International Campaign to Ban Landmines

On 20 February, #Poland withdrawal from the Mine Ban Treaty took legal effect.
@minemonitor.bsky.social showed that for every 10 people killed/ maimed by landmines, 9 were civilians nearly half children.
If landmines are deployed again, this is the reality to expect.
Full release: bit.ly/4rVsN9b

According to the Landmine Monitor Report 2025, 9 in 10 recorded landmine casualties are civilians. Almost half are children.

Let these figures sink in. States using, producing, or considering the deployment of landmines should take note of this documented reality.

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Why are we still using weapons in 2026 that can’t tell the difference between a soldier and a child?

Landmines are a legacy of danger and they belong in the past.

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Lebanon is joining the Mine Ban Treaty!

Officials signed the accession decree & the country will become an official Member State 6 months after it deposits with the UN. This is the result of decades of hard work by Lebanese civil society and ICBL partners. Congratulations!

What does it take to convince a nation that landmines are a weapon that harms its own future? ICBL camapigner Vidya Abhayagunawardena is the right person to answer this question. Read his interview here bit.ly/3NHVyY7

#Finnlands Austritt aus der #OttawaKonvention ist ein gefährlicher Bruch mit einem globalen Konsens, der seit über 25 Jahren #Zivilist*innen schützt. Der Schutz von Zivilist*innen ist unverhandelbar! #BanLandmines

This comes at a time when the @minemonitor.bsky.social records a sharp rise in casualties: 6,279 people were killed or injured by landmines and explosive remnants of war in 2024, the highest annual total since 2020.

Read the full ICBL’s statement in here.

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This pre-holiday deep dive examines the most severe crisis in the history of the Mine Ban Treaty, why it threatens the entire framework of international humanitarian law, and how diplomats fought back at last month Meeting of States Parties in Geneva. Read the full article here bit.ly/3Yv3iiu

#Children have made up over 40% of all civilian casualties from #landmines and explosive remnants of war since 1999.

▶️ Read our new fact sheet on the impact of mines on children: bit.ly/ICBLImpactOnChildren1Dec2025

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New #Monitor fact sheet available:

▶️ Download the fact sheet: bit.ly/ICBLFundingC...

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A last look at who receives international mine action funding, and where support is making a tangible difference on the ground.

Meet us next Monday for the full launch of the Landmine Monitor 2025, on 1 December at 9:30 AM CET, right before the the MSP meeting kicks off.

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Mine action funding: the gaps are real and the needs are greater.

We break it down in the Landmine Monitor 2025 launching 1st December, 09:30 CET.

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Another glimpse from the Landmine Monitor 2025: the current status of the Mine Ban Treaty.

While most of the world stands firmly against landmines, a small number of states remain outside the treaty.

Full report launches 1 December at 09:30 CET. Stay Tuned!

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Another sneak peek from the Landmine Monitor 2025: a global view of areas still contaminated by landmines.

The full report launches on 1 December at 09:30 CET, hosted by UNIDIR.

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A first look at the 2024 casualties map from the Landmine Monitor 2025.

The report launches 1 December at 09:30 CET, just as States Parties gather in Geneva for the 22nd MSP.

Stay tuned for new evidence on use, casualties, clearance, victim assistance, and global adherence to the Mine Ban Treaty.

Yeshua Moser Puangsuwan delivering ICBL Statement at UNGA (October 2025)

"No suspensions. States Parties have an obligation to uphold the Mine Ban Treaty and the norm it represents, under all circumstances.”

The ICBL-CMC at #UNGA last week speaking out against attempts to dilute the norm.

Check the full video here: bit.ly/3L8kuH3

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We welcomes 🇨🇭 #Switzerland’s decision to formally object to a recent announcement by #Ukraine that it would suspend operation of the Mine Ban Treaty.

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What would be the consequences if Ukraine suspended the Mine Ban Treaty? 👇

ICBL urges States Parties to submit their formal objections to Ukraine’s suspension, and calls on #Ukraine to immediately retract its decision to suspend its treaty obligations.

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🧵2/2 This statement comes 4 months after the Latvian notification of withdrawal from the Mine Ban Treaty.
Are those double standards? Does humanitarian law only apply when European states want to enforce it?
ICBL renews its call on Latvia tore-join the convention now. #MineFreeEurope

🧵1/2 #Latvia declared at 80th UNGA that “The effectiveness of all non-proliferation and disarmament instruments depends on our collective adherence, transparency, and rigorous implementation of them. It is a non negotiable to ensure this architecture continues to serve its fundamental purpose”

Lloyd Axworthy joined us as the guest of the 6 ep. of #SilentKillers.

In the episode he reflects on his political journey, the lasting impact of the Ottawa Treaty, and the urgent challenges still posed by antipersonnel mines.

Listen now: bit.ly/47aVGWh

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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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