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humanitarian disarmament PAX Tweets reflect personal views too

[ICBL @minefreeworld]

6/6 If confirmed, ICBL strongly urges the US administration to reverse this decision. The protection of civilians cannot be compromised, even in extraordinarily difficult circumstances. #BanLandmines #Ukraine #US Respect #InternationalHumanitarianLaw

[ICBL @minefreeworld]

5/6 The Treaty's ban includes ALL antipersonnel mines - even those with "self-destruct" mechanisms. These are not 100% failsafe and still require dangerous, costly demining operations.

[ICBL @minefreeworld]

4/6 Ukraine already faces years of demining due to Russian landmine use. Adding to this contamination would impact its own population for decades to come.

[ICBL @minefreeworld]

3/6 Ukraine has repeatedly affirmed its commitment to the Mine Ban Treaty since 2022. ICBL urges Ukrainian officials to demonstrate this commitment by refusing this transfer. International humanitarian law cannot be set aside during conflict!

[ICBL @minefreeworld]

2/6 The #US must respect its own policy prohibiting landmine transfers. As the world's largest donor to mine clearance, spending millions annually to protect civilians, it's inconceivable the #US would facilitate laying new mines. https://t.co/ITDwKYVfPO

[ICBL @minefreeworld]

1/6 ICBL strongly condemns reports that #US plans to transfer antipersonnel landmines to #Ukraine. These weapons were banned by the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty due to their devastating impact on civilians. As a Treaty member, #Ukraine CANNOT acquire or use them.

[PAX voor vrede @PAXvoorvrede]

De Verenigde Staten overwegen antipersoonsmijnen naar Oekraïne te sturen om de Russische opmars te stuiten. Maar: "Een landmijn is nóóit veilig, met of zonder zelf-deactiveringsmechanisme," benadrukt Roos Boer van PAX.

@trouw: https://t.co/a2DZyoZ1a2

[Mary Wareham @marywareham]

Despite the well-documented risk to civilians, the Biden administration has taken a reprehensible decision to send antipersonnel #landmines to Ukraine - @hrw's statement https://t.co/vKkaJW4z5l

[Human Rights Watch @hrw]

Incendiary weapons cause excruciating burns, respiratory damage, and lifelong suffering.

There has been a dangerous increase in the use of incendiary weapons over the past year, having been used in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon, Ukraine, and Syria. https://t.co/S9o24EJnjO

[Mines Action Canada @MinesActionCan]

Today our ED @erinlynnhunt delivered a statement on behalf of 93 organizations on humanitarian disarmament at the UN General Assembly's 1st Committee:
https://t.co/AEJUgMB4yK

[Costa Rica @ the UN @CostaRicaONU]

In times of crisis and conflict, protecting civilians is non-negotiable.

With this as our emblem, Costa Rica invites all States to join the international conference on the humanitarian consequences of explosive weapons in populated areas (#EWIPA) in July 2025 in Costa Rica.

[Ban Cluster Bombs @banclusterbombs]

#Lithuania set to withdraw from Convention on Cluster Munitions despite high humanitarian, legal & political costs. @banclusterbombs strongly urges @LRSeimas to reject the proposal. Vote expected 18 July.
https://t.co/Lun6k8vBgb

[Wim Zwijnenburg @wammezz]

🆕With ongoing shelling and bombing by Russia of urban areas in #Ukraine, a new @PAXforpeace report outlines the reverberating environmental impacts of #explosiveweapons through the lens of six cities and in-depth risk analysis.
Here's a thread 1/x🧵
https://t.co/hGpTwrGrgq

[INEW @explosiveweapon]

Statement 3 on assisting conflict affected communities was delivered by Mimidoo Achakpa on behalf of INEW.

Read full statement here ➡️ https://t.co/GPoNKpzQRx

[rboer @rboer]

Against the backdrop of states discussing the implementation of the political declaration on EWIPA in Oslo, @PAXforpeace published a new report on environmental impact from #explosiveweapons in Ukraine 👉 https://t.co/vfJ0iunrNM @wammezz @irynaniko

[HI_Advocacy @HI_Advocacy]

"Addressing the needs of those affected by explosive weapons demands a comprehensive approach: emergency healthcare, psychological aid, clearance, risk education & community rehabilitation. Collaboration between local & international actors is essential" - @alma_osta @ #EWIPAOslo

[Laura Boillot @lauraboillot]

My remarks to the #ProtectionForum24
The process to develop new norms must be done with an honest reflection and a sharp critique of the bombing & shelling of cities & towns, and escalating civilian casualties we see in the world today. https://t.co/9jj8dUtMDh

[PAX for peace @PAXforpeace]

"Data collection and sharing on the use and impact of #EWIPA will increase transparency, accountability and strengthen the protection of civilians."@rboer.

🔗Read the full statement here: https://t.co/VO3xRF0Lkc

#EWIPAOslo
#StopBombingCivilians

[Mwatana for Human Rights @MwatanaEn]

"Despite all the #terror, #harm, and #suffering we see in the world today, I reiterate what I always say: this tragic reality is not inevitable - it is a situation that can be changed by women and men, like us, and their determination to bring about change."

#EWIPAOslofor
For more: https://t.co/xEOfo1A9Yj
@RAlmutawakel @explosiveweapon

[Airwars @airwars]

He goes on to emphasise how important it is for states to work with organizations such as Airwars and @PAXPoC to understand harm to civilians and to review policies to mitigate such harm