Assessing Implementation of the Political Declaration
This briefing paper provides an overview of the steps taken by states to operationalise the Political Declaration and is based on responses from 32 states to the 2025 implementation survey.
Fragments
The Explosive Weapons Monitor Quarterly Series - Fragments - is a collection of articles that address topics related to the use of explosive weapons in populated areas and contribute research to or report on developments and news relevant to this issue area. It aims to reach a combination of specialised audiences familiar with the issue of explosive weapons in populated areas, including those affected by explosive weapons use, as well as the community of practice working to address the impacts of explosive weapons through the Political Declaration.
Tracking civilian harm from
the use of explosive weapons
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The Explosive Weapons Monitor tracks harm to civilians from the use of explosive weapons across the globe. It uses data by the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) and Insecurity Insight, respectively providing information on:
- Incidents of explosive weapons use and civilian fatalities and injuries
- Incidents of explosive weapons use and the damage and destruction of civilian infrastructure, as well as incidents affecting civilian access to healthcare, education, humanitarian aid, food security and water systems