Author(s):
Chayer Amelie <amelie@icbl.org> .
Tuesday 15 June 2010
In order to ensure the systematic and effective implementation of the Mine Ban Treaty, four informal, open-ended Standing Committees meet once a year in Geneva, Switzerland. The meetings are open to governments (States Parties and states not party), relevant international organizations and non-governmental organizations. The ICBL actively participates in those meetings, delivers expert statements, makes the voice of mine survivors heard, organizes side events and feeds information to the media.
The Broken Chair standing outside the United Nations in Geneva is a reminder of the casualties caused by antipersonnel mines and of the need for diplomatic action. Photo: Mary Wareham
The Intersessional Standing Committees Meetings took place from 21 to 25 June 2010 at the World Meteorological Organization building, Avenue de la Paix 7bis, Geneva, Switzerland.
Summary
Summary of the ISC meetings, 21-25 June
ICBL Statements
Universalization, 21 June
Views of the ICBL on the state of stockpile destruction implementation, 21 June
Transparency reporting, 21 June
Allegations of use of antipersonnel mines by Turkey, 21 June
Statement on a mine-free Central America, 22 June
Comments and questions on mine clearance, 22 June
Updates on ICBL’s post-Cartagena victim assistance activities, 24 June
Inclusive development, 24 June
International cooperation and assistance on victim assistance, 25 June
International cooperation and assistance on mine clearance, 25 June
International cooperation and assistance on other matters, 25 June
Mines retained for training and research purposes, 25 June
Intersessional work programme review, 25 June
Official Programme
The official programme of the week is available on the Implementation Support Unit's website
Logistics
ICBL campaigners and Monitor researchers will find in the logistical memo some important information about registration, accomodation, venue, etc.
ICBL Agenda