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Briefing paper for states in advance of meeting on EWIPA in Geneva
Ahead of a meeting hosted by Germany and the ICRC on “The use of explosive weapons in populated areas: humanitarian, Read More
On World Humanitarian Day, new data shows impact of explosive weapons on humanitarian work
World Humanitarian Day, marked every year on 19 August, is dedicated to humanitarian workers who risk their lives to deliver Read More
Iraq/US-Led Coalition: Weapons Choice Endangers Mosul Civilians
Warring Parties Should Minimize Harm to Civilians (Beirut, June 8, 2017) – The expected battle involving Iraqi and US-led coalition Read More
UN Secretary General calls on states to engage in process to develop a political declaration on explosive weapons
In his first report to the UN Security Council on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, UN Secretary-General António Read More
Operating under fire: The Effects of Explosive Weapons on Health Care in the East of Ukraine
Today, Harvard Law School International Human Rights Clinic and PAX released a report documenting the severe humanitarian impact of the use Read More
Reported civilian deaths from explosive weapons increase again in 2016: Latest AOAV data
Today, Action on Armed Violence (AOAV) released the annual report of their Explosive Violence Monitoring Project, which monitors deaths and Read More
UN protection of civilians debate on 25 May: Recommendations to states
On 25 May, states will gather for an open debate on the protection of civilians and healthcare in armed conflict Read More
Civilians in Mosul must be protected from the use of explosive weapons
In February, Iraq and its international allies, including the US, commenced a military offensive to take control from ISIS of Read More
Psychological impacts on children in Syria, displacement to Europe: new INEW member reports on impacts of explosive weapons
In a new report based on research with over 400 children and adults living through the conflict in seven governorates of Read More
Syria bombed, lives to be rebuilt: Voices of victims collected by Handicap International
Today in Brussels, INEW member Handicap International launched a new exhibition of the stories of victims of explosive weapons from Read More
Discussion on explosive weapons at international forums during late 2016
During the last part of this year, the devastating harm caused and the need for international action on the use Read More
INEW statement to the UN General Assembly’s First Committee
Delivered by Alma Taslidzan Al-Osta, Handicap International, 13 October 2016 The bombing and shelling of towns and cities continues to Read More