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MAC: Taking the right steps

About Us

  • Q: What's unique about MAC?
  • A: The ban landmine campaign won the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize.

Mines Action Canada (MAC) is a coalition of Canadian non-governmental organizations committed to the goal of eliminating the serious humanitarian, environmental and development consequences of landmines and other explosive remnants of war.

Here is what you need to know about us:

  • Understand

    What drives us

    Our commitment extends to our objectives of peace and social justice for all. By eradicating the menace of these inhuman weapons, healing begins by restoring the rights and dignity of affected individuals and communities. To understand more on how we intend to make this happen, please read our mandate.

  • Learn

    About the past

    Over fifteen years ago, people began speaking up about the suffering of survivors and communities living in areas affected by mines and explosive remnants of war and started calling for a ban on landmines. Please visit our history page to understand our longstanding commitment to a mine-free world.

  • Find

    Out whose leading the charge

    Our staff and board members are dedicated to working together with Canadians, our coalition members and our international partners to achieve a mine-free world and to eliminate the suffering caused by these weapons.

  • Become

    Part of the team

    Want to help us make the world a safer place? A world that can be traveled safely, a world free of landmines or cluster bombs? Please visit our job board to read full descriptions of the positions available with Mines Action Canada.



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