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Humanitarian disarmament; protection of civilians; rights of conflict survivors and persons with disabilities

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On Mine Awareness Day, Socialist International reaffirms our commitment to peace, disarmament, and the protection of civilians. Mines , explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive devices disproportionately harm the most vulnerable — especially children. As Socialist International, we call for universal adherence to the Mine Ban Treaty and urgent action to protect lives and restore land for peace and development. Safe futures start here! 👇 As reported by @MineMonitor : Impact on civilians: @MineMonitor reported 84% of landmine casualties in 2023 were civilians. Children accounted for over 1/3 of civilian casualties. Full report 👉 bit.ly/48QwcxL #LandmineMonitor2024 #MineAwarenessDay #SocialistInternational #StopLandmines #MineBanTreaty
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“The potential harm to civilian populations far outweighs any perceived military advantages." Read more of Mike Burton's insightful article: stripes.com/opinion/2025-03-…
A call for leadership: The US must uphold humanitarian values in Ukraine and beyond

A call for leadership: The US must uphold humanitarian values in Ukraine and beyond

The recent U.S. announcement that it will cease providing weapons and intelligence support to Ukraine is a deeply concerning shift. Abandoning Ukraine, a steadfast ally, will not only be devastating...

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The U.S. Campaign to Ban Landmines strongly condemns Latvia’s recent announcement of intent to withdraw from the Mine Ban Treaty - our statement: banminesusa.org/news/2025/03…’s-recent-announcement-of-intent-to-withdraw-from-the-mine-ban-treaty/
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HAMAP-Humanitaire appelle la Pologne, la Lettonie, la Lituanie et l’Estonie à ne pas quitter la convention d’Ottawa. @LithuaniaMFA @BudrysKestutis @PolandMFA @sikorskiradek @MFAestonia @Tsahkna @Latvian_MFA @Braze_Baiba @Ulkoministerio - hamap-humanitaire.org/2025/0…
HAMAP-Humanitaire appelle à ne pas quitter la convention d’Ottawa. - HAMAP Humanitaire

HAMAP-Humanitaire appelle à ne pas quitter la convention d’Ottawa. - HAMAP Humanitaire

Le 18 février dernier, les ministres de la Défense de quatre pays européens ont recommandé d’abandonner la Convention d’Ottawa afin de pouvoir, dans un contexte international instable, recourir aux...

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A timely reminder of what #landmines are and the threat they pose to civilians. @LithuaniaMFA @BudrysKestutis @PolandMFA @sikorskiradek @MFAestonia @Tsahkna @Latvian_MFA @Braze_Baiba @Ulkoministerio @elinavaltonen @minefreeworld @MineBanTreaty
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@LexIntl_org20 Mar 2025
Landmines kill civilians, in particularly children. It's deeply harmful by Poland, Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania and maybe Finland to do this to their own people, their own children. @LithuaniaMFA @BudrysKestutis @PolandMFA @sikorskiradek  @MFAestonia @Tsahkna @Latvian_MFA @Braze_Baiba @Ulkoministerio @elinavaltonen @minefreeworld
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Absolument ! Dans ce cadre, il est important de rappeler à #Estonie #Finlande #Lettonie #Lituanie #Pologne les raisons qui ont conduit à l'adoption du @MineBanTreaty et la nécessité de ne pas se retirer du traité. @minefreeworld Rappel important du CICR: blogs.icrc.org/law-and-polic…
Anti-personnel mines: the false promise of security through exceptionalism in war

Anti-personnel mines: the false promise of security through exceptionalism in war

Efforts to abandon the APMBC challenge fundamental precepts of IHL and undermine essential safeguards for upholding humanity in war.

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@FR_Desarmement19 Mar 2025
🌍 Table ronde organisée par @Jeunes_IHEDN & @SDSAofficial sur le "#désarmement dans ce contexte géopolitique". 🇫🇷 L'ambassadrice @CfPetit y a souligné l'importance de défendre les normes internationales et d'adapter la #diplomatie aux nouveaux enjeux (espace, cyber, IA).
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Study concluded that #minefields do not prevent military infiltration in practice. #Estonia #Latvia #Lithuania #Poland make false promises of protection to their people, and very real promises of devastation if more mines are laid. @minefreeworld 👉blogs.icrc.org/law-and-polic…
Anti-personnel mines: the false promise of security through exceptionalism in war

Anti-personnel mines: the false promise of security through exceptionalism in war

Efforts to abandon the APMBC challenge fundamental precepts of IHL and undermine essential safeguards for upholding humanity in war.

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#PledgingConf ICBL @minefreeworld Director on the need to maintain the norm against anti-personnel mines and how the implementation of the convention is being threatened by funding cuts and growing conflicts worldwide
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In a harrowing development, the Defense Ministers of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, + Poland have recommended their countries withdraw from the Mine Ban Treaty. But landmines don’t keep people safe. 🧵 @minefreeworld @banclusterbombs
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#Landmines are hidden killers waiting to claim innocent people's lives for decades. 85% of #Landmine casualties are civilians. @LithuaniaMFA @BudrysKestutis @PolandMFA @sikorskiradek @MFAestonia @Tsahkna @Latvian_MFA @Braze_Baiba don't abandon the @MineBanTreaty
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This is a factually incorrect & misleading post from @Lithuanian_MoD. As the defence ministers' statement itself makes clear, the listed countries have *NOT* announced their withdrawal from the treaty. The defence ministers have only recommended withdrawal. @LtGva @LithuaniaMFA
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@Lithuanian_MoD18 Mar 2025
Lithuania, Poland, Latvia and Estonia have announced their withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention on Anti-Personnel Mines.
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A reminder to @LithuaniaMFA @PolandMFA @MFAestonia @Latvian_MFA of the devastating impact antipersonnel #landmines have on children. 👉 backend.icblcmc.org/assets/R… @Braze_Baiba @Ulkoministerio @elinavaltonen @BudrysKestutis @sikorskiradek @Tsahkna @minefreeworld @MineBanTreaty
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Replying to @Lithuanian_MoD @DSakaliene @KosiniakKamysz @HPevkur @AndrisSpruds @Poland_MOD @AizsardzibasMin @MoD_Estonia @LitdelNATO @LithuaniaInEU @LithuaniaMFA
Landmines are not a "new weapon system," but an outdated weapon that was banned because they kill mostly civilians. Any use will endanger your own populations first and foremost. @MineBanTreaty
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"After the accident, I rebuild my life thanks to NGOs. #VictimAssistance still often relies on civil society organisations. States must do their part too, with no excuse, no exception, and no delay!” Says mine survivor Emilie Vath in @minefreeworld statement at #SiemReapSummit.
Emilie delivering a statement on behalf of ICBL-CMC in the plenary of the conference. (c)HI

ALT Emilie delivering a statement on behalf of ICBL-CMC in the plenary of the conference. (c)HI

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🚨 Fin du Sommet de Siem Reap pour un monde sans mines À l’issue de cette conférence majeure, HI appelle les États à réaffirmer leur engagement envers le Traité d'interdiction des mines, essentiel pour protéger les civils et prévenir de nouvelles souffrances. #SiemReapSummit
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To begin the second day of the #SiemReapSummit, @minefreeworld campaigners stood in solidarity to remind States that they should condemn all use of AP mines by anyone, anywhere, under any circumstances. @MineBanTreaty @UN_Disarmament
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✅️Posvećenost sigurnijoj budućnosti! ▶️Na 5.rev Konferenciji u Siem Repu usvojena je Deklaracija i Akcioni plan Sporazuma o zabrni mina. @minefreeworld @MineBanTreaty @Vlada_Srpske udas.rs.ba/la/usvojena-dekla…
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At #SiemReapSummit, states reaffirm 0 tolerance for landmines despite US-Ukraine transfer. New 5-year Action Plan adopted with focus on funding & risk education. ICBL work was crucial defending the treaty bit.ly/4gcFKG5 #MineBanTreaty #LandmineSurvivorsRights
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At #SiemReapSummit this week we have heard from countries affected by improvised #mines. ➡️Find out more about the impact of improvised mines at: backend.icblcmc.org/assets/R… @minefreeworld @MineBanTreaty #5RevCon
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Read the @MineMonitor background paper on the proposal for a voluntary trust fund for completion of @MineBanTreaty clearance obligations. ➡️ backend.icblcmc.org/assets/R… #SiemReapSummit @minefreeworld
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