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The latest information on key developments, past and upcoming events, research, policy and advocacy news on explosive weapons issues.
San José: Conference and Activities, 18-20 November 2025
18 November: Protection Forum – Strengthening the Protection of Civilians from Explosive Weapons Prior to the conference, civil society partners, Read More
Protection of Civilians Week 2025: Side Event
Civilians continue to bear the brunt of bombing and shelling in towns and cities across the globe. Worldwide, civilians, including Read More
Statement on Proposed Mine Ban Treaty Withdrawal from Humanitarian Disarmament Campaigns
As global civil society coalitions working to reduce the catastrophic impact of war through humanitarian disarmament, we express grave concern Read More
States from southern Africa attend regional roundtable on “Strengthening the Protection of Civilians from the Use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas”
On 27-28 February 2025, 40 representatives attended a regional roundtable for Southern African Development Community States hosted by Article 36. Read More
Explosive Weapons Exacerbate Humanitarian Crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Kaya Nadesan | International Network on Explosive Weapons (INEW) As civilians suffer the consequences of over three decades of conflict Read More
Date of second review conference in Costa Rica announced
On 18-20 November 2025, the Costa Rica Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship will hold the second international follow-up conference Read More
The Political Declaration on Explosive Weapons: We Need More from States
Originally published on the Humanitarian Disarmament blog. The Political Declaration on Explosive Weapons: We Need More from States By Kaya Read More
Week 5 Report on First Committee
Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas Camilla Molyneux | International Network on Explosive Weapons Originally published as part of the First Read More
Week 3 & 4 Report on First Committee
Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas Camilla Molyneux | International Network on Explosive Weapons Originally published as part of the First Read More
INEW Side Event at First Committee
This year’s UN General Assembly’s 79th session started in mid-September, with the First Committee on Disarmament and International Security taking Read More
Week 2 Report on First Committee
Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas Camilla Molyneux | International Network on Explosive Weapons Originally published as part of the First Read More
INEW Statement at UNGA First Committee
In conflicts across the globe from Gaza and Lebanon to Ukraine, from Myanmar to Sudan – the use of explosive Read More