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James Madison University

2016

CCM

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The Sixth Meeting Of States Parties To The Convention On Cluster Munitions (2016), Ccm Sep 2016

The Sixth Meeting Of States Parties To The Convention On Cluster Munitions (2016), Ccm

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The 6MSP, presided by the Netherlands, marked the first formal meeting of the Convention after the adoption of the Dubrovnik Action Plan, a five-year action plan that provides a roadmap for States Parties to implement and universalize the Convention.

At the end of the 6MSP, States Parties adopted a political declaration. Through the political declaration, States Parties commit to fully implement all of their individual and collective outstanding obligations as quickly as possible and as conditions in affected states would allow in partnership with the United Nations, the International Committee of the Red Cross, the Cluster Munition Coalition and …


A Guide To Cluster Munitions, Gichd, Convention On Cluster Munitions May 2016

A Guide To Cluster Munitions, Gichd, Convention On Cluster Munitions

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Since the CCM entered into force in 2010, much expertise has been acquired by States Parties and partner organisations. This expertise addresses challenges in treaty compliance and best practices that have been developed within the sector to support effective and efficient implementation of the Convention.

This new edition of A Guide to Cluster Munitions features updated information on the Convention’s key obligations such as stockpile destruction and cluster munitions clearance. It features comprehensive descriptions and illustrations of the types of cluster munitions in contaminated areas. It also explores good practices in risk education and victim assistance, as well as other …