The Small Arms Survey undertakes this project together with the Center for Security Studies (CENSS) and in close cooperation with other researchers and practitioners working on arms monitoring and control in Ukraine. The project seeks to ensure that relevant Ukrainian and international policymakers, practitioners, and the public benefit from timely, relevant, and high-quality research on illicit small arms and light weapons.
Implementation period: June 2023–December 2025
The work of the Survey
To help achieve the project's goal, the Survey will maintain a baseline dataset and produce regular unpublished reports on illicit arms, monitor public perceptions of arms proliferation and security, and prepare a consolidated public report on weapons proliferation and control efforts in Ukraine. In parallel, it will promote information exchange and learning on small arms proliferation matters among CENSS and a growing and inclusive network of Ukrainian practitioners, academics, and NGOs working on security issues.
The Ukrainian Network Group
The Ukrainian Network Group (UNG) consists of scientists, journalists, judicial experts, and representatives of non-governmental organizations who specialize in issues relating to weapons research and community security. The UNG serves as a capacity-building mechanism, an experience exchange, and a knowledge dissemination platform for the Ukraine small arms and light weapons project.
- Capacity building: the UNG enhances its members’ capacity to design and implement activities that will contribute to the reduction of illicit small arms proliferation in Ukraine.
- Knowledge dissemination and public awareness: the UNG contributes to the dissemination of project outputs through its members’ networks to help raise awareness, increase understanding, and foster action on small arms-related issues.
The Survey supports the work of the UNG through training sessions on small arms-related issues, the provision of micro-grants for research, and mentoring opportunities tailored to the priorities and profiles of the members. The latest developments from the UNG can be found below.
For further information on the project, please contact:
 Aline Shaban |
