ICBUW signs joint statement on conflict and the environment for UN #envconflictday 2019
On 6 November 2019, 103 NGOs and experts from around the world (including ICBUW) honoured the United Nations’ International Day for the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict by signing a joint civil society statement urging the international community to act on the synergies between environment, peace, and security. Read more … ICBUW signs joint statement on conflict and the environment for UN #envconflictday 2019
New study on changes in reproductive health in Gaza
The study looks at long-term effects on the reproductive health of women exposed to heavy metals during war and its aftermath. Results of the study show a link between exposure to heavy metals delivered to Gaza by weapons and an increase in birth defects and premature births post-2006, making it possible to count the ‘hidden victims’ of war. Read more … New study on changes in reproductive health in Gaza
ICBUW events in Berlin on June 23-25
The event „The bombing of EX-Yugoslavia with uranium munitions 20 years after“ on June 24 was a huge success. About 100 guests watched the films on uranium ammunition and discussed afterwards eagerly with our expert group in the hall. Read more … ICBUW events in Berlin on June 23-25
2nd International Symposium „Consequences of the Bombing of the Former Yugoslavia with Depleted Uranium 1999“
The war in Yugoslavia has been over for 20 years, but the consequences are still there – and destruction is not the only one. In this war, as in many others, uranium ammunition was used, mostly in the last days before the end of the conflict, when the defeat of the Serbian army was already clearly visible. Read more … 2nd International Symposium „Consequences of the Bombing of the Former Yugoslavia with Depleted Uranium 1999“
New Buzzfeed article on DU
The journalists Marius Muenstermann, Tatjana Mischke and Christian Werner of Buzzfeed News Germany spent six years studying the consequences of uranium weapons in the Balkans. They spoke with army representatives, soldiers, relatives, scientists, doctors, politicians and international lawyers. Read more … New Buzzfeed article on DU
Welcome to our new ICBUW website!
We are happy to announce the official start of our new international online portal www.icbuw.eu. This site is now the German and English continuation and summary of the previous ICBUW websites. Read more … Welcome to our new ICBUW website!
20 years later: Victims of NATO-mission in the Balkans must finally be helped
As part of the (not UN-mandated and thus illegal) NATO operation „Allied Forces“ from March 24 to June 6, 1999, uranium ammunition was used in areas of former Yugoslavia. Especially now, 20 years later, the extent of the damage done shows. Read more … 20 years later: Victims of NATO-mission in the Balkans must finally be helped
New ICBUW Advisory Board constituted
ICBUW has founded a new Advisory Board. The organization and in particular its spokespersons Ria Verjauw and Prof. Manfred Mohr as well as the Steering Group are now assisted by a voluntary body that will give advice and recommendations. Read more … New ICBUW Advisory Board constituted
ICBUW working meeting in Berlin on October 13th at the ICBUW office in Marienstrasse 19-20
Within the setting of the International Uranium Film Festival in Berlin, members, friends and supporters of the ICBUW met on October 13th, 2018, for a working meeting in a cozy round. Read more … ICBUW working meeting in Berlin on October 13th at the ICBUW office in Marienstrasse 19-20
Eurosatory 2018 – ICBUW took part in proceedings
Eurosatory is the leading international land and airland defence and security exhibition that took place in June 2018 at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre. In 2016, it gathered 1,571 exhibitors, 212 official delegations, 57,024 international visitors and 700 journalists from all over the world. Read more … Eurosatory 2018 – ICBUW took part in proceedings
Eurosatory 2018 – ICBUW took part in proceedings | https://www.icbuw.eu/eurosatory-2018-icbuw-took-part-in-proceedings/ | 24. Juli 2018