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International Day of Mine Awareness 2024 - April 04
April 11 , 2024
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- On April 4, 1996, the Ottawa Treaty, also known as the Mine Ban Treaty, was opened for signature.
- This landmark treaty is aimed to ban the use, stockpiling, production, and the transfer of anti-personnel mines.
- This day aims to raise awareness about the indiscriminate nature of landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW).
- This year’s theme is Protecting Lives, Building Peace.
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