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The latest information on key developments, past and upcoming events, research, policy and advocacy news on explosive weapons issues.
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
PRESS RELEASE : Ireland to present draft declaration to protect civilians from explosive weapons in populated areas
(Geneva, 16 June 2022): On Friday 17 June, Ireland will present the draft Political Declaration on Strengthening the Protection of Read More
Adoption of explosive weapons declaration to mark major milestone in protection of civilians
(This post originally appeared on humanitariandisarmament.org in its Disarmament Dialogue blog. The original post can be accessed here.) States, civil Read More
UN Secretary General publishes his latest report on protection of civilians reiterating long-standing concerns over explosive weapon use in populated areas
UN Secretary-General’s (UNSG) annual report on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict was published this week. The report first Read More
PRESS RELEASE : States near agreement committing to reduce civilian harm from use of explosive weapons in towns and cities
Over 65 states with 200 delegates participated in negotiations of a new international agreement, at the United Nations in Geneva Read More
Geneva consultations – a summary of proceedings on day 3
8 April 2022 Geneva Consultations
INEW Daily Summary
Committing to civilian casualty tracking in the future political declaration on use of explosive weapons in populated areas
New briefing: “Committing to civilian casualty tracking in the future political declaration on the use of explosive weapons in populated Read More