International Campaign to Ban Landmines

The International Campaign to Ban Landmines is a coalition of non-governmental organizations with the goal of abolishing the production and use of anti-personnel mines.

Related Topics:
Non-governmental organization - Anti-personnel mine

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It was formed in 1992 after six groups with an interest in the area, including Human Rights Watch, medico international, Handicap International, Physicians for Human Rights, Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation and the Mines Advisory Group agreed to cooperate on their common goal. Many other organisations, as of 2003 over 1100, later joined the group.

Related Topics:
Human Rights Watch - Medico international - Handicap International - Physicians for Human Rights - Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation - Mines Advisory Group

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The campaign received support around the world. A prominent supporter was Diana, Princess of Wales.

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Its biggest success was in 1999 when the Ottawa Treaty banning the production and use of anti-personnel mines came into force, though the United States, Russia and People's Republic of China have thus far refused to sign.

Related Topics:
Ottawa Treaty - United States - Russia - People's Republic of China

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The organisation, and its chief spokesperson Jody Williams, jointly received the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts.

Related Topics:
Jody Williams - Nobel Peace Prize

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The ICBL publishes an annual report, the Landmine Monitor Report, which documents changes in mine use and mine action around the world.

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