Intersessional Standing Committee Meetings, 21-25 May 2012, Geneva, Switzerland

The Broken Chair standing outside the United Nations in Geneva is a reminder of the casualties caused by antipersonnel mines and of the need for diplomatic action. Photo: Mary Wareham

The meetings of Intersessional Standing Committees (ISC) of the Mine Ban Treaty (MBT) will take place from 21 to 25 May 2012 in Geneva.

The ISC meetings provide an opportunity for States Parties to report on the recent progress they have made to implement the MBT and the Cartagena Action Plan (CAP). The meetings also provide a platform for informal discussion on challenges, plans and the need for international assistance and cooperation to achieve the Treaty's aims.

Lend your Leg for a Mine Free World

Celebrities and global leaders join landmine victims and thousands worldwide calling for a final stop to landmines

The ICBL calls for all to join the Mine Ban Treaty on worldwide day of action

(Geneva, 3 April 2012): Thousands of people in more than 70 countries will roll-up their pant legs tomorrow as part of an inspirational global day of action calling for a full stop to the harm landmines still cause.

Visit our photo gallery to see inspirational images of ICBL campaigners, survivors, politicians and members of the public taking part in Lend Your Leg all over the world

Jordan latest country to clear all known minefields

Demining operations at a traditional baptism site in the Jordanian desert © Kai Santos / ICBL.

Geneva, 27 March 2012: The ICBL welcomes Jordan’s announcement that all its known mined areas have now been cleared.

Jordan’s National Committee for Demining and Rehabilitation (NCDR), under the leadership of its Director Prince Mired Raad Zeid Al-Hussein, declared on 21 March that all known minefields in the country are now safe after nearly 20 years of demining.

One million more mines to be destroyed as Finland becomes 159th nation to join landmine ban

(Geneva, 12 January 2012): Finland has become the latest nation to join the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty, which comprehensively bans the use, production, trade, and stockpiling of antipersonnel landmines.

Finland deposited its instrument of accession at the United Nations in New York on Monday 9 January 2012, the United Nations has announced.

2012: THE ICBL'S 20TH BIRTHDAY

2012 marks 20 years since the creation of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines, founded by six concerned NGOs in New York in 1992.

In its anniversary year the ICBL will challenge the international community to reinvigorate its commitment to reaching a mine-free world, and to put into action the means to achieving this aim within years, not decades.

Click our 20th anniversary logo on the left to visit our dedicated web page - read about the ICBL's history, keep up to date with events, view pictures, download materials and take part in the birthday celebration of this unique global campaign.

KEY ISSUES AND EVENTS

The Cartagena Action Plan

Tell the U.S. Administration to Join the Mine Ban Treaty! (U.S. Campaign online action)