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ICBL News September 2006 is now on-line

Read the latest edition of the ICBL newsletter, published on the occasion of the 7th Meeting of States Parties to the Mine BanTreaty

Updates and Statements from 7th Meeting of States Parties to the Mine Ban Treaty

Read here the thematic summaries and ICBL statements from the 7th Meeting of States Parties to the Mine Ban Treaty.

Landmine Monitor Released in over 30 Countries

The eighth Landmine Monitor annual report was released in over 30 countries.

The Mine Ban Treaty: Time to take the final step from words to reality

Government representatives, landmine survivors, civil society campaigners, and mine action operators will gather in Geneva from 18 to 22 September for the 7th annual meeting of the States Parties to the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty.

Progress in Mine Action May be Jeopardized by Decreasing Funding

according to Landmine Monitor Report 2006, released today

Applications Sought for Mine Action Researchers/Editors

(26/08/2006, last updated: 26/08/2006) Read more »

7MSP Registration Deadline Extended to 28th August 2006

Dear Campaigners,

As of today, more than 90 campaigners have registered for the 7th Meeting of the States Parties that will be held in Geneva from the 18th to the 22nd of September 2006.
We would like to inform you that the ICBL is extending the registration deadline to Monday 28th of August. If you want to attend the 7MSP and have not yet registered, please go to the ICBL’s Registration Page. Please note that all members of the ICBL delegation must register with the ICBL.

Burma/Myanmar: Chin National Front pledges to halt mine use

Burmese non-state armed group Chin National Front, recently committed to halt the use of landmines in recognition of "the consequences for our own people and the long-term impact of landmines in the post-conflict period".

India: Non-State Armed Group declares non-use of anti-personnel mines

Non-State armed group Kuki National Organization, active in the border area between India and Burma/Myanmar, recently added its voice to the global commitment to ban landmines by signing the "Deed of Commitment" promoted by Swiss-based NGO Geneva Call.

7th Meeting of the States Parties

The 7th Meeting of the States Parties will be held in Geneva, Switzerland, from the 18th to the 22nd of September 2006.

Interview with Margaret Arech Orech, newly appointed ICBL Ambassador

In a recent interview, Margaret expressed her enthusiasm for her new role as an ICBL Ambassador, sharing her own personal struggle as a landmine victim and her impassioned quest to strengthen landmine victim assistance programs worldwide.

Interview with Liz Bernstein, newly appointed ICBL Ambassador

Liz Bernstein was able to share her excitement and aspirations for her new ambassadorship in a recent interview. Her extensive personal experience with the campaign and close understanding of the global landmine issue clearly make her a perfect fit for her new role!

ICBL Formally Appoints Liz Bernstein and Margaret Arach Orech as new Ambassadors:

The ICBL is pleased to announce the appointment of their newest Ambassadors, Elizabeth Bernstein and Margaret Arach Orech, two familiar faces in the landmine ban community.

Philippines: Bill for a Comprehensive Landmines Law

A draft Philippine Comprehensive Law on Landmines - drafted by the Philippines Campaign to Ban Landmines - is now pending before both the Philippine House and Senate. The proposed draft law will implement and reconcile the implementation of two treaties the Philippines has ratified, the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty, and the 1996 CCW Amended Protocol II.

USA: Senators seek to block first U.S. landmine production in nine years

New legislation was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate in an attempt to block Pentagon efforts to produce victim-activated antipersonnel landmines for the first time in almost a decade.