Argentina

On 1 August a drumming action took place in Buenos Aires. On 2 August CARI, the Norwegian Embassy and the United Nations organised an academic discussion to celebrate entry into force. During the event, the primary topics covered were: the humanitarian problems caused by cluster bombs, the Convention and its importance in the field of international human rights, and the role of civil society organisations, particularly that of the CMC. Presentations were given by Neils Haugstveit, the Ambassador for Norway, Julián Bertranou from the UNDP, Fabián Calle from the Torcuato di Tella University, and Maria Pía Devoto, Director of the APP. Among those who attended there were civil servants from the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The event was covered by the TV programme “Encuentro Global” on the news channel América 24.

A video of the drumming action can be viewed here: http://vimeo.com/14268487

Ms. Maria Pia Devoto, piadevoto@gmail.com, Asociación para Políticas Públicas (APP)

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