Explosive weapons
Explosive weapons cause devastating civilian harm, both immediate and long-term. Article 36 works to reduce that harm by advancing policy and practice on their use, strengthening international legal and political standards, and supporting the implementation of agreements that protect civilians — including the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty, the 2008 Convention on Cluster Munitions and the 2022 Political Declaration on Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas.
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Refusal to condemn cluster munition use undermines UK claims to leadership on protection of civilians
Casualty recording, critical argument and campaigning against weapons
Some key issues in humanitarian disarmament
Damage to the built environment from the use of explosive weapons
The impact of explosive violence on mental health and psycho-social well-being
Heavy weapons and civilian protection
State use of explosive weapons an indicator of crisis
Research, analysis and innovative policy thinking
Article 36 publishes research, policy analysis and innovative policy thinking to strengthen the protection of civilians and reduce harm from weapons. Our work is written primarily for governments, international organisations, civil society and other stakeholders engaged in international policy. Through rigorous, independent analysis, we have helped shape international debates on explosive weapons, autonomous weapons, nuclear weapons and civilian protection. Our publications place evidence of civilian harm at the centre of policy discussions and promote practical changes to international law, policy and practice.