Become a Member of the ICBL-CMC

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The International Campaign to Ban Landmines and Cluster Munition Coalition (ICBL-CMC) operate a joint campaign membership comprised of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). No joining fee or annual subscription is required, rather applicants are requested to:

Endorse the calls to action by the CMC and ICBL;
Agree to abide by the ICBL-CMC Membership Pledge; and
Submit a completed Application Form.

STEP ONE: Endorse the calls

Please review the following calls to action by the CMC and ICBL and confirm that your organisation understands, endorses and commits to work for them. Advocacy work in every country is different and often focused primarily on either landmines or cluster munitions so endorsing both calls does not require that members actively work on both issues.

The Cluster Munition Coalition (CMC) calls for:

A total ban on the use, production, transfer, and stockpiling of cluster munitions;
Accelerated clearance and destruction of all unexploded cluster munitions, their submunitions, and other explosive remnants of war;
Fulfilment of the rights and needs of all cluster munition victims;
Universal adherence to the 2008 Convention on Cluster Munitions and its full implementation by all.

The International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL) calls for:

A total ban on the use, production, transfer, and stockpiling of antipersonnel landmines;
Accelerated clearance and destruction of all emplaced landmines and explosive remnants of war;
Fulfilment of the rights and needs of all landmine victims;
Universal adherence to the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty and its full implementation by all.

STEP TWO: Agree to the membership pledge

Membership Pledge
The following pledge describes the responsibilities that members agree to by joining and participating in the International Campaign to Ban Landmines and Cluster Munition Coalition (ICBL-CMC):

All Members
All members of the ICBL-CMC agree to the following responsibilities, collectively known as the three "Cs" - Campaign, Communicate, and Cooperate:

Endorse and actively work to achieve the goals of both the CMC and ICBL;
Regularly share information on campaign actions, developments, and issues;
Participate in campaign actions and contribute to consultations;
Abide by the ICBL-CMC Code of Conduct during meetings and events;
Cordially and respectfully exchange views and resolve conflicts.

Staff
The ICBL-CMC team of staff-who service each campaign and provide administrative, media, finance, logistical, and policy support-agree to provide:

Advice, encouragement, and support to all campaign members;
Regular information on campaign activities, actions, and available resources;
Facilitation and coordination of the CMC and ICBL networks, including dispute resolution;
Support to campaign engagement with the treaties, including management of participation in meetings
Timely consultation with members, including on issues and opportunities, policy development, and campaign structure and practices.

Leadership
The Governance Board, which oversees the work of both the ICBL and CMC, agrees to ensure:

Overall strategic direction to achieve the goals of both campaigns;
Legal compliance of the ICBL-CMC as a registered charity;
Sound financial management and practice;
Support to staff and good employment practice;
Regular consultation and engagement with membership.

STEP THREE: Application form

Please click here to download the Membership application form.

Please complete the application using a computer if possible and not by handwriting. Supplemental information can sent separately. Please email the completed application to info@icblcmc.org