Small arms and light weapons (SALW)
Small arms and light weapons and their ammunition (SALW) are involved in more violent, conflict related deaths each year than any other type of weapon system.
SALW are typically used in all the world's armed conflicts and insurgencies while resulting non-combatant or civilian fatality rates are an important factor in global conflict mortality figures.
SALW are also used to target civilians using other forms of violence, such as systemic rape and forced displacement.
