Carina Solmirano
@csolmirano
Head of the @ATTSecretariat. Formerly @ArmsTreaty, @MinSeguridad_Ar @el_BID @SIPRIorg. Also @GI_TOC expert and @FulbrightPrgrm recipient
“Being the first Argentinean and Latin American woman to lead the Arms Trade Treaty Secretariat fills me with immense pride and hope for future generations of women in the field of disarmament”, part of my acceptance speech today at #CSP10
📅From 30 June to 4 July, the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) Secretariat, with the support of the European Union, is holding the Regional Training of Trainers Workshop for Latin America and the Caribbean in San José, Costa Rica. Over the course of five intensive days, representatives…
🔒Togo boosts prison security with support from the #ATT #VTF! A new guardhouse & secure container were delivered to Lomé’s Civil Prison to help prevent diversion and enhance safety. The project was led by #CNLPAL-Togo 🔗 Press release by Togo Ministry of Justice:…
11. & 12.06.: Das BAFA und die argentinische Regierung organisierten eine Regionalkonferenz zur Umsetzung des Waffenhandelsvertrags (ATT). Mit dabei waren Experten aus aller Welt, darunter Carina Solmirano (ATT-Sekretariat) und Dr. Guillermo Francos (Argentinien). #BAFA #ATTOPIV
🌍 You're invited to the Eleventh Conference of States Parties (CSP11) to the Arms Trade Treaty. This important gathering—presided over by Ambassador @cmforadori from @ArgentinaONUOM —will bring together States Parties, Signatory and Observer States, international and regional…
De regreso en Argentina en mi nuevo rol de jefa del @ATTSecretariat donde participo del taller regional sobre control de exportaciones de armas, organizado por @BAFA_Bund y @OPRArgentina
🚨 A great start to the ATT Regional Workshop on Practical Reporting in Bogotá! 🇨🇴 From 3–6 June 2025, officials from 🇦🇷 🇧🇷 🇨🇴 🇨🇷 🇩🇴 🇸🇻 🇬🇹 🇭🇳 🇲🇽 🇵🇦 🇵🇾 🇺🇾 are strengthening their capacity to fulfill Arms Trade Treaty #ATT reporting obligations. 📌 Organized by the…
🎉 Congratulations to 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇬🇹 Guatemala, 🇯🇲Jamaica and 🇸🇮 Slovenia for submitting their 2024 Annual Reports on conventional arms transfers. A friendly reminder to all States Parties that only 5 days remain until the 31 May reporting deadline.
Un honor poder apoyar a la presidencia argentina liderada por @cmforadori en el marco de las reuniones preparatorias del Tratado sobre Comercio de Armas #CSP11
La Argentina está presidiendo las reuniones preparatorias de la Asamblea Anual #CSP11 del Tratado de Comercio de Armas @ATTSecretariat. El control internacional de armas permite combatir el terrorismo y el crimen organizado
A great start to the ATT Informal Preparatory Meetings today under the leadership of #CSP11 President, Ambassador @cmforadori of Argentina 🔹 Updates from WG Chairs on key discussions & next steps 🔹 VTF operational & financial update 🔹 Progress report on the assessment of…
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Photos from the ATT train-the-trainers workshop in Accra!
Today, the @ATTSecretariat officially inaugurated the second Regional Train-the-Trainer Workshop under the ATT Implementation Support Project (ATT-ISP II), funded by the @EUCouncil. The workshop is taking place until 9 May 2025 in Accra, Ghana. This five-day workshop brings…
We look forward to seeing you in May, in person or remotely.
📣 Announcement: CSP11 Informal Preparatory Meeting The President of the Eleventh Conference of States Parties (CSP11) to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) invites all stakeholders to the CSP11 Informal Preparatory Meeting, which will take place in-person with hybrid option on 20–21…
Almost 10 years ago, Pope Francis passed by my building in DC. As a proud Argentinian, I could not help but wave at him (I probably also yelled). It was a brief but deeply moving moment—watching him pass by, representing both the Church and our shared homeland. RIP #PopeFrancis
The @ATTSecretariat is inviting proposals for Interpretation and Translation Services to support our work We are seeking qualified service providers with expertise in: 🔹 Interpretation Services 🎙️ 🔹 Translation Services 📄 📅 Deadline for submission: 16 April 2025, 17:00…
📢 En el #DiaInternacionalDeLaMujer, @UNLIREC lanzó la versión audiovisual de Mujeres, Fuerzas de Cambio: El Podcast Diez mujeres líderes de AL y el Caribe comparten sus experiencias en desarme y no proliferación. Les dejo mi entrevista aquí 👇 🎥 youtu.be/61bUZ0sIOY4?fe…
Today, 8 March, we celebrate International Women’s Day under the theme “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment" with the launch of the audiovisual version of "Women, Forces of Change: The Podcast" 🎧🎥 👉 youtube.com/playlist?list=… Funded by @CanadaFP 🇨🇦
#InternationalWomensDay2025
On #InternationalWomensDay, we reaffirm the vital role of the #ArmsTradeTreaty in addressing the gendered impact of armed violence. The ATT is the first legally binding treaty to require GBV risk assessments in arms transfers—an essential step toward safer communities. #IWD2025