Edited by Jody Williams, Stephen Goose and Mary Wareham

Date: Wednesday, August 13 at 9:00 AM PDT
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Banning Landmines: Disarmament, Citizen Diplomacy, and Human Security looks at accomplishments and setbacks in the crucial first decade of the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty.

The first half of the book considers the implementation of the prohibitions and humanitarian assistance provisions of the treaty, as well as efforts to promote universal acceptance of the treaty among governments and non-state armed groups. The second half of this book considers the impact of the landmine movement on other issues (such as cluster munitions and disability rights), as well as the extent to which it has contributed to the field of human security.

Edited by Nobel Peace Laureate Jody Williams and two other long-time leaders of the mine ban movement, Stephen Goose and Mary Wareham, Banning Landmines features contributions by grassroots activists, diplomatic negotiators, mine survivors, arms experts, and human rights defenders. This diverse group of writers at the forefront of the landmine ban movement is well placed to provide insights into this remarkable process, its precedents, and implications for other work and issues.

About Author and Nobel Peace Laureate: Jody Williams

Jody Williams is an activist, writer, and public speaker. In 1997 she was the co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize along with the International Campaign to Ban Landmines for their international treaty banning antipersonnel landmines. Since 2006, Ms. Williams has chaired the Nobel Women’s Initiative - its mission to support and amplify the efforts of women around the world working for sustainable peace with justice and equality. In 2013 she focused her work against autonomous weapons, co-founding the Campaign to Stop Killer Robots.

About the Facilitator: Joy Ngoma

Joy Ngoma is an emerging producer with a diverse background in radio, film, TV, digital media, and NGO consulting. With over eight years of experience, she specializes in creating and managing engaging multimedia content for various platforms and audiences.

Her background includes work with renowned media outlets and organizations such as Takalani Sesame (Sesame Street), Huffington Post, Gauteng Film Commission, and The Ubuntu Lab, where she’s honed her skills in crafting impactful stories.

In addition to her production work, she is also an experienced keynote speaker and global NGO consultant, assisting organizations in leveraging storytelling and content development trends to drive meaningful change in the digital age.

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