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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
Reaching the final session, closing two days of dialogue, commitment, and collective action to strengthen civilian protection.
Now the work continues into the intersessional period.

#EWIPA #StopBombingCivilians
November 20, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Up next: the roadmap toward the Third Conference, including a recap of progress and the presentation of recommended practical measures by the champion states — Costa Rica, Ireland, and Norway.

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November 20, 2025 at 8:38 PM
The afternoon programme is now underway, beginning with a hackathon presentation Daniel López Zúñiga of Universidad Latina de Costa Rica.

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November 20, 2025 at 8:37 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
Session 5 has just begun.
This session explores how to ensure timely humanitarian access, provide meaningful support to affected communities, and advance recovery efforts — from victim assistance to clearing explosive remnants of war.

#EWIPA #StopBombingCivilians
November 20, 2025 at 5:26 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
We’ve concluded our Day 1 coverage. For real-time updates and key points from Day 2 of the EWIPA Conference, continue in our latest post.
November 20, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Session 3 is underway: focusing on better data to track civilian harm and understand the long-term impacts of explosive weapons on people and essential services.

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November 19, 2025 at 10:54 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
About to begin: Session 2 – Aligning commitments with practice.
States and partners will discuss how to turn EWIPA commitments into concrete national policies, improve civilian protection, and strengthen cooperation to make these changes real.

#StopBombingCivilians
November 19, 2025 at 8:17 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