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States affected by cluster munitions use will come together for the first time in Belgrade, Serbia, on 3 - 4 October 2007 to discuss key issues in developing a new treaty to ban these weapons. The Belgrade Conference on States Affected by Cluster Munitions is an initiative of the Government of Serbia, and aims to give a strong voice to those suffering from the impact of these weapons. Cluster munitions survivors and activists from affected areas will also be attending.
The International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL), 1997 Nobel Prize for Peace, joined today other Nobel Laureates in expressing solidarity to the people of Burma/Myanmar as their peaceful protest to demand respect for their fundamental human rights is being met by violence.
On 17 and 18 September, celebrations were held in Norway to mark the 10th anniversary of the negotiation of the Mine Ban Treaty, which was agreed on 18 September 1997 in Oslo. An all-day civil society event was held on 17 September, and a morning panel discussion was hosted by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 18 September, followed by an evening ceremony. All events involved the active participation of ICBL ambassadors, staff, and member organizations.
At the beginning of September, ICBL member Association for Aid and Relief Japan celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Mine Ban Treaty by hosting a two-day Mine Ban event in Tokyo, attended by over 3,000 people.
As ICBL member organization Eden Foundation celebrates it 10th year of involvement in the landmine issue, ICBL representatives met with governent and opposition representatives and received pledges of support for efforts against antipersonnel mines.
In the 10th year from the adoption and signature of the Mine Ban Treaty, the ICBL considers the treaty to be a success. Yet, it is a "success in progress", with much work still remaining to address outstanding challenges. Read here an overview of results achieved over the past 10 years and steps still required to reach the ultimate goal of a "mine-free world".
As the treaty prohibiting the use, production, transfer and stockpiling of antipersonnel mines turns 10 this year, representatives of international civil society will gather in Oslo on 17 and 18 September to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the adoption of the treaty text. The treaty was later opened for signature in Ottawa, Canada, on 3-4 December 1997.
The International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL) welcomed today the release of 10 members of an Afghan demining team, and called for the immediate release of the three deminers still in captivity. “Deminers put their lives on the line every day to make the land safe again for others. They must be allowed to carry out their life-saving work without having to worry about security threats from outsiders,” said Sylvie Brigot, ICBL Executive Director.