The International Action Network on Small Arms is the global movement against gun violence - a network of civil society organisations working in 90 countries.IANSA is a global movement that unites hundreds of organizations working to stop gun violence.

Core values

- **Addressing Gender-Based Violence and Gun Violence**: IANSA's work, such as the "16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence" with the theme "Disarm to Empower: Stop the Silence, End Gender-Based Violence!", directly tackles the intersection of gender-based violence and gun violence, which is a critical societal issue[1][4].
- **Global Economic and Human Impact**: The organization highlights the substantial global economic impact of violence (estimated at USD17.5 trillion) and the human suffering caused by small arms and light weapons, emphasizing the need for strict regulation and integration into international development programs[5].
- **Promoting Peace and Security**: IANSA's efforts contribute to international peace, security, gender equality, and sustainable development, which are fundamental to improving quality of life and community well-being[4][5].
- **Civil Society Engagement and Capacity Building**: The organization involves civil society in policy-making and implementation, provides technical support to less capacitated states, and advocates for the destruction of obsolete weapons, all of which contribute to community safety and development[5].