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The International Campaign to Ban Landmines is a global network working to rid the world of landmines

A global network working for a world free of landmines

The International Campaign to Ban Landmines is a global network in some 100 countries that works for a world free of antipersonnel landmines, where landmine survivors can lead fulfilling lives.

15/06/2026

ICBL comments on the thematic panel "Standing up for International Humanitarian Law: Global Frameworks and the Place of the Convention".

Full statement is available on our website: https://bit.ly/4uG1WiC

15/06/2026

“Mines take lives. Mines do not save them.”

The whole room needed to hear this message from Mirsad Tokić, a landmine survivor and former deminer from Croatia. Words he delivered as he opened this week’s Mine Ban Treaty intersessional meetings in Geneva.

Last year, five EU states walked away from this treaty, two of whom are now planning to produce millions of new landmines.

Meanwhile, Croatia completed its clearance and Lebanon, while being in the middle of an armed conflict, chose to join anyway convinced that standing behind the ban is what will ensure the safety of its citizens.

The full statement is available on our website through this link: https://bit.ly/4uG1WiC

04/06/2026

Sharing again for those who missed it: last week we released our new paper on cluster munitions in Southeast Asia reflecting on progress, challenges & priorities ahead of the 3rd Review Conference in Sept 2026 in Lao PDR.

Read the paper here: https://bit.ly/MonitorSEAsiaMay2026

The Convention on Cluster Munitions

22/05/2026

United States has a new acquisition of cluster munitions from Israel.

Read this story and more in our April 2026 Ban Policy Newsletter and explore what this means for the global movement to ban antipersonnel mines and cluster munitions.

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20/05/2026

The UN Secretary-General just called withdrawals from the Mine Ban Treaty a "dangerous retreat from international humanitarian law" — and he's right. Civilians are still the ones paying the price for landmines and cluster munitions in nearly 20 countries worldwide.

We're thankful for the Permanent Mission of Norway to the UN as it picks up exactly that thread with a dedicated session to reaffirm commitment to the Mine Ban Treaty.

08/05/2026

India is still producing cluster munitions and antipersonnel mines.

Read this story and more in our April 2026 Ban Policy Newsletter and explore what this means for the global movement to ban antipersonnel mines and cluster munitions.

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06/05/2026

Thank you Camille Pagella for sitting with ICBL-CMC Director Tamar Gabelnick to produce this piece.

It's always a pleasure to work with engaged journalists willing to shine a light on the humanitarian impact of antipersonnel mines and the challenges facing the Treaty.

A timely read for anyone following the state of international humanitarian law today. The article is available in French.

https://bit.ly/4utM9ng

05/05/2026

Find the latest in the global movement to ban landmines and cluster bombs in our April 2026 Ban Policy Newsletter:
www.icblcmc.org/our-impact/ban-policy-newsletter-april-2026

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04/05/2026

Lebanon has joined the Mine Ban Treaty becoming its 162nd State Party.

At a time when some countries are walking away from this life-saving convention, Lebanon's decision to commit to the protection of civilians carries particular weight. Read the full story. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4wfy2np

15/04/2026

Landmines do not disappear when wars end. They remain in the ground, killing and maiming civilians long after—children walking to school, families travelling by car, or farmers using tractors.

Poland and Finland are now preparing to produce AP mines, and politicians in other European states are suggesting they leave the Mine Ban Treaty.

The ban is still strong but needs active support. The EU should uphold the ban and refuse to fund AP mine production.

Sign the petition to protect civilians and keep landmines out of Europe:
action.wemove.eu/sign/2026-04-ban-landmines-europe-petition-EN

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