1) Landmines are explosive weapons that are buried underground or strewn on the ground and detonate if someone steps on them or drives over them. They continue killing and maiming civilians long after wars have ended. 2) Over 60 million landmines are estimated to be buried in the ground across more than 70 countries. They disproportionately injure civilians, including many children. They slow economic development and prevent safe use of agricultural lands. 3) An international treaty called the Ottawa Treaty bans the use, stockpiling, production, and transfer of anti-personnel landmines. However, some major countries have not signed it, including the United States, Russia, and China. Landmine removal is a