Action on Armed Violence
| 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 non-governmental organization conducting research and advocacy on the incidence and impact of global armed violence.
Iain Overton, an investigative journalist and author, is the Executive Director of the organisation.
AOAV's research and advocacy work is focused on global armed violence, with a specialisation in explosive weapons. One of the charity's core functions is its Explosive Violence Monitor. This monitor has been cited by organisations such as Reuters, The Guardian, Al Jazeera, Human Rights Watch, and the United Nations.