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Le traité d'interdiction des mines antipersonnel: un modèle à suivre pour interdire les bombes à sous-munitions?

Alors que nous nous approchons d'un nouveau traité d'interdiction des bombes à sous-munitions qui causent des dommages insupportables aux populations civiles, le traité d'interdiction des mines antipersonnel fournit un bel exemple de la façon dont les gouvernements peuvent coopérer avec succès pour éradiquer les armes inhumaines.

CMC Press Release - Historic Step Forward for Treaty to Ban Cluster Bombs - After Week of Tough Talks, Nations Agree to Move Forward

After a week of tough diplomatic talks, the voice of survivors and committed states has prevailed and a draft treaty to ban cluster munitions has been endorsed for formal negotiation. The so called “Wellington Declaration” provides the draft treaty text to be negotiated and agreed in Dublin in May 2008 to ban cluster munitions, assist survivors and ensure clearance of their land.

Video Footage and Photos of the Wellington Conference on Cluster Munitions!

Watch highlights from the second and third days of diplomatic discussions as well as civil society strong mobilization in Wellington.

CMC Press Release - Nine Governments Seek to Weaken Draft Treaty to Allow US to Continue Using Cluster Bombs

On the second day of a five-day conference to develop a historic treaty banning cluster munitions worldwide, nine governments are attempting to create a loophole that will allow them to assist the USA to use cluster munitions. The Cluster Munition Coalition strongly condemns the hypocrisy of these countries trying to ban cluster bombs while assisting other countries to use them.

Colombia: Alarming Increase in Landmine Casualties

With 29 new landmine casualties in the first 48 days of 2008, Colombia appears set to remain at the top of the list of countries reporting the highest numbers of victims caused by landmines and unexploded ordnance.

CMC Press Release - Wellington Conference on Cluster Munitions, Global Push to Ban Cluster Bombs at Crossroads

More than 500 representatives from over 100 governments as well as campaigners and survivors of cluster bombs from 38 countries are gathering in New Zealand today for the penultimate meeting of the Oslo Process. This global effort initiated by Norway is set to culminate with the adoption in Dublin in May 2008 of a treaty to ban cluster munitions, assist survivors and ensure clearance of their land. The Oslo Process has drawn the support of two-thirds of the world’s nations.

Job Opening at the ICBL - Communications Officer (English Native Speaker or Equivalent) - THE APPLICATIONS PROCESS IS NOW CLOSED

The ICBL is looking for a communications officer to ensure the implementation of the ICBL’s media and communications strategies as tools to promote the Campaign’s goals on landmines and cluster munitions. Candidates must have at least three years relevant experience in a media relations / communications/ campaigning environment, as well as strong demonstrated oral and written communications skills. Due to the nature of the job, a level of English equivalent to native language is required. This is a 12-month contract, renewable. Deadline for applications: 17 February 2008.

Intersessional Standing Committee Meetings, 23-27 April 2007, Geneva, Switzerland

The Intersessional Standing Committee Meetings took place from 23-27 April 2007 in Geneva, Switzerland.

Landmine Monitor seeks Copy Editor

Landmine Monitor is looking for a Copy Editor to be responsible for editing approximately 119 country and area research reports as well as thematic overviews (approximately 1,100 pages of text) to ensure consistency in style, formatting and language.

Landmine Monitor seeks Editorial Assistant

Landmine Monitor is looking for an Editorial Assistant to be responsible for providing support to the final editing team during the production of Landmine Monitor Report 2008: Toward a Mine-Free World.

Nepal: Parliamentary Support for the Mine Ban Treaty

Members of the Nepalese parliament participating in a seminar organized by the Nepal Campaign to Ban Landmines (NCBL) on 27 January 2008 vowed to actively promote Nepal’s accession to the Mine Ban Treaty.

CMC Media Advisory: Wellington Conference on Cluster Munitions

New Zealand hosts pivotal conference in global push for cluster bomb ban treaty (Wellington 18-22 February).

Bombing of the UN building in Algiers: ICBL mourns the loss of one of the strongest advocates for mine action and a cheerful colleague and friend

Steven Olejas, former head of the Mine Action Department at Danish Church Aid (DCA), then Chief Technical Advisor for UNDP in Algeria, was among the victims of the explosion of the UN building yesterday in Algiers.

CMC Press Release - Cluster bomb ban treaty: 138 Nations Make Progress in Vienna

Vienna, Austria, 7 December 2007 - The third major international conference on cluster munitions ended successfully today as consensus emerged on a number of important issues to be included in the new ban treaty to be signed in 2008, including victim assistance, clearance, stockpile destruction and international cooperation and assistance. Important work remains to ensure that exceptions do not weaken a comprehensive ban.

Too Many States Not on Course to Meet Clearance Deadlines

TOO MANY STATES NOT ON COURSE TO MEET MINE CLEARANCE DEADLINES according to Landmine Monitor Report 2007 released today