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Civilian Guns

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Number of Privately Owned Firearms

ChartThe estimated total number of guns (both licit and illicit) held by civilians in Paraguay is

2017: 1,140,0001
2012: 1,000,0002 3 4

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Rate of Civilian Firearm Possession per 100 Population

ChartThe estimated rate of private gun ownership (both licit and illicit) per 100 people in Paraguay is

2017: 16.701
2012: 15.42 4

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Number of Privately Owned Firearms - World Ranking

In a 2007 comparison of the number of privately owned guns in 178 countries, Paraguay ranked at No. 465

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Rate of Privately Owned Firearms per 100 Population - World Ranking

In a 2007 comparison of the rate of private gun ownership in 178 countries, Paraguay ranked at No. 374

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Number of Registered Firearms

ChartThe number of registered guns in Paraguay is reported to be

2017: 392,0001
2010: 288,8876
2007: 333,4607
2006: 330,0008
2005: 316,0939
2003: 300,9066 10

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Rate of Registered Firearms per 100 Population

ChartThe rate of registered guns per 100 people in Paraguay is

2010: 4.5311
2007: 5.45
2006: 5.708
2005: 5.59
2003: 5.2511

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Estimated Number of Unregistered and Illicit Firearms

Unregistered and unlawfully held guns cannot be counted,12 but in Paraguay there are estimated to be 650,0007 3 10 to 1,000,0009

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Estimated Rate of Unregistered and Illicit Firearms per 100 Population

Unregistered and unlawfully held guns cannot be counted,12 but in Paraguay the rate of such firearms per 100 people is estimated to be 10.6311 to 16.88

Government Guns

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Number of Military Firearms

The defence forces of Paraguay are reported to have 235,78013 firearms

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Number of Law Enforcement Firearms

Police in Paraguay are reported to have 21,00014 firearms

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Total Number of Gun Deaths

ChartIn Paraguay, annual deaths resulting from firearms total

2014: 42315
2013: 424
2012: 403
2011: 41316
2010: 435
2009: 49617
2000: 45418 19

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Rate of All Gun Deaths per 100,000 People

ChartIn Paraguay, the annual rate of all gun deaths per 100,000 population is

2014: 6.3115
2013: 6.40
2012: 6.16
2011: 6.39
2010: 6.82
2009: 7.8811
2000: 8.38

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Total Number of Male Gun Deaths

ChartIn Paraguay, annual male deaths resulting from firearms total

2014: 37215
2013: 379
2012: 356
2011: 373
2010: 395

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Total Number of Female Gun Deaths

ChartIn Paraguay, annual female deaths resulting from firearms total

2014: 5115
2013: 45
2012: 47
2011: 40
2010: 40

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Homicides (any method)

ChartIn Paraguay, annual homicides by any means total

2015: 61720
2014: 55015
2013: 537
2012: 524
2011: 553
2010: 631
2009: 95321 22 23 24 25
2008: 833
2007: 90621 22 23 24 25 10
2006: 798
2005: 88721 22 23 24 25
2004: 1,209
2003: 1,28521 22 23 24
2002: 1,372
2001: 1,314
2000: 99521 22 23 24 18
1999: 63423 18
1998: 856

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Rate of Homicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Paraguay, the annual rate of homicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2015: 9.2920
2014: 6.3115
2013: 6.40
2012: 6.16
2011: 6.39
2010: 6.82
2009: 15.0121 22 23 24 25
2008: 13.36
2007: 14.7921 22 23 24 25 26
2006: 13.27
2005: 15.0221 22 23 24 25 26 10
2004: 20.8721 22 23 24 25 26
2003: 22.6121 22 23 24 26
2002: 24.63
2001: 24.06
2000: 18.60
1999: 12.123 26
1998: 16.7
1997: 18.023
1996: 20.023 26
1995: 18.623

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Male Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Paraguay, annual male homicides by any means total

2015: 56027
2014: 49115
2013: 477
2012: 464
2011: 497
2010: 565

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Female Homicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Paraguay, annual female homicides by any means total

2015: 5727
2014: 5915
2013: 60
2012: 60
2011: 56
2010: 66

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Gun Homicides

ChartIn Paraguay, annual firearm homicides total

2014: 31815
2013: 334
2012: 323
2011: 324
2010: 354
2009: 46822 23 28
2008: 51622
2007: 478
2006: 58822 29 28
2005: 646
2000: 40418 28 19
1999: 40318
1998: 514

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Rate of Gun Homicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Paraguay, the annual rate of firearm homicide per 100,000 population is

2014: 4.7415
2013: 5.04
2012: 4.94
2011: 5.02
2010: 5.55
2009: 7.4411 23 28
2008: 8.3211
2007: 7.82
2006: 9.7711 29 28
2005: 10.90
2000: 7.3518 28 19
1999: 7.5218
1998: 9.85

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Proportion of Homicides Committed With a Gun

ChartIn Paraguay, the percentage of homicides committed with a firearm is reported to be

2013: 63%21
2012: 64%21 22
2011: 61%
2010: 62%
2009: 57%
2008: 62%
2007: 61%
2006: 63%
2005: 60%
2000: 61.0%23
1999: 63.6%
1998: 60.0%

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Male Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn Paraguay, annual male firearm homicides total

2015: 29115
2014: 291
2013: 298
2012: 295
2011: 297
2010: 326

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Female Gun Homicide Victims

ChartIn Paraguay, annual female firearm homicides total

2015: 2715
2014: 27
2013: 36
2012: 28
2011: 27
2010: 28

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Suicides (any method)

ChartIn Paraguay, annual suicides by any means total

2014: 38315
2013: 324
2012: 278
2011: 298
2010: 223
2009: 45730 31
2008: 374
2007: 392
2006: 427
2005: 419
2004: 406
2003: 313
2002: 357
2001: 289
2000: 28430 19

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Rate of Suicide per 100,000 People (any method)

ChartIn Paraguay, the annual rate of suicide by any means per 100,000 population is

2014: 5.7115
2013: 4.89
2012: 4.25
2011: 4.61
2010: 3.50
2009: 7.230
2008: 6.0
2007: 6.4
2006: 7.130 31
2005: 7.130
2004: 7.030 31
2003: 5.530
2002: 6.4
2001: 5.3
2000: 5.330 19

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Male Suicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Paraguay, annual male suicides by any means total

2014: 27115
2013: 250
2012: 190
2011: 222
2010: 160

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Female Suicide Victims (any method)

ChartIn Paraguay, annual female suicides by any means total

2014: 11215
2013: 74
2012: 88
2011: 76
2010: 63

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Gun Suicides

ChartIn Paraguay, annual firearm suicides total

2014: 7115
2013: 63
2012: 65
2011: 5716
2010: 46
2009: 7317
2000: 3419

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Rate of Gun Suicide per 100,000 People

ChartIn Paraguay, the annual rate of firearm suicide per 100,000 population is

2014: 1.0615
2013: 0.95
2012: 0.99
2011: 0.88
2010: 0.72
2009: 1.1611
2000: 0.5819

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Male Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Paraguay, annual male firearm suicides total

2014: 5315
2013: 56
2012: 50
2011: 50
2010: 37

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Female Gun Suicide Victims

ChartIn Paraguay, annual female firearm suicides total

2014: 1815
2013: 7
2012: 15
2011: 7
2010: 9

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Unintentional Gun Deaths

ChartIn Paraguay, annual unintentional shooting deaths total

2014: 1815
2013: 18
2012: 8
2011: 1616
2010: 13
2009: 1917
2000: 1519

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Rate of Unintentional Gun Death per 100,000 People

ChartIn Paraguay, the annual rate of unintentional shooting death per 100,000 population is

2014: 0.2415
2013: 0.14
2012: 0.11
2011: 0.25
2010: 0.35
2009: 0.30
2000: 0.2619

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Unintentional Male Gun Deaths

ChartIn Paraguay, annual unintentional male shooting deaths total

2014: 1615
2013: 16
2012: 6
2011: 13
2010: 10

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Unintentional Female Gun Deaths

ChartIn Paraguay, annual unintentional female shooting deaths total

2014: 215
2013: 2
2012: 2
2011: 3
2010: 3

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Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn Paraguay, annual shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total

2014: 1615
2013: 9
2012: 7
2011: 1616
2010: 22
2009: 3317
2000: 119

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Rate of Gun Death from Undetermined Cause per 100,000 People

ChartIn Paraguay, the annual rate of unknown-cause shooting deaths per 100,000 population is

2011: 0.2511
2009: 0.52
2000: 0.0219

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Male Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn Paraguay, annual male shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total

2014: 1215
2013: 9
2012: 5
2011: 13
2010: 22

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Female Gun Deaths from Undetermined Cause

ChartIn Paraguay, annual female shooting deaths in which the cause remains undecided total

2014: 415
2013: 0
2012: 2
2011: 3
2010: 0

ProductionGun Industry

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Regulation of Firearm Makers

In Paraguay, the manufacture of small arms, ammunition and/or their components is permitted only if the maker holds a valid licence,32 33 34 35 but is not conducted in practice36 37

TransfersGun Trade and Trafficking

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Firearm Exports

In Paraguay, firearm and ammunition exports are limited by transfer control law38 32 35 39 40 41 42

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Small Arms Exports (US$) - Customs

The annual value of small arms and ammunition exports from Paraguay is reported by Customs to be US$124,83043 (2004)

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Firearm Imports

In Paraguay, firearm and ammunition imports are limited by transfer control law38 32 35 39 40 41 36 42 44

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Small Arms Imports (US$) - Customs

The annual value of small arms and ammunition imports to Paraguay is reported by Customs to be US$7,375,08143 (2011)45 46 47

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Smuggling Guns and Ammunition

Reports suggest that the level of firearm and ammunition smuggling in Paraguay is high48 49 47

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Regulation of Arms Brokers

In Paraguay, the activities of arms brokers and transfer intermediaries are specifically regulated by law50 38 32 35 42

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End User Certificates

Customs regulations in Paraguay include51 40 certification of the intended end user of any small arms or ammunition transfer, and/or a written declaration of its intended end use

MeasuresGun Regulation

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Firearm Regulation - Guiding Policy

The regulation of guns in Paraguay is categorised as restrictive52

Firearm Law

Guiding gun control legislation in Paraguay includes the Act No. 4036 of 2010 on Firearms, Ammunitions and Explosives53 and its Regulations44 54

Firearm Regulation Authority

Guns in Paraguay are regulated by the Department of Military Equipment (DIMABEL) and the Police55 56 41 57

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Right to Possess Firearms

In Paraguay, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law58 59

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Restricted Firearms and Ammunition

In Paraguay, civilians are not allowed to possess weapons intended for the exclusive use of state agencies for defence and security,53 60 61 automatic firearms, shotguns with a barrel of less than 470 mm, hand-made firearms, imitation or disguised firearms, and certain types of ammunition62

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Regulation of Automatic Weapons

In Paraguay, private possession of fully automatic weapons is prohibited62

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Law Regulates Long Guns

In Paraguay, civilian possession of rifles and shotguns is regulated by law62

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Gun Ownership and Possession

In Paraguay, only licensed gun owners63 56 64 65 66 67 68 61 may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition

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Genuine Reason Required for Firearm Possession

Applicants for a gun owner’s licence in Paraguay are required to establish a genuine reason to possess a firearm, for example self-defence, collection or sport69 70 71

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Minimum Age for Firearm Possession

The minimum age for gun ownership in Paraguay is 22 years72

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Gun Owner Background Checks

An applicant for a firearm licence in Paraguay must pass a background check which considers criminal72 and mental health71 records

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Reference Required for Firearm Licence

In Paraguay, third party character references for each gun licence applicant are not required73

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Partner to be Advised or Interviewed

In Paraguay, licensing authorities are not required73 to conduct interviews with, or to advise an applicant's spouse, partner, or next of kin before issuing a gun licence

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Domestic Violence and Firearms

Where a past history, or apprehended likelihood of family violence exists, the law in Paraguay does not stipulate73 that a gun licence should be denied or revoked

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Firearm Safety Training

In Paraguay, an understanding of firearm safety and the law, tested in a theoretical and/or practical training course is required72 74 for a firearm licence

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Gun Owner Licensing Period

In Paraguay, gun owners must re-apply and re-qualify for their firearm licence every three years65 66

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Licensing Records

In Paraguay, authorities maintain a record75 69 76 41 57 of individual civilians licensed to acquire, possess, sell or transfer a firearm or ammunition

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Limit on Number of Guns

Licensed firearm owners in Paraguay are permitted to possess one firearm per person when working for a private security and surveillance company77

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Limit on Quantity, Type of Ammunition

Licensed firearm owners in Paraguay are permitted to possess any quantity of ammunition73

Firearm Registration

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Civilian Gun Registration

In Paraguay, the law requires68 76 75 69 44 41 57 that a record of the acquisition, possession and transfer of each privately held firearm be retained in an official register

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Gun Dealer Record Keeping

In Paraguay, licensed firearm dealers are required35 41 75 57 to keep a record of each firearm or ammunition purchase, sale or transfer on behalf of a regulating authority

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State-Owned Firearm Records

In Paraguay, State agencies are required78 79 to maintain records of the storage and movement of all firearms and ammunition under their control

Gun Sales and Transfers

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Regulation of Private Gun Sales

In Paraguay, the private sale and transfer of firearms is prohibited without an authorisation from the Executive Authority38 80 32

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Regulation of Dealer Gun Sales

In Paraguay, dealing in firearms by way of business without a valid gun dealer’s licence is unlawful38 32 64 35

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Waiting Period for Gun Possession

In Paraguay, the minimum wait for a lawful firearm purchase to be completed is undetermined73

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Regulation of Gun Shows

In Paraguay, gun shows and temporary firearm dealing events are not regulated73 in law

Storage and Transport of Guns and Ammunition

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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Private

Firearm regulations in Paraguay do not include73 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of private firearms and ammunition by licensed gun owners

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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Dealer

Firearm regulations in Paraguay do not include73 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by licensed arms dealers

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Firearm and Ammunition Storage Regulations - Government

Government regulations in Paraguay include79 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition by state entities

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Firearm and Ammunition Transport Regulations

Regulations in Paraguay include81 82 54 written specifications for the lawful safe storage of firearms and ammunition while in transit

Marking and Tracing Guns and Ammunition

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Firearm Marking

In Paraguay, a unique identifying mark on each firearm is required by law83 80 78 36 84

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Firearm Tracing

In Paraguay, state authorities carry out85 76 32 86 41 36 84 recognised arms tracing and tracking procedures

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Ballistic Record of Firearms and Ammunition

In Paraguay, the ballistic characteristics of each civilian firearm and its ammunition are not73 recorded in a register

Carrying Guns

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Law Regulates Firearms in Public

In Paraguay, carrying a gun in a public place is permitted under licence87 88 56 64

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Carrying Hidden Handguns in Public

In Paraguay, carrying a concealed firearm in a public place is allowed, subject to a valid permit87 88 56 64

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Penalty for Illicit Firearm Possession

In Paraguay, the maximum penalty for unlawful possession of a firearm89 is five years in prison80 and/or a fine90 91

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Collection, Amnesty and Destruction Programmes

Authorities in Paraguay are known to have44 92 93 implemented voluntary firearm surrender schemes, and/or weapon seizure programmes in order to reduce the number of illicit firearms in circulation

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Firearms Surrendered and Seized

ChartIn Paraguay, the number of firearms voluntarily surrendered, bought back or seized by authorities is reported to be

2015: 45194
2014: 465
2010: 3,00095

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Small Arms Destroyed

In Paraguay, the number of firearms destroyed following amnesty, collection and seizure programmes is reported to be 13,63992 (date to be determined) and 2,61596 (2003)

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Destruction and Disposal Policy

In Paraguay, it is state policy97 98 99 100 to destroy surplus, collected and seized firearms rather than return them to the secondary arms market

MeasuresInternational Controls

Regional Agreements

Organization of American States

On 14 November 1997, as a member of the Organisation of American States (OAS), Paraguay adopted the Inter-American Convention against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Explosives, Ammunition and Other Related Materials (CIFTA), a legally binding multilateral treaty of which the OAS is depository. The CIFTA Convention has since been signed and ratified101 102 by Paraguay

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Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and Development

The Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and Development, a diplomatic initiative aimed at addressing the interrelations between armed violence and development, was not signed103 by Paraguay.

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Arms Trade Treaty

The Arms Trade Treaty has been signed and ratified104 by Paraguay

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United Nations Firearms Protocol

The United Nations Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Their Parts and Components and Ammunition has been signed and ratified105 by Paraguay

United Nations Small Arms Programme of Action UNPoA

UNPoA Commitment

On 21 July 2001, Paraguay committed to a consensus decision of the United Nations to adopt, support and implement the UN Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects106

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UNPoA Implementation Monitor Score

In its UN small arms Programme of Action Implementation Monitor (PoAIM Phase 1), the Small Arms Survey scored Paraguay against its commitments to the PoA, then ranked it at No. 59107 108 109 110 among 159 Member States

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UNPoA National Reporting

Under the terms of its 2001 commitment to the United Nations small arms Programme of Action, Paraguay has submitted one or more national reports111 112 on its implementation of the UNPoA

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UNPoA National Point of Contact

In Paraguay, a National Point of Contact to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated112

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UNPoA National Coordinating Body

In Paraguay, a National Coordinating Body to deal with issues relating to the UNPoA has been designated112

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UNPoA Civil Society Involvement and Support

In National Reports of Paraguay submitted to the UN from 2001 to 2010, a history of substantive cooperation with civil society in support of UNPoA activities was apparent112

UNPoA International Assistance – Donor

Funds for UNPoA implementation have not been donated112 by Paraguay to other UN Member States

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United Nations Small Arms Register

According to the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms, Paraguay has not declared113 its small arms exports in one or more annual National Reports on Arms Exports.

United Nations Membership

In the UN List of Member States, Paraguay has been a Member State of the United Nations since 1945114

Wassenaar Arrangement

The Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls and Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies does not list115 Paraguay as a Participating State

BackgroundCountry Profile

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Conflict Profile

For a profile of conflict in Paraguay, select the Link icon to open an external web page from the UCDP Conflict Encyclopedia at Uppsala University

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Global Peace Index

To see where Paraguay ranks, select the Link icon to open an external web page at the Global Peace Index

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