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
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“
CLIMATE CHANGE and the responsibility of the Military
Everyting is interconnected : armed conflicts – human rights violation – environmental pollution – climate change – social injustice..…. Read more … CLIMATE CHANGE and the responsibility of the Military
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!
Three more studies on DU
The following recent studies address the various effects of DU in the fields of health and environmental damage. The studies illustrate not only acute health risks to humans and the environment but also long-term consequences of contact with DU. Read more … Three more studies on DU
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
Three most recent studies on the issue of DU
Three recent studies are looking at the different effects of DU on cells, DNA and health in general. The main findings vary depending on the focus of each study and include inter alia a biological phenomenon called “the bystander effect”. Read more … Three most recent studies on the issue of DU
Report on the First International Conference “Against US/NATO Military Bases” in Dublin
The first International Conference against US/NATO Military Bases was held on November 16-18, at the Liberty Hall in Dublin, Ireland. The conference was attended by moren than 300 participants from over thirty-five countries from around the world. Read more … Report on the First International Conference “Against US/NATO Military Bases” in Dublin
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
First Committee of the UN General Assembly adopts DU Resolution
On November 8th, the new resolution was adopted by 140 states within the 1st Committee of the UN General Assembly. The US, the UK, France and Israel still remain the only four states to continuously oppose the resolution. Read more … First Committee of the UN General Assembly adopts DU Resolution
First Committee of the UN General Assembly adopts DU Resolution | https://www.icbuw.eu/first-committee-of-the-un-general-assembly-adopts-resolution-on-the-effects-of-the-use-of-armaments-and-ammunitions-containing-depleted-uranium-expression-of-ongoing-concern/ | 20. November 2018
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