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The latest information on key developments, past and upcoming events, research, policy and advocacy news on explosive weapons issues.
INEW bulletin #26
INEW bulletin #26
UN Secretary General repeats call on states to support process to develop a political declaration on explosive weapons
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Security Council’s inclusion of the protection of civilians as an item in its Read More
In his 20th anniversary report on the protection of civilians, UN Secretary-General once again raises serious concerns over use of explosive weapons in populated areas
New report on the protection of civilians in armed conflict issued on 7 May 2019 In his new report on the Read More
INEW launches International Parliamentary Appeal
Today INEW launches its International Parliamentary Appeal calling on members of legislative bodies such as Parliament and Congress to urgently Read More
INEW bulletin #25
INEW bulletin #25
Communiqué from Regional Meeting on Protecting Civilians from the Use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas (Santiago, Chile)
Santiago Regional Meeting on Protecting Civilians from the Use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas Santiago Communiqué Representatives of 23 Read More
INEW bulletin #24
INEW bulletin #24
Regional meeting on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas, Santiago, Chile, 5-6 December 2018
With a view to building support towards providing greater protection to civilians in conflict, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Read More
UN General Assembly First Committee: Fifty states deliver joint statement on explosive weapons in populated areas
In an unprecedented joint statement at the meeting of the UN General Assembly’s First Committee, fifty states expressed grave concern over the humanitarian harm caused by the use of explosive weapons in populated areas.
INEW bulletin #23
INEW bulletin #23
UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan annual protection of civilians report highlights continued impact of explosive weapons
In its 2017 annual report on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) Read More
UN Secretary-General’s new Agenda for Disarmament discusses mitigating the humanitarian impact of explosive weapons use in populated areas
In his speech and report to launch the new agenda for disarmament , “Securing our Common Future – An Agenda for Read More