Great to hear it from #iraq Iraq Mission to the UN & Int. Orgs.in Geneva a country faces much much more challenges but very committed to the convention in cluster munitions Convention on Cluster Munitions. Looking for all state parties to do the same. Ban Cluster Bombs

Challenges to the CCM Norm include the recent and ongoing transfers of cluster munitions by states not party. New Zealand calls on @LithuaniaGovt to reconsider its action to withdraw from Convention on Cluster Munitions and calls on all States to uphold universalization obligations - NZ Mission Geneva #CCM12MSP

#IHL is made for humanity's darkest day when people are in eminent danger. The Geneva Conventions at core of the Convention on Cluster Munitions are the ramparts of humanity - IFRC ICRC Irish Red Cross #CCM12MSP

.Norway in Geneva 🇳🇴 regrets decision by Lithuanian Government 🇱🇹 to withdraw from the Convention on Cluster Munitions, will continue to encourage their reconsidering. The harm from #clustermunitions use in #Ukraine is widespread and will have long-term impact. #CCM12MSP General Exchange

Revisiting the Devastating Impact of Cluster Munitions Recent events and government statements have taken us back to a time when the catastrophic humanitarian impact of cluster munitions on civilians was still being debated.

Extensive use of #clustermunitions in #Ukraine has pervasive effects and will take years & ongoing commitment to address...In addition to supporting most affected States, need as well to assist those approaching finish line w/limited contamination. Norway in Geneva 🇳🇴 #CCM12MSP

True universalization of the @isuccm is intrinsically linked to national implementation measures as per the #LausannActionPlan, a core obligation of the Convention - ICRC #CCM12MSP

This is very needed!

Since 1945, no female Permanent Representative has presided over the First Committee—until now. I honor Amb. Mona Juul, who led 1C in 2006 as DPR. Only 2 🚺 have held this position in 79 yrs. With just 1/3 of participants in disarmament talks being women, this is a call to action

So, why is CEDAW so crucial for us, the women of Laos? 🤔 #WeAreManushyan ♾ Equal Human Beings #CEDAW #WomensRights #GenderEquality #Laos #HumanRights #StrengthenWomen #WomenHumanRightsDefenders #ShadowReport #GenderJustice #StopGenderViolence #EqualityForAll

📢The Standing Committee on #Peace and International Security is scheduled to convene at #IPU149 to discuss the role of #MPs in preventing conflicts over natural resources + their role in nuclear security. What other roles does the Committee have? ➡️ipu.org/peace-com

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Congratulations to #NihonHidankyo, the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Over the past 8 decades, The survivors of Nagasaki&Hiroshima have worked tirelessly for a world without nuclear weapons. Their stories remind us of the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of these weapons.

The importance of maintaining & reinforcing established norms & preserving the effectiveness of existing humanitarian disarmament treaties is a shared responsibility among states valuing the protective fabric of #IHL...to protect civilians in armed conflicts. #CCM12MSP President

Strong condemnation statement & explainer thread on US transfers decision from the US Campaign to Ban Landmines aka Ban Landmines USA which includes FCNL Foreign Policy Human Rights Watch Humanity & Inclusion U.S. UNICEF USA Legacies of War CIVIC Amnesty International USA MAG (Mines Advisory Group)

'Don't drink the spirits': Laos backpackers avoid shots after suspected poisonings bbc.in/3Oqkz7s

Vi ser nu i realtid högern moraliska förfall där internationella konventioner mer ses som rekommendationer och råd. Det började med Asylrätten, nu har de gått vidare till ICC och minor. Resultatet blir en världsordning där allt kan ifrågasättas och inga överenskommelser gäller.

In 2024, weapon contamination casualties rose by 22%, mostly civilians. Our data suggests that 2025 will be even worse, leaving affected communities even more vulnerable. Erik Tollefsen, head of weapon contamination, shares 👇🏽 #MineAwarenessDay

States & Convention partners express concern over long-term impact of #clustermunitions , regret over recent withdrawal by #Lithuania, and commitment to action to eliminate the weapon.