General Info

• The Nairobi Summit on a Mine-Free World - or first Review Conference of the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty - takes place from 29 November to 3 December 2004 in Nairobi, Kenya.
• 100's of participants will take part in the formal proceedings and numerous side events: world leaders, NGOs, international organizations, landmine survivors, youth and UN agencies.
• It is an historic occasion in the life of the Mine Ban Treaty, taking place halfway between the treaty's establishment under international law in 1999 and the deadline in 2009 for most member states to clear minefields.
• Beforehand, campaigners hope new countries will come on board the treaty. Anticipation of the event is also expected to galvanise other efforts.
• The Summit will have far-reaching consequences. The ICBL is urging member states to adopt an ambitious action programme to finish the task of ridding the world of this evil scourge.
• Read more in our Frequently Asked Questions.
• ICBL members can register here for the event. All others please contact us for information on registration or visit the Nairobi Summit official site registration section.

Additional links:

• ICBL Images from the summit.
• Nairobi Summit official site
• Government of Kenya, Host Country Organizing Committee site
• Fifth Meeting of States Parties (5MSP) and the ICBL Report on Activities at the 5MSP
• IRIN News (UN) web special on the Nairobi Summit
• International Committee of the Red Cross focus on Landmines and the Nairobisummit