Eugene in Lane County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)
The International Campaign to Ban Landmines (1997)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 2016
1. The International Campaign to Ban Landmines (1997) Marker
Inscription.
The International Campaign to Ban Landmines (1997). . The International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL), founded in 1992 by Jody Williams, is a global network of some 100 countries working for a world free of landmines. The Campaign (ICBL) was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of its efforts to bring about the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty. One hundred twenty-one countries, not including the United States, signed the treaty.
Every country must contribute to the eradication of these weapons if it is committed to preventing civilian harm during and after armed conflict.
The International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL),
founded in 1992 by Jody Williams, is a global network
of some 100 countries working for a world free of
landmines. The Campaign (ICBL) was awarded the
Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of its efforts to
bring about the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty. One hundred
twenty-one countries, not including the United States,
signed the treaty.
Every country must contribute to
the eradication of these weapons
if it is committed to preventing
civilian harm during and after
armed conflict.
Erected 2013 by Nobel Peace Laureate Project.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Peace.
Location. 44° 3.442′ N, 123° 4.888′ W. Marker is in Eugene, Oregon, in Lane County. Marker can be reached from Day Island Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Eugene OR 97401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
More about this marker. The marker is located within the Nobel Peace Park, which is situated within Alton Baker Park, between the Defazio Bridge and Day Island Road.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 2016
2. The International Campaign to Ban Landmines (1997) Marker - wide view
The marker is the fifth from the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 7, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
