International Campaign to Ban Landmines
@minefreeworld.bsky.social
The International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL), 1997 Nobel Peace Prize Co-Laureate, works with the Mine Ban Treaty for a world without landmines.
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What does it take to convince a nation that landmines are a weapon that harms its own future? ICBL camapigner Vidya Abhayagunawardena is the right person to answer this question. Read his interview here bit.ly/3NHVyY7
January 15, 2026 at 11:38 AM
What does it take to convince a nation that landmines are a weapon that harms its own future? ICBL camapigner Vidya Abhayagunawardena is the right person to answer this question. Read his interview here bit.ly/3NHVyY7
This comes at a time when the @minemonitor.bsky.social records a sharp rise in casualties: 6,279 people were killed or injured by landmines and explosive remnants of war in 2024, the highest annual total since 2020.
Read the full ICBL’s statement in here.
bit.ly/4aSJgWA
Read the full ICBL’s statement in here.
bit.ly/4aSJgWA
January 13, 2026 at 9:29 AM
This comes at a time when the @minemonitor.bsky.social records a sharp rise in casualties: 6,279 people were killed or injured by landmines and explosive remnants of war in 2024, the highest annual total since 2020.
Read the full ICBL’s statement in here.
bit.ly/4aSJgWA
Read the full ICBL’s statement in here.
bit.ly/4aSJgWA
This pre-holiday deep dive examines the most severe crisis in the history of the Mine Ban Treaty, why it threatens the entire framework of international humanitarian law, and how diplomats fought back at last month Meeting of States Parties in Geneva. Read the full article here bit.ly/3Yv3iiu
January 7, 2026 at 9:53 AM
This pre-holiday deep dive examines the most severe crisis in the history of the Mine Ban Treaty, why it threatens the entire framework of international humanitarian law, and how diplomats fought back at last month Meeting of States Parties in Geneva. Read the full article here bit.ly/3Yv3iiu
What would be the consequences if Ukraine suspended the Mine Ban Treaty? 👇
ICBL urges States Parties to submit their formal objections to Ukraine’s suspension, and calls on #Ukraine to immediately retract its decision to suspend its treaty obligations.
#MineFreeWorld #MineFreeEurope
ICBL urges States Parties to submit their formal objections to Ukraine’s suspension, and calls on #Ukraine to immediately retract its decision to suspend its treaty obligations.
#MineFreeWorld #MineFreeEurope
October 16, 2025 at 1:36 PM
What would be the consequences if Ukraine suspended the Mine Ban Treaty? 👇
ICBL urges States Parties to submit their formal objections to Ukraine’s suspension, and calls on #Ukraine to immediately retract its decision to suspend its treaty obligations.
#MineFreeWorld #MineFreeEurope
ICBL urges States Parties to submit their formal objections to Ukraine’s suspension, and calls on #Ukraine to immediately retract its decision to suspend its treaty obligations.
#MineFreeWorld #MineFreeEurope
🧵1/2 #Latvia declared at 80th UNGA that “The effectiveness of all non-proliferation and disarmament instruments depends on our collective adherence, transparency, and rigorous implementation of them. It is a non negotiable to ensure this architecture continues to serve its fundamental purpose”
October 15, 2025 at 10:07 AM
🧵1/2 #Latvia declared at 80th UNGA that “The effectiveness of all non-proliferation and disarmament instruments depends on our collective adherence, transparency, and rigorous implementation of them. It is a non negotiable to ensure this architecture continues to serve its fundamental purpose”
Lloyd Axworthy joined us as the guest of the 6 ep. of #SilentKillers.
In the episode he reflects on his political journey, the lasting impact of the Ottawa Treaty, and the urgent challenges still posed by antipersonnel mines.
Listen now: bit.ly/47aVGWh
#MineFreeWorld
In the episode he reflects on his political journey, the lasting impact of the Ottawa Treaty, and the urgent challenges still posed by antipersonnel mines.
Listen now: bit.ly/47aVGWh
#MineFreeWorld
October 14, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Lloyd Axworthy joined us as the guest of the 6 ep. of #SilentKillers.
In the episode he reflects on his political journey, the lasting impact of the Ottawa Treaty, and the urgent challenges still posed by antipersonnel mines.
Listen now: bit.ly/47aVGWh
#MineFreeWorld
In the episode he reflects on his political journey, the lasting impact of the Ottawa Treaty, and the urgent challenges still posed by antipersonnel mines.
Listen now: bit.ly/47aVGWh
#MineFreeWorld
At the First Committee, we urge delegations to:
➡️ Condemn all use of #landmines and #ClusterMunitions, under any circumstances;
➡️ Denounce withdrawals from the treaties;
➡️ Urging all states to join and stop withdrawal plans;
➡️ Vote in favour of the resolutions promoting these life-saving treaties.
➡️ Condemn all use of #landmines and #ClusterMunitions, under any circumstances;
➡️ Denounce withdrawals from the treaties;
➡️ Urging all states to join and stop withdrawal plans;
➡️ Vote in favour of the resolutions promoting these life-saving treaties.
October 2, 2025 at 12:38 PM
At the First Committee, we urge delegations to:
➡️ Condemn all use of #landmines and #ClusterMunitions, under any circumstances;
➡️ Denounce withdrawals from the treaties;
➡️ Urging all states to join and stop withdrawal plans;
➡️ Vote in favour of the resolutions promoting these life-saving treaties.
➡️ Condemn all use of #landmines and #ClusterMunitions, under any circumstances;
➡️ Denounce withdrawals from the treaties;
➡️ Urging all states to join and stop withdrawal plans;
➡️ Vote in favour of the resolutions promoting these life-saving treaties.
🎙️ New Episode Alert!
In this latest episode of #SilentKillers, we sit with the photographer and photojournalist Giovanni Diffidenti, whose powerful reportage has illuminated critical humanitarian issues in over twenty countries.
👉 Listen now: bit.ly/3IATCyI
#MineFreeWorld #MineFreeEurope
In this latest episode of #SilentKillers, we sit with the photographer and photojournalist Giovanni Diffidenti, whose powerful reportage has illuminated critical humanitarian issues in over twenty countries.
👉 Listen now: bit.ly/3IATCyI
#MineFreeWorld #MineFreeEurope
September 29, 2025 at 12:04 PM
🎙️ New Episode Alert!
In this latest episode of #SilentKillers, we sit with the photographer and photojournalist Giovanni Diffidenti, whose powerful reportage has illuminated critical humanitarian issues in over twenty countries.
👉 Listen now: bit.ly/3IATCyI
#MineFreeWorld #MineFreeEurope
In this latest episode of #SilentKillers, we sit with the photographer and photojournalist Giovanni Diffidenti, whose powerful reportage has illuminated critical humanitarian issues in over twenty countries.
👉 Listen now: bit.ly/3IATCyI
#MineFreeWorld #MineFreeEurope
Making sure #Landmines and #ClusterMunitions stay on the agenda during #UNGA 👇
In a meeting with UN High Representative Izumi Nakamitsu, Tamar Gabelnick, urged stronger leadership on state withdrawals, and reinforced the call that suspension from the treaties is not permitted.
In a meeting with UN High Representative Izumi Nakamitsu, Tamar Gabelnick, urged stronger leadership on state withdrawals, and reinforced the call that suspension from the treaties is not permitted.
September 23, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Making sure #Landmines and #ClusterMunitions stay on the agenda during #UNGA 👇
In a meeting with UN High Representative Izumi Nakamitsu, Tamar Gabelnick, urged stronger leadership on state withdrawals, and reinforced the call that suspension from the treaties is not permitted.
In a meeting with UN High Representative Izumi Nakamitsu, Tamar Gabelnick, urged stronger leadership on state withdrawals, and reinforced the call that suspension from the treaties is not permitted.
Landmines belong in museums, not on battlefields.
In the new episode of #SilentKillers, @almatas.bsky.social and Kasia Derlicka-Rosenbauer discuss the impact of the #MineBanTreaty and why the return of landmines to Europe is a danger to everyone.
Listen now 👉https://bit.ly/41HAKo0
In the new episode of #SilentKillers, @almatas.bsky.social and Kasia Derlicka-Rosenbauer discuss the impact of the #MineBanTreaty and why the return of landmines to Europe is a danger to everyone.
Listen now 👉https://bit.ly/41HAKo0
September 8, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Landmines belong in museums, not on battlefields.
In the new episode of #SilentKillers, @almatas.bsky.social and Kasia Derlicka-Rosenbauer discuss the impact of the #MineBanTreaty and why the return of landmines to Europe is a danger to everyone.
Listen now 👉https://bit.ly/41HAKo0
In the new episode of #SilentKillers, @almatas.bsky.social and Kasia Derlicka-Rosenbauer discuss the impact of the #MineBanTreaty and why the return of landmines to Europe is a danger to everyone.
Listen now 👉https://bit.ly/41HAKo0
This meme reflects the public’s reaction to the renewed use of antipersonnel mines in #Europe.
👉 No country should be using antipersonnel mines under any circumstances.
#MineFreeWorld #MineFreeEurope
👉 No country should be using antipersonnel mines under any circumstances.
#MineFreeWorld #MineFreeEurope
September 3, 2025 at 9:30 AM
This meme reflects the public’s reaction to the renewed use of antipersonnel mines in #Europe.
👉 No country should be using antipersonnel mines under any circumstances.
#MineFreeWorld #MineFreeEurope
👉 No country should be using antipersonnel mines under any circumstances.
#MineFreeWorld #MineFreeEurope
"Laughter helps when you’re staring at ugly truths"
That’s how Jody Williams, Nobel laureate + founder of ICBL, kicks off #SilentKillers, our new podcast.
Listen to Jody reflecting on the fight to ban landmines and why today’s activists can’t give up.
👉 www.icblcmc.org/our-impact/s...
That’s how Jody Williams, Nobel laureate + founder of ICBL, kicks off #SilentKillers, our new podcast.
Listen to Jody reflecting on the fight to ban landmines and why today’s activists can’t give up.
👉 www.icblcmc.org/our-impact/s...
September 1, 2025 at 8:41 AM
"Laughter helps when you’re staring at ugly truths"
That’s how Jody Williams, Nobel laureate + founder of ICBL, kicks off #SilentKillers, our new podcast.
Listen to Jody reflecting on the fight to ban landmines and why today’s activists can’t give up.
👉 www.icblcmc.org/our-impact/s...
That’s how Jody Williams, Nobel laureate + founder of ICBL, kicks off #SilentKillers, our new podcast.
Listen to Jody reflecting on the fight to ban landmines and why today’s activists can’t give up.
👉 www.icblcmc.org/our-impact/s...
ICBL is proud to announce the launch of our new podcast, Silent Killers! 🎙️
This series in collaboration with Face2Face will bring together experts, activists, and leaders to discuss around the Mine Ban Treaty.
👉 The very first episode will be live on Monday 1 September 2025 at 9AM CEST!
This series in collaboration with Face2Face will bring together experts, activists, and leaders to discuss around the Mine Ban Treaty.
👉 The very first episode will be live on Monday 1 September 2025 at 9AM CEST!
August 27, 2025 at 8:51 AM
ICBL is proud to announce the launch of our new podcast, Silent Killers! 🎙️
This series in collaboration with Face2Face will bring together experts, activists, and leaders to discuss around the Mine Ban Treaty.
👉 The very first episode will be live on Monday 1 September 2025 at 9AM CEST!
This series in collaboration with Face2Face will bring together experts, activists, and leaders to discuss around the Mine Ban Treaty.
👉 The very first episode will be live on Monday 1 September 2025 at 9AM CEST!
On World Humanitarian Day, we honours deminers risking their lives to make communities safe from landmines and cluster munitions.
Mine action programs are underfunded, which means fewer teams in the field, slower clearance, and communities forced to live longer with fear.
#ActForHumanity
Mine action programs are underfunded, which means fewer teams in the field, slower clearance, and communities forced to live longer with fear.
#ActForHumanity
August 19, 2025 at 11:39 AM
On World Humanitarian Day, we honours deminers risking their lives to make communities safe from landmines and cluster munitions.
Mine action programs are underfunded, which means fewer teams in the field, slower clearance, and communities forced to live longer with fear.
#ActForHumanity
Mine action programs are underfunded, which means fewer teams in the field, slower clearance, and communities forced to live longer with fear.
#ActForHumanity
This is a project by the Secretary-General’s 2025 Campaign on Mine Action. It serves as a call to action, urging the upholding of humanitarian norms and the protection of civilians from the deadly threat posed by landmines.
Do you see the importance? #Estonia #Finland #Latvia #Lithuania #Poland #EU
Do you see the importance? #Estonia #Finland #Latvia #Lithuania #Poland #EU
August 14, 2025 at 2:31 PM
In the first part of 2025, Donakati successfully organised mine risk awareness meetings in various locations in #Mozambique, including teachers, workers and members of rural communities.
Well done Donakati!
#MineFreeWorld #InvestingInAction
Well done Donakati!
#MineFreeWorld #InvestingInAction
August 7, 2025 at 2:20 PM
In the first part of 2025, Donakati successfully organised mine risk awareness meetings in various locations in #Mozambique, including teachers, workers and members of rural communities.
Well done Donakati!
#MineFreeWorld #InvestingInAction
Well done Donakati!
#MineFreeWorld #InvestingInAction
#Estonia, #Latvia, #Lithuania, #Poland, #Finland, and #Ukraine have chosen a future where their children must learn how to avoid landmines.
This is the grim reality these countries are choosing for future generations.
Landmines don’t defend borders — they destroy lives.
#MineFreeEurope
This is the grim reality these countries are choosing for future generations.
Landmines don’t defend borders — they destroy lives.
#MineFreeEurope
August 6, 2025 at 8:57 AM
#Estonia, #Latvia, #Lithuania, #Poland, #Finland, and #Ukraine have chosen a future where their children must learn how to avoid landmines.
This is the grim reality these countries are choosing for future generations.
Landmines don’t defend borders — they destroy lives.
#MineFreeEurope
This is the grim reality these countries are choosing for future generations.
Landmines don’t defend borders — they destroy lives.
#MineFreeEurope
In the previous months we’ve heard every excuse to withdraw from these humanitarian disarmament treaties.
But there is no justification. Not for landmines. Not for cluster munitions.
#MineFreeWorld #BanClusterBombs
But there is no justification. Not for landmines. Not for cluster munitions.
#MineFreeWorld #BanClusterBombs
August 5, 2025 at 12:41 PM
In the previous months we’ve heard every excuse to withdraw from these humanitarian disarmament treaties.
But there is no justification. Not for landmines. Not for cluster munitions.
#MineFreeWorld #BanClusterBombs
But there is no justification. Not for landmines. Not for cluster munitions.
#MineFreeWorld #BanClusterBombs
Across countries like #Angola, #Myanmar, #Syria, #Cambodia, #Bosnia, and now #Ukraine, landmines and cluster bombs are still claiming lives. These are not distant, past-tense horrors. They are happening right now.
Let’s keep working toward a future where no one steps on yesterday’s conflict.
Let’s keep working toward a future where no one steps on yesterday’s conflict.
July 29, 2025 at 9:52 AM
July 28, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Voices from around the world are calling on #Canada to lead again. Together with @avaaz.org, the ICBL delivered hundreds of messages urging Prime Minister Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social to defend the Mine Ban Treaty and reject the return of landmines.
#MineFreeWorld #MineFreeEurope
#MineFreeWorld #MineFreeEurope
July 23, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Voices from around the world are calling on #Canada to lead again. Together with @avaaz.org, the ICBL delivered hundreds of messages urging Prime Minister Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social to defend the Mine Ban Treaty and reject the return of landmines.
#MineFreeWorld #MineFreeEurope
#MineFreeWorld #MineFreeEurope
#Finland notified the #UN of its withdrawal from the Mine Ban Treaty claiming it is to “ensure security of Finnish people” even though AP mines mostly kill & maim civilians. Confusing? Absolutely. Shame on Finland for going this far.
🔗 bit.ly/4louV6x
🔗 bit.ly/4louV6x
July 14, 2025 at 7:36 AM
#Finland notified the #UN of its withdrawal from the Mine Ban Treaty claiming it is to “ensure security of Finnish people” even though AP mines mostly kill & maim civilians. Confusing? Absolutely. Shame on Finland for going this far.
🔗 bit.ly/4louV6x
🔗 bit.ly/4louV6x
More than 80,000 people in Europe have signed the WeMove Europe and ICBL petition to say no to anti-personnel mines.
👉 You haven’t signed yet? Do it now: bit.ly/45Dq9x0
#MineFreeWorld #IProtectMineBan
👉 You haven’t signed yet? Do it now: bit.ly/45Dq9x0
#MineFreeWorld #IProtectMineBan
July 10, 2025 at 10:39 AM
More than 80,000 people in Europe have signed the WeMove Europe and ICBL petition to say no to anti-personnel mines.
👉 You haven’t signed yet? Do it now: bit.ly/45Dq9x0
#MineFreeWorld #IProtectMineBan
👉 You haven’t signed yet? Do it now: bit.ly/45Dq9x0
#MineFreeWorld #IProtectMineBan
#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.
The Mine Ban Treaty is a promise to protect civilians, preserve peace, and uphold international law. Stay in the Treaty.
July 8, 2025 at 2:26 PM
#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.
The Mine Ban Treaty is a promise to protect civilians, preserve peace, and uphold international law. Stay in the Treaty.
Metsasaak, Meža vākšana & Grybavimas are all terms that referred to the spontaneous harvesting in #Estonia, #Latvia, #Lithuania. Every summer, thousands of families go into the woods to collect what nature has to offer. But in a country contaminated by landmines, every wood can become a trap.
July 3, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Metsasaak, Meža vākšana & Grybavimas are all terms that referred to the spontaneous harvesting in #Estonia, #Latvia, #Lithuania. Every summer, thousands of families go into the woods to collect what nature has to offer. But in a country contaminated by landmines, every wood can become a trap.