1. The forgotten victims of conflict

2. What are landmines?  Explosive devices designed to injure or kill people  Set off by the victims themselves  Remain hidden for years © John Rodsted

3. 72 countries affected Countries include: - Senegal - Afghanistan - Lebanon - Colombia - Cambodia - Angola - Libya Where have landmines been used? © Gaspard Durosselle/Handicap International

4.  They scatter hundreds of bomblets over a large area.  When these explode, they blast out hundreds of metal fragments.  Many bomblets fail to detonate and are left behind on the ground. What are cluster bombs? © Z. Johnson/Handicap International

5. 38 countries and territories affected Countries include: - Iraq - Kosovo - Afghanistan - Somalia - Laos - Libya - Syria Where have cluster bombs been used? © S. Bouko/Handicap International

6. Landmines and cluster bombs are indiscriminate:  They cannot be aimed accurately.  Unexploded bombs lie hidden for years.  Over 70% of the victims are civilians and over 40% of civilian victims are children. Who is affected? © P. Jérôme/Handicap International

7. Survivors often struggle to take part in society or earn a living. The whole community lives with the threat of accidents happening. It can be dangerous to use fields, wells and roads. This can make it hard to grow food, collect water or go to school. Impact on local communities © John Vink / Magnum

8. “As a victim of cluster munitions, having lost both legs, I address people who produce, use and transfer these harmful weapons: I am begging you, please stop cluster munitions. Please sign and agree upon a total ban on cluster munitions and join the courageous States that have already signed this treaty.” Soraj Ghulam Habib Country: Afghanistan Let’s work to achieve PEACE, PEACE, PEACE, not just for me, but for the whole of humanity.” Real-life story © Alison Locke

9. Helping survivors recover from their injuries Rehabilitation © C. Herrmann/Handicap International

10. Clearing unexploded weapons Demining © Stuart Freedman/Handicap International

11. Preventing accidents by teaching about the risks Raising awareness © Handicap International

12. A demonstration against cluster bombs Global campaigning © Mette Eliseussen

13. Many countries are still affected by these weapons, and there are still new victims every day. Hundreds of thousands of people still need support, including victims, their families and communities. Some countries have not signed the treaties and so these weapons are still being produced and used. A lot of work is still needed to get rid of these weapons forever. © J-J. Bernard/Handicap International

14. Thank you for your support! Contact: campaigns@hi-uk.org www.handicap-international.org.uk/f10schools

15. You can make a difference. Spread the word about the problem and take action to support the victims!

16. Please support our petition to SAVE LIVES AND LIMBS © J-J Bernard /Handicap international

17. Thank you! Contact: campaigns@hi-uk.org www.handicap-international.org.uk/F10