GICHD at the International Security Forum 2016
From cutting-edge analysis, to intelligence briefings and debates, decision-makers come together at the International Security Forum (ISF) to discuss the most pressing security topics of our time. Held at the Maison de la paix in...
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Intersessional Meetings for the Anti-personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC) held in Geneva
States Parties and mine action organisastions gathered in Geneva at the building of the World Meteorological Organization between 19-20 May for the intersessional meetings of the Anti-personnel Mine Ban Convention.
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GICHD to Participate at the World Humanitarian Summit | 23-24 May, Istanbul, Turkey
The GICHD will have the opportunity to exchange with other development and humanitarian organizations, governments, businesses and leaders at the World Humanitarian Summit, being held in Istanbul from 23-24 May.
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GICHD helps coordinate and participates at the Forum of Experts, Global Demining Initiative for Colombia
This past week, from 10-13 May, the GICHD participated in the Forum of Experts for the Global Demining Initiative for Colombia. The Forum was jointly organised by the U.S. Department of State, PM/WRA, the American Embassy in...
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A Guide to Cluster Munitions, 3rd Edition | Just published by GICHD and the Implementation Support Unit of the Convention on Cluster Munitions
The GICHD and the ISU-Convention on Cluster Munitions are proud to announce the release of the 3rd edition of the Guide to Cluster Munitions.
Since the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) entered into force in 2010, much...
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The Maison de la Paix hosts the first annual video competition "Batisseurs de paix"
On Tuesday 12 April, at the GICHD's home, Maison de la paix, the prize ceremony for the video competition "Batisseurs de paix" was held.
During the winter, students in Geneva, aged 12-15 years old, were invited to create videos...
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GICHD Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia Outreach Programme meet in Baku, Azerbaijan
During the week of 4 April, the GICHD Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia (EECCA) Outreach Programme held field seminar in Baku, Azerbaijan on laws, standards and the management of mine action programmes.
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Convention of Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) | GICHD Makes Statements at Amended Protocol II, Group of Experts
On Thursday, 7 April, GICHD Head of External Relations and Policy Pascal Rapillard delivered two statements at the Meeting for the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons, Amended Protocol II Group of Experts.
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GICHD and SIPRI release global report of anti-vehicle mine incidents in 2015
In 2015, 178 incidents related, or suspected to be related, to anti-vehicle mines (AVMs) in 25 states and territories were recorded by Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) and the Stockholm International...
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GICHD organises events in Geneva on the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
On 4 April, to mark the International Day of Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, the GICHD organised a series of events on the Place des Nations and the Maison de la Paix. Over three hundred people attended throughout...
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Pope Francis Calls for a Renewed Engagement for a World Without Mines
On Sunday 3 April, 2016, during his Sunday sermon at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, and following an initiative from the GICHD, Pope Francis called for a renewed engagement for a world without mines.
Pope Francis stated:
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On the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, GICHD prepares a series of events
April 4 is the International Day of Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. To mark this day, the GICHD has planned a series of events to be held at its home at the Maison de la paix and the Place des Nations, in front of...
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