Global Ban on Cluster Munitions Urgently Needs Renewed Momentum Overview Fifteen years ago, the Convention on Cluster Munitions was adopted in Dublin, Ireland. This global treaty aimed to eradicate the harm caused by cluster munitions, which indiscriminately kill and wound civilians and leave unexploded duds like landmines. However, the ban […]
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The Global Ban on Chemical Weapons: Preserving Its Integrity
Preserving the integrity of the global ban on chemical weapons is crucial to maintaining a peaceful and humanitarian world. In anticipation of the upcoming Review Conference of the 1993 Chemical Weapons Convention, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged governments to reaffirm their commitment to the treaty and demand accountability for […]