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Lebanon joins the Ottawa Treaty: A strong signal for the protection of civilians
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Lebanon joins the Ottawa Treaty: A strong signal for the protection of civilians

On 1 May 2026, Lebanon deposited its instrument of ratification of the Mine Ban Treaty with the United Nations, thereby becoming the 162nd State Party to this historic treaty.

“At the heart of the bombings, but we keep acting”
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“At the heart of the bombings, but we keep acting”

Nahed Al-Khlouf leads HI in Lebanon. She is coordinating an emergency response, particularly for people with disabilities, pregnant women, and elderly people displaced by the bombings.

Abeer, Deminer in Syria: "Each Mine Removed Is a Seed of Hope"
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Abeer, Deminer in Syria: "Each Mine Removed Is a Seed of Hope"

In Idlib, Syria, landmines continue to threaten the lives of civilians. Abeer works as a deminer, clearing contaminated areas so that communities can live in safety.