At Mines Action Canada, we believe that Ordinary People having an Extraordinary Impact can make change on a global scale. We work to end the suffering caused by indiscriminate and inhumane weapons such as landmines, cluster munitions, autonomous weapons, explosive weapons in populated areas and nuclear weapons.
These weapons kill and injure but they also are lethal barriers to development with impacts that ripple through families and communities for generations. Landmines and cluster munitions prevent post-conflict reconstruction and hinder economic growth. Explosive weapons in populated areas destroy needed infrastructure like hospitals, utilities and homes. Nuclear weapons use and testing leaves land contaminated for generations. The creation of autonomous weapons diverts much needed resources away from ways technology can help humanity.
However, these problems can be solved!
Indiscriminate weapons can be prohibited and then eliminated, survivors can be assisted, and the land can be cleared.
As conflicts rage around the world and some problems seem just too big to solve alone, disarmament offers ordinary people a chance to do something good. Together we can fix these global problems.
Mines Action Canada is a Canadian voice on disarmament. We focus on empowering youth to be disarmament leaders in their own communities, on speaking out and on creating space for everyone to have an impact.
For over 30 years, we have made change nationally and internationally with our advocacy and our programs. We have trained hundreds of young people in Canada and around the world to be advocates and leaders. We campaigned for new laws and treaties. We hold governments to their obligations and we monitor their compliance with international law.
Today, a Canadian voice for disarmament, the protection of civilians and limits to war is needed more than ever.
At times like this is important to remember that all of us can have a say in global peace and security. No one needs to be an expert on security theory to understand that weapons which are indiscriminate and inhumane should not be used. Communities affected by these weapons are the experts but everyone can speak up. Together, we can make change.
We want to hear from you!
Have an extraordinary impact today!
Help end the suffering caused by landmines, cluster munitions, autonomous weapons, nuclear weapons and other indiscriminate and inhumane weapons.
Your donation will support Mines Action Canada's advocacy for the Ottawa Treaty banning landmines and other international agreements and it will help youth be heard in decisions about peace and security. Donate today to move us one step closer to a world where everyone can walk safely, where civilians are protected during and after conflict and where humanity is at the center of peace and security.
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