Disarmament Minister Phil Goff launches Landmine Monitor 2006
Phil Goff addressing the 2006 Landmine monitor launch.
Disarmament Minister Phil Goff paid tribute to the work of those dedicated to the eradication of landmines at the launch in Wellington tonight of the 2006 Landmine Monitor Report, produced by the Campaign Against Landmines. Mr Goff spoke of the scope and nature of the problem of unexploded landmines and detailed the New Zealand contribution to the fight against all unexploded munitions.
Minister of Disarmament and Arms Control
Hon Phil Goff
I am pleased to be here to launch this year’s edition of the Landmine Monitor.
This is the eighth edition of the report, which monitors the global ban on landmines, and tracks whether countries are implementing and complying with the Ottawa Convention.
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Landmine Monitor Report 2006: Toward a Mine-Free World will be launched by the Minister for Disarmament, Hon Phil Goff, at Parliament today (13 September) to coincide with the international release of this year’s report on the global landmine situation and the implementation of the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty.
The treaty comprehensively prohibits use, production, and trade of antipersonnel landmines. It requires clearance of mined areas within 10 years and the destruction of stockpiled antipersonnel mines within four years.
Along with release of the Landmine Monitor, CALM will launch a fundraising campaign to assist with the clearance of mines, cluster munition duds and other unexploded ordnance in Lebanon. The campaign involves the distribution of tomato sauce sachets with a young boy’s legs printed on the sachet. The perforated tearing section cuts across his right ankle. The back of the sachet invites Kiwis to donate $3 by texting the word, “CALM”, to 336.
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The Minister for Disarmament and Arms Control, the Hon Phil Goff, Launches Anti-Mine Appeal
Campaign Against Landmines, CALM, is appealing to New Zealanders to donate money to help clear landmines in Southern Lebanon.
On the 13th of September, Minister for Disarmament and Arms Control, the Hon Phil Goff, will launch the appeal with a dinner, flavoured with a special sachet of ketchup. A young boy’s legs are printed on the sachet with the perforated tearing section cutting across his right ankle. The back of the sachet invites Kiwis to donate $3 by texting the word, “CALM”, to 336.
The shocking sachet is one of 20,000 which will be distributed throughout restaurants in the North and South island.
Launch of Landmine Monitor 2006
On Wednesday 13 September, the major, global findings of Landmine Monitor Report 2006 will be released in wellington. A function hosted by Hon. Phil Goff, Minister for Disarmament and organized by the New Zealand Campaign Against Landmines (CALM) will be held at Parliament Buildings.
At the event CALM will be presenting the global report findings and launch of a fundraising appeal to support Mines Advisory Group’s mine action program in Lebanon.
CALM Convenor David Zwartz, Hon. Phil Goff, Minister of Disarmament and the Executive Officer of Publicis Mojo will be speaking at the event.