West Virginia Campaign to Ban Landmines and Cluster BombsThe 10th Meeting of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions took place in Geneva 30 August to 2 September, 2022. Cluster Munition Coalition delegates join states and civil society mine action partners in the meeting taking place this week. See all information including agenda, and relevant documents for the meeting including the final […]
PSALM/WVCBL were grateful to hear that the United States announced alignment with the Mine Ban Treaty Objectives. We strongly urge the U.S. to continue to move forward and join the Mine Ban Treaty. Human Rights Watch Landmines: US Moves Closer Toward Global BanGeographic Exception to Mine Ban Is Unnecessary The Biden administration’s pledge not to […]
PSALM MEMBERS JOIN INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY IN DENOUNCING USE OF CLUSTER BOMBS IN UKRAINE As members of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines and Cluster Munition Coalition (ICBL-CMC), the West Virginia Campaign to Ban Landmines and Cluster bombs as well as student organization, PSALM, strongly condemns the confirmed use of cluster munitions by Russian forces in […]
“NO GREATER LOVE”: quote used to introduce some great sacrifice or demonstration of selfless goodwill. The phrase comes from the New Testament of the Bible (John 15:13): “Greater love hath no person than this, than to lay down their life for others.” Each year, PSALM (PROUD STUDENTS AGAINST LANDMINES AND CLUSTER BOMBS) prepare an exhibit […]
FOR HIS SERVICE TO OUR COUNTY! PSALM: Proud Students Against Landmines and Cluster Bombs has always admired Senator Leahy as a strong supporter of justice. In 1999, PSALM students wrote to Senator Leahy about the issue of landmines and he kindly responded. In 2000, members of PSALM met Senaor Leahy in Washington at an International Campaign […]
The International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL) voiced serious concern at the 19th Meeting of States Parties to the Mine Ban Treaty, over new landmine use, compliance with clearance and reporting obligations, assistance to victims, and progress in “universalizing” the Treaty. Urgent action is needed by all States Parties to address these serious concerns. The […]
PSALM STUDENTS RECOGNIZE THE INTERNATION DAY OF MINE AWARENESS On APRIL 16TH, PSALM: PROUD STUDENTS AGAINST LANDMINES AND CLUSTER BOMBS hosted a LEND YOUR LEG SOLIDARITY DAY at school. School community members and families were invited to join us, roll up one pant leg to symbolically “stand” in solidarity with the victims and survivors of […]
March 1, 2021 marks 22 years since the life saving Mine Ban Treaty entered into force following much hard work and the cooperative efforts of civil society, the ICRC, States and the United Nations. We celebrate the progress made, lives saved and rights ensured for landmine survivors since the treaty became international law. We also welcome renewed […]
Released on the 25th of November, 2020, this report provides a 10-year review of developments in addressing the global cluster munitions problem, with information included up to September 2020. Profiles published online provide additional country-specific findings on these topics. Thematic maps are also published in the report and available online. This is the 11th annual […]
The Convention on Cluster Munitions Second Review Conference begins this week in a first ever virtual format, due to COVID19 response measures. The meeting, hosted by Convention Presidency Switzerland, will be held in two parts: from 25-27 November; and 4-5 February 2021 in hybrid format at the UN Palais des Nations in Geneva. CMC campaign members from around the […]