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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

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

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

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

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

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.

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

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.

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

@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

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

@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

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

@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

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

@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

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Session 4 is underway, focusing on how states can turn commitments into concrete action to reduce civilian harm. #EWIPA #StopBombingCivilians

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

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

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Bonnie Docherty stresses that real civilian protection depends on consistent, transparent, and collective implementation of the Declaration’s commitments. #StopBombingCivilians

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

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

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

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

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

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

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

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

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

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

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

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

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

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

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

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

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

INEW stresses that decisions made today have real consequences for civilians living through conflict. #StopBombingCivilians

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

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

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

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

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

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

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

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

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

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

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Tonight at the Protection Forum: an exclusive screening of For Sama, a mother’s story amid Aleppo’s bombardment, showing the courage of civilians and medics and the human cost of explosive weapons. #StopBombingCivilians

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Ahead of the For Sama screening, this article shows how explosive weapons devastated Aleppo and left civilians with nowhere to hide: bit.ly/EW_Aleppo #StopBombingCivilians

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Cesar Jaramillo highlighted that current crises challenge not only international norms but also the commitment of those who claim to uphold them. #StopBombingCivilians

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

The session includes the presentation of the INEW Call to Action — urging states to advance meaningful implementation of commitments to protect civilians from explosive weapons. Read it here: bit.ly/INEW_CTA #StopBombingCivilians

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

@lauraboillot.bsky.social stressed that protecting civilians must be a clear priority for states, embedded in both policy and practice. Double standards cannot be tolerated — the EWIPA Declaration’s value lies in its focus on restricting explosive weapons in populated areas. #StopBombingCivilians

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Annie Shiel highlighted how the humanitarian sector is being stretched beyond its limits due to the effects of explosive weapons in populated areas. #StopBombingCivilians

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

The Vice Minister emphasized that the Forum leaves three key reminders: protecting civilians is not optional, EWIPA implementation must be guided by those affected by conflict, and efforts to universalize the Declaration should be expanded. #StopBombingCivilians

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Myriam Rabbath emphasized that every item removed and every square meter cleared gives hope, tangible proof that efforts to protect civilians are making a difference. #StopBombingCivilians

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Narmina Strishenets highlighted how the proliferation of weapons and state impunity allow attacks to continue, leaving victims without justice and accountability. #StopBombingCivilians

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Dr. Hamza Al-Kateab highlighted the daily realities in Aleppo: bombing turns neighborhoods into chaos, medical teams face constant danger while treating the wounded, and humanitarian responders need flexible funding to meet urgent and changing needs. #StopBombingCivilians

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Session 2 is now underway. Panelists are examining the practical steps, challenges, and responsibilities required to translate EWIPA commitments into action on the ground. #StopBombingCivilians

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Waad Al Kateab highlighted how, long after the bombings in Syria, communities still struggle without reliable water or electricity.Mines and explosive remnants continue to kill people every few weeks, while survivors face deep trauma with too little support. #StopBombingCivilians

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

As Olha described, once the shelling started, medical facilities collapsed, medicines became inaccessible, and constant stress severely affected people’s health. A clear reminder of how explosive weapons devastate civilian life. #StopBombingCivilians

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Session 1 begins: “Civilian Harm and Current Contexts.” Today’s panel explores the devastating impact of explosive weapons in populated areas and the lived experiences behind the data. #StopBombingCivilians

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

We’re about to begin the Protection Forum in Costa Rica, a space to discuss civilian harm, share experiences, and strengthen action under EWIPA. Stay tuned for updates, speakers’ insights, and highlights throughout the day. #StopBombingCivilians

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

1/2 Muhannad Alnajjar was 14 years old when explosive violence began in Syria in 2012. Throughout the war, the Syrian government and other parties to conflict made extensive use of #explosiveweapons in urban areas.

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

5/5 Since the escalation of conflict on 23 September 2024, Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have had devastating consequences for civilians, including forced displacement. Read more from #EWM2024 here ➡️https://bit.ly/ewm2024

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

3/3 The report recommendations include to “endorse and implement the political declaration on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas without delay.” Read the report here ➡️ digitallibrary.un.org/record/40821... #PoCWeek2025 #NotATarget #StopBombingCivilians #EWIPA

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

1/3 The UN Secretary General’s 2025 Protection of Civilians Report, highlights widespread harm caused to civilian and civilian infrastructure, including from the use of heavy explosive areas in populated areas and as a result of unexploded ordnance and improvised explosive devices. #PoCWeek2025

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Join the #PoCWeek2025 Side Event TODAY on Protecting Civilians from the Humanitarian Consequences of the Use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas (EWIPA) ➡️ bit.ly/poc2025ewipa #StopBombingCivilians #NotATarget

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

5/6 The situation in Sudan has been called “the world's most damaging displacement crisis” by UNHCR. The use of #EWIPA is a key driver of widespread displacement as civilians are forced to flee areas under attack, and are often unable to return due to the widespread destruction.

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

4/6 When #explosiveweapons are used in populated areas, their effects tend to be indiscriminate. They cause high levels of immediate and long-term harm to communities, including psychological damage and trauma that affects the individual long after ceasefires ➡️ bit.ly/inew-reem

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

3/6 Amongst the civilians affected were Reem Abbas and her family, who have called Khartoum, Sudan their home for over 200 years. She shared her experience of living under bombardment with INEW ➡️ bit.ly/inew-reem

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

4/7 Danielle Bell, Chief of HRMMU, expresses concern over the use of explosive weapons in populated areas saying, “civilians face constant and compounding harm as the conflict continues.”

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INEW @explosiveweapon.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

1/7 Today marks 3 years of military invasion into #Ukraine. The widespread use of #EWIPA and ensuing civilian suffering and destruction to infrastructure has resulted in one of the biggest humanitarian emergencies in Europe.

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