Convention on Cluster Munitions

The Convention on Cluster Munitions is an international treaty adopted in 2008 that aims to ban the use, production, transfer, and stockpiling of cluster bombs—explosive weapons that release multiple smaller bomblets. These munitions pose long-term risks because unexploded bomblets can injure or kill civilians long after conflicts end, especially affecting civilians and children. The treaty encourages parties to destroy existing stockpiles, clear contaminated areas, and assist victims. It promotes the belief that cluster munitions are inhumane and unacceptable, advocating for global efforts to prevent their harmful impact.