CCM 08-10
The Convention on Cluster Munitions
The Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) is an international Treaty that prohibits all use, production, transfer and stockpiling of cluster munitions. In addition, it establishes a framework for cooperation and assistance to ensure care and rehabilitation to survivors and their communities, clearance of contaminated areas, risk reduction education and destruction of stockpiles. The Convention was adopted on May 30, 2008 in Dublin, Ireland and entered into force on August 1, 2010. As of 2015, a total of 118 states have joined the Convention. By ratifying the Convention on Cluster Munitions, State Parties must commit to never use, produce, stockpile or transfer cluster munitions. In addition State parties have committed to destroy existing munitions; clear contaminated land; assist victims; provide technical, material and financial assistance to other State parties; undertake transparency measures and promote universal adherence to the Convention. State parties are obligated to destroy their stockpile of cluster munitions within eight years of entry into force (Art. 3); undertake to clear and destroy cluster munition remnants located in cluster munition contaminated areas under its jurisdiction or control as soon as possible, but not later than 10 years after becoming a State Party (Art. 4); provide age- and gender-sensitive assistance to cluster munition victims, including medical care, rehabilitation and psychological support, as well as provide for their social and economic inclusion (Art.5); and submit annual reports on the Convention on Cluster Munitions implementation activities Secretary-General of the United Nations (Art. 7).