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

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

To rebuild what has been lost, we need decades: Reem Abbas
Kaya Nadesan | International Network on Explosive Weapons (INEW) When fighting broke out in Khartoum, Sudan on April 15, 2023, Read More

Deep concern over the intensification of bombardment on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine
INEW is deeply concerned by the intensification of bombardment on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine Since July 2024, there has been Read More

The use of heavy explosive weapons in Lebanon and Israel must stop
The use of heavy explosive weapons in Lebanon and Israel must stop 26 September 2024 The International Network on Explosive Read More

Protection of Civilians from Explosive Weapons at UN Summit of the Future
The Summit of the Future, taking place 23-24 September 2024, will bring world leaders together to forge a new international Read More