Since 1992, we have cleared 1 billion square metres of land and removed 2 million landmines and explosives in 40 countries.
WHAT WE DO
NPA's aim is to reduce and prevent harm from the impacts of weapons and ammunition. We cover the full life-cycle of weapons and ammunitions – with interventions to protect civilians before, during and after conflict.

Conflict Preparedness and Protection
We educate children and adults in preparation for war and conflict.
WHERE WE WORK
NEWS & INSIGHTS

Nuclear weapons ban comes into force – without peace nation Norway
On January 22nd. nuclear weapons became forbidden under international law. “This is a historic milestone and an important piece of international legislation. Now the long-term work of achieving a world without nuclear weapons can really begin,” says senior advisor on mine- and weapons policy, Grethe Østern.

A Cattle farmer with hopes for the future
Landmines have prevented Zimbabwean cattle farmer John Samuel Mudiwa from making use of grassing land. He is looking forward to NPA clearing the landmines in the area.

Montenegro free from cluster munitions 10 years after weapons were banned
10 August 2020 marked an important date in Montenegrin history. 10 years to the day after the Convention on Cluster Munitions entered into force, Montenegro could proudly declare itself free of these deadly weapons.

Solidarity in Action: NPA's Workers Union in Vietnam provides emergency aid to staff members
This week, representatives of NPA Worker’s Union in Vietnam visited families of staff members in Quang Tri and Thua Thien Hue Province who have been affected by the recent flooding.