About Us

The International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL) is a global network in some 100 countries that works for a world free of antipersonnel landmines, where landmine survivors can lead fulfilling lives. The Campaign was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of its efforts to bring about the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty. Since then, we have been advocating for the words of the treaty to become a reality, demonstrating on a daily basis that civil society has the power to change the world.

2013 Campaign Action Plan

This Action Plan summarizes priorities and activities of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL) in 2013 in line with the ICBL-CMC Strategic Plan 2012-2015 and input from national campaigns. The plan details campaign priorities on implementation and universalization of the Mine Ban Treaty (MBT) in 2013, describes how we will work, and includes a calendar of key global dates and major activities in 2013.

ICBL-CMC Strategic Plan 2012-2015

This strategic plan outlines objectives and priorities for the ICBL as well as the CMC and will guide our work in the coming years.

ICBL Ambassadors

Jody Williams, Tun Channareth, Margaret Arach Orech and Song Kosal are the ICBL Ambassadors

Campaign History

The ICBL was launched in 1992 by a group of six non-governmental organizations. Throughout the years, our structure and strategy has evolved with the changing circumstances.

ICBL 20th Anniversary

In 2012 the ICBL celebrated 20 years of campaigning for a world free of landmines. Throughout the year, the ICBL used the anniversary to bring the landmine problem, the Mine Ban Treaty and its achievements, as well as the success of this unique global movement, back into public attention.

Inspiration for other campaigns

A number of studies have been made on why the campaign succeeded in getting a Mine Ban Treaty drawn up in such a short period of time and the successes in its implementation.

Annual Reports

Annual Reports and Financial Statements of the ICBL, from 2001

Institutional Donors

Organisations and governments that have given important donations to the ICBL and the Landmine Monitor in 2009.

Governance Board, Advisory Committee and Staff Team

The activities of the ICBL are supported by a Governance Board representative of various elements of the ICBL that provides strategic, financial and human resources oversight. An Advisory Committee provides more regular input to staff and the working of the campaign.