This three-day training provides anyone involved in mine action with an overview of the discipline. The course is structured in such a way that it can be offered to a diverse audience, ranging from diplomats, new practitioners (expatriate and national) to casual observers. The training builds upon the collective research and experience of the GICHD.

Training Content

  • The definition of mine action
  • International law governing landminesand explosive remnants of war
  • An introduction to humanitariandemining and explosive ordnance disposal
  • An overview of the destruction ofanti-personnel mine stockpiles
  • Mine risk education
  • Mine and ERW victim assistance
  • Information management and mine action coordination

Associated Readings

  • A Guide to Mine Action (GICHD)*
  • Mine Action: Lessons and Challenges (GICHD)*

Contact

Ian Mansfield, Operations Director, i.mansfield(at)gichd.org

 

* Reading available on Publications page.