Speakers

Laura Boillot is a Director of UK-based Article 36 which focuses on reducing harm from weapons. Laura also serves as Coordinator for the International Network on Explosive Weapons (INEW) and led the coalition through the negotiations of the international political declaration to strengthen the protection of civilians. She has previously worked as Campaign Manager and subsequently as Director of the Cluster Munition Coalition (CMC). Prior to that Laura worked as Program Officer on the Control Arms campaign and for the International Action Network on Small Arms (IANSA). She has 20-years experience of leading global civil society coalitions on humanitarian disarmament and protection of civilians issues.