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Lives in ruins: New report finds alarming levels of civilian harm from the use of explosive weapons in 2024
Civilians continued to bear the brunt of bombing and shelling in towns and cities across the globe in 2024. Worldwide, civilians and civilian infrastructure were harmed by explosive weapons used by state and non-state actors in 74 countries and territories, a new report by the Explosive Weapons Monitor has revealed.
Norwegian People's Aid continues its work on mine clearance funded by the US authorities
The Norwegian People's Aid Board has decided that the organisation will continue to receive US funding for mine and explosive clearance, with new contract terms that place some restrictions on the diversity, equity and inclusion work that can be funded and carried out in these US-funded projects.
Norwegian People’s Aid condemns Lithuania’s parliament vote to leave the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention
On 8 May 2025, Lithuania’s parliament unanimously voted to withdraw from the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC).
Israel’s New INGO Registration Measures Are a Grave Threat to Humanitarian Operations and International Law – 55 Organisations Say
Based on vague, broad, politicised, and open-ended criteria, these rules appear designed to assert control over independent humanitarian, development and peacebuilding operations, silence advocacy grounded in international humanitarian and human rights law, and further entrench Israeli control and de facto annexation of the occupied Palestinian territory.
Frequently asked questions: The Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention
The Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC) stands as one of the most successful disarmament treaties in history. It has drastically reduced the use of anti-personnel mines, established a global norm against their use, and saved countless lives.
Helping Children in Ukraine Stay Safe in a Time of War
With US support, NPA helps children in Ukraine to recognize threats and stay safe