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The latest information on key developments, past and upcoming events, research, policy and advocacy news on explosive weapons issues.
Turkey’s operations in north-eastern Syria: The devastating impact of explosive weapons
The escalation of hostilities in north-eastern Syria once again illustrates the urgent need for the international community to take decisive political action that will set a stronger standard for civilian protection from the use of explosive weapons in populated areas.
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First Committee 2019 update – week 1
Photo credit: Philippe Kropf/OCHA
INEW briefing on protecting civilians from explosive weapons, October 2019
INEW briefing on protecting civilians EWIPA UNGA2019
INEW statement to the UN General Assembly’s First Committee 2019
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Vienna Conference marks turning point as states support negotiation of an international political declaration on explosive weapons
Vienna Conference marks a turning point as states support negotiation of an international political declaration on explosive weapons 133 countries Read More
INEW statement at the Vienna Conference on Protecting Civilians in Urban Warfare
INEW statement at Vienna conference on urban warfare
Press release: Stop bombing and shelling in towns and cities – NGOs call for action to protect and assist civilians in urban conflicts
Vienna, October 1-2, 2019 – Governments, UN agencies, international organisations and civil society will meet at the Vienna Conference on Read More
The Vienna Conference on Protecting Civilians in Urban Warfare
International attention has grown over the last decade on the humanitarian problems caused by the bombing and shelling of towns Read More
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