Ahead of the UN Security Council’s open debate on the protection of civilians in conflict, INEW’s latest briefing calls for a clear collective commitment to prevent human suffering from the use of explosive weapons in populated areas

INEW’s latest bulletin with key developments, past and upcoming events, research, policy and advocacy news on explosive weapons issues.
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The draft declaration text (29 January 2021) provides a good basis for further discussion, and holds the potential to be an effective tool for strengthening the
protection of civilians from the use of explosive weapons in populated areas (EWIPA). This document contains INEW’s comments on the text and proposed changes to strengthen its provisions and humanitarian protection measures.

INEW’s latest bulletin with key developments, past and upcoming events, research, policy and advocacy news on explosive weapons issues.
Image: Kunduz Trauma Centre overwhelmed with wounded, October 2015 ©MSF

INEW’s latest bulletin with key developments, past and upcoming events, research, policy and advocacy news on explosive weapons issues.
Image: ©HRW

INEW’s latest bulletin with key developments, past and upcoming events, research, policy and advocacy news on explosive weapons issues.
Image: A boy walks through bombed-out buildings in downtown Aden, Crater district. Yemen, 30 November 2018. ©UNOCHA/Giles Clarke

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INEW’s latest bulletin with key developments, past and upcoming events, research, policy and advocacy news on explosive weapons issues.

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