Take a stand against landmines
Landmines are outdated and indiscriminate weapons of war that kill and maim thousands of innocent men, women and children every year. Globally, more than 84% of landmine victims are civilians.
Almost 30 years ago, the world came together to ban the use of landmines through the Mine Ban Treaty. This landmark agreement has saved hundreds of thousands of lives, almost entirely ended the production of new mines, and created a global taboo against these horrific weapons.
Many experts say that antipersonnel landmines are no longer effective in modern warfare. Instead, landmines cause long-term contamination and pose a grave risk to civilians.
They endanger lives not only during conflict but for decades afterwards, hindering the safe return of displaced communities, reconstruction and long-term peace.
Join our movement today and take a stand against landmines.
The fight is far from over. In 2024, the US supplied anti-personnel landmines to Ukraine. Finland has begun discussions to re-equip its army with these weapons. And in March 2025, Poland announced plans to produce one million landmines.
In addition, the defence ministers of Poland, Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia announced their intention to withdraw from the Mine Ban Treaty in March. And in June, Ukraine announced it is also planning to withdraw. Some voices are even urging that Britain also withdraws from the Treaty, despite it being a strong supporter of the Treaty and of mine action globally.
We cannot let this happen. Sign the petition today to keep landmines banned. Together, we call on the international community and States, including the UK, to strengthen their commitment to the fight against mines and to publicly and unequivocally condemn any use of these barbaric weapons, by anyone and in any circumstances.
Take a stand against landmines
Landmines are outdated and indiscriminate weapons of war that kill and maim thousands of innocent men, women and children every year. Globally, more than 84% of landmine victims are civilians.
Almost 30 years ago, the world came together to ban the use of landmines through the Mine Ban Treaty. This landmark agreement has saved hundreds of thousands of lives, almost entirely ended the production of new mines, and created a global taboo against these horrific weapons.
Join our movement today and take a stand against landmines.
The fight is far from over. In 2024, the US supplied anti-personnel landmines to Ukraine. Finland has begun discussions to re-equip its army with these weapons. And in March 2025, Poland announced plans to produce one million landmines.
In addition, the defence ministers of Poland, Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia announced their intention to withdraw from the Mine Ban Treaty in March. And in June, Ukraine announced it is also planning to withdraw.
Some voices are even urging that Britain also withdraws from the Treaty, despite it being a strong supporter of the treaty and of mine action globally.
We cannot let this happen. Sign the petition today to keep landmines banned. Together, we call on the international community and States, including the UK, to strengthen their commitment to the fight against mines and to publicly and unequivocally condemn any use of these barbaric weapons, by anyone and in any circumstances.
Sign the petition to Stop Mines
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HI's fight against landmines
Humanity & Inclusion (HI) was founded in 1982 to provide care and prosthetic limbs for Cambodian landmine victims. It soon began mine clearance operations to prevent further injuries. In 1992, HI and five other organizations created the International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL), which was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1997 for our work towards banning and clearing anti-personnel landmines.
Today, HI campaigns for States to join and implement the treaties banning landmines and cluster munitions, to stop the bombing of populated areas, and to support the victims.
HI's fight against landmines
Humanity & Inclusion (HI) was founded in 1982 to provide care and prosthetic limbs for Cambodian landmine victims. It soon began mine clearance operations to prevent further injuries. In 1992, HI and five other organizations created the International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL), which was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1997 for our work towards banning and clearing anti-personnel landmines.
Today, HI campaigns for States to join and implement the treaties banning landmines and cluster munitions, to stop the bombing of populated areas, and to support the victims.
The Petition
I call on the UK and all States worldwide to:
• Publicly commit to end the use of explosive weapons with wide-area effects in populated areas;
• Fully implement the treaties banning landmines and cluster munitions without delay and encourage non-signatory states to sign them;
• Contribute to assisting the victims, clearing weapons in affected zones, and preventing further injuries and deaths.
