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Declaration Negotiations

Consultations to develop a political declaration to address the humanitarian harm arising from the use of explosive weapons in populated areas
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© Streets of Gaza during Israel’s bombing, May 2021 © NPA Palestine/Mohammed Zaanoun.

Harm

The use of explosive weapons in populated areas causes broad, substantial and ongoing harm.
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Destruction in Gaza, 27 July 2014 during a brief 12 cessation of hostilities, families returned to Shujaiya in eastern Gaza, scene of some of the heaviest Israeli bombing. ©Iyad al Baba/Oxfam

Political response

INEW calls for immediate action to prevent human suffering from the use of explosive weapons in populated areas
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Resources

New resources from INEW on the newly agreed Political Declaration
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Events

INEW organises, hosts and participates in a range of meetings, conferences and other events related to explosive weapons use
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Welcome to INEW

The International Network on Explosive Weapons (INEW) is an NGO partnership calling for immediate action to prevent human suffering from the use of explosive weapons in populated areas.

Explosive weapons include improvised explosive devices (IEDs) as well as explosive ordnance such as mortars, rockets, artillery shells and aircraft bombs.  These weapons use blast and fragmentation to kill and injure people in the area around the point of detonation. When used in public places, this area-effect means that innocent people are often severely affected.  Data indicate that between 80 and 90% of those killed and injured are civilians; still more are affected when there is damage to vital infrastructure (such as schools, hospitals, housing and water and sanitation systems).

INEW believes that this suffering can be reduced and unnecessary deaths and injuries prevented.  We are calling on states and other actors to face up to this problem as a policy challenge, to meet the needs of victims and survivors, to review their national practices and to come together to develop stronger international standards to curb this pattern of violence.  INEW members undertake research and advocacy to promote greater understanding of the problem and the concrete steps that can be taken to address it.

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Date of Oslo Conference to review implementation announced

November 30, 2023

On 23 April 2024, the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs will hold the first international follow-up conference to review implementation Read More

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Briefing by the State of Palestine on the Use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas in Occupied Palestine

November 29, 2023

On 9 November 2023, the State of Palestine held a briefing in Geneva for representatives of states that have endorsed Read More

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Week 5 Report on First Committee

November 6, 2023

Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas Katherine Young | Explosive Weapons Monitor, International Network on Explosive Weapons (INEW) First Committee meetings Read More

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Oslo EWIPA Conference

November 1, 2023

The EWIPA conference in Oslo, Norway will be the first international follow-up conference to review implementation of the Political Declaration Read More

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International Civil Society Forum

November 1, 2023

Prior to the EWIPA conference, there will be a forum convened by civil society partners on 22 April.

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Open letter to states that have endorsed the Political Declaration

October 25, 2023

Open letter to states that have endorsed the Political Declaration on Strengthening the Protection of Civilians Arising from the Use Read More

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Week 2 Report on First Committee

October 16, 2023

Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas Katherine Young | Explosive Weapons Monitor, International Network on Explosive Weapons (INEW) Many states and Read More

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INEW Statement at UNGA First Committee

October 11, 2023

Statement by the International Network on Explosive Weapons at the United Nations General Assembly First Committee on Disarmament and International Security. Delivered by Katherine Young in New York on 11 October, 2023.

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Reception with Photography Exhibition

October 10, 2023

Join INEW for a reception in New York on protecting civilians from explosive weapons in populated areas, with a photo Read More

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Regional Briefing for African States

October 10, 2023

INEW and the ICRC will be hosting a regional briefing at the ICRC mission to the UN in New York Read More

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Regional Briefing for CARICOM and Latin American States

October 10, 2023

INEW and the ICRC will be hosting a regional briefing at the ICRC mission to the UN in New York Read More

Global Civil Society Forum on Protecting Civilians from Explosive Weapons

On 17 November, the eve of the signing conference for the “Political Declaration on Strengthening the Protection of Civilians from the Humanitarian Consequences arising from the Use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas”, INEW and Dóchas (the Irish Association of Non-Governmental Development Organisations) will co-host a Civil Society Forum.

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International Parliamentary Appeal

About the Appeal Parliamentarians have a vital role to play in enhancing the protection of civilians in armed conflict and Read More

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Acknowledgement of harm

A growing number of states have acknowledged the issue of harm in their national statements to international forums. Read more.

Media centre

Information and resources for journalists and media representatives 

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