Press Releases & Media Advisories

6th Meeting of State Parties to the Mine Ban Treaty to take place in Zagreb, Croatia, from 28 November to 2 December 2005

Around six hundred delegates representing over 100 countries and dozens of international and non-governmental organizations are expected in Zagreb, Croatia, from 28 November to 2 December 2005, for the 6th Meeting of States Parties to the Mine Ban Treaty.
One year after the landmark Nairobi Summit, have States Parties lived up to their commitments?

6MSP Media Advisory, 28 November 2005

Jody Williams, Nobel Peace Prize Co-Laureate, calls for stronger action to meet treaty obligations and assist survivors

On 26 November 2005, in Zagreb, Croatia, Jody Williams gave a statement at the 6MSP opening press conference, in which she advocated for a continued commitment to eradicate antipersonnel landmines and to assist the needs of mine survivors.

"Halfway, Bosnia, 10 years after the war" Picture Exhibition (Zagreb, Croatia)

A 44-picture exhibition by photographer John Rodsted will be presented at the 6th Meeting of State Parties to the Mine Ban Treaty (Zagreb, Croatia), from 28 November to 2 December 2005.

Tueday 29 November Media Advisory

Wednesday 30 November Media Advisory

Friday 2 December Media Advisory

MINES TO VINES Global Toast to Peace: ICBL and Roots of Peace Replacing the Scourge of Landmines with Grapevines Worldwide

Sastanak Država Stranaka Ottawske Konvencije

ICBL Final Press Release: Progress on Mine Clearance and Stockpile Destruction Cited at Global Meeting

The Sixth Meeting of States Parties, in Zagreb, Croatia, was the first opportunity for the world’s mine action community to assess whether any real progress has been made since the 2004 Nairobi Summit on a Mine-Free World.

At the opening of the meeting, the ICBL, represented by over 180 delegates from 63 countries, clearly stated its expectations for outcomes of the 6MSP. Expectations and assessment of outcomes included...