The International Campaign to Ban Landmines is a coalition of non-governmental organization

Non-governmental organization

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s working for a world free of anti-personnel landmines and cluster munitions, where mine and cluster munitions survivors see their rights respected and can lead fulfilling lives.

The coalition was formed in 1992 when six groups with similar interests, including Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch

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, Medico International, Handicap International

Handicap International

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, Physicians for Human Rights

Physicians for Human Rights

Physicians for Human Rights was founded in 1986 by a small group of doctors who believed the unique scientific expertise and authority of health professionals could bring human rights violations to light and provide justice for victims...

, Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation

Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation

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 and the Mines Advisory Group

Mines Advisory Group

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, agreed to cooperate on their common goal.