A country that was once a humanitarian disarmament champion is now on track to become one of the world's largest stockpilers of antipersonnel mines.
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14.5 million antipersonnel mines.
That is what Poland's government began seeking to procure on 2 March 2026, just days after its withdrawal from the Mine Ban Treaty took effect.
At the 22nd Meeting of States Parties to the Mine Ban Treaty in Geneva today – the 28th anniversary of its signing – MAG delivered a statement to states, civil society & experts addressing progress, ongoing challenges & advancing our shared goal of a landmine-free world.
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Victim Assistance: Comparing best practices from long-term projects in Colombia with recent findings from the crisis context in Ukraine The Mine Ban Treaty recognize victim assistance (VA) as both a core obligation and a humanitarian priority. Colombia has made notable progress in reforming its laws and policies, developing long-term, inclusive, and community-based VA approaches shaped by its experience with internal conflict. In contrast, Ukraine faces a rapidly evolving challenge as ongoing hostilities create new contamination and victim assistance needs. Emerging evidence from Ukraine highlights both difficulties and innovative responses that may guide future best practices. This side event aims to discuss both challenging and inspiring examples from Ukraine and Colombia with the aim to strengthen Victim Assistance through inclusive, non-discriminatory strategies, fostering coordination, survivor participation, and sustainable, rights-based support. Friday, 5 December 13:00-15:00 Room: XII
📆Tomorrow at the Meeting of States Parties #22MSP to the #MineBanTreaty #Geneva, @hi-federation.bsky.social will organise a side event on #VictimAssistance to discuss challenges & examples from #Ukraine & #Colombia
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#Children have made up over 40% of all civilian casualties from #landmines and explosive remnants of war since 1999.
▶️ Read our new fact sheet on the impact of mines on children: bit.ly/ICBLImpactOnChildren1Dec2025
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New #Monitor fact sheet available:
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The global ban on antipersonnel landmines saves civilian lives. But the landmark treaty faces serious threats from countries leaving the treaty and new landmine use.
In 2025, five countries gave formal notification to withdraw from the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty. Learn more ⤵️
The new #LandmineMonitor report is out!
Read the latest on #landmine use, casualties, contamination, and on efforts to reduce their impact.
👉 bit.ly/LandmineMonitorReports
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A last look at who receives international mine action funding, and where support is making a tangible difference on the ground.
Meet us next Monday for the full launch of the Landmine Monitor 2025, on 1 December at 9:30 AM CET, right before the the MSP meeting kicks off.
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Mine action funding: the gaps are real and the needs are greater.
We break it down in the Landmine Monitor 2025 launching 1st December, 09:30 CET.
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Another glimpse from the Landmine Monitor 2025: the current status of the Mine Ban Treaty.
While most of the world stands firmly against landmines, a small number of states remain outside the treaty.
Full report launches 1 December at 09:30 CET. Stay Tuned!
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Another sneak peek from the Landmine Monitor 2025: a global view of areas still contaminated by landmines.
The full report launches on 1 December at 09:30 CET, hosted by UNIDIR.
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A first look at the 2024 casualties map from the Landmine Monitor 2025.
The report launches 1 December at 09:30 CET, just as States Parties gather in Geneva for the 22nd MSP.
Stay tuned for new evidence on use, casualties, clearance, victim assistance, and global adherence to the Mine Ban Treaty.
Last year, 314 casualties from these bombs were registered worldwide, of which 193 were Ukrainians. This is stated in the annual report of the CMC – Cluster Munition Coalition.
Since #Russia’s full-scale invasion began, cluster munitions have caused over 1,200 civilian casualties in #Ukraine. Behind each number is a life forever changed, a family torn apart, a community living in fear.
👉 This is why the work to eradicate these indiscriminate weapons matters more than ever.
While progress is being made, the CMM Report reveals alarming setbacks:
#Lithuania became the first country ever to withdraw from the Convention
#ClusterMunitions continue to be used in conflicts in Myanmar, Russia, Syria, and Ukraine.
#Civilians continue to pay the highest price.
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👉 The 2025 Report shows that the Convention on Cluster Munitions is making a real difference. In 2024 alone, States Parties cleared more cluster munition remnants than they did in the previous five years.
This is what humanitarian progress looks like: safe ground for civilians and their futures.
The Cluster Munition Monitor 2025 report #CCM2025 has been released!
The report can be access through this: bit.ly/42oMtYG
The press release is also available in here: bit.ly/41NasAH
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Mr. Volodymyr pictured in the yard of his home near the village of Zarazhne in Kharkiv Oblast. In February 2022 he was injured in a cluster munition strike on Kharkiv city and now has no feeling below his left thigh as a result of nerve damage. The strike, he says, was the first instance of cluster munitions in the war. When you are injured from cluster munitions he says, there is no end. He is a beneficiary of HI with cash assistance. © C. Wright / ICBL-CMC / HI
The Cluster Munition Monitor released today shows the positive impacts of the Oslo Convention on clearance & victim assistance.
👉Still a lot of work needs to be done.
🔴State parties must continue should not forget the victims!
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2025 Cluster Munition Monitor is out now 📣
Civilians – especially children – continue to suffer the deadly legacy of cluster munitions.
Every single recorded casualty in 2024 was a civilian.
Read the report: buff.ly/jBvHE3I
⬇️ See the key findings
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Cluster Munition Monitor 2025 is out!
Check out the report: bit.ly/CMMonitor2025
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This map highlights both past and current producers of cluster munitions, offering a clear picture of the global production landscape over time.
📢 Don’t forget: the Cluster Munition Monitor 2024 will be launched on 15 September at 9:30 CEST.
👉 Stay tuned for more insights leading up to the launch!
Congratulations to #Vanuatu for becoming the 112th State Party to the Convention on Cluster Munitions!
Read more at: tinyurl.com/3n9e2s3z
Today’s map highlight the Cluster Munition Remnants Contamination. The bad news is that more areas are marked in red!
👉 The Cluster Munition Monitor 2025 launches Monday, 15 September at 9.30 CEST.
Stay tuned for more insights! #CMM2025
#Tonga acceded to the #MineBanTreaty, becoming the 166 States Party to the treaty. Congratulations, Tonga!
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Throwback to last week’s #MineBanIM.
Finland’s statement on universalization was a masterclass in double standards: explaining why they’re withdrawing from the treaty while urging others to stay committed.
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Today at the Intersessional Meetings, #Estonia, #Finland, #Latvia, #Lithuania, and #Poland announced their intention to withdraw from the #MineBanTreaty.
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The world needs more Marshall Islands!
How happy to see the Marshall Islands joining the Mine Ban Treaty 🇲🇭
The last countries to accede to the treaty were the State of Palestine and Sri Lanka both in 2017.
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Want to find out about the status of #Yemen with regards to #antipersonnel mine production, use, or stockpile destruction?
Check out our country profile for Yemen at: tinyurl.com/48pxffsp
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