Jody Williams

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Activist Jody Williams

Learn about the work of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines and its successful advocacy for the Ottawa Treaty

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American activist

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Learn about the work of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines and its successful advocacy for the Ottawa Treaty

Learn about the work of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines and its successful advocacy for the Ottawa Treaty

A video marking the 20th anniversary of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines...

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Activist Jody Williams

Activist Jody Williams

In 1992 Jody Williams coordinated the launch of the International Campaign to Ban...

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