(Geneva, 16 June 2022): On Friday 17 June, Ireland will present the draft Political Declaration on Strengthening the Protection of Civilians from the Humanitarian Consequences Arising from the Use of...
New York, NY, May 17, 2022 — On May 25th, 2022, the UN Security Council will hold its annual open debate on the protection of civilians (POC) in armed conflict. The debate is an important opportunity...
At least one death or injury from the use of explosive weapons was recorded in 24 countries and territories in December 2021. The five most affected countries and territories in terms of civilian...
Impact on civilians in populated vs unpopulated areas 87% of civilians killed and injured in a populated area 11% of civilians killed and injured in an unpopulated area At least one death or injury...
At least one death or injury from the use of explosive weapons was recorded in 21 countries and territories in June 2021. The fve worst impacted countries were Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Syria, Yemen and...
At least one death or injury from the use of explosive weapons was recorded in 21 countries and territories in May 2021. The five most affected countries/territories in terms of civilian casualties...
Over the past year, anniversaries of the conflicts in Syria, Libya, Yemen, and new outbreaks of violence elsewhere, have served as grim reminders of the international community’s lack of meaningful...
Thank you for the opportunity to address the First Committee today on behalf of the International Network on Explosive Weapons (INEW). I am speaking from Kabul to share my own experience of how the...
Background Armed conflicts are being conducted in populated areas with weapon systems designed for open battlefields, presenting serious challenges to the effective protection of civilians. Many...
INEW comments to Germany on “A Food for Thought Paper: Possible approach to support national implementation of the Political Declaration dedicated to protecting civilians from humanitarian harm that...