Ministry of Defense in UK raids Landmine Removal Fund to Pay Repair Bills on Fighter Jets

Money set aside to clear landmines and remove arms from conflict zones is to be raided to pay a private defence contractor to keep Tornado jets flying in Iraq, according to a confidential memo seen by the Guardian.

Reuters: Landmines threaten Iraqis and hamper development

Iraqi government spokesman Ali al-Dabbagh said the mines were spread across about 4,000 minefields left across Iraq after the 1980-88 Iran-Iraq War, the first Gulf War in 1991 and the 2003 U.S.-led invasion to topple Saddam Hussein.

Young & Rubicam Creates Radio Spot to Support Landmine Victims: Tell us what you think!

All of us at Clear Path International are grateful to Young & Rubicam Malaysia for creating a 35 second radio spot for CPI. Please click "read more" to listen it and let us know what you think.

Good News, Bad News For Mine Clearance In Countries Where Clear Path International Has Assistance Programs

Although increased funding and fewer casualties were reported in 2006, many countries are not on course to meet their Mine Ban Treaty clearance obligations, says a new report from the International Campaign to Ban Landmines.

Senator Leahy Honors Clear Path | Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion Perform to a Sold Out Crowd

10th Anniversary of Public-Private Partnerships at US Dept of State's Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement

Ten years ago an initiative was begun at the US Department of State that would energize the mine action community in a creative and exciting way. In October of 1997 the State Department initiated the Humanitarian Mine Action Public-Priivate Partnership Program. Clear Path has benefitted greatly from the program as have 56 other NGOs.

Iraq: Which minefield should we clear next?

I could go on and speak to the villagers to ask about the benefits of the mine clearance but I didn't need to. Sitting right in front of me were five - very cute - reasons to clear this minefield. I didn't need to speak to their parents to know that they didn't want their children growing up alongside the Valmaras - or any other mines for that matter.

Reuters: Decade after Diana campaign, few use landmines

Ten years after the death of Princess Diana and the first global treaty against antipersonnel landmines, experts say only a handful of rebel groups and perhaps one state dare use what has become a pariah weapon

United States Campaign to Ban Landmines Expands Its Mandate to Include Cluster Munitions Advocacy

From the USCBL: We are pleased to inform you that the Steering Committee of the US Campaign to Ban Landmines recently agreed to expand the mission of the coalition to include advocacy toward a prohibition on the use, production, and transfer of cluster munitions that cause unacceptable harm to civilians.

Memorial Day in The United States: Project Healing Waters

Recently I have been working a bit with an organization called Project Healing Waters. PHW helps disabled veterans learn to fly fish and tie flies and aspires to give them new hope in their struggle to overcome their disabiilities.

Back from Baghdad: A Conversation with Corey Flintoff

A few years ago, NPR's Corey Flintoff helped out Clear Path by doing a voice over for our informational video. You can see the video embedded in this post. In this post we link to a story wherein he is interviewed about the challenges of reporting from Iraq.

YouTube: Cluster Bombs, A Weapon out of Control

A Human Rights Watch video showing how cluster munitions have endangered civilian populations from the Vietnam era through current conflicts in Iraq and Lebanon.

Flickr: Children of War Photo Pool

From war zones all over the world, the images show children acting like children (or trying to) while the adults around them act like monsters.

Iraqi Shepherds Harvest Landmines and Bombs to Fuel Insurgency

Iraqi shepherds are increasingly venturing into these deadly fields to dig up mines planted during the Iran-Iraq war two decades ago, according to U.S. soldiers, who say insurgents then use the mines to fashion roadside bombs that kill American troops.

YouTube: Improvised Explosive Devices of the Vietnam War

A fascinating video on how unexploded US ordnance was used in Vietnam by North Vietnamese forces. Considering how much ordnance is STILL on the ground to this day, there must have been no shortage of the stuff.

Nobelity: Purchase this critically acclaimed film and help Clear Path

Filmed across the U.S., France, England, India & Kenya, Nobelity is a stunning look at the world's most pressing problems through the eyes of nine Nobel Laureates, including Wangari Maathai, Richard E. Smalley, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

YouTube Video: If Some Bombs Are Smart Then 'Cluster Munitions Are Destructive Morons'

This YOUTUBE video from Canada's CBC NEWS shows the dangerous nature of cluster bombs in warfare. Many of the injuries/deaths from unexploded bombs we see in Vietnam are the result of cluster bombs left over from the Vietnam war....

The True Cost of War

Sarah Holewinski from CIVIC (Campaign for Innocent Victims in Conflict) penned an editorial for the Washington Post. A good read.... The True Cost Of War By Sarah Holewinski Saturday, April 15, 2006; Page A15 A year ago tomorrow, in Baghdad,...

Audio Post: "Why We Fight"

Clear Path International advisor Joan Widdifield, in addition to her tireless work for our cause, is also a film critic. She recently saw the documentary film "Why We Fight". Her review of the film (she liked it) is posted here...

NGO: Iraqi Family Should be Compensated

Press Release from the Campaign for Innocent Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC) Iraqi Family Should be Compensated After Air Strike Mistake Humanitarian organization urges U.S. government to assist victims and do more to minimize civilian casualties Washington, DC, January 10, 2006...

Wounded Iraqis left Broken and Burdened

With medical facilities strained, assistance is hard to come by A sad story on civilian war victims in Iraq....