Permanente, embajador @CanoRicciardi mantuvo una reunión con la Secretaria del Tratado, Carina Solmirano, sobre el Comercio de Armas para tratar futuras acciones conjuntas. Paraguay valora el apoyo para la capacitación de los técnicos #ATT
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The ATT Secretariat was pleased to participate in the @EU_NonProlif annual conference in Brussels, sharing a panel on pathways to enhanced cooperation on conventional arms control with Alexander K. Bollfrass, Manuel Martinez Miralles from @UN_Disarmament @MarshyNic and Juliana
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Ayer, participé junto al Embajador @cmforadori, Copresidente del Grupo de Trabajo sobre Universalización del Tratado, en un panel en la #AsambleaIPU. Destacamos el papel clave de los Parlamentarios de todo el mundo para impulsar la universalización del #ATT
The ATT Secretariat, alongside the Co-Chair of the Working Group on Treaty Universalization, Ambassador @cmforadori participated in a panel discussion at the #IPUAssembly, highlighting global efforts to advance the universalization of the Arms Trade Treaty and the crucial role
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An excellent team of facilitators led by @HoltomP @angelahoyosi and Dominic Matale, from Zambia will be training the future ATT trainers in Southern and Eastern Africa. Thanks to the @eu_eeas for its continuous support 👏
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This week I am in Livingstone, Zambia, as part of our work in support of the implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty. Mr. Hamaundu, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence of Zambia and CSP12 President, Ms. Tsheole from @SAfrPMUN_Geneva officially opened the event.
✨ 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐲 (𝐀𝐓𝐓) ✨ This week, the 𝐀𝐓𝐓 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐭, in collaboration with the
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In today’s difficult geopolitical context, the #ATT Voluntary Trust Fund is more critical than ever. 🌍 It provides financial assistance to help States implement the obligations under the Arms Trade Treaty Applications for the 2026 cycle are now open 👉
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🚨 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝘂 𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗩𝗧𝗙 𝗧𝗖𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 ! 🗓️ Soumission : 25 sept. 2025 – 23 janv. 2026 📩 trustfund@thearmstradetreaty.org 🎥 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝘇 𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲́𝗼 𝗽𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝘂𝘀:
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🚨 𝗧𝗖𝗔 𝗩𝗧𝗙 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 ¡𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗔𝗯𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮! 🗓️ 𝗙𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮 𝗹í𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲: 23 de enero de 2026 💻 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝗻 𝗹í𝗻𝗲𝗮: 25–26 de noviembre (EN/ES/FR) 📩 𝗥𝗲𝗴í𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼: trustfund@thearmstradetreaty.org 🔗
🚨 𝗔𝗧𝗧 𝗩𝗧𝗙 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻! Eligible States can now submit project proposals to support Arms Trade Treaty implementation. The Voluntary Trust Fund (VTF) provides financial support for national projects that strengthen arms transfer controls, build institutional
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Orgullo argentino 🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷
Reencuentros de argentinos que inspiran💫 En Ginebra, @cmforadori, Presidente de la #CSP11, @csolmirano, Head del @ATTSecretariat y @piadevoto, nuestra directora @appargentina1 volvieron a compartir camino. Orgullo argentino 🇦🇷 y compromiso con la paz y la seguridad global.
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My first work as the Secretary of the 11th Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty concluded today. I am immensely grateful to Ambassador @cmforadori who presided the Conference for being my guide during this year and for his excellent leadership and friendship.
✨ CSP11 came to a close ✨ Over the past week, States Parties, signatories, observers, and civil society gathered in Geneva to take forward the universalization and effective implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty. Under the presidency of Ambassador Carlos Foradori
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Today our colleagues at #nonviolenceasia delivered a powerful intervention that truly the meaning of youth participation with inspiring voices from 13 to 15 years old. Thx Amb @cmforadori and @Griss_Rod27 for call to support youth participation #NISEA
#Youth4ATT #CSP11
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✨ A strong start to #CSP11 — presided over by Ambassador Carlos Foradori @cmforadori from @ArgentinaONUOMC Opening remarks delivered by José Luis Vila (Secretary of Strategic Affairs, Office of the Chief of Cabinet of Argentina), Melanie Regimbal @MelanieRegimbal (Chief, UN
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⏳ A pocos días de que comience la #CSP11 🇦🇷 La Presidencia argentina ha elegido como tema de la 11ª Conferencia de los Estados Partes del TCA: “La universalización del TCA como prioridad”. 🎙️ En este video, el Embajador Carlos Foradori @cmforadori, Presidente de la
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⏳ Just days to #CSP11! 🇦🇷 Universalization of the ATT is the priority. Ambassador Carlos Foradori explains why this matters and why we need more States on board. 📺 EN: https://t.co/kBzp56BCxs 📺 ES:
Just days before #CSP11 kicks off: 🇦🇷 The Argentine Presidency has chosen “Universalization of the ATT as a priority” as the theme of the 11th Conference of States Parties. In this video, Conference President Ambassador Carlos Foradori explains the ATT, its goals, and why more
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📅 One Week to Go – #CSP11 is Almost Here! The Eleventh Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty is just 7 days away and will take place from 25 to 29 August 2025 in Geneva. H.E. Ambassador @cmforadori from Argentina presides CSP11. As you prepare to join us, make
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We are pleased to share the message of Ms. @csolmirano Head of the @ATTSecretariat, to the #Youth4ATT campaign. She highlighted that the success of the Arms Trade Treaty depends not only on States but also on the voices and commitment of youth. Watch the full video and be part 👇🏻
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Almost a year ago, I was honoured to be nominated as the Head of the @ATTSecretariat — the first woman and first Argentine in this role. In two weeks, I will have the privilege of leading my first Conference of States Parties. Thrilled for what’s ahead! #CSP11
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This week I was in Mombasa (Kenya) participating in the 9th ATT Expert Group meeting. Thanks to @recsasec @Saferworld and @sricKenya for convening this important meeting for East African states. I look forward to seeing Kenya joining the Arms Trade Treaty family soon.
🌍 #RECSA is honored to co-host the 9th In-Person Meeting of the #ArmsTradeTreaty Expert Group in Mombasa 🇰🇪 (29-30 July). Representatives from our 15 Member States are advancing discussions on ATT to combat illicit arms flows in the RECSA region. 🔊 Keynote address by Dr.
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