The Convention on Cluster Munitions

Tiyamike Banda, Counselor at Malawi Mission Geneva and Senior Coordinator of the The Convention on Cluster Munitions Universalization Committee speaks on how Convention promotion supports international humanitarian law. The CCM Twelfth Meeting of States Parties takes place 10-13 September UN Geneva.

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Convention on Cluster Munitions 12MSP – Universalization Committee Msg Tiyamike Banda, Counselor, Malawi Mission to Geneva and Senior Coordinator of the Convention on Cluster Munitions Universalization Committee speaks on ho...

"I wish to see secure homes, cities and futures, not ruins from weaponized destruction." Watch this powerful short film submission to The Convention on Cluster Munitions contest.

We'll be sharing more submissions as we get ready to announce the winner on 10 September, opening day of the .




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CCM "Youth for Humanitarian Disarmament" Contest Submission - "Weapons Birthday" "I wish to see secure homes, cities and futures, not ruins from weaponized destruction." Watch this powerful short film submission to the CCM Youth for Human...

As we prepare for the The Convention on Cluster Munitions next week, Fredrik Brogeland Laache from the Mission to UN Geneva and Coordinator for the Clearance & Risk Education Committee, shares how these activities are furthering convention implementation, and supporting crosscutting peace, security and development objectives.
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Clearance & Risk Education Msg - Convention on Cluster Munitions 12th Mtg of States Parties A message from the Clearance & Risk Education Committee of the Convention on Cluster Munitions on how these activities are furthering convention implementati...

La comienza dentro de una semana en UN Geneva donde 112 Estados Partes, signatarios, International Committee of the Red Cross Cluster Munition Coalition y otros miembros de la sociedad civil, y otras partes interesadas evaluarán los avances y desafíos del tratado. Escuche aquí el mensaje de bienvenida de la Presidencia de la CCM 12MSP.

In one week The Convention on Cluster Munitions gets underway UN Geneva. The annual meeting is an opportunity for 112 States Parties, the 12 Signatory States, states not party, the International Committee of the Red Cross, Cluster Munition Coalition civil society members and other stakeholders to assess treaty progress and new challenges.

Listen here to the stakeholder welcome message from the CCM 12MSP Presidency Misión de México ante los Organismos Internacionales con sede en Ginebra (click CC for language captioning).
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Convention on Cluster Munitions 12MSP Presidency Message

Listen to the powerful messages shared as part of our 🧶 media contest. Submissions will be featured during The Convention on Cluster Munitions 10-13 Sept. Meeting of States Parties , with the winner presenting their work at the meeting opening.

Thanks to Mahmoud Murad from for this image and accompanying narration, illustrating the overwhelming impact of the weapon on and the interconnectedness of The Convention on Cluster Munitions with mechanisms such as the .

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"War has limits..." at the core of the and and central to the The Convention on Cluster Munitions premise that indiscriminate weapons cause UNACCEPTABLE humanitarian harm. September 10-13 States Parties to the Convention will meet at the , together with humanitarian disarmament stakeholders International Committee of the Red Cross, Cluster Munition Coalition and other civil society representatives to assess treaty implementation, and address new challenges including the alarming increase in the number of new victims.

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Photo of the Week:

𝑾𝒂𝒓 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒍𝒊𝒎𝒊𝒕𝒔.

Dignitaries stand behind symbolic chairs at the event: "75 Years of Geneva Conventions: A Renewed Commitment to Upholding International Humanitarian Law" at Place des Nations, on 26 August.

2024 marks 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Geneva Conventions that laid the groundwork for international humanitarian law (IHL).

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Article one of The Convention on Cluster Munitions - https://bit.ly/CcmArt-1 - states unequivocally that States Parties agree to “never under any circumstances use cluster munitions, develop, produce, acquire, stockpile, retain or transfer to anyone, directly or indirectly, cluster munitions. The language agreed by 107 States also specifically commits them to never “Assist, encourage or induce anyone to engage in any activity prohibited to a State Party.” Today 112 States have committed to these core principles,

This absolute prohibition on cluster munitions has been critical to the Convention’s success in preventing further contamination, civilian death and injury from the weapon. All State Parties have steadfastly upheld and promoted this norm with states not party, since the treaty entered into force in 2010.

It is not an overstatement then to say the CCM has effectively contributed to strengthening international humanitarian law adherence, at the core of the treaty.

Throwback to the diplomatic conference on the adoption of the The Convention on Cluster Munitions, held in Dublin in May 2008.

In this picture taken during the conference, Cluster Munition Coalition (CMC) campaigners are demonstrating the unacceptable harm to civilians caused by cluster munitions and urging delegates to negotiate the strongest possible convention.

The conference culminated in the adoption of the Convention on Cluster Munitions, which banned cluster munitions and required states to clear contamination and provide victim assistance. Today the convention has 112 States Parties and 12 signatories.

CMC continues to work tirelessly to bring more countries on board, advocating for a world free of cluster munitions.munitions.

"Even outside conflict areas, even in peacetime, cluster munitions and mines kill and injure unsuspecting civilians." - From the "Bang Goes the Bubble" contest submission. 🙏 to this young artist from Republic of !
We're highlighting the insightful and creative youth works submitted and responding to the question of how cluster munitions impact lives and hamper development, and how the The Convention on Cluster Munitions peace, security and Global Goals for Sustainable Development

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Today's post asks "what is the impact of on childhoods and development?" We asked from all over the world to imagine a global landscape free from cluster munitions and we're sharing their messages as we prepare for the 10-13 September The Convention on Cluster Munitions 12th Meeting of States Parties.

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"Sustainable dreams seem far away, when remains of war are all that stay" - Today's message comes from . that Africa is the world region with the most States Parties to The Convention on Cluster Munitions (36 SPs and 8 signatories) 👏👏👏

Watch here and on all our channels to see more of the insightful works submitted to the Youth for Humanitarian Disarmament media contest. We'll be highlighting the winning submission and a presentation by the artist, at the 10-13 Sept. at UN Geneva

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During today's 'Meet the Makers' series by The Convention on Cluster Munitions, our Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) programme manager Matthieu Laruelle highlighted calls for action from our upcoming 'EORE Global Mapping and Needs Analysis' report. Risk Education is a pillar of the Convention on Cluster Munitions and humanitarian disarmament implementation. The 12th Meeting of States Parties to the is a crucial moment to reaffirm the central role of EORE in protecting civilians. It should be allocated space and resources for furthering common mine action, peace, security, and development objectives.

Youth are uniquely placed to speak out on the impact have on individuals and communities: they are overwhelmingly the victims, and will live with the enduring legacy of the weapon. In the run-up to the 12th Meeting of States Parties we're sharing the powerful messages shared via our media contest. Today's submission from the region spotlights the critical role of in eliminating harm from cluster munitions.
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A timely discussion from sister convention, Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention as we prepare for the , where States will meet to discuss efforts to eliminate harm from cluster munitions.
The number of cluster munition casualties has risen dramatically in the past two years, with at least 1,172 new casualties across 8 countries in 2022 ( , , , , , , , and ) according to the . Of those, 890 individuals were injured or killed in alone.

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We are ready to welcome delegates in Ljubljana, for the Regional Conference on Victim Assistance - one of the many events on the Road to the . Check out the full programme by scanning the QR code or clicking here,https://www.apminebanconvention.org/fileadmin/_APMBC-DOCUMENTS/Meetings/2024/EUCD-Slovenia-Brochure-English.pdf

Together with the Presidency, Misión de México ante los Organismos Internacionales con sede en Ginebra and the European Union at the UN – Geneva we’re highlighting voices speaking on the unacceptable harm from . We asked youth from all over the world to share innovative thinking and artistic representations reflecting:
• How cluster munitions impede progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals
• How educating youth about cluster munitions saves lives
• And how the international ban on the weapon contributes to humanitarian disarmament goals
Nearly 60 youth from all regions of the world and communities directly impacted by cluster munitions responded with powerful messages which we are sharing in the run up to the Meeting of States Parties. Follow us here, on X, and Instagram to hear their messages. The winner of the contest will be announced at the opening of the where they will present their submission. Thanks to .hazarika | X: mona_haza for sharing this work.


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What will mine action look like for the next five years?

Approaching fast: the 5th Review Conference of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention taking place in in November. During 5 important days, representatives from around the world will be discussing the landmine ban and its monumental goal in reducing human suffering. Talks will involve examining practical ways to address the persistent challenges as well as setting a solid framework for action. A new action plan, the Siem Reap-Angkor Action Plan will serve as a road map for the entire sector until 2029.

Over the next months, we will be releasing a series of issues briefs, the first outlining why the Review Conference is important and some of the elements it could consider for a strong outcome. Read it here 🔻

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The Lausanne Action Plan, adopted at the 2021 Second Review Conference, is the roadmap for effective implementation of The Convention on Cluster Munitions through 2026. The document illustrates the firm commitment by States Parties to national ownership of the Convention and its norms, through among others, ensuring high-level interest in fulfilling Convention obligations and investment in the necessary human, financial and material capacites to do so. From 10-13 September, States Parties will meet at UN Geneva for the to further this commitment and address emerging challenges.

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Congratulations to The Convention on Cluster Munitions States and on accession!
Today universalisation of disarmament norms and bodies is a critical theme for all parties as a means towards peace, security and Global Goals for Sustainable Development

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voices will be front & center at The Convention on Cluster Munitions 12th Meeting of States Parties 10-13 Sept. with a feature presentation by the winner of the media contest. Next week, we start previewing some of the powerful messages submitted by global youth champions for disarmament on:
👉How cluster munitions impede progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals
👉How educating youth about cluster munitions saves lives
👉 And how the international ban on the weapon contributes to humanitarian disarmament goals

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Calling all 1.9 billion young people around the world 📣

This , UN Youth Affairs and UN Futures Lab are launching a participatory foresight activity to gather your diverse perspectives and expertise: https://is.gd/pmuPxf

It is time to let towards !

that 112 States Parties to The Convention on Cluster Munitions have committed to promote Convention norms by discouraging, in every way possible use, development, production, stockpiling & transfer of cluster munitions & by calling on those who do so to cease now & accede to the Convention? Find out more here https://bit.ly/LAPenglish

From 10-13 September, States and Convention stakeholders will meet at UN Geneva to discuss progress in treaty implementation and current humanitarian disarmament challenges. Details available shortly here https://www.clusterconvention.org/meetings-of-states-parties/

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Tomorrow is . Join us in demanding protection for civilians and humanitarians in war zones.

Despite international laws in place to protect them, they continue to be killed, injured and abducted. Add your voice: call on those in power to !

✅Even wars have rules
✅Civilians are not a target
✅Indiscriminate are banned precisely due to the unacceptable harm to girls, boys, women and men

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Let's repeat this again: 𝑬𝑽𝑬𝑵 𝑾𝑨𝑹𝑺 𝑯𝑨𝑽𝑬 𝑹𝑼𝑳𝑬𝑺.

Civilians are .

Humanitarian workers are .

Journalists are .

Schools are .

Hospitals are .

On we recall the Convention on Cluster. Munition's cross-cutting humanitarian principles outlined in the Lausanne Action Plan:
✅ protecting civilians
✅promoting peace, intl. ✅supporting UN SDG Action Campaign,
✅contributing to ...

In 3 weeks States Parties gather at UN Geneva to discuss the humanitarian aims of the Convention at the . Details available shortly.

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The 12th Meeting of States Parties gets underway in just over three weeks from now. Get the latest CCM updates in our 1 August newsletter here https://bit.ly/CCMnewsQ2-2024 -
More information on meeting programme and details will be available soon here - https://www.clusterconvention.org/meetings-of-states-parties/

19 August is . Join us in demanding protection for civilians and humanitarians in war zones.

Despite international laws in place to protect them, they continue to be killed, injured and abducted.

Add your voice: call on those in power to !