Action on Armed Violence - AOAV
 United Kingdom  |  Humanitarian Aid

Action on Armed Violence (AOAV) carries out research, advocacy and field programmes towards a single goal – reducing the incidence and impact of armed violence.

Action on Armed Violence (formerly 'Landmine Action') is a UK-based charitable organisation working to reduce the incidence of armed violence and its impact on vulnerable populations around the world. AOAV has a successful track record in developing international law, global civil society networks, and local programmes for weapons' control, armed violence reduction, and civilian protection. AOAV works locally, nationally, regionally and globally to reduce – and ultimately prevent – armed violence. We work with communities affected by armed violence, removing the threat of weapons, reducing the risks that provoke violence and conflict, and supporting the recovery of victims and survivors. We work with civil society partners and with governments, to strengthen international laws and norms on the availability and use of conventional weapons, to build recognition of the rights of victims and survivors of armed violence, and to research, understand and act effectively on the root causes of armed violence in affected countries. Armed violence kills over 2000 people every day. This number can be reduced. Support us in making a difference to the lives of people at risk.

Armed violence reduction and prevention

Armed violence data-gathering and monitoring

Support to the rights and needs of victims and survivors

Inclusion of armed violence reduction programmes in national development planning

Clearance of landmines, cluster munitions, and other explosive remnants of war

Vocational training for at-risk and war-affected youth

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