The Landmine Ban Treaty

The Landmine Ban Treaty, officially called the Ottawa Treaty, is an international agreement that aims to eliminate anti-personnel landmines around the world. Signed in 1997, its goal is to prevent suffering caused by landmines, which can remain deadly long after conflicts end. Countries that join agree to stop producing, stockpiling, and using landmines, and to clear existing mined areas. The treaty also promotes international cooperation and assistance for victims. Its purpose is to make war safer for civilians and to work towards a mine-free world.