The 2025 CCM Intersessional Meeting took place on 7–8 April 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland.
Click here to view the meeting webpage.
The Convention on Cluster Munitions is an international treaty of more than 100 states
The Convention prohibits all use, production, transfer and stockpiling of cluster munitions
Adopted on 30 May 2008, signed on 3 December 2008 and entered into force on 1 August 2010
19 March 2025 – Southeast Asia and Pacific States gathered in Manila to discuss strengthening commitment to the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM). The workshop focused on advancing universalization, addressing regional challenges and reinforcing humanitarian disarmament efforts.
Click here to read the full Press Statement.
Statement of the 13MSP Presidency on Lithuania’s effective withdrawal from the Convention on Cluster Munitions
March 6, 2025
It is with deep regret that we acknowledge the decision by Lithuania to proceed with its decision, announced 6 months ago, to withdraw as a State Party to the Convention on Cluster Munitions (“the Convention”), which took effect on 6 March 2025. It is an unprecedented decision that risks eroding the norms and principles that prohibit the use of cluster munitions, which have caused indiscriminate harm and suffering over the past decades.
Efforts were exerted by many to engage Lithuania to reconsider its decision, given the Convention’s role in humanitarian disarmament, particularly in the context of the legal obligation of the States Parties to the Convention to promote universal adherence to and strict observance of the Convention’s norms.
This is the first ever case of withdrawal of a State from a multilateral treaty prohibiting a whole class of weapons. Though withdrawal is allowed by the Convention and is a sovereign prerogative, we hope there will be no others, for the integrity of the Convention and for the sanctity of international humanitarian law.
Carlos D. Sorreta
Ambassador and Permanent Representative
Philippine Mission to the United Nations and Other International Organizations
Geneva
Other related statements:
- ICRC statement: Reneging on cluster munitions ban endangers civilians and erodes IHL
- ICRC news release: ICRC Warns of Civilian Harm as Cluster Munitions Ban is Eroded
- Cluster Munition Coalition (CMC): Lithuania’s departure from the CCM creates dangers for its population and global norms
Following on the success of the 2024 Youth for Humanitarian Disarmament Multimedia Contest, we are thrilled to announce the 2025 edition, and invite youth advocates everywhere to contribute to this vital conversation.
The 2025 initiative is a key component of the Philippines’ 13MSP Convention Presidency, and reflects a longstanding commitment to strengthening the norms of humanitarian disarmament. This year’s iteration of the Youth for Humanitarian Disarmament Multimedia Contest focuses on victim assistance and its larger societal impact.
We invite you to join the contest launch and discussion on 5 March to find out more on the initiative and how you can participate. For more information see the dedicated contest page here.
For further questions, please contact: info@cmconvention.org
The CCM Intersessional Meeting will be held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on 7-8 April 2025.
Further information will be provided in due course.
Convention on Cluster Munitions Stakeholder Dialogue Identifies Key Challenges In Advance of Meeting of States Parties
Geneva, 5 September 2024 – The Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) Implementation Support Unit(ISU) convened a group of stakeholders to discuss emerging challenges to the norm prohibiting the weapon, and implications for wider humanitarian disarmament, peace and development goals. Drawing on the experience and expertise of States Parties involved in the coordination of the work under the convention, the dialogue also saw the engagement of intergovernmental organizations, civil society, and individuals involved in the 2008 convention negotiation process – including States impacted by the weapon – representing the wide gamut of treaty stakeholders.
Read the full statement here.
Commitment
The Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) was born out of a collective determination to address the humanitarian consequences and unacceptable harm to civilians caused by cluster munitions. States Parties are committed to the full universalization of the Convention and to promote its norms, as well as to fully implement it. Its implementation contributes to advancing the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the promotion of international peace and security, human rights and international humanitarian law.
