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- ICBL Management Committee member, Ayman Sorour ( Arabic) on ICBL’s theme, hopes and expectations for outcomes for 7MSP.
- Kirsten Young ( English) from Landmine Survivors Network and Margaret Arach Orech ( English), ICBL Ambassador and Uganda Landmine Survivors Association founder comment on the importance of Convention on the Human Rights of People with Disablities in relation to Mine Ban Treaty victim assistance obligations.
- Paul Hannon ( English) from ICBL Management Committee and Executive Director of Mines Action Canada comments on the current situation of mine action funding levels and expectations of outcomes for States Parties on the issue of funding.
- Dr. Robert Mtonga ( English), Zambia Campaign to Ban Landmines, on Africa’s challenges on implementing the Mine Ban Treaty – especially meeting the needs of survivors.
- Maria Josep Parés ( Spanish and English), Moviment per la Pau, on her views of the challenges faced by mine affected states in the Americas in implementing the Ottawa Convention and possible consequences if the Americas remain overlooked in terms of international support.
- Camilo Serna ( Spanish), Colombian Campaign to Ban Landmines, comments on the situation of Colombia as the most mine-affected State Party in the Americas.
- Christa McMillin ( English ), Mines Action Canada, on the importance of involving youth and growing the next generation of mine ban campaigners and advocates.
- ICBL Youth Ambassador, Song Kosal ( English and Khmer), on her thoughts of the outcomes of the meeting and hopes for youth involvement over the next year.
