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<p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><font size="4" color="#000066"></font><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><b><font size="4" color="#000066">CALM's
Aims and Objectives:</font></b></font></b></font></p>
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<li> As NZ CALM is the only NGO in New Zealand primarily focussed on landmines
and Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) we accept the responsibility for keeping
the public, other NGOs, politicians and Government Departments aware of the
problems these inhumane weapons create and the steps necessary to provide
solutions.<br>
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<li> To encourage and strengthen government resolve to implement the Mine Ban
Treaty worldwide.<br>
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<li> To devise and implement a media strategy<br>
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<li> To raise funds so we can work professionally.<br>
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<li> To publicise and support projects such as the Night of a Thousand Dinners
and Adopt a Minefield.<br>
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<li> To increase public support.<br>
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<li> To continue to implement the CALM policy on cluster bombs and to encourage
our Government to be an active participant in the international forum on Explosive
Remnants of War.<br>
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<li> To work with the International Campaign to Ban Landmines and other international
NGOs to implement the Mine Ban Treaty worldwide.<br>
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<li> To raise awareness of landmine issues to people under 25. </li>
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<td><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">CALM's members are
people and organisations who have indicated their desire to be part of CALM,
normally by way of completion of a <a href="join.html">membership application
form</a> and payment of a membership fee or <a href="donations.html">donation</a>.</font>
<p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"> CALM is a member
of ICBL, the International Campaign to Ban Landmines which was co-winner
of the Nobel Peace Prize in December 1997.</font></p>
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<font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><i>The CALM web site is sponsored
by <a href="http://www.boost.co.nz" target="_blank">Boost New Media</a></i></font>]]>