To cement human security in security agendas and to truly eradicate violence against women there is a requirement of effective and efficient executive bodies. This requires representation and accountability: two of the core functions of parliaments. Parliaments connect citizens with the State and can hold governments to account for their actions or lack of action. Parliament is a natural place for mediation, where competing points of view can be articulated and where dialogue can build consensus. These core functions are essential in mitigating and resolving human security issues. The effective control and management of small arms within the agenda to combat violence against women also fall within these responsibilities, and parliaments are strategically positioned in assisting government in formulating and then monitoring the small arms control and management policies relevant to women experiencing violence.