Introduction of Ban Landmines Campaign Nepal (NCBL)

Ban Landmines Campaign Nepal (NCBL) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization dedicated to peace, disarmament, and human rights. Established in 1995 as Nepal’s chapter of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines, Noble Peace Prize Laureate 1997. It is based at Kathmandu and has networks in 7 provinces of Nepali. It works closely with government agencies, political parties, diplomatic missions, and international partners, human rights and peace activist, survivors and media.

During Nepal’s armed conflict (1996–2006), NCBL expanded from advocacy to humanitarian action, engaging government, military, and armed groups to address the civilian impact of landmines, IEDs and ERW. It introduced Mine Risk Education programs and played a vital role in securing commitments to restrict landmine use. NCBL also launched a Victim Assistance Program in 2004, offering medical, psychological, and economic support, alongside initiatives such as livelihood training and scholarships for conflict-affected girls.Its sustained advocacy contributed to the inclusion of mine action in the 2006 Comprehensive Peace Agreement and Nepal’s 2011 declaration as a Landmine Field-Free Country.

In recent years, NCBL has broadened its focus to small arms, community security, and violence prevention, supported by an Online Data Center that strengthens evidence-based programming. Through nearly three decades of work, NCBL remains a leading force in Nepal’s peacebuilding and civilian protection efforts.