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Survivor Network Project

The International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL) and the Cluster Munition Coalition (CMC), through its Survivor Network Project and with specific financial support from the Norwegian government, have launched a request for proposals to support promising landmine and cluster munition survivor networks by sustaining and building their capacity.

"The emphasis should be on the respect for human life" - interview with ICBL campaigner Sister Patricia Pak Poy

The ICBL has interviewed Sister Patricia Pak Poy, founder of the Australian Network to Ban Landmines. Here Sister Patricia talks about how she became involved in the campaign and why it is so important.

In the run up to the 11MSP, held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia between 28 November and 2 December 2011, the ICBL highlighted the amazing work of some of our campaigners from around the world. Read their stories in their own words and how they are working hard to Push For Progress towards a mine free world.

“I sincerely wish that this time governments will go beyond words and take concrete actions to effectively implement the Mine Ban Treaty” – interview with ICBL campaigner Francky Miantuala from the Democratic Republic of Congo

With one week to go until the 11MSP, ICBL interviewed Francky Miantuala from the Campagne congolaise pour interdire les mines (CCIM). Here Francky talks about how he got involved in the campaign and what he wants to see happen at the 11MSP.

In the run up to the 11MSP, which is being held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, between 28 November and 2 December 2011, the ICBL is highlighting the amazing work of some of our campaigners from around the world. Read their stories in their own words and how they are working hard to Push For Progress towards a mine free world.

“My dream is to see governments take vital next steps on landmines” – interview with ICBL Campaigner Camilo Serna from Campaña Colombiana Contra Minas

With 4 days to go until the 11MSP, ICBL interviewed Camilo Serna, ICBL campaigner from the Campaña Colombiana Contra Minas. Here Camilo shares how he became involved in the campaign over ten years ago.

In the run up to the 11MSP, which is being held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, between 28 November and 2 December 2011, the ICBL is highlighting the amazing work of some of our campaigners from around the world. Read their stories in their own words and how they are working hard to Push For Progress towards a mine free world.

“Unless removed, landmines are ever alert for the next victim” – interview with ICBL Ambassador Margaret Arach Orech from Uganda

With just ten days to go until the 11MSP, ICBL interviewed Margaret Arach Orech, ICBL Ambassador from Uganda Landmine Survivors Association. Here Margaret shares her experience as someone who has been directly affected by landmines.

In the run up to the 11MSP, which is being held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, between 28 November and 2 December 2011, the ICBL will be highlighting the amazing work of some of our campaigners from around the world. Read their stories in their own words and how they are working hard to Push For Progress towards a mine free world.

Investing in Action: ICBL-CMC 2012 local campaign support project

The International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL), www.icbl.org, and the Cluster Munition Coalition (CMC), www.stopclustermunitions.org, are launching ‘Investing in Action 2012’, a local campaign support project that will provide organisations that are members of the ICBL-CMC with funding for campaign activities.

"It is our job to spread the word and keep the issues alive" - interview with ICBL campaigner Jelena Vicentic

With just two weeks to go until the 11MSP, ICBL interviewed Jelena Vicentic, ICBL Campaigner from Assistance Advocacy Access - Serbia. Here Jelena shares her experience from Serbia and calls on governments to take real action in Phnom Penh.

In the run up to the 11MSP, which is being held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, between 28 November and 2 December 2011, the ICBL will be highlighting the amazing work of some of our campaigners from around the world. Read their stories in their own words and how they are working hard to Push For Progress towards a mine free world.

Each day that mine clearance doesn’t happen means new victims - interview with ICBL campaigner Muteber Ögreten from Turkey

With just over two weeks to go until the 11MSP, ICBL interviewed Muteber Ögreten ICBL Campaigner from the Initiative for a Mine Free Turkey. Here Mutebar shares her experience campaigning in an affected country and her views on steps Turkey must take in order to fulfill its treaty obligations.

In the run up to the 11MSP, which is being held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, between 28 November and 2 December 2011, the ICBL will be highlighting the amazing work of some of our campaigners from around the world. Read their stories in their own words and how they are working hard to Push For Progress towards a mine free world.

“This generation has a unique opportunity to provide a key contribution in achieving our ultimate goal – a mine free world” - ICBL campaigner Amir Mujanovic from Bosnia and Herzegovina shares his experience of living in a landmine affected country

With three weeks to go until the 11MSP, ICBL interviewed Amir Mujanovic (Muja), the Executive Director of Landmine Survivors Initiatives and ICBL Campaigner. Here Muja shares his experience of working in a country affected by landmines and his work with survivors who have inspired him.

In the run up to the 11MSP, which is being held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, between 28 November and 2 December 2011, the ICBL will be highlighting the amazing work of some of our campaigners from around the world. Read their stories in their own words and how they are working hard to Push For Progress towards a mine free world.

"I believe that if we act together we can do much more" - veteran ICBL campaigner Sister Denise Coghlan launches one month countdown to 11MSP

To launch the one month countdown to the Eleventh Meeting of States Parties (11MSP), ICBL interviewed Sister Denise Coghlan - Director of Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) in Cambodia and member of the Cambodian Campaign to Ban Landmines.

Sister Denise has been based in Cambodia and involved in the landmine issue and the campaign for more than 20 years. Here she shares her experience, knowledge and passion for the issue and the campaign.

In the run up to the 11MSP, which is being held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, between 28 November and 2 December 2011, the ICBL will be highlighting the amazing work of some of our campaigners from around the world. Read their stories in their own words and how they are working hard to Push For Progress towards a mine free world.

Myanmar/Burma: Elephants continue to become landmine victims

In both August and September 2011, more elephants injured by landmines in Myanmar/Burma arrived for treatment in Thailand.
Pa Hae Po , a male elephant, was the 14th elephant mine victim admitted for care at the the Friends of the Asian Elephant (FAE) hospital in northern Thailand in mid-September. He lost a part of his left front foot to a landmine planted in the jungle on the Burma-Thai border.

Cambodian landmine survivor Chan Neang delivers a statement at regional seminar in Phnom Penh

A regional seminar on “Addressing the Human Costs of Anti-personnel Landmines” took place in Phnom Penh, Cambodia from 20-21 September 2011. The meeting was organized by the Royal Government of Cambodia, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). At the meeting, Mr. Chan Neang who is a member of the Cambodian Campaign to Ban Landmines and a landmine survivor delivered the following statement:

ICBL Ambassador Tun Channareth Receives an Honourary Doctorate from Seattle University

ICBL Ambassador Tun Channareth (called Reth) received an honorary degree from Seattle University on 12 June 2011 for his fourteen years of campaigning against landmines.

Investing in Action: ICBL-CMC 2011 Local Campaign Support Project

The International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL), www.icbl.org, and the Cluster Munition Coalition (CMC), www.stopclustermunitions.org, are launching ‘Investing in Action’, a local campaign support project that will provide organisations that are members of the ICBL-CMC with funding for campaign activities.

ICBL Member Handicap International Receives Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize

The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation announced on 15 March 2011 that ICBL member Handicap International will receive the 2011 Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize of US$1.5 million. A co-founder of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines in the early nineties, Handicap International is the world's largest non-governmental organization providing assistance and advocacy for people with disabilities.