Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat), on Thursday, 3 April 2025, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 22 members in total.

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International Day for Mine Awareness

That this House recognises International Day for Mine Awareness on 4 April 2025; acknowledges the UK’s proud history in championing the Mine Ban Treaty and producing many of the world’s deminers; notes with deep concern the devastating impact of landmines, cluster munitions, and unexploded ordnance, which continue to kill and maim civilians, displace communities, and make land inaccessible for agriculture and economic growth; highlights the urgent need for mine clearance in conflict-affected areas, including Ukraine, where vast contamination threatens lives and livelihoods, and Gaza, now considered the most contaminated place on Earth; further recognises the crucial role of UK aid in supporting global mine action efforts and urges the Government to prioritise and protect this critical area within the aid budget; calls for the diversification of partnerships in mine action, ensuring an integrated approach that includes risk education, land clearance, victim assistance, and advocacy; and stresses the importance of connecting mine action with broader development initiatives to help communities rebuild and thrive.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

1058 

Session

2024-26

Other sponsors

Lisa Smart

Tom Morrison

Manuela Perteghella

Brian Mathew

Monica Harding

Subjects

Armed conflict Bomb disposal International assistance Landmines

Link

View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk