Thoummy made a statement in the plenary on Victim Assistance, calling on States to work on this topic and reminding them Victim Assistance is a legal obligation under the Convention on Cluster Munitions.
He insisted on addressing victims’ needs, particularly on medical care, physical rehabilitation, psychological and economic support as he rightly recalled “Victim assistance is mainly...
On the third day of the Conference, Umarbek introduced the session by delivering a speech about universalization.
This session was particularly important because, among the participants, around 30 non- signatory States to the Convention were present. It therefore showed the importance of this conference and the interest of the whole international community for the issue.
Umarbek urged...
At the occasion of the 3MSP, the Ban Advocate Lynn Bradach from US and the Lao Ban Advocates’ officer Seevue Xaykia took the floor for testimony about the importance of gender mainstreaming in every action and policies taken within the frame of the Convention on Cluster Munitions. The side event was organized by GMAP and NPA, together with HI with the aim of highlighting the need for more...
Lynn, Thoummy and Branislav met with the Norwegian Minister of Foreign affairs, Mr Jonas Gahr Støre,on the opening day of the conference for an informal conversation.
This week, in Oslo, more than 100 governments are gathered to discuss the progresses made and those still to be made in accordance with the provisions of the Convention on Cluster Munitions.
Since their first implication in 2008 in the now well-known Oslo Process-which was launched 6 years ago already- the voices of the Ban Advocates are still raising requesting more efforts from...
Published today, the Cluster Munition Monitor 2012 provides an annual overview of developments in the application of the Convention on Cluster Munitions, which bans the use, stockpiling, production and transfer of cluster munitions worldwide. Only 2.3 million euros have been earmarked for victim assistance out of the total budget dedicated to combating these weapons. Handicap International calls...
Scores of people, including some of the great and the good in Sri Lankan sport, gathered on the lawns of the Westminster House in Colombo, Sri Lanka, for The British High Commission Games on Friday, July 13. Eleven of them were particularly excited, soaking up an experience they will talk about for years.
More than 160,000 people have fled the conflict in Sudan to seek refuge in South Sudan, according to the United Nations. But the infrastructure is extremely fragile in this country which was only created in July 2011 following the partition of Sudan. Handicap International is now planning an initial six-month emergency response, aiming to prevent and reduce impairments and improve the living...
The Ban Advocates are victims of cluster munitions who are committed to the promotion of a ban on these arms. Twenty of the group’s members came together in Belgium for a seminar week from June 9th to June 17th, 2012. Where did they come from? Afghanistan, Albania, the USA, Ethiopia, Laos, Lebanon, Serbia, Tajikistan and Vietnam!
The current situation of people impacted by the Syrian conflict remains a serious concern every day.. According to the United Nations, over 120,000 people, three quarters of whom are women and children, fled Syria and took refuge in neighbouring countries. According to the UNHCR , over 33,000 refugees have been identified in Jordan and over 28,000 in Lebanon. These figures do not include people...
