Jody Williams (born 1950) is an American political activist known around the world for her work in banning.She served as the founding coordinator of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL) from early 1992 until.In an unprecedented cooperative effort with governments, UN bodies and the International Committee of the Red Cross, she.From its small beginning and official launch in 1992, Williams and the ICBL dramatically achieved the.In November 2004, after discussions with sister Peace Laureates Dr. Shirin Ebadi of Iran and the late Professor Wangari.Since 2007, Williams has been the Sam and Cele Keeper Professor in Peace and Social Justice in the Graduate College of.Professor Williams continues to be recognized for her contributions to human rights and global security. She is the.Shrewsbury International School recognizes her contributions to humanity, and named one of their Houses in the school's.Williams writes extensively. Her work includes articles for magazines and newspapers around the world (e.g., Wall Street.Williams also co-authored a seminal book on the landmine crisis in 1995, After the Guns Fall Silent: The Enduring Legacy.
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