International Campaign to Ban Landmines

The International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL) is a "network of more than 1,400 groups in over 90 countries, works locally, nationally and internationally to eradicate antipersonnel mines.

"The ICBL was launched in October 1992 by a group of six non-governmental organizations: Handicap International, Human Rights Watch, medico international, Mines Advisory Group, Physicians for Human Rights and Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation."

"The ICBL website was first setup in May 1998 by Tim Grant and Kjell Knudsen. Hosting and assistance were provided by Norwegian People's Aid."

"The campaign and its coordinator at the time, Jody Williams, were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1997 in recognition of its achievements."


 * Simona Beltrami - Beltrami joined the ICBL as Advocacy Director in 2006.
 * Sylvie Brigot - Brigot is the Executive Director of the ICBL. She was previously the Advocacy Director.

Supporters

ICBL Ambassadors

 * Jody Williams - Nobel peace prize co-recipient and former ICBL coordinator.
 * Liz Bernstein - Former Coordinator of the ICBL and current Director of the Nobel Women's Initiative
 * Margaret Arach Orech - Campaigner and landmine survivor
 * Song Kosal - ICBL's Youth Ambassador
 * Tun Channareth - Veteran activist, landmine survivor and father of six.

Contact

 * Web: http://www.icbl.org

Related SourceWatch

 * Charlie Clements - one of the founders
 * Mark Perry - served as the poliltical director from 1992 to 2001
 * Her Majesty Queen Noor - Advisor
 * Yeshua Moser-Puangsuwan - Global Thematic Editor
 * Landmine Action
 * Pat Pak Poy - Australian coordinator
 * Fiona Napier