Conventions on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW)

The Conventions on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) are international agreements aimed at restricting or regulating specific types of conventional weapons that can cause excessive injury or suffering. They seek to protect civilians and minimize harm during conflicts by setting rules for weapons like landmines, explosive remnants, and blinding lasers. Countries that join these treaties agree to limit or ban these weapons, improve ways to clear remnants, and prevent misuse. The CCW helps promote humanitarian principles in wartime, balancing military necessity with efforts to reduce unnecessary suffering and protect civilians and combatants alike.