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.
Latest news
Date of Oslo Conference to review implementation announced
On 23 April 2024, the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs will hold the first international follow-up conference to review implementation Read More
Briefing by the State of Palestine on the Use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas in Occupied Palestine
On 9 November 2023, the State of Palestine held a briefing in Geneva for representatives of states that have endorsed Read More
Week 5 Report on First Committee
Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas Katherine Young | Explosive Weapons Monitor, International Network on Explosive Weapons (INEW) First Committee meetings Read More
Oslo EWIPA Conference
The EWIPA conference in Oslo, Norway will be the first international follow-up conference to review implementation of the Political Declaration Read More
International Civil Society Forum
Prior to the EWIPA conference, there will be a forum convened by civil society partners on 22 April.
Open letter to states that have endorsed the Political Declaration
Open letter to states that have endorsed the Political Declaration on Strengthening the Protection of Civilians Arising from the Use Read More
Week 2 Report on First Committee
Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas Katherine Young | Explosive Weapons Monitor, International Network on Explosive Weapons (INEW) Many states and Read More
INEW Statement at UNGA First Committee
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.
Reception with Photography Exhibition
Join INEW for a reception in New York on protecting civilians from explosive weapons in populated areas, with a photo Read More
Regional Briefing for African States
INEW and the ICRC will be hosting a regional briefing at the ICRC mission to the UN in New York Read More
Regional Briefing for CARICOM and Latin American States
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.
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
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