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2018

Cluster Munitions

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The Eighth Meeting Of States Parties To The Convention On Cluster Munitions (2018), Ccm Sep 2018

The Eighth Meeting Of States Parties To The Convention On Cluster Munitions (2018), Ccm

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The Eighth Meeting of States Parties of the Convention on Cluster Munitions will take place from 3 to 5 September 2018 in Geneva, at the Palais des Nations, Conference Room XVIII.


Why And How All States Should Join The Convention On Cluster Munitions, Icbl-Cmc Jan 2018

Why And How All States Should Join The Convention On Cluster Munitions, Icbl-Cmc

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The Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) was established to put an end for all time to the suffering and casualties caused by cluster munitions. It is the most significant humanitarian disarmament treaty of the past decade, with far-reaching obligations. It is adhered to by more than half the world. Its entry into force was triggered by 30 ratifications, which were achieved in a very short period of time – just 14 months. So far the Convention has made great progress, with 97% of States Parties’ stockpiles destroyed, and a notable increase in the clearance of cluster munition-affected land and assistance …