Rosa Logar Ingeborg Geyer Anna Alvazzi del Frate Ana Paula Oliveira

Illicit Trafficking of Firearms and Gender: Connecting the Dots

A Talk by Ana Paula Oliveira , Anna Alvazzi del Frate , Rosa Logar and Ingeborg Geyer

About this Talk

Given that gun owners and users are predominantly male, issues surrounding firearms are often closely tied to masculinity. Women's roles, on the other hand, are frequently associated with the negative consequences of firearm misuse, including being victims of armed violence or being involved in trafficking as members or supporters of organized crime groups. However, firearms-related concerns affect all genders, including in the areas of prevention and control of illicit trafficking. Women and girls are not just victims; they can also play crucial roles as agents of change. This event will explore how gender can be integrated into efforts to combat illicit firearms trafficking, with a special emphasis on the role of women as change-makers. Additionally, speakers will discuss the links between international agendas on women's issues and arms control, particularly in relation to specific aspects of firearms trafficking.

30 October 2024, 01:00 PM

01:00 PM - 02:15 PM

About The Speakers

Ana Paula Oliveira

Ana Paula Oliveira


Anna Alvazzi del Frate

Anna Alvazzi del Frate

Executive Director, Kennis: Knowledge for Safety and Good Governance


Rosa Logar

Rosa Logar

Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF)

International expert on gender equality, the prevention of violence against women and domestic violence and feminist peace. Member of the Council of Europe expert committee GREVIO monitoring the Istanbul Convention, from 2015-2019.


Ingeborg Geyer

Ingeborg Geyer

UN Representative, ZONTA International

Co-ordinator of the Working Group on Gender-based violence as torture inflicted by non-state actors