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The latest information on key developments, past and upcoming events, research, policy and advocacy news on explosive weapons issues.

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

JOB VACANCY: Global Campaign Lead
We are hiring! Do you have experience in institutional governance and staff management? Are you motivated by the prospect of 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

Week 1 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