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The International Network on Explosive Weapons (INEW) is an NGO partnership for action to prevent suffering from use of explosive weapons in populated areas.

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A light moment to close two intense days of dialogue, commitment, and collective action.
Because protecting civilians is serious work — but the community behind it is full of heart.

#EWIPA #StopBombingCivilians
November 20, 2025 at 10:11 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
November 20, 2025 at 10:08 PM
We continue with Day 2. Meanwhile, one of the participants shared this simple yet powerful pen sketch — a falling bomb, a city, a raised hand, and a clear message: #StopBombingCivilians.
November 20, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Also, the day concluded with a warm welcoming reception, bringing participants together to connect and reflect after a full day of discussions. The evening featured a traditional cultural performance, offering a generous and memorable welcome from the host country.
November 20, 2025 at 6:24 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
November 20, 2025 at 6:06 PM
@rasmusweschke.bsky.social underscored the urgent need to strengthen civilian protection before and during conflict — not only after. A key reminder for more proactive, life-saving action.

#EWIPA #StopBombingCivilians
November 20, 2025 at 6:03 PM
@lauraboillot.bsky.social also underscores the need for clear operational restrictions and strong civilian harm data systems to effectively prevent and reduce harm in populated areas.

#EWIPA #StopBombingCivilians
November 20, 2025 at 4:05 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
November 20, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Session 4 is underway, focusing on how states can turn commitments into concrete action to reduce civilian harm.

#EWIPA #StopBombingCivilians
November 20, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Day 2 of the Second International Follow-Up Conference on EWIPA kicks off in San José

We’re about to start Session 4: From policy to action, focused on operational practices and training to strengthen civilian protection — moderated by @annieshiel.bsky.social.

#StopBombingCivilians #EWIPA
November 20, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Bonnie Docherty stresses that real civilian protection depends on consistent, transparent, and collective implementation of the Declaration’s commitments.

#StopBombingCivilians
November 19, 2025 at 10:05 PM
As highlighted by Roos Boer, progress exists—but real protection requires concrete policy shifts. Rising civilian deaths and attacks on essential services show why implementation can’t wait.
#StopBombingCivilians
November 19, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Roos Boer stresses that the harm from explosive weapons in towns and cities reaches far beyond the point of impact. The EWM data shows a global pattern that demands urgent alignment between commitments and real-world practice.
#StopBombingCivilians
November 19, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Lesotho, Honduras, and Thailand are now among the states endorsing the Political Declaration on EWIPA — strengthening global efforts to protect civilians from explosive weapons.

#StopBombingCivilians
November 19, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Session 2 brings together voices from Switzerland, Morocco, Brazil, UNODA, Human Rights Watch, and PAX to discuss how states can turn the Declaration’s commitments into concrete civilian-protection measures.

#StopBombingCivilians
November 19, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Lesotho has just announced its endorsement of the Political Declaration on EWIPA — a welcome step toward stronger protection of civilians from explosive weapons in populated areas.

#StopBombingCivilians
November 19, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Elacides reminds us: survivors are the alarm the world cannot ignore.
“Nada sobre nosotros, sin nosotros.”
Let San José be the moment we choose action — and ensure no more generations must survive this harm.

#StopBombingCivilians
November 19, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Marwa Almbaed reminds us that when explosive weapons hit a city, they don’t just destroy buildings — they destroy futures. A call to stop the use of heavy explosive weapons in populated areas and to protect civilian lives and dignity.

#StopBombingCivilians
November 19, 2025 at 4:15 PM
At the Second International EWIPA Conference, survivors Marwa Almbaed and Elacides Antonio López Triana delivered a powerful message: explosive weapons don’t just kill — they erase futures.

#StopBombingCivilians
November 19, 2025 at 4:07 PM
INEW stresses that decisions made today have real consequences for civilians living through conflict.

#StopBombingCivilians
November 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
INEW urges states to uphold the Political Declaration with concrete action: restrict explosive weapons in populated areas, improve civilian harm tracking, support victims, and ensure accountability.

#StopBombingCivilians
November 19, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Opening remarks from Costa Rica’s Vice Minister for Multilateral Affairs, Ambassador Alejandro Solano Ortiz, highlighting the importance of this conference for strengthening civilian protection.

#StopBombingCivilians
November 19, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Today marks Day 1 of the Second International EWIPA Follow-Up Conference in San José, Costa Rica.

INEW stands with states, international organizations, and civil society to advance the Political Declaration and reduce civilian harm.

#StopBombingCivilians
November 19, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Wrapping up the day, the final panel with the For Sama filmmakers, moderated by Marwa Almbaed, highlights the human cost of explosive weapons and the courage of those living under bombardment.

#StopBombingCivilians
November 19, 2025 at 12:32 AM
The For Sama screening is underway at the Protection Forum, bringing real stories from Aleppo to the screen and centering the experiences of those living under constant bombardment.

#StopBombingCivilians
November 18, 2025 at 10:46 PM