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Representatives of States Parties to the Mine Ban Treaty, some states not party, international organizations, UN agencies, the International Committee of the Red Cross and ICBL members gathered in Geneva, Switzerland, from 29 November - 3 December 2010 to assess challenges in the universalization and full implementation of the Mine Ban Treaty. The ICBL delegation included some 120 campaigners from 33 countries.
The Tenth Meeting of the States Parties to the Mine Ban Treaty (10MSP) took place one year after States Parties, international organizations, civil society and others took part in the Second Review Conference of the Mine Ban Treaty in Cartagena, Colombia. The Cartagena Summit on a Mine-Free World was a remarkable event that allowed to look back with satisfaction on progress made in addressing the landmine problem, and to celebrate the power of a treaty that has inspired so much dedicated effort year after year.
At the same time, the Cartagena Summit was a forward-looking event that clearly demonstrated the significant amount of work that remains to be done. States pledged through the Cartagena Declaration that they would stay committed in the coming years, and the Cartagena Action Plan provided a set of concrete steps for States Parties to take forward that commitment in all the key areas of the Mine Ban Treaty. The 10MSP was the first formal occasion to measure states' progress in putting the Cartagena Action Plan into place.
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We called on all states to Keep Up the Energy to get rid of landmines once and for all, and to ensure survivors can lead fulfilling lives.
Opening of the Meeting and General Exchange of Views, 29 November 2010
Clearing Mined Areas, and Clearance Deadline Extension Requests , 29-30 November and 2-3 December 2010
Enhancing International Cooperation and Assistance, 30 November 2010
Assisting the Victims, 1 December 2010
Destroying Stockpiled Mines, 2 December 2010
Universalizing the Treaty, 2 December 2010
Transparency, Compliance, Prevention of Prohibited Activities, and Other Decisions Taken by the Meeting, 3 December 2010
Opening Statement to the 10th Meeting of the States Parties, 29 November 2010
General Exchange of Views, 29 November 2010
Comments on Mine Clearance Deadline Extension Requests, 29-30 November 2010
International Cooperation and Assistance, 30 November 2010
Victim Assistance, 1 December 2010
Stockpile Destruction, 2 December 2010
Transparency Reporting, 2 December 2010
Mine Clearance in States with 2009 and 2010 Clearance Deadlines, 2 December 2010
Mine Clearance in States with post-2011 Clearance Deadlines, 2 December 2010
Universalization, 2 December 2010
Intersessional Work Program Review, 3 December 2010
Compliance, 3 December 2010
Article 3 (Retained Mines), 3 December 2010
Decisions on Extension Requests, 3 December 2010
Statements made prior to the 10MSP
A state of play of Mine Ban Treaty implementation, Speaking notes for Sylvie Brigot, ICBL Executive Director, Brussels, 30 September 2010
Insights on victim assistance: ICBL Treaty Implementation Officer Firoz Ali Alizada shares his personal story as a landmine survivor and reviews challlenges ahead in addressing the suffering caused by landmines, Brussels, 30 September 2010
The ICBL addresses the United Nations' First Committee (Disarmament and International Security), New York, 25 October 2010
ICBL Comments on mine clearance deadline extension requests
"We want to make sure states keep up the energy", Press briefing speaking notes for ICBL Treaty Implementation Director Tamar Gabelnick, Geneva, 2 November 2010
Media Advisory - Tenth Meeting of the States Parties to the Mine Ban Treaty
Media Advisory - Landmine Monitor 2010 Global Release, 24 November 2010
Press Release - Record-Breaking Progress on Mine Ban, 24 November 2010 (Global Release of Landmine Monitor 2010)
Press Release - Governments Urged to Eliminate Landmines Within Years, Not Decades, 29 November 2010 (10MSP Opening)
Comunicado de prensa - Instamos a los Gobiernos a Eliminar las Minas Antipersonal en años, No Decadas, 29 de noviembre de 2010
Communiqué de presse - Les Gouvernements exhortés à éliminer les mines terrestres d'ici quelques années -- et non quelques décennies, 29 novembre 2010
Calendar of story opportunities and side events organized by ICBL members
Interview opportunities
Press Release - Obama Should Heed Nobel Laureates' Call to Ban Landmines, 30 November 2010
Press Release - Governments Urged to Eliminate Landmines Within Years, Not Decades, 1 December 2010: press release with information on China, available in Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), and English
Press Release - Cambodia to Host International Diplomatic Meeting on Antipersonnel Mines in 2011, 2 December 2010 (national press release)
Press Release - Governments Must Promote Rights of Landmine and Cluster Bomb Survivors, 2 December 2010
Comunicado de prensa - Gobiernos deben promover los derechos de sobrevivientes de las minas terrestres y bombas en racimo, 2 de diciembre de 2010
Communiqué de presse - Les gouvernements doivent promouvoir les droits des survivants des mines et des bombes à sous-munitions, 2 décembre 2010
Press Release - Landmine Ban Makes Gains, But Serious Concerns Remain, 3 December 2010
ICBL Documents
10MSP Messages Booklet for ICBL campaigners
December 2010 issue of the ICBL newsletter distributed at the 10MSP
Official Documents
Documents on the official webpage of the 10MSP (Implementation Support Unit's website)
Photos from the meeting by Mary Wareham are available on Flickr
Download the Keep Up the Energy logo in JPEG format or in PDF format
Logistical Memo #1 with information on registration, visas, accomodation, transportation, reimbursements for sponsored participants, and ICBL meetings (12 October 2010)
Click here to fill the 10MSP online registration form if you are a member of the ICBL. The form will open in a new window.
UN security registration form -- First you must fill the 10MSP online registration form by clicking on the link above. Then fill the UN security registration form. Please read the logistical memo #1 for additional information.
Pre-booked hotels for non-sponsored ICBL delegates
