United Nations Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons

The United Nations Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) is an international treaty that aims to restrict or ban the use of specific weapons considered to cause unnecessary suffering or severe harm. These include weapons like landmines, blinding lasers, and incendiary devices. The goal is to protect civilians and reduce the humanitarian impact of armed conflict. Countries that sign and follow the treaty agree to limit or prohibit the use, production, and transfer of these weapons, promoting safer warfare practices and minimizing civilian casualties and suffering during conflicts.