Princess Diana giving speech on landmines

The transcript discusses a conference on landmines organized by the Mines Advisory Group and the Landmine Survivors Network. It highlights the global unawareness of the devastating impact of landmines on life, limb, and land, particularly in impoverished regions. The speaker shares personal insights from a visit to Angola, emphasizing that landmines continue to harm innocent people long after conflicts end. The transcript provides alarming statistics on the monthly casualties caused by landmines, many of whom are women and children, and stresses the need for increased global attention to this issue.

What is the primary reason the speaker welcomes the conference on landmines?

• To promote the use of landmines in warfare

• To raise awareness about the impact of landmines

• To discuss the economic benefits of landmines

• To celebrate the invention of landmines

What did the speaker realize during their trip to Angola?

• The economic growth of Angola

• The beauty of Angola's landscapes

• The effectiveness of landmines in warfare

• Their own lack of awareness about landmines

How does the speaker describe landmines?

• As a necessary evil

• As harmless devices

• As outdated technology

• As stealthy killers

What is the approximate number of people affected by landmines each month?

• 1200 people

• 200 people

• 500 people

• 800 people

Who are the most common victims of landmines according to the speaker?

• Businessmen

• Women and children

• Politicians

• Soldiers