Cluster Munitions  International ban on cluster munitions 11/06/2008 :: After two weeks of negotiations, 111 states agreed on a historic ban on cluster munitions. The international convention is to be signed in Oslo on 3 December 2008. + More |
Cluster Munitions  Broad support for negotiations on a ban on cluster munitions 27/02/2008 :: More than 100 countries participated in the fourth conference in the Oslo Process, which was held in Wellington, New Zealand, from 18 to 22 February. More than 80 countries immediately endorsed the Wellington Declaration on the prohibition on the use of cluster munitions that cause unacceptable harm to civilians and the provision of care and rehabilitation to survivers. + More |
Cluster Munitions  Lifesaving design 01/11/2007 :: Can design save lives? A new Norwegian mask and a vest are both designed to protect mine clearers. Now, the equipment is nominated to one of the world’s most renowned design awards Index:Award 2007. + More |
The Norwegian Initiative The Norwegian Government’s initiative for a ban on cluster munitions Cluster munitions injure and kill civilians all over the world, both during and after wars. Norway has initiated a process aimed at securing an international ban on cluster munitions that have unacceptable humanitarian consequences.
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Humanitarian Commitment Cluster munitions – a humanitarian problem Cluster munitions are a large, and growing, problem. If their use continues to spread, and the number of those using them continues to grow, they may become an even greater humanitarian and development challenge than anti-personnel mines ... + More |
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