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Norwegian People’s Aid @npaid.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Congratulations to Lebanon for joining the Mine Ban Treaty amid ongoing conflict and invasion. This is an important step to strengthen the norm against anti-personnel mines and protect civilians from long-lasting harm. npaid.org/mine-action-...

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Lebanon joins the Mine Ban Treaty amid war and invasion

While several European states are withdrawing from the Mine Ban Treaty citing security concerns linked to Russia, Lebanon has chosen the opposite path.…

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Renewed partnership at #NDMUN29🤝 Amb. Privitelli & Rune Kristian Dale-Andresen signed an MoU between the GICHD & @npaid.bsky.social, reaffirming a long-standing collaboration in global mine action & ammunition management. For the 100M+ people affected globally by landmines & other explosive ordnance

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Norwegian People’s Aid @npaid.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

☄️ White phosphorus burns through people, animals, plants and objects. Its unlawful use as verified by @hrw.org is unacceptable! Civilians mist be protected at all times!

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Humanity & Inclusion - Advocacy @hi-advocacy.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

🌎 "Climate change can move explosive ordnance and displace populations, sometimes into areas more endangered by explosive risks." - Aderito Ismael (HI Colombia) at a side event on environmental responsibility in mine action by @npaid.bsky.social during the #22MSP of the #MineBanTreaty in #Geneva

Aderito Ismael (HI Colombia) at a side-event on environmental responsibility in mine action

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Norwegian People’s Aid @npaid.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

🌍 At #22MSP in Geneva, NPA & @ceobs.org launched a new report showing how extreme weather, flooding, heat stress , and even shifting contamination are already affecting mine action. The Green Field Tool helps assess risks and plan safer operations💚 www.npaid.org/mine-action-...

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Norwegian People’s Aid @npaid.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

📍Join the NPA & @ceobs.org #22MSP side event this afternoon to learn how #MineAction programmes are embedding the IMAS 07.13, the Green Field Tool, and other climate and environment frameworks in the field. 📅 13:00–14:30 📌 Concordia 5 (2nd floor)

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Norwegian People’s Aid @npaid.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

We’re in @ungeneva.bsky.social for the #22MSP of the #MineBanTreaty and ready for a week of critical discussions to strengthen the protection of civilians, uphold the norm, and push for timely implementation💚 #solidarityinaction #minefreeworld

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Norwegian People’s Aid @npaid.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

📢The 'Clearing the Mines 2025' report is now online at mineactionreview.org, together with the 2025 Monitoring of the Siem Reap-Angkor Action Plan for survey and clearance. Read up on global progress in #landmine #clearance ahead of the #MineBanTreaty #22MSP in @ungeneva.bsky.social 1-5 December.

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Reporting on Clearance of Mines & Cluster Munition Remnants | Mine Action Review

Mine Action Review monitors the of global efforts to survey and clear landmines and cluster munitions remnants.

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Norwegian People’s Aid @npaid.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

In its #CCM13MSP General exchange of views, NPA's Dagmar Matúšů emphasized that in times of growing conflict, states must stand firm and oppose any attempts to weaken the hum. disarmament norms they collectively established. Civilians’ safety must remain the highest priority.

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Norwegian People’s Aid @npaid.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Nearly 20 years later, the message is the same: 🚫 Cluster munitions = unacceptable civilian harm. Join NPA tomorrow for the re-launch of our M85 study at #CCM13MSP 🗓 13:00 CET | Geneva & online ⤵️ www.npaid.org/mine-action-...

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Norwegian People’s Aid @npaid.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Read @reliefweb press release on Mine Action Review's latest annual report: tinyurl.com/t298z8ze Global clearance of CM remnants reaches record high w/ 227.9 km² cleared in 2024 & 133,600 unexploded submunitions destroyed. But progress uneven, and renewed commitment & resources needed. #CCM13MSP

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Clearing Cluster Munition Remnants 2025 - World

Analysis in English on World about Mine Action; published on 2 Sep 2025 by NPA

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Norwegian People’s Aid @npaid.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

📢Mine Action Review's 'Clearing Cluster Munition Remnants 2025' report is online at mineactionreview.org, together with the 2025 Monitoring of the #LausanneActionPlan. Read up on global progress in #clustermunition #clearance ahead of #CCM13MSP in @ungeneva.bsky.social 16-19 Sept.

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Small Arms Survey @smallarmssurvey.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

We are pleased to announce our new partnership with @npaid.bsky.social and CENSS, which aims to help efforts by local authorities in #Ukraine to strengthen #smallarmscontrol and risk-reduction capabilities through providing needs assessments and capacity support

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Norwegian People’s Aid @npaid.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

While some step away, Tonga steps forward!🤝 📢 We celebrate that Tonga has deposited its accession instrument to the UN and will become a State Party to the @MineBanTreaty as of 1 December 2025. A strong commitment to disarmament and IHL—right when it's needed the most.⚖️📜

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Norwegian People’s Aid @npaid.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

There is no such thing as responsible use of AP mines. These weapons have no place in modern warfare. They don't defend borders, all they do is kill and maim civilians for years to come. NPA's Dagmar Matúšů with a strong statement on Universalization during #MineBanIM in Geneva.

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International Campaign to Ban Landmines @minefreeworld.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

From ICBL and @npaid.bsky.social event during the #MineBanIM: "These withdrawals are acts of human vandalism and proof of fake security promises. And in ten years from now, we’ll look back and regret not challenging states more forcefully. We built this norm together and we must defend it together”

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Norwegian People’s Aid @npaid.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

We all know too well how harmful these weapons are, it is our job to defend the treaty. In ten years we don’t want to be thinking back, regretting that we didn’t challenge states withdrawing from the #APMBC more. It’s a question of human dignity, says HI’s Alma Tazlidzan at #MineBanIM

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Norwegian People’s Aid @npaid.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

It’s a myth that AP mines protect borders. Armies no longer march across borders, using them for this purpose makes no sense. They are set to kill, responsible use is impossible, civilians don’t have maps, and mines migrate, says NPA’ Jonathon Guthrie at the #MineBanIM NPA/ICBL side event.

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Norwegian People’s Aid @npaid.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

NPA strongly condemns the Estonian Parliament's decision to withdraw from the #MineBanTreaty – a treaty that has saved countless lives since it was negotiated and adopted in Oslo in 1997. www.npaid.org/mine-action-...

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Norwegian People’s Aid condemns Estonia’s decision to leave the…

The Norwegian People's Aid (NPA) strongly condemns the Estonian parliament's decision to withdraw from the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC) — a…

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Norwegian People’s Aid @npaid.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

📢 On #WorldEnvironmentDay, NPA showcases local solutions to combat plastic pollution—from biodegradable sandbags in Vietnam to youth-led initiatives in Iraq and Lao PDR🌍💚https://www.npaid.org/mine-action-and-disarmament/news/world-environment-day-tackling-plastic-pollution-with-local-solutions

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World Environment Day: Tackling plastic pollution with local solutions

On World Environment Day, Norwegian People's Aid (NPA) highlight how our staff and local partners are taking action to reduce plastic waste — from…

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Explosive Weapons Monitor @weaponsmonitor.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

It remains a critical humanitarian priority to bring the #EWIPA Declaration into effect to prevent and reduce harm to civilians, finds @weaponsmonitor.bsky.social #EWM2024. To do so, states should endorse and implement the Declaration and avoid the use of #EWIPA. ➡️ bit.ly/ewm2024

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Explosive Weapons Monitor @weaponsmonitor.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

@WeaponsMonitor finds alarming levels of civilian harm from the use of explosive weapons in 2024, with harm to civilians and civilian infrastructure occurring in at least 74 countries and territories. ➡️ bit.ly/ewm2024 @ec.europa.eu #InsecurityInsight

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Explosive Weapons Monitor @weaponsmonitor.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

🔔 New Report! Explosive Weapons Monitor 2024 This report takes stock of harm to civilians from the use of explosive weapons across the globe in 2024 and identifies state and non-state actors reportedly responsible for this use. ➡️ bit.ly/ewm2024 @ec.europa.eu #InsecurityInsight

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Norwegian People’s Aid @npaid.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

NPA condemns Lithuania's decision to withdraw from the Mine Ban Treaty. It is an irresponsible move that puts the protection of civilians at great risk and undermines the importance of International Humanitarian Law in a time of global instability. www.npaid.org/mine-action-...

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Norwegian People’s Aid condemns Lithuania’s parliament vote to leave…

On 8 May 2025, Lithuania’s parliament unanimously voted to withdraw from the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC).

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Norwegian People’s Aid @npaid.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

In Sudan, 26 million people suffer from acute hunger two years after the world’s worst humanitarian crisis broke out. Local volunteers who save lives where international aid can’t reach are losing vital support. Norway must mobilize for international funding: bit.ly/4ilN96y

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Two years of war in Sudan: Norway must mobilize support for the…

Tuesday, April 15th marks two years since war broke out in Sudan. Today, 26 million people are at risk of starvation in what is described as the world’s…

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Conflict and Environment Observatory @ceobs.org · 09/04/2025

We're in #Geneva at #NDMUN28 presenting in the Restoring Land for a Greener, Sustainable Future plenary. Tomorrow, our side event with @norskfolkehjelp.bsky.social UK FCDO & @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social on the Green Field Tool and post clearance impact assessments: ceobs.org/minimising-t...

A view of the stage in a large conference venue. 5 speakers are on stage, above them a projected screen shows photos from mine action activities in Lebanon. In the foreground is CEOBS' seat badge.

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Fenix Insight @fenixinsight.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

We are presenting with @norskfolkehjelp (NPA) at the #NDMUN28 in Geneva! Join us Weds 9 April (16:30-17:45, Room F) for the Technology & #Innovation Speed Pitch. We'll showcase how our METIS (bit.ly/metis-ai) #OSINT tool supports NPA's vital work in #MineAction

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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · 08/04/2025

NEW: Over 600 people, including children, have been killed or injured by landmines and explosive remnants of war across Syria since December 2024. Without urgent, nationwide clearance efforts, more civilians returning home will be injured and killed.

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Syria: Landmines, Explosive Remnants Harming Civilians

Over a decade of conflict has resulted in Syria being extensively contaminated by landmines and explosive remnants of war, a major barrier to safe return and reconstruction efforts.

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Norwegian People’s Aid @npaid.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

🧵1/2 At #CCMISM25, NPA’s Dagmar Matúšů reaffirmed that the Convention on Cluster Munitions is grounded in evidence. #clustermunitions don’t win wars—they kill & injure civilians long after fighting ends. Since then, these weapons haven’t changed and their use remains indiscriminate and inhumane.

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Norwegian People’s Aid @npaid.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Israel warned residents before bombing a building in northern Lebanon, but the notice came with too little time to find safety. People fled in panic, fearing the war has reignited. Two schools are nearby, and the attack could have cost several families what they hold most dear.

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Norwegian People’s Aid @npaid.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

We urge the EU to take urgent action to end the suffering of Palestinians. The EU must: ➡️Demand that Israel allow humanitarian aid to Gaza & the West Bank ➡️Work to end military and settler violence ➡️Support a lasting ceasefire and safe return for displaced Palestinians

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Norwegian People’s Aid @npaid.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

📢We strongly condemn Poland & the Baltic states’ intention to withdraw from @MineBanTreaty. This is not about military necessity - security in the modern world cannot be ensured by outdated and indiscriminate weapons! AP mines kill and maim civilians and have no place in modern warfare. Read more📷👇

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Norwegian People's Aid strongly condemns the joint intention of the…

The Norwegian People's Aid is deeply concerned about the recent joint announcement by the Ministries of Defense of Poland, Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia,…

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Norwegian People’s Aid @npaid.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

🎉 Great news for the @MineBanTreaty! 🎉 The Marshall Islands has submitted its ratification for the Treaty and will officially become a State Party on 1 September 2025.📝👏 Together for a #minefreeworld🌍

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Norwegian People’s Aid @npaid.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

What is the available info on autonomous weapon systems (#AWS)? Check out these resources from automatedresearch.org/weapons-syst... and autonomousweaponswatch.org to learn about different weapon systems featuring autonomy and AI

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Weapons systems | Automated Decision Research

This resource features examples of weapons systems, either already existing or announced as in development, with features that might be informative to considerations around autonomy in weapons systems...

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Norwegian People’s Aid @npaid.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Today, Lithuania officially withdrew from the Convention on Cluster Munitions. This is a disappointing move away from the global effort to ban these indiscriminate weapons. icblcmc.org/our-impact/l...

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Subscribe to updates about ICBL–CMC's impact around the world

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Norwegian People’s Aid @npaid.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

📢 26 years of the @MineBanTreaty! 🌍 Since 1999, 164 countries have committed to banning #landmines, saving countless lives. Yet, 58 countries remain contaminated, and in 2023, 84% of victims were civilians. Let's stand firm for a #MineFreeWorld!

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Norwegian People’s Aid @npaid.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

In Northeast Syria violent extremist groups continue to adapt their strategies to draw recruits and incite violence. On Intl. #PVEday NPA with EU Service for Foreign Policy Instrument shares stories of how to halt Syria from becoming a cradle of violent extrimism www.npaid.org/news/strengt...

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Strengthening Community Resilience: NPA’s Response to Violent…

This publication highlights how NPA’s CVE Toolbox & Social Reintegration Programs are tackling radicalisation at its roots, reinforcing our efforts to…

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Norwegian People’s Aid @npaid.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Welcome 🇹🇭Thailand to the #EWIPA declaration! State number 88 to join this milestone declaration to better protect civilians from explosive weapons - our joint effort is more important than ever.

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Conflict and Environment Observatory @ceobs.org · 16/01/2025

While pollutant levels did not pose immediate risks to people - residents did not use contaminated water for drinking - further monitoring should be done. Importantly we showed how environmental sampling can be integrated into #MineAction activities in insecure settings. 5/

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Norwegian People’s Aid @npaid.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

📣 In a new report, NPA and @ceobs.org reveal the environmental damage caused by explosive weapons and military activities in the Kherson and Mykolaiv regions of Ukraine. The study underscores the urgent need for recovery and remediation efforts to protect both human health and the environment.

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The Silent Victim of the War in Ukraine

In a new report, "Assessing Environmental Degradation in Southern Ukraine," Norwegian People's Aid, in collaboration with the Conflict and Environment…

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Norwegian People’s Aid @npaid.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Over 50 years of brutal dictatorship and 13 years of civil war have deeply scarred the Syrian population. The fall of the regime brings relief to many Syrians and offers a glimmer of cautious optimism. But the path forward will be fraught with challenges. www.npaid.org/news/a-histo...

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A historic day for Syria

The fall of the Syrian regime marks a historic and hopeful day for many Syrians. After over fifty years under brutal dictatorship, people are celebrating…

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Norwegian People’s Aid @npaid.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Nuclear weapons could destroy us all, right now – so why aren’t we talking about them? Come find out at the show and conversation "Talking about the fire" on December 10 + 11 in Oslo - free of charge! Reserve your ticket here: www.nfkino.no/event/oslo-p...

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Oslo Peace Days: Talking About The Fire - A live performance by Chris Thorpe at Klingenberg | NFkino | Oslo

Nobels Fredssenter og Norsk Folkehjelp ønsker deg velkommen til denne eksklusive forestillingen, som vises i Norge for første gang i anledning utdelingen av Nob

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Norwegian People’s Aid @npaid.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

💡Did you know that #WhitePhosphorus 🔥 at 800C and it doesn’t stop as long as there is O2? It causes chemical & thermal 🔥 down to the bone, causing painful death or lifelong disfigurement; it can reignite, cause wildfires, kill animal & plant life. WP should be banned asap‼️

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Norwegian People’s Aid @npaid.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

💡Over 237 km² was cleared globally in 2023—94% of which in States Parties to the #APMBC! For full & effective implementation of Article5, States Parties should have: 🟢strong national ownership 🟢accurate contamination baselines 🟢mainstream gender, diversity & env. 🟢establish A5 impl. fund 👇 #5RevCon

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Norwegian People’s Aid @npaid.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Universalizing the #APMBC is crucial to safeguarding civilians and reinforcing a rules-based international order. Tonga’s commitment to join is a step forward, but challenges like the US transfer of mines to Ukraine threaten the Convention's integrity. We must act to protect it! #5RevCon

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