Projekte

Kurzbeschreibung:

Projektziel

The International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL) was formally launched in 1992 with three basic goals: a total ban on antipersonnel landmines, increased resources for mine action, and increased resources for survivor assistance. Through the dedicated work of a small group of central actors and a large group of campaigners working around the world, and in partnership with several governments and international organizations, the ICBL helped reach these goals through the creation of the Mine Ban Convention, or Mine Ban Treaty, in 1997. Since the convention entered into force in 1999, the ICBL has continued to pursue its original goals by advocating for universal adherence to and compliance with the Mine Ban Treaty. Much of the awareness-raising and advocacy work of the ICBL is done by ICBL members in close coordination with a small group of ICBL staff. The staff works to channel all this energy into strong and coherent advocacy messages which are presented by both staff and campaigners at the national and international levels. The ICBL's advocacy work is largely informed by its innovative project, the annual Landmine Monitor report, which provides the facts upon which sound policy proposals are made.

The Austrian contribution supports the operation of ICBL in 2007. The year 2007 signals the 10th anniversary of the Mine Ban Treaty's signature. In 2007, ICBL will continue conducting its primary activities, including:

-> promotion of the timely and comprehensive implementation of the treaty

-> promotion of the universalization of the Mine Ban Treaty and the ban norm

-> effective monitoring of the treaty and the ban norm.

With respect to implementation, as in 2006, emphasis will be placed on mine action and meeting Article 5 obligations, as well as seeking meaningful and lasting assistance for mine victims. The advocacy capacities of the national Campaigns to Ban Landmines will be strengthened through the "ensuring further success" program.