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A new Control Arms campai gn report, 'The Impact of Guns on Women\rquote s Lives', will be launched in Johannesburg, South Africa on 7 March 2005, just in time for International Women\rquote s Day (8 March). We will mail the report to all IANSA members. It will also be available shortly to download on both the IANSA and the Control Arms websites. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \par }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 Women are paying a heavy price for the unregulated trade in small arms. Of the estimated 650 million small arms in the world today, nearly 60 percent are in the hands of private individuals \endash most of the m men. The vast majority of those who make, sell, buy, own, use or misuse small arms are also men. Although most direct casualties are men, women suffer disproportionately from firearms violence, given that they are almost never the buyers, owners or user s of such weapons. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \par }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 The involvement of guns makes it far more likely that an attack will prove lethal. Research in the US shows that when guns are used in intimate partner violence, death is 12 times more likely to be the outcome than when other weapons ar e used. Women assaulted by their partners have a much better chance of survival if the attack is with a knife or other means, rather than a gun.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \par }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 The report looks at the impact on women of guns in the home; in communities; and during and after conflict. In each of these contexts it looks at violence committed with guns against women, the role women play in gun use, the necessity of involving women in peace processes and the wide range of gun control measures adopted by governments around the world, usually as a result of women spearheading campaigns against gun violence. In Canada and Australia, where women\rquote s organisations were at the forefront of successful campaigns to change national gun laws, the results have included major reductions in the gun murder rate for women. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \par }{\b\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \~Campaign aims:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \par }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 1. To\~build support for both the Control Arms and the Stop Violence Against Women campaigns.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \par }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 2. To raise awareness that laws regulating private ownership of guns must be designed to protect women in their homes.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \par }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 3. To promote the engagement of women as part of the peace process and post-conflict reconstruction.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \par }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 4. To challenge attitudes and beliefs which lead to violence against women and condone the misuse of arms against women.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \par }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 5. To raise awareness among civil society organisations that stopping violence against women and gun control issues are closely linked. }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \par }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 6. To secure commitment by political leaders at all levels to act upon the demands in the report.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \par }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 7. To promote the engagement of individuals in working for safer communities for all.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \par }{\b\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 Suggested activities}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \par }{\b\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid989709 1. Distribute the report:}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid989709 \par }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 Send a copy of the Report with a cover letter to:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \par }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \bullet Your Government - addressing the report to government ministers and head officials responsible for women\rquote s human rights as well as those who control arms exports and imports, Ministries of Internal and Foreign Affairs, and Ministries of Defence.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \par }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \bullet Justice and Police departments, urging them to respect women's rights}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \par }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \bullet Other NGOs working on arms control, women\rquote s human rights, violence against women, police and security issues, international peace and development etc.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid989709\charrsid10448546 \par }{\b\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid989709 2. Organise actions and events for public awareness: }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid989709 \par }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \bullet Use the report for outreach to women\rquote s groups.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \par }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \bullet Organise media and publicity events to raise awareness amongst members of the public. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \par }{\b\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid989709 3. Lobby officials:}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid989709 \par }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 Secure commitments from political leaders, those in your parliament or legislature to make the necessary policy and legal reforms.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \par }{\b\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 Sample campaign messages}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \par }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 The following campaign messages are\~sugge sted for use in pairs, as shown below and can be used as slogans for leaflets, banners, billboards, posters, websites etc. Unfortunately IANSA does not have the funds to provide such materials.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \par }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 Women pay a heavy price in a world awash with weapons}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \par }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 Stop violence against women; control arms now}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \par }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 ---------------------------------}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \par }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 Women bear the brunt of weapons in the home }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \par }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 Never let\~a domestic violence\~offender have a gun}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \par }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 ---------------------------------}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \par }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 Police forces must work for women }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \par }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 Train police officers to take women\rquote s rights seriously}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \par }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 ---------------------------------}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \par }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 Stop rape as a weapon of war}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \par }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 Don't obey an\~order\~to commit crimes against women }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \par }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 ---------------------------------}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \par }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 Ensure women\rquote s voices are heard }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \par }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 Women must be equal partners in peace and disarmament}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \par }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 ---------------------------------}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \par }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 Having a gun doesn't make you a real man}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \par }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 Women want guns out of their lives}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \par }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 ---------------------------------}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \par }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 It\rquote s in your hands to stop armed violence against women}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \par }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 Act now}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid989709\charrsid989709 \par }{\b\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 Feedback requested}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \par }{\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 Good communication and feedback are essential for the success of this action. Please let us know about your activities and subsequent outcomes by emailing }{\field\fldedit{\*\fldinst {\fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 HYPERLINK "mailto:women@iansa.org" \\o "mailto:women@iansa.org" }}{\fldrslt {\cs16\fs22\ul\cf2\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 women@iansa.org}}}{ \fs22\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 including photos. We can use this information and your ideas to inform the IANSA network through the weekly IANSA Update, and by putting information and photos of your activities on the website. }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp2057\langfenp1033 {\insrsid10448546\charrsid10448546 \par }}