Jody Williams grew up in Vermont and was
Drawn to international studies and the cause
Of humanitarian relief work, focused on helping
Those injured and killed by ‘anti-personnel’ land mines.
With Vietnam vets, she devised a plan for an international campaign
Whose objectives included banning these mines and finding
The millions still active across the globe, ready to tear
Life from limb, creating devastating death and despair.
Over time, her efforts and those of the Campaign
Led to an agreement of 120 nations to ban
The use, production, sale and stockpiling
Of anti-personnel mines. Efforts to fund the clearing
Began and continue today – by 166 countries – for
Peace, brought closer by destroying these weapons of war.
