Cluster Munition Coalition

Delivering the Cluster Munition Coalition statement at the UN General Assembly's First Committee in New York, the CMC reminded the room that the Convention on Cluster Munitions is the only international treaty comprehensively prohibiting these abhorrent and indiscriminate weapons—and that it works.

But these achievements are under grave threat. In our intervention, the CMC called on all states to: 1. Condemn any use of cluster munitions, by anyone, anywhere, under any circumstances 2. Defend the Convention and its norms, with no double standards

Delivering the Cluster Munition Coalition statement at the UN General Assembly's First Committee in New York, the CMC reminded the room that the Convention on Cluster Munitions is the only international treaty comprehensively prohibiting these abhorrent and indiscriminate weapons—and that it works.

The Cluster Munition Coalition is looking forward to working with Ambassador Alexander Kmentt of Austria as President of the 14th Meeting of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions. #BanClusterBombs #MineFreeWorld

For countries including Austria, that should be the red line: standing behind international law, the Mine Ban Treaty and the Convention on Cluster Munitions, especially when they come under pressure.

The Cluster Munition Coalition is looking forward to working with Ambassador Alexander Kmentt of Austria as President of the 14th Meeting of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions. #BanClusterBombs #MineFreeWorld

Austria has long been a strong supporter of humanitarian disarmament, international law, and the ICBL-CMC — and Ambassador Kmentt has been part of that work throughout much of his career.

The Review Conference may have closed on 18 September, but our work is far from over. Meeting in Laos, one of the countries most contaminated by cluster munitions, was a powerful wake-up call for everyone who attended. #BanClusterBombs

Decades after these weapons were dropped, communities there still live with their deadly legacy every day.

Yesterday we learned the heartbreaking news that two colleagues at Norwegian People's Aid (NPA) were killed, and several others injured, in a reported attack in Ukraine.

That over 450 NPA staff continue this work across Ukraine, even now, speaks to a courage and commitment that is hard to put into words. To everyone at NPA: we stand with you.

Yesterday we learned the heartbreaking news that two colleagues at Norwegian People's Aid (NPA) were killed, and several others injured, in a reported attack in Ukraine.

On 30 May 2026, the Convention on Cluster Munitions marks 18 years since its adoption in Dublin in 2008. And today, the Regional Workshop on Universalisation of the CCM for Asia and Pacific States is ongoing in Vientiane, Lao PDR, hosted by the Lao PDR Presidency of the 3rd Review Conference.

The Cluster Munition Coalition campaigner Vidya Abhayaa from Sri Lanka is on the ground this week, a voice from the Asia-Pacific region itself, holding bilateral meetings with delegations from Brunei, Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste and Tonga.

Today in Geneva, CMC launched a Universalization Challenge at the opening of the 1st Preparatory Meeting for the 3rd Review Conference of the Convention on Cluster Munitions. With cluster munition use ongoing, the pressure to strengthen and grow the Convention has never been greater.

The challenge is directed at ALL states: - Signatory states > complete ratification without delay - Non-signatory states > take immediate steps to accede - States Parties > step up outreach and bring at least one new state on board ahead of Vientiane this September

Human Rights Watch has confirmed the Iranian government has repeatedly used cluster munitions in ballistic missile attacks against Israel since February 28 killing at least 4 civilians. Full HRW statement in here : www.hrw.org/news/2026/03...

Neither Iran, Israel, nor the United States has joined the Convention on Cluster Munitions. Nonetheless, indiscriminate attacks remain prohibited under international humanitarian law. The deaths of these civilians are a direct consequence of the failure to ban these weapons universally.

Human Rights Watch has confirmed the Iranian government has repeatedly used cluster munitions in ballistic missile attacks against Israel since February 28 killing at least 4 civilians. Full HRW statement in here : www.hrw.org/news/2026/03...

19 years ago, the Oslo Process was launched, leading to the Convention on Cluster Munitions. #BanClusterBombs

Victim assistance saw targeted improvements in 2024, but funding cuts and structural gaps still limit access to medical care, rehabilitation and economic inclusion, particularly in Afghanistan and Lebanon.

19 years ago, the Oslo Process was launched, leading to the Convention on Cluster Munitions. #BanClusterBombs