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| Type | Non-profit NGO |
|---|---|
| Focus | Human rights, activism |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom |
| Product | nonprofit human rights advocacy |
Key people | Iain Overton |
| Website | aoav |
Action on Armed Violence (AOAV) is a London-based charity, conducting research and advocacy on the incidence and impact of global armed violence.
Iain Overton, an investigative journalist and author,[1] is the Executive Director of the organisation.[2]
AOAV's research and advocacy work is focused on global armed violence, with a specialisation in explosive weapons.[3] One of the charity's core functions is its Explosive Violence Monitor.[4] This monitor has been cited by organisations such as Reuters,[5] The Guardian,[6] Al Jazeera,[3] Human Rights Watch,[7] and the United Nations.[8]
- ^ "Pharmacies facing lateral flow test shortage due to 'supply chain issues' as Omicron spreads". inews.co.uk. 2021-12-20. Retrieved 2022-03-06.
- ^ Jones, Murray (2020-10-07). "Sanitising War: How the UK Media Turned Its Back On Syria". Byline Times. Retrieved 2020-12-02.
- ^ a b Barbarani, Sofia. "US army data on civilian harm in war against ISIL questioned". www.aljazeera.com. Retrieved 2020-12-02.
- ^ "AOAV's Explosive Violence Monitor". AOAV. Retrieved 2020-12-02.
- ^ Saraogi, Varsha (2018-01-08). "Civilian deaths from explosives surge in 2017 - campaign group". Reuters (in French). Retrieved 2020-12-02.[dead link]
- ^ Norton-Taylor, Richard (2016-04-26). "Number of civilians killed or injured by explosives rises 50% in five years". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2020-12-02.
- ^ "A Commitment to Civilians". Human Rights Watch. 2019-11-18. Retrieved 2020-12-02.
- ^ "Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) – UNODA". Retrieved 2020-12-02.
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