Convention on Cluster Munitions Intersessional Meeting
Intersessional Meeting to the Convention on Cluster Munitions.  Photo credit: Cluster Munition Coalition

Date: 16-19 April 2012

Location: WMO building, Geneva, Switzerland

Official Website: Convention on Cluster Munitions website

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The Convention on Cluster Munitions Intersessional Meetings took place in Geneva, Switzerland, from 16 to 19 April 2012. At this meeting, States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions gave progress updates on implementing their treaty obligations. States that have not yet joined the Convention were also present to give updates on steps they are taking towards joining the treaty. Signatory states reported on progress on ratification and steps they are already taking to implement applicable obligations under the convention.

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CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

CMC Daily Summaries and Press Releases

The daily summary for 16 April (opening, general status, universalization, and victim assistance) can be read online or downloaded in PDF

The daily summary for 17 April (victim assistance cont., clearance and risk reduction, and cooperation and assistance) can be read online or downloaded in PDF

The daily summary for 18 April (stockpile destruction, retention, transparency, and national implementation measures) can be read online or downloaded in PDF

The daily summary for 19 April (clearance cont.,and general status of the convention) can be read online or  downloaded in PDF

CMC closing press release 19 April

CMC Statements

CMC Opening Statement

CMC statement on Victim Assistance Progress

CMC statement on International Cooperation and Assistance

Déclaration de la CMC sur la cooperation et assistance

CMC statement on Stockpile Destruction

CMC statement on National Implementation Measures

CMC statement on Retention

CMC statement on Transparency

CMC statement on Clearance

CMC statement on Compliance

CMC Presentations

CMC Universalisation presentation

CMC Member Statements & Presentations

Government/civil society collaboration on VA - Francky Miantuala - Campagne congolaise pour interdire les mines (DRC)

Government/civil society collaboration on VA - Tun Channareth - Cambodian Campaign to Ban Landmines and Cluster Munitions (Cambodia)

Government/civil society collaboration on VA - Amir Mujanovic - Landmine Survivors Initiatives - (BiH)

Clearance Presentation - Atle Karlsen and Eva Veble - Norwegian People’s Aid

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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

CMC participants handbook and meeting schedule:  Logistical information for CMC delegates

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CMC logistical memo: Includes information on sponsorship criteria and rules, provisional schedule, visa process, hotels, side events and further practical information.

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Mémo logistique CMC_Intersessionals CCM 2012

Campaign Documents

CMC Action Alert: CCM Intersessional Meetings 2012

Government memo: CCM Intersessional Meetings 2012