#Belgium and #Norway’s messages at last month’s #MineBanIM remain more relevant than ever following #Ukraine’s recent announcement to withdraw from the Mine Ban Treaty.
The Mine Ban Treaty is a promise to protect civilians, preserve peace, and uphold international law. Stay in the Treaty.
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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There is no such thing as responsible use of AP mines. These weapons have no place in modern warfare. They don't defend borders, all they do is kill and maim civilians for years to come. NPA's Dagmar Matúšů with a strong statement on Universalization during #MineBanIM in Geneva.
Tamar Gabelnick during the #MineBanIM addressed the withdrawals, reminding states that “there are indeed limits to the ‘anything and everything’ of war. Certain red lines remain – and antipersonnel landmines should remain firmly behind them, along with other forbidden weapons like chemical weapons.”
The statements by the withdrawing States as read at the #MineBanIM will only reinforce our commitment to a mine-free world.
The announcements were not surprising, but still, it was disheartening to witness this moment and listen the justifications put forward.
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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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By joining the Mine Ban Treaty we hope to send a strong message. It is our moral obligation to the victims of antipersonnel landmines esp. the children. Be unequivocal in defending the progress made - newest State Party Marshall Islands tells #MineBanIM meeting
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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ICBL's statement on compliance at the #MineBanIM highlighting concerns over recent landmine use, missed stockpile destruction deadlines, and announced withdrawals. The statement was delivered by @marywareham.bsky.social.
Full statement is available here: bit.ly/4jUFjBH
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From ICBL and @npaid.bsky.social event during the #MineBanIM: "These withdrawals are acts of human vandalism and proof of fake security promises. And in ten years from now, we’ll look back and regret not challenging states more forcefully. We built this norm together and we must defend it together”
We all know too well how harmful these weapons are, it is our job to defend the treaty. In ten years we don’t want to be thinking back, regretting that we didn’t challenge states withdrawing from the #APMBC more. It’s a question of human dignity, says HI’s Alma Tazlidzan at #MineBanIM
It’s a myth that AP mines protect borders. Armies no longer march across borders, using them for this purpose makes no sense. They are set to kill, responsible use is impossible, civilians don’t have maps, and mines migrate, says NPA’ Jonathon Guthrie at the #MineBanIM NPA/ICBL side event.
“Mines don’t disappear with the end of hostilities.” Since December, 414 people were killed & 592 injured by landmines & explosive remnants of war in #Syria. 30% of the victims were children. - Raed Al-Saleh, Minister for Environment, Emergencies, Disaster Management #MineBanIM
For the latest mine ban policy developments in #Syria, check out the updated Monitor country profile for Syria at: tinyurl.com/dncc4t6a
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Denna vecka medverkar vår Folkrättsexpert Angelica Widström på #MineBanIM, det mellanstatliga mötet för Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.
- Nu är det viktigare än någonsin att stå upp för människors säkerhet och för de regler som visar vad det betyder att vara mänsklig, säger Angelica.
During #MineBanIM ICBL campaigner Dejan Ivanovic delivered the campaign’s statement on victim assistance, highlighting the urgent need to strengthen support for landmine survivors, their families, and affected communities.
👉 Read the full statement here: bit.ly/447ylmT
📢 Big news!
The Sultanate of Oman just announced at the #MineBanIM that it has completed landmine clearance as of 2 February 2025.
A major milestone toward a #minefreeworld!
The @minemonitor.bsky.social just published a new factsheet looking at the impact of mines/ERW on women, men, boys, and girls.
Read the Gender and the Mine Ban Treaty factsheet: backend.icblcmc.org/assets/Resou...
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"We, who gather here, need to be leaders of reconciliation, disarmament, and peace where every person from every country counts."
ICBL’s opening speech at the #MineBanIM was delivered by Tun Channareth from the Cambodian Campaign to Ban Landmines.
Join us at 13:00 CEST for a side event on Civilian Harm from Antipersonnel Landmines, with @hrw.org and @hi-advocacy.bsky.social
In Room 4 at #MineBanIM
Also live streamed at: us02web.zoom.us/j/8363598371...
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