Mine Ban Convention, 10th Anniversary “Clearing the path for a better future” 18 September 2007, Oslo, Norway

The Mine Ban Convention was adopted in Oslo on 18 September 1997. The Convention was a result of a unique partnership between civil society and states. Ten years later we want to take some time to reflect on what we achieved, the challenges ahead, and how to enhance the security of civilians and communities around the world.

The conference will address the parthership between states and civil society in placing humanitarian issues on the international agenda. It is organised by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the International Peace Research Institute, Oslo (PRIO) The Conference is co-chaired by Deputy Foreign Minister H.E. Mr. Raymond Johansen and Director Mr. Stein Tønnesson, International Peache Research Institute (PRIO).
Preliminary programme
 
09:00–13:00 
Seminar on the partnership between states and civil society in addressing humanitarian challenges.
Click here to download the  Program 18. September.pdf  and Background Paper .

13:00–15:00
Luncheon hosted by Deputy Foreign Minister H.E. Mr. Raymond Johansen
Venue: Oslo Conference Centre 

18:00–22:30
Anniversary event and buffet dinner hosted by H.E. Mr. Jonas Gahr Støre
HRH Crown Prince Haakon will be present
Venue: Gamle Logen 

Cliick here to download the Evening Programme .

For information about the Mine Ban Convention pleae visit www.regjeringen.no/apmineban  and http://www.apminebanconvention.org 

A series of events will be organised by Norwegian civil society organisations in cooperation with the International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL) between 15 to 20 September in Oslo. The events will be open to the public. To learn mote about these events and how to participate please visit www.landmineweek.org or contact Ms. Borghild Tønnessen-Krokan (borghild@foumfor.no) Click here to download the Invitation to Oslo Landmine week .

For assistance with registration, please contact:
Thue & Selvaag Forum
minebanconvention@tsforum.no

Tel:  +47 61287320
Fax: + 4761287330