Come celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Thailand’s Mine Ban Treaty and enjoy the exhibition, music, and free lunch!

What: On the occasion of the 10-year anniversary, JRS is organizing a commemorative event which will include an exhibition on the past and present landmine situation, stories from landmine survivors, a de-mining demonstration by Peace Road Organization (PRO), a band performance by people with disabilities, a painting activity for children, and video shows.

When: 17 May 2009 (Sunday) 10.00 – 19.00 hrs

Where: At Xavier Hall, 43 Rachwithi Soi 12, Victory Monument, Bangkok (see map below)

Why: What is the Ottawa Treaty? Who benefits? And how can we get involved?

Thailand signed the Ottawa Treaty, or Mine Ban Treaty, on 3 December 1997 and it entered into force on 1 May 1999. Many Thai people have lost their legs, arms, lives, and family members because of mines that have remained in the land in many provinces in Thailand.

For more than 10 years, the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) has continued to spread information about the effect of landmines on ordinary people, campaign for the banning of landmines and lobby the government to fulfill its obligations under the Ottawa Treaty.

***Free lunch and refreshments provided so no excuses!***

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