The Impact of Cluster Bombs on the Poor

Human rights groups have strongly condemned Russia's alleged use of cluster bombs in the fighting in Georgia.  These weapons, which target whole areas and often create de facto minefields, are considered illegitimate by much of the international community -- 107 countries have signed on to a new cluster munition ban treaty.  The US is not a signator -- contact your elected officials and ask them to support the Cluster Munitions Civilian Protection Act. 

In this video, the latest episode of Sustainable Good Report, I talk with Ed Kenny, Senior Program Officer at Handicap International USA, about the humanitarian impact of cluster munitions on poor communities.  To read the report (mentioned in the video) on cluster bombs' 'circle of impact' on poor families click here. To learn more about the campaign to ban cluster munitions, click here.

Outreach International provides assistance to several poor communities recovering from the impact of conflict.  For an example, click here.

-Matthew Bolton

Comments

[Marsha Penrose]

Very informative video; thanks for advising us how we can help prod our officials into banning these munitions. - mp

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