The Trace: Coalition Asks WHO to Take Gun Violence Prevention Worldwide

16 Feb 2026

We are pleased to share that Chip Brownlee wrote a recent article for The Trace on our advocacy efforts and research launch.

In the article, Brownlee reports on the growing international coalition led by WHO Action, which is urging the World Health Organization to formally address firearm violence within its governance structures. The piece outlines the coalition’s push for a resolution at the World Health Assembly that would position gun violence prevention squarely within a global public health framework. The coverage highlights both the urgency of the issue and the strategic advocacy underway to secure formal WHO engagement by 2027.

To read the full article, click here.

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