Convention on Prohibitions or Restrictions on the Use of Certain Conventional Weapons

The Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) is an international treaty that aims to limit or restrict the use of specific conventional weapons to protect civilians and reduce suffering during conflicts. It addresses weapons that may cause unnecessary harm or have unpredictable effects, such as landmines, incendiary devices, and blinding lasers. Countries that join agree to avoid deploying or stockpiling these weapons and to cooperate on implementing safer practices. The treaty promotes humane warfare by balancing military needs with humanitarian concerns, encouraging responsible weapons use, and reducing the long-term harm caused by such weapons in conflict zones.