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The latest information on key developments, past and upcoming events, research, policy and advocacy news on explosive weapons issues.
Dublin Conference to Adopt the Political Declaration on Explosive Weapons
19 November 2022 – Today in Dublin 82 countries officially endorsed the Political Declaration on the Protection of Civilians from Read More
Statement by the International Network on Explosive Weapons at the Dublin Conference to adopt the political declaration
INEW statement delivered by Laura Boillot at the Dublin Conference to adopt the political declaration on explosive weapons on 18 Read More
Global Civil Society Forum in Dublin maps out how to limit suffering caused by explosive weapons in populated areas
On Thursday 17 November, survivors of armed conflict, activists, and civil society organizations, alongside representatives of governments, UN agencies, and Read More
PRESS RELEASE: States set to adopt first ever international agreement to protect civilians from explosive weapons in populated areas
Over 70 states are expected to sign on to the first international explosive weapons declaration to protect civilians in populated Read More
Power of the Pen: Calls for States to Endorse the Political Declaration in Dublin
Do you know the Power of The Pen? INEW and its partners call on States to endorse the international Read More
All Eyes on Dublin: Civil Society Forum and Conference to Endorse the Political Declaration on the Use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas Next Week, 17 and 18 November
On 18 November, states will gather in Dublin, Ireland, for a conference to endorse the new Political Declaration on Strengthening Read More
Statement by the International Network on Explosive Weapons to UN General Assembly First Committee – Disarmament and International Security
INEW Statement – UNGA First Committee – 13 October 2022
INEW and Dóchas co-host Civil Society Forum on 17 November ahead of Dublin Signing Conference
The International Network on Explosive Weapons (INEW) and Dóchas (the Irish Association of Non-Governmental Development Organisations) are organising a Civil Read More
Ireland announces date for high-level conference in Dublin: 18 November 2022
Ireland has issued a save the date inviting States, UN agencies, international and regional organisations, and civil society to a Read More
INEW Global Day of Action: 18 October 2022
“Your Signature Can Save Lives!” As part of its outreach and advocacy work, INEW will organise a Global Day of Read More
States agree final text of political declaration on the use of explosive weapons
The text of the political declaration on the use of explosive weapons was finalized today in Geneva with overwhelming support Read More
Final meeting to adopt explosive weapons declaration marks milestone in protection of civilians
States, civil society, and international organizations will meet in Geneva on 17 June 2022 to finalize a milestone international agreement Read More