Mine Action and Disarmament
Norwegian People’s Aid condemns Estonia’s decision to leave the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention
The Norwegian People's Aid (NPA) strongly condemns the Estonian parliament's decision to withdraw from the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC) — a treaty that has saved countless lives since its adoption in 1997.
05 Jun 2025
Mine Action and Disarmament
World Environment Day: Tackling plastic pollution with local solutions
On World Environment Day, Norwegian People's Aid (NPA) highlight how our staff and local partners are taking action to reduce plastic waste — from biodegradable sandbags in Vietnam to youth-led initiatives in Lao PDR and Iraq.
04 Jun 2025
Mine Action and Disarmament
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.
21 May 2025
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.
21 May 2025
Mine Action and Disarmament
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).
09 May 2025
Mine Action and Disarmament
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.
06 May 2025
Countries
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
30 Apr 2025
Mine Action and Disarmament
Shocking Discovery: 27 Unexploded Ordnance Found In A Local Garden In Xuan Trach Commune, Quang Binh, Vietnam
On 10 April 2025, a total of 27 deadly rounds of 75mm Armor Penetrating High Explosive (AP-HE) projectiles were reported to NPA non-technical survey team during an interview with 62-year-old farmer, Tran Thi Luc, in Village 6, Xuan Trach commune, Bo Trach district.
11 Apr 2025
Mine Action and Disarmament
Interventions to prevent withdrawals from the Mine Ban Treaty
Last week, Norwegian People's Aid's Per Nergaard and Darvin Lisica and Director of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL), Tamar Gabelnick, traveled to Vilnius to try to convince Lithuania to uphold its legal obligations under the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention and reverse its intention to withdraw from this life-saving treaty.
07 Apr 2025
Mine Action and Disarmament
NPA launches Green Field Tool for Mine Action
How do you ensure your project doesn't harm the environment? How can NGOs and national authorities adapt to climate change and better support communities?
25 Mar 2025
Norwegian People's Aid strongly condemns the joint intention of the Baltic states and Poland to withdraw from the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention
The Norwegian People's Aid is deeply concerned about the recent joint announcement by the Ministries of Defense of Poland, Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia, recommending a withdrawal from the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC). A step that puts the protection of civilians at great risk and undermines the importance of international humanitarian law (IHL).
19 Mar 2025
Mine Action and Disarmament
“Weeds Took Over, But We Will Plant Again”: Restoring Hope for Farmers in Kyselivka
In the quiet village of Kyselivka, nestled in the Mykolaiv region, Serhii Volotkovych has spent his entire life cultivating the land he calls home
18 Mar 2025