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advocacy
& destruction
There are two basic ways to rid the world of
landmines—by destroying
existing MINES LAID IN THE GROUND AND stockpiles, and by banning
production of new ones. As a result of
the hard work of landmine activists, 145 countries are now taking
these important steps. These countries have signed the International
Mine Ban Treaty and made a promise not to produce any new landmines,
and to destroy existing stockpiles of these weapons. Over the past
ten years, 61 countries have destroyed 27 million landmines. But despite
this progress, there is much work to be done to rid the planet of
landmines and prevent new ones from being built. You can help by joining
with other students around the world who are pressuring their governments
to take action against landmines and give peace a chance. Learn
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