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JOIN THE CLUSTER MUNITION COALITION
(CMC)
WHAT IS THE PROBLEM
Explosive remnants of war (ERW), such as cluster submunitions, put innocent
lives and livelihoods at risk long after conflict has ended. Unlike landmines,
there is currently no provision in international law which addresses the problem
of ERW and the devastating effect they have on civilian populations. With at
least 82 countries affected around the world, and 10 affected territories in
every region of the world, ERW is a problem of increasing magnitude.
WHAT IS THE CLUSTER MUNITION COALITION?
In April 2003, after an international conference in Dublin, Ireland, the NGOs
present met and agreed that a co-ordinated international NGO effort was required
to address the problems caused by explosive remnants of war (ERW) and thus also
address cluster munitions as being the dominant cause for ERW in countries where
they have been used. It was agreed to recommend to the global NGO community
that a new coalition be formed to address the issues of ERW and cluster munitions.
Objectives
1. No use, production or trade of cluster munitions until their humanitarian
problems have been resolved.
2. Increased resources for assistance to communities and individuals affected
by unexploded cluster munitions and all other explosive remnants of war.
3. Users of cluster munitions and other munitions that become erw to accept
special responsibility for clearance, warnings, risk education, provision
of information and victim assistance.
Launch
The campaign and the supportive coalition was formally launched in the Netherlands,
November 12&13.
Join CMC
CMC is an inclusive coalition open to non-governmental organisations, community
groups and professional associations, which support the aims, policy objectives
and overall plan/programme of action of the coalition.
To endorse the objectives and apply for membership to the CMC, please contact
Thomas@minesactioncanada.org
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