FDDSriLanka

The Forum on Disarmament and Development (FDD) is a research and advocacy group working on human security, disarmament and protecting the natural environment.

[FDDSriLanka @FDDSriLanka]

The youth campaigners of SLCBL had the opportunity to participate in the Mine Action Fellows Forum organized by Mines Action Canada alongside the 10th MSP of the CCM, at the UN Office in Geneva, Switzerland from 29th August to 2nd of September (1/4)

[FDDSriLanka @FDDSriLanka]

Today, Sri Lanka marks the 10th anniversary of the ratification of the #UNCRPD. We urgently request the President and the Government to bring the relevant local legislation to implement the Convention in the country this year.

[Stop Killer Robots @BanKillerRobots]

🗣️A message to #SouthAsian states: “engage as actively as possible as many forums as possible, especially forums…where non CCW states can also make their voices heard” #KillerRobots

– Campaigner Yanitra Kumaraguru (@yanitra_k) from the Forum on Disarmament and Development

[Yanitra Kumaraguru @yanitra_k]

Side event at the informal consultations today! Do join in.

[FDDSriLanka @FDDSriLanka]

Coordinator of the Sri Lanka Campaign to Ban Killer Robots @yanitra_k representing the FDD as part of the stop killer robots coalition for two-days of informal consultations on #autonomousweapons at the @UN in New York.

[Stop Killer Robots @BanKillerRobots]

Stop Killer Robots members from all over the world are in New York for the first
talks specifically on #KillerRobots at the UN 🇺🇳 NYC! This is the first time all states will have a seat at the table. All voices need to be heard if we are to create a treaty humanity needs. 1/🧵

[FDDSriLanka @FDDSriLanka]

FDD met #Bangladesh High Commissioner to Sri Lanka @andalib_elias and discussed the importance of Bangladesh’s accession to @ISUCCM, ratification of the #ArmsTradeTreaty and support for banning of #autonomous weapons.
 @BDMOFA
@controlarms
@banclusterbombs
@BanKillerRobots

[FDDSriLanka @FDDSriLanka]

Last evening, @yanitra_k , SL coordinator of the global campaign “stop killer robots” spoke at a seminar on AI, autonomous weapons systems and contemporary challenges organized by @the_lki in collaboration with the @ICRC.
@BanKillerRobots @MFA_SriLanka

[FDDSriLanka @FDDSriLanka]

An incredibly powerful statement by landmine survivors on the last day of the #SiemReapSummit.
@MineBanTreaty @minefreeworld @UN_Disarmament

#noexceptions #noexcuses #nodelays

[FDDSriLanka @FDDSriLanka]

To begin the second day of the #SiemReapSummit, @minefreeworld campaigners stood in solidarity to remind States that they should condemn all use of AP mines by anyone, anywhere, under any circumstances.
@MineBanTreaty @UN_Disarmament

[FDDSriLanka @FDDSriLanka]

As the #SiemReapSummit commences today, we look forward to renewed and stronger commitment towards a #minefreeworld @MineBanTreaty @minefreeworld

[FDDSriLanka @FDDSriLanka]

Coordinator of the Sri Lanka Campaign to Stop Killer Robots @yanitra_k highlights the growing need for the prohibition and regulation of autonomous weapons in her latest article:

https://t.co/aUPtgDVw3F

[FDDSriLanka @FDDSriLanka]

The Sri Lanka Campaign to Ban Landmines (SLCBL) actively engages with the Government in this regard. The survey is due to be conducted at the end of 2024. This effort is coordinated by the National Mine Action Center of Sri Lanka (NMAC) (3/3)

[FDDSriLanka @FDDSriLanka]

The Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL) is currently working on surveying and collecting data on explosive ordnance victims, in line with Article 7 of the @MineBanTreaty (1/3)

@MoH_SriLanka @MFA_SriLanka @theGICHD @minefreeworld

[FDDSriLanka @FDDSriLanka]

Today, the data collection form for “Victim Assistance Needs Assessment” was reviewed with the relevant ministries, and partner organizations (2/3)

[FDDSriLanka @FDDSriLanka]

During our discussion with MAG (Mines Advisory Group) today, we encouraged them to work with the Maldivian Government too, in supporting the UN PoA and implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) in the Maldives. (2/2)

[FDDSriLanka @FDDSriLanka]

Today, FDD met with @MAGsaveslives Sri Lanka and expressed our appreciation for their work in the ongoing National Mine Action Programme (since 2002), and the support MAG has provided towards strengthening weapons security in Sri Lanka. (1/2)
@MFA_SriLanka

[FDDSriLanka @FDDSriLanka]

Yesterday, FDD had a meeting with the @UNSriLanka on our advocacy and implementation support work in #srilanka and the South Asian region on the TPNW, CTBT, NPT, APMBC, CCM, CCW, ATT, CRPD, CITES and UNPoA.
@MFA_SriLanka
#humansecurity #disarmament

[FDDSriLanka @FDDSriLanka]

We wish the Government of Maldives all the best with their treaty implementation efforts and encourage them to support the universalization of treaties. (3/3)

[FDDSriLanka @FDDSriLanka]

We are happy to see the Government of Maldives’ productive engagement with the ATT at the “Train the Trainer” workshop held in Bangkok, Thailand last week. (1/3)

@ATTSecretariat @controlarms @ISUCCM @UN_Disarmament @nuclearban @MoFAmv

[FDDSriLanka @FDDSriLanka]

Our engagement with the Maldivian Government has paved the way for Maldives to accede to not only the ATT but the CCM and TPNW as well. (2/3)