Second international conference
18 - 20 November 2025
Second international conference of the Political Declaration on Strengthening the Protection of Civilians from the Humanitarian Consequences Arising from the Use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas
Second international conference
of the Political Declaration on Strengthening the Protection of Civilians from the Humanitarian Consequences Arising from the Use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas
Addressing the use of explosive weapons in populated areas (EWIPA) remains one of the most pressing contemporary humanitarian challenges. As armed conflicts continue to be waged around the world, marked by an increasing and extensive use of EWIPA leading to devastating humanitarian harm, suffering, destruction and long-term socio-economic repercussions, it now falls on the international community to redouble its commitment to strengthen the protection of civilians through dialogue, cooperation, and the shared goal to reduce the human cost of weapons.
AIMS OF THE CONFERENCE
Foster and promote global universalization, both in the region and globally, as well as to serve as an important occasion for non-endorsing States to announce their formal endorsement and grow support for the Declaration.
Review and advance implementation efforts with a focus on responding to the reality of the impacts of EWIPA, fostering dialogue, sharing knowledge and best practice.
Set a roadmap for action leading up to the third international conference and beyond.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
The conference will be held on 19-20 November 2025 in San Jose, Costa Rica. In addition, a Protection Forum will take place on 18 November 2025.
For more information, please contact ewipa@un.org. For questions on the Protection Forum, please contact info@inew.org.
An invitation, programme and further information on registration and sponsorship will be shared shortly and be will made available at www.ewipa.org
An invitation, programme and further information on registration and sponsorship will be shared shortly and be will made available at www.ewipa.org.
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E-mail: ewipa@un.org