Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:international_treaties
gptkbp:addressed landmines and unexploded ordnance
gptkbp:administered_by gptkb:United_Nations
gptkbp:aims_to_improve the suffering caused by armed conflict
gptkbp:aims_to_protect_civilians from the effects of armed conflict
gptkbp:amended_by gptkb:multiple_times
gptkbp:conference held every five years
gptkbp:criticism lack of enforcement mechanisms
gptkbp:encourages development of new technologies that minimize harm
gptkbp:established_in gptkb:United_Nations_Conference_on_Disarmament
gptkbp:example multilateral disarmament efforts
gptkbp:focuses_on weapons that are deemed to have indiscriminate effects
gptkbp:has_influenced national legislation on weaponry
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons
gptkbp:includes_provisions_for reporting and transparency
gptkbp:is_a_framework_for global disarmament initiatives
further negotiations on weaponry
gptkbp:is_a_key_component_of the global arms control regime
gptkbp:is_adopted_by gptkb:1980
gptkbp:is_aimed_at_preventing the use of inhumane weapons
gptkbp:is_associated_with the protection of human rights
gptkbp:is_cited_in legal discussions about warfare
gptkbp:is_considered_a_landmark_agreement_in international humanitarian law
gptkbp:is_linked_to the humanitarian impact of war
gptkbp:is_linked_to_efforts_to promote peace and security
gptkbp:is_often_discussed_in gptkb:international_forums
gptkbp:is_often_referenced_in discussions about military technology
gptkbp:is_part_of disarmament efforts
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:the_International_Committee_of_the_Red_Cross
gptkbp:is_relevant_to military ethics
gptkbp:is_significant_for 2 December 1983
gptkbp:is_subject_to periodic reviews and updates
gptkbp:is_supported_by various non-governmental organizations
gptkbp:known_as CCW
gptkbp:notable_rider gptkb:Geneva,_Switzerland
gptkbp:number_of_protocols five
gptkbp:part_of regulate arms trade
gptkbp:prohibits_use_of_certain_weapons that cause excessive injury
gptkbp:promotes international cooperation in arms control
gptkbp:protocol addresses explosive remnants of war
deals with mines, booby-traps, and other devices
prohibits blinding laser weapons
prohibits the use of incendiary weapons
restricts the use of incendiary weapons
gptkbp:purpose regulate the use of certain conventional weapons
gptkbp:ratified_by many countries worldwide
gptkbp:related_products gptkb:Geneva_Conventions
gptkbp:related_to humanitarian law
gptkbp:signatories over 100 countries
gptkbp:signed_by countries with significant military capabilities
gptkbp:was_a_response_to the humanitarian consequences of certain weapons
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Conference_on_Disarmament
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4