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This section of the site is aimed at journalists, bookers, photographers, and other members of the media interested in issues related to landmines and cluster munitions.

Here you can find a range of tools aimed at explaining and promoting the work and objectives of the Monitor.

The following media kit was published on 5 September 2023 to coincide with the release of Cluster Munition Monitor 2023.

This is the 14th annual Cluster Munition Monitor report.

Cluster Munition Monitor 2023 covers cluster munition ban policy, use, production, transfers, and stockpiling globally, and also contains information on the impact of cluster munition contamination and casualties, as well as developments and challenges in addressing such impact through clearance, risk education and victim assistance.

Profiles published online provide additional country-specific findings on these topics.

For more information or to schedule an interview, contact:

Jared Bloch, Communications & Network Administration Manager, Mobile/WhatsApp: +41 78 683 4407, email: jared [at] icbl [dot] org

Follow the links below to view or download individual media kit documents:

Press Release: Arabic | English | French | Spanish

Major Findings: Arabic | English | French | Spanish

Five static maps are available here.

Download the full report here.

Download the Cluster Munition Monitor 2023 presentation here.

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The following media kit was updated for the 14 November 2023 release of Landmine Monitor 2023.

The 25^th annual Landmine Monitor report provides a global overview of efforts to universalize and fully implement the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty, ensure clearance of mine contaminated areas, deliver risk education to affected communities, and assist victims of these weapons.

The report covers mine ban policy, use, production, trade, and stockpiling globally; contains information on developments and challenges in assessing and addressing the impact of mine contamination and casualties through clearance, risk education, and victim assistance; and documents global trends in support for mine action.