International Campaign to Ban Landmines

The Mine Ban Treaty does NOT permit suspensions. Obligations apply at all times, in all circumstances.

Just because the Mine Ban Treaty doesn’t explicitly talk about suspensions doesn’t mean suspensions are allowed.

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Silent Killers Episode 5: A New Generation of Disarmament Leaders In this episode of Silent Killers, David Peck interviews Erin Hunt, the Executive Director of Mines Action Canada, discussing her journey into activism, the importance of public engagement, and the role of youth in disarmament efforts. They explore the Mind Action Fellows Program, which empowers young advocates to engage in international diplomacy and share survivor stories. The conversation highlights the challenges faced in the fight against landmines, the importance of celebrating small wins, and the hope for a future free of landmines through collective action and support from decision-makers. Erin Hunt is the Executive Director of Mines Action Canada. She has been doing public education on the Ottawa Treaty banning landmines since 2003 and working in humanitarian disarmament in various capacities since 2006. Erin's areas of expertise include the humanitarian impact of indiscriminate weapons, victim assistance, gender in disarmament and Canadian disarmament policy. She contributes to the work of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines, the Cluster Munition Coalition, the International Campaign to Abolish nuclear weapons and Stop Killer Robots. Erin contributes to the Women, Peace and Security Network - Canada and to national and international working groups on feminist and gender sensitive approaches to foreign policy and mine action. During the 2017 process to negotiate the Treaty on the Prohibition of nuclear weapons, Erin was a member of the International Campaign to Abolish nuclear weapons negotiating team which was awarded the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize. Prior to joining Mines Action Canada, Erin worked on victim assistance programs for landmine survivors in Uganda, implemented sport-based peacebuilding programs for youth in a post-conflict setting and worked in child welfare. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from the University of Victoria and a Masters Degree in Human Security and Peacebuilding from Royal Roads University. www.minesactioncanada.org

#SilentKillers ep.5 is out 👇

Erin Hunt, Executive Director of Mines Action Canada, discusses her journey into activism, the power of public engagement, and the vital role of youth in disarmament.

🎧 Tune in to hear how global change starts with education, advocacy, and action: bit.ly/42ufr9T

At the First Committee, we urge delegations to:
➡️ Condemn all use of #landmines and #ClusterMunitions, under any circumstances;
➡️ Denounce withdrawals from the treaties;
➡️ Urging all states to join and stop withdrawal plans;
➡️ Vote in favour of the resolutions promoting these life-saving treaties.

🎙️ New Episode Alert!

In this latest episode of #SilentKillers, we sit with the photographer and photojournalist Giovanni Diffidenti, whose powerful reportage has illuminated critical humanitarian issues in over twenty countries.

👉 Listen now: bit.ly/3IATCyI

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Making sure #Landmines and #ClusterMunitions stay on the agenda during #UNGA 👇

In a meeting with UN High Representative Izumi Nakamitsu, Tamar Gabelnick, urged stronger leadership on state withdrawals, and reinforced the call that suspension from the treaties is not permitted.

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Tamar Gabelnick | United Nations

Why are some #EU member states backsliding on the use, production, and transfer of antipersonnel landmines?

In the United Nations's Expert Talk series, ICBL Director Tamar Gabelnick breaks down the grave consequences of such developments.

It's a crucial read for everyone 👇

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The Mine Ban Treaty - Focus on Uganda | Silent Killers Alex Munyambabazi

Just dropped Ep. 3 of #SilentKillers 👇

In this Ep. ICBL campaigner Dr. Alex Mouniam Babazi focuses on #Uganda.

A dr., disability rights advocate, and landmine survivor, Alex shares his personal journey from stepping on a landmine to becoming a vocal ICBL activist.

🎧Listen to it now!

New publication alert! 🚨 New edition of our #UNGA #FirstCommittee briefing book provides background information and recommendations from civil society coalitions to government delegations. Check it out and get ready for disarmament action in October!
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Landmines belong in museums, not on battlefields.

In the new episode of #SilentKillers, @almatas.bsky.social and Kasia Derlicka-Rosenbauer discuss the impact of the #MineBanTreaty and why the return of landmines to Europe is a danger to everyone.

Listen now 👉https://bit.ly/41HAKo0

YouTube video by International Campaign to Ban Landmines - ICBL Silent Killers Podcast Episode 1 with Jody Williams

“Every problem in the world can be tackled if we talk to each other, make plans of action, and respect the dignity of each person.” – Jody Williams, Ep.1 of #SilentKiller

👀 Ready to meet our next host? Episode 2 drops Monday 8th at 9am CEST!

This meme reflects the public’s reaction to the renewed use of antipersonnel mines in #Europe.

👉 No country should be using antipersonnel mines under any circumstances.

#MineFreeWorld #MineFreeEurope

3. The use of antipersonnel mines #depends on the #user

2. The use of antipersonnel mines should be #Unacceptable

1. The use of antipersonnel mines should be #Acceptable

As several European countries are now considering bringing back antipersonnel mines into their military arsenals. This raises an old but urgent dilemma: #military strategy vs. #humanitarian consequences.

What do you think? #Vote in the comments 👇

"Laughter helps when you’re staring at ugly truths"

That’s how Jody Williams, Nobel laureate + founder of ICBL, kicks off #SilentKillers, our new podcast.

Listen to Jody reflecting on the fight to ban landmines and why today’s activists can’t give up.

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Civilians Will Pay the Heavy Price of Poland’s Withdrawal from the Mine Ban Treaty, Warns Nobel Peace Prize Laureate - ICBLCMC International Campaign to Ban Landmines - Cluster Munition Coalition - Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor

ICBL Press Release in light of #Poland's notification to the UN to withdraw from the Mine Ban Treaty 👇

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ICBL is proud to announce the launch of our new podcast, Silent Killers! 🎙️

This series in collaboration with Face2Face will bring together experts, activists, and leaders to discuss around the Mine Ban Treaty.

👉 The very first episode will be live on Monday 1 September 2025 at 9AM CEST!

On World Humanitarian Day, we honours deminers risking their lives to make communities safe from landmines and cluster munitions.

Mine action programs are underfunded, which means fewer teams in the field, slower clearance, and communities forced to live longer with fear.

#ActForHumanity

This is a project by the Secretary-General’s 2025 Campaign on Mine Action. It serves as a call to action, urging the upholding of humanitarian norms and the protection of civilians from the deadly threat posed by landmines.

Do you see the importance? #Estonia #Finland #Latvia #Lithuania #Poland #EU

❓How many steps does it take for an infant to become a youth? | United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) ❓How many steps does it take for an infant to become a youth? In many places around the world, every step brings a question: Is it safe? For one wrong step, that could mean never taking another. 🕊️The...

For children & youth in many places, each step asks: is it safe?

The Mine Ban Treaty saves lives, letting them step toward dreams. Let’s move #ForwardNotFragmented to a safer future.

Check out this powerful video from UN Mine Action 👇

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In the first part of 2025, Donakati successfully organised mine risk awareness meetings in various locations in #Mozambique, including teachers, workers and members of rural communities.

Well done Donakati!

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#Estonia, #Latvia, #Lithuania, #Poland, #Finland, and #Ukraine have chosen a future where their children must learn how to avoid landmines.

This is the grim reality these countries are choosing for future generations.

Landmines don’t defend borders — they destroy lives.

#MineFreeEurope

In the previous months we’ve heard every excuse to withdraw from these humanitarian disarmament treaties.

But there is no justification. Not for landmines. Not for cluster munitions.

#MineFreeWorld #BanClusterBombs

International Campaign to Ban Landmines statement on the allegations of landmine use on the border between Thailand and Cambodia - ICBLCMC International Campaign to Ban Landmines - Cluster Munition Coalition - Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor

The International Campaign to Ban Landmines expresses deep concern over recent reports of landmine casualties along the #Thailand and #Cambodia border.

Antipersonnel mines are indiscriminate and inhumane. Their use must end—permanently.

👉 Read the full statement here: bit.ly/4fdT6T8

Across countries like #Angola, #Myanmar, #Syria, #Cambodia, #Bosnia, and now #Ukraine, landmines and cluster bombs are still claiming lives. These are not distant, past-tense horrors. They are happening right now.

Let’s keep working toward a future where no one steps on yesterday’s conflict.

What Happens After a War Ends?

#MineFreeWorld #ProtectMineBan

Voices from around the world are calling on #Canada to lead again. Together with @avaaz.org, the ICBL delivered hundreds of messages urging Prime Minister Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social to defend the Mine Ban Treaty and reject the return of landmines.

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