The Humanium Metal Initiative

The Humanium Metal Initiative

Upcycled Illegal Firearms for Peace

Humanium Metal was developed by IM Swedish Development Partner to help the progress of Sustainable Development Goal 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions), reduce violence, and promote peaceful collaboration.

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Serious Steps, from Weapon to Watch.

The first target of SDG 16 calls for significant reductions in “all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.” Humanium Metal provides a tool to tackle this challenge on an individual as well as societal level.

The success of the initiative is dependent on the number of Humanium Metal watches people own. Join the peaceful fight against violence and get your own Humanium Metal watch today.

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The Humanium Metal Initiative

UNDP Story: Countering illegal firearms to foster peace and development

In response to a growing illegal firearms crisis, UNDP has developed Saving Lives Entity or SALIENT. This is a long-term sustainable initiative to address complex social issues that give rise to gun related violence.

Read more about UNDP's new global approach to counter illegal firearms and support peace here.