International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL)
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10 Things You Can Do

Whether you have 10 minutes, one hour or plenty of time, you can help build a world free of landmines and cluster munitions! The strength of the ICBL comes from the involvement of people like YOU at the local, national and international levels.

1. Learn about landmines and cluster munitions

Visit the ICBL site, read about the latest global developments in the Landmine Monitor Report, have a look at our list of links.

2. Join a local campaign or start one

Contact one of the national campaigns to ban landmines. If there is no campaign in your country then consider starting your own! If you are from an international organization, contact us to learn more about affiliation.

3. Sign the People's Treaty

Help put pressure on governments by signing the People's Treaty to ensure the Convention on Cluster Munitions enters into force as soon as possible.

4. Send a lobbying letter

Write to one of the countries that have not joined the treaties. Urge them to get on board right away!

Write to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of treaty members states and urge them to lobby the non-member states to join.

Read our writing tips and sample letters.

5. Get the word out

Write to a local newspaper, call up a radio station, and send information to your friends. The ICBL Campaign Kit is filled with publicity tips!

6. Organise a public event

Raise awareness in your community! Organise a photo or art exhibition, arrange a film screening, start a landmine and cluster munition awareness day/week, set up a letter-writing event, hold a public demonstration, host a benefit conference! More action ideas in the ICBL Campaign Kit.

7. Stay informed

Subscribe to our newsletter

8. Volunteer for the ICBL

If you are as passionate about this issue as we are and willing to dedicate some of your time, we want to hear from you. Find out more about volunteering or interning for the ICBL

9. Contribute to the Landmine Monitor

Consider providing information for the Landmine Monitor Report. Find out about their research network and whether you can contribute by looking at the Landmine Monitor website or writing to lm [at] icbl.org.

10. Make a donation

Support the ICBL online, by mail or by telephone. Every bit counts!