The use of explosive weapons in populated areas (EWIPA) is placing civilians at increasing risk in African states.
Endorsing and implementing the Political Declaration on EWIPA in these states can strengthen civilian protection.
Read more → bit.ly/3RPvoop
#IHL #EWIPA
Endorsing and implementing the Political Declaration on EWIPA in these states can strengthen civilian protection.
Read more → bit.ly/3RPvoop
#IHL #EWIPA
May 28, 2026 at 9:14 AM
The use of explosive weapons in populated areas (EWIPA) is placing civilians at increasing risk in African states.
Endorsing and implementing the Political Declaration on EWIPA in these states can strengthen civilian protection.
Read more → bit.ly/3RPvoop
#IHL #EWIPA
Endorsing and implementing the Political Declaration on EWIPA in these states can strengthen civilian protection.
Read more → bit.ly/3RPvoop
#IHL #EWIPA
It remains a critical humanitarian priority to bring the #EWIPA Declaration into effect to prevent and reduce harm to civilians, finds @weaponsmonitor.bsky.social #EWM2024.
To do so, states should endorse and implement the Declaration and avoid the use of #EWIPA.
➡️ bit.ly/ewm2024
To do so, states should endorse and implement the Declaration and avoid the use of #EWIPA.
➡️ bit.ly/ewm2024
May 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM
It remains a critical humanitarian priority to bring the #EWIPA Declaration into effect to prevent and reduce harm to civilians, finds @weaponsmonitor.bsky.social #EWM2024.
To do so, states should endorse and implement the Declaration and avoid the use of #EWIPA.
➡️ bit.ly/ewm2024
To do so, states should endorse and implement the Declaration and avoid the use of #EWIPA.
➡️ bit.ly/ewm2024
The #EWIPA Declaration is a positive example of effective #multilateralism addressing the urgency to better protect civilians and prevent civilian harm. Austria, together with #UNODA, organized the Second EWIPA Military Expert Workshop in Geneva to foster its implementation.
April 24, 2026 at 3:26 PM
The #EWIPA Declaration is a positive example of effective #multilateralism addressing the urgency to better protect civilians and prevent civilian harm. Austria, together with #UNODA, organized the Second EWIPA Military Expert Workshop in Geneva to foster its implementation.
@almatas.bsky.social highlighted that the impact of EWIPA extends far beyond the moment of injury — long-term recovery requires sustained rehabilitation, mental health support, social inclusion, and access to essential services.
#EWIPA #StopBombingCivilians
#EWIPA #StopBombingCivilians
November 20, 2025 at 6:06 PM
@almatas.bsky.social highlighted that the impact of EWIPA extends far beyond the moment of injury — long-term recovery requires sustained rehabilitation, mental health support, social inclusion, and access to essential services.
#EWIPA #StopBombingCivilians
#EWIPA #StopBombingCivilians
Welcome 🇹🇭Thailand to the #EWIPA declaration! State number 88 to join this milestone declaration to better protect civilians from explosive weapons - our joint effort is more important than ever.
January 28, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Welcome 🇹🇭Thailand to the #EWIPA declaration! State number 88 to join this milestone declaration to better protect civilians from explosive weapons - our joint effort is more important than ever.
For communities affected by explosive weapons, implementing age- and gender-sensitive victim assistance is fundamental for long-lasting change.
📖 Ahead of the #EWIPA Conference in 🇨🇷, read our commentary with research insights and recommendations: unidir.org/SensAssistance
📖 Ahead of the #EWIPA Conference in 🇨🇷, read our commentary with research insights and recommendations: unidir.org/SensAssistance
November 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM
For communities affected by explosive weapons, implementing age- and gender-sensitive victim assistance is fundamental for long-lasting change.
📖 Ahead of the #EWIPA Conference in 🇨🇷, read our commentary with research insights and recommendations: unidir.org/SensAssistance
📖 Ahead of the #EWIPA Conference in 🇨🇷, read our commentary with research insights and recommendations: unidir.org/SensAssistance
Grateful for the incredible work, collaboration, and energy of the whole INEW team throughout these two days.
Proud to stand together in the effort to strengthen the protection of civilians.
#EWIPA #StopBombingCivilians
Proud to stand together in the effort to strengthen the protection of civilians.
#EWIPA #StopBombingCivilians
November 20, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Grateful for the incredible work, collaboration, and energy of the whole INEW team throughout these two days.
Proud to stand together in the effort to strengthen the protection of civilians.
#EWIPA #StopBombingCivilians
Proud to stand together in the effort to strengthen the protection of civilians.
#EWIPA #StopBombingCivilians
“What kind of warfare are we prepared to accept?”
@ICRC
President warns that explosive weapons with wide-area effects should be avoided in populated areas. Civilian harm is predictable — and preventable.
🔗 icrc.org/en/statement...
#EWIPA #IHL #ProtectionOfCivilians #UrbanWarfare
@ICRC
President warns that explosive weapons with wide-area effects should be avoided in populated areas. Civilian harm is predictable — and preventable.
🔗 icrc.org/en/statement...
#EWIPA #IHL #ProtectionOfCivilians #UrbanWarfare
ICRC president: Use of explosive weapons in populated areas requires a collective response
icrc.org
November 21, 2025 at 8:27 AM
“What kind of warfare are we prepared to accept?”
@ICRC
President warns that explosive weapons with wide-area effects should be avoided in populated areas. Civilian harm is predictable — and preventable.
🔗 icrc.org/en/statement...
#EWIPA #IHL #ProtectionOfCivilians #UrbanWarfare
@ICRC
President warns that explosive weapons with wide-area effects should be avoided in populated areas. Civilian harm is predictable — and preventable.
🔗 icrc.org/en/statement...
#EWIPA #IHL #ProtectionOfCivilians #UrbanWarfare
1/ From Gaza to Ukraine, Myanmar, Lebanon & Sudan, the impact of #EWIPA shows why decisive action on #ProtectionOfCivilians is urgent.
At the #CostaRicaConference, @hi-federation.bsky.social shared findings on humanitarian access, healthcare, risk education and vulnerabilities. States must act now❗
At the #CostaRicaConference, @hi-federation.bsky.social shared findings on humanitarian access, healthcare, risk education and vulnerabilities. States must act now❗
November 21, 2025 at 7:04 AM
1/ From Gaza to Ukraine, Myanmar, Lebanon & Sudan, the impact of #EWIPA shows why decisive action on #ProtectionOfCivilians is urgent.
At the #CostaRicaConference, @hi-federation.bsky.social shared findings on humanitarian access, healthcare, risk education and vulnerabilities. States must act now❗
At the #CostaRicaConference, @hi-federation.bsky.social shared findings on humanitarian access, healthcare, risk education and vulnerabilities. States must act now❗
Appreciation today for Katherine Young and her efforts to assess and bring awareness of the harms from the use of explosive weapons in populated areas #EWIPA @explosiveweapon.bsky.social explosiveweaponsmonitor.org/about/
June 22, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Appreciation today for Katherine Young and her efforts to assess and bring awareness of the harms from the use of explosive weapons in populated areas #EWIPA @explosiveweapon.bsky.social explosiveweaponsmonitor.org/about/
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@lauraboillot.bsky.social emphasises that meaningful implementation requires real leadership and genuine buy-in from armed forces — ensuring the Declaration is not just shared, but truly understood and applied.
#EWIPA #StopBombingCivilians
#EWIPA #StopBombingCivilians
November 20, 2025 at 4:04 PM
@lauraboillot.bsky.social emphasises that meaningful implementation requires real leadership and genuine buy-in from armed forces — ensuring the Declaration is not just shared, but truly understood and applied.
#EWIPA #StopBombingCivilians
#EWIPA #StopBombingCivilians
Norway warmly welcomes the decision of Thailand to endorse the EWIPA declaration.
The number of endorsing states now stands at 8️⃣8️⃣
➡️ ewipa.org/endorsement
#EWIPA #protection
The number of endorsing states now stands at 8️⃣8️⃣
➡️ ewipa.org/endorsement
#EWIPA #protection
January 29, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Norway warmly welcomes the decision of Thailand to endorse the EWIPA declaration.
The number of endorsing states now stands at 8️⃣8️⃣
➡️ ewipa.org/endorsement
#EWIPA #protection
The number of endorsing states now stands at 8️⃣8️⃣
➡️ ewipa.org/endorsement
#EWIPA #protection
Folkerettskonferansen – som du kan få oppsumert i denne rapporten – tok for seg noen av vår tids viktigste temaer: sivile i kryssilden. Norsk Folkehjelp snakket om en politisk milepæl for bedre beskyttelse av sivile mot eksplosive våpen, #EWIPA fhs.brage.unit.no/fhs-xmlui/ha...
FHS Brage: Folkerettskonferansen 2024: Sivile i kryssilden – beskyttelse og eksponering i dagens konflikter
fhs.brage.unit.no
December 20, 2024 at 2:52 PM
Folkerettskonferansen – som du kan få oppsumert i denne rapporten – tok for seg noen av vår tids viktigste temaer: sivile i kryssilden. Norsk Folkehjelp snakket om en politisk milepæl for bedre beskyttelse av sivile mot eksplosive våpen, #EWIPA fhs.brage.unit.no/fhs-xmlui/ha...
The bombing and shelling of towns and cities kills and injures people daily, and causes environmental harm that can last decades. How should states address this harm?
Read our joint policy brief on EWIPA: tr.ee/SmEkq4
@ceobs.org @npaid.bsky.social @genevawaterhub.bsky.social
Read our joint policy brief on EWIPA: tr.ee/SmEkq4
@ceobs.org @npaid.bsky.social @genevawaterhub.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 8:41 AM
The bombing and shelling of towns and cities kills and injures people daily, and causes environmental harm that can last decades. How should states address this harm?
Read our joint policy brief on EWIPA: tr.ee/SmEkq4
@ceobs.org @npaid.bsky.social @genevawaterhub.bsky.social
Read our joint policy brief on EWIPA: tr.ee/SmEkq4
@ceobs.org @npaid.bsky.social @genevawaterhub.bsky.social
States and organizations meet in 🇨🇷 for the 2nd International Conference of the EWIPA Declaration this week.
🔗 Explore UNIDIR’s new report on how data can be leveraged to strengthen protection of civilians and advance the Declaration’s goals: unidir.org/EWIPA25
🔗 Explore UNIDIR’s new report on how data can be leveraged to strengthen protection of civilians and advance the Declaration’s goals: unidir.org/EWIPA25
November 17, 2025 at 2:58 PM
States and organizations meet in 🇨🇷 for the 2nd International Conference of the EWIPA Declaration this week.
🔗 Explore UNIDIR’s new report on how data can be leveraged to strengthen protection of civilians and advance the Declaration’s goals: unidir.org/EWIPA25
🔗 Explore UNIDIR’s new report on how data can be leveraged to strengthen protection of civilians and advance the Declaration’s goals: unidir.org/EWIPA25
Pour sauver des vies exposées aux #ArmesExplosives en zones peuplées #EWIPA, il faut agir avant, pendant & après le conflit.
[11-12 juin] @hi-federation.bsky.social a organisé un workshop sur l’Éducation aux Risques d'Engins Explosifs-EREE, & la Préparation et Protection contre les Conflits-CPP
1/3
[11-12 juin] @hi-federation.bsky.social a organisé un workshop sur l’Éducation aux Risques d'Engins Explosifs-EREE, & la Préparation et Protection contre les Conflits-CPP
1/3
June 23, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Pour sauver des vies exposées aux #ArmesExplosives en zones peuplées #EWIPA, il faut agir avant, pendant & après le conflit.
[11-12 juin] @hi-federation.bsky.social a organisé un workshop sur l’Éducation aux Risques d'Engins Explosifs-EREE, & la Préparation et Protection contre les Conflits-CPP
1/3
[11-12 juin] @hi-federation.bsky.social a organisé un workshop sur l’Éducation aux Risques d'Engins Explosifs-EREE, & la Préparation et Protection contre les Conflits-CPP
1/3
To save lives from the use of #ExplosiveWeapons In Populated Areas #EWIPA, we must act before, during & after conflict.
On June 11-12, @hi-federation.bsky.social held an impactful workshop on Explosive Ordnance Risk Education #EORE and Conflict Preparedness and Protection #CPP in EWIPA settings
1/3
On June 11-12, @hi-federation.bsky.social held an impactful workshop on Explosive Ordnance Risk Education #EORE and Conflict Preparedness and Protection #CPP in EWIPA settings
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June 23, 2025 at 6:53 AM
To save lives from the use of #ExplosiveWeapons In Populated Areas #EWIPA, we must act before, during & after conflict.
On June 11-12, @hi-federation.bsky.social held an impactful workshop on Explosive Ordnance Risk Education #EORE and Conflict Preparedness and Protection #CPP in EWIPA settings
1/3
On June 11-12, @hi-federation.bsky.social held an impactful workshop on Explosive Ordnance Risk Education #EORE and Conflict Preparedness and Protection #CPP in EWIPA settings
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Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas (EWIPA), Contamination and Mine Action in Syria - Briefing paper 2024 #Refugees
Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas (EWIPA), Contamination and Mine Action in Syria - Briefing paper 2024 - Syrian Arab Republic
Analysis in English on Syrian Arab Republic about Health, Mine Action and more; published on 20 Nov 2024 by HI
reliefweb.int
November 20, 2024 at 4:26 PM
Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas (EWIPA), Contamination and Mine Action in Syria - Briefing paper 2024 #Refugees
We're welcoming @lauravarella.bsky.social @rcw4disarmament.bsky.social to our community list, and her expertise on a wide range of disarmament issues, including autonomous weapons systems, explosive weapons in populated areas (EWIPA), gender, and more www.forumarmstrade.org/laura_varell...
Laura Varella
Laura Varella is the Manager of Reaching Critical Will. She conducts advocacy and research on a wide range of disarmament issues, including nuclear weapons, autonomous weapons systems, explosive weapo...
www.forumarmstrade.org
August 13, 2026 at 1:53 PM
We're welcoming @lauravarella.bsky.social @rcw4disarmament.bsky.social to our community list, and her expertise on a wide range of disarmament issues, including autonomous weapons systems, explosive weapons in populated areas (EWIPA), gender, and more www.forumarmstrade.org/laura_varell...
ICRC recommendations for the 2025 EWIPA Conference call for concrete national action: focal points, doctrine updates, transparency, reviews of weapon use & lessons-sharing — to move from endorsement to real protection.
🔗 www.icrc.org/en/article/i...
#EWIPA #IHL #HumanitarianAction #StopTheHarm
🔗 www.icrc.org/en/article/i...
#EWIPA #IHL #HumanitarianAction #StopTheHarm
Second international conference on Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas: ICRC recommendations
The ICRC welcomes the convening of the second EWIPA coference to be held in Costa Rica from 18 to 20 November 2025. Download our recommendations in PDF.
www.icrc.org
November 21, 2025 at 8:27 AM
ICRC recommendations for the 2025 EWIPA Conference call for concrete national action: focal points, doctrine updates, transparency, reviews of weapon use & lessons-sharing — to move from endorsement to real protection.
🔗 www.icrc.org/en/article/i...
#EWIPA #IHL #HumanitarianAction #StopTheHarm
🔗 www.icrc.org/en/article/i...
#EWIPA #IHL #HumanitarianAction #StopTheHarm
Strengthening the Protection of Children from
the Humanitarian Consequences of the Use of
Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas (EWIPA)
For this hybrid event, virtual attendance will be facilitated.
RSVP: forms.gle/hc6bGwZjDknR...
the Humanitarian Consequences of the Use of
Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas (EWIPA)
For this hybrid event, virtual attendance will be facilitated.
RSVP: forms.gle/hc6bGwZjDknR...
May 13, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Strengthening the Protection of Children from
the Humanitarian Consequences of the Use of
Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas (EWIPA)
For this hybrid event, virtual attendance will be facilitated.
RSVP: forms.gle/hc6bGwZjDknR...
the Humanitarian Consequences of the Use of
Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas (EWIPA)
For this hybrid event, virtual attendance will be facilitated.
RSVP: forms.gle/hc6bGwZjDknR...