First international follow-up conference to the EWIPA declaration

The first conference to review implementation of the Political Declaration on Strengthening the Protection of Civilians from the Use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas will be hosted by the government of Norway in Oslo on 23 April 2024. 

Prior to the conference, a cinema screening of “For Sama” will be held at Cinemateket on Sunday, 21 April in Oslo, Norway. The screening will take place at 17:00, followed by a panel discussion, in which the director participates, together with representatives of Norwegian Red Cross and INEW. Read more and purchase tickets here.

Civil society partners, INEW and the Norwegian Red Cross, will convene the Protection Forum on Monday 22 April, 2024. 

On the morning of Wednesday, 24 April, a range of civil society organisations, states, UN agencies, and the ICRC will organise two thematic workshops on the topics of 1) military policies and practice and 2) humanitarian access and assistance that will allow for more in-depth discussion on these central issues. Conference participants are encouraged to attend, and can select either workshop regardless of affiliation. 

Conference resources

• Documents
• Statements

Reaching Critical Will resources

• RCW Reports
• Briefing Paper for States that have Endorsed the Political Declaration on the Use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas Regarding Israel’s Use of Explosive Weapons in Gaza

INEW Resources

• Implementation framework
• INEW website
• Explosive weapons monitor