HQ Function

Serves as the central hub for research, analysis, policy development, data collection, publications, and global coordination of projects related to small arms and armed violence.

Notable Features:

Located within Maison de la Paix ('House of Peace'), a modern facility hosting numerous organizations active in peace, international affairs, and sustainable development, fostering a collaborative environment.

Work Culture:

Characterized by academic rigor, research-intensive focus, international collaboration, policy-relevance, and a commitment to neutrality and evidence-based approaches.

HQ Significance:

Geneva's status as a major hub for international diplomacy, humanitarian organizations, and disarmament efforts provides strategic proximity to key stakeholders, UN bodies, and NGOs.

Values Reflected in HQ: The location in Maison de la Paix underscores values of peace-building, international cooperation, and academic excellence. The Survey's work itself embodies impartiality, transparency, and data-driven analysis.

Location:

The Small Arms Survey maintains a significant global presence through its worldwide research activities, extensive field operations, and partnerships. It supports global efforts to understand and reduce illicit small arms and armed violence by conducting studies in conflict-affected regions, publishing influential reports and yearbooks (like the flagship Small Arms Survey), maintaining global databases on arms transfers and holdings, and providing policy advice to governments and international organizations across all continents. They collaborate with a diverse global network of researchers, partner institutions, and civil society organizations.

Street Address:

Maison de la Paix, Chemin Eugène-Rigot 2E

City:

Geneva

State/Province:

Geneva

Country:

Switzerland