The term ‘Explosive Ordnance Risk Education’ (EORE) refers to activities which seek to reduce the risk of injury from explosive ordnance by raising awareness of women, girls, boys and men in accordance with their different vulnerabilities, roles and needs, and promoting behavioural change. (IMAS 12.10).
The objective is to reduce the risk to a level where people can live safely, thus contributing to an environment where economic and social development can occur free from the constraints imposed by explosive ordnance contamination. In recent years, high numbers of civilian casualties from explosive ordnance have been recorded. Effective EORE interventions with affected individuals and communities – in addition to other risk reduction programmes – are critical to prevent injuries and save lives.
To contribute to enhancing the protection of civilians, the GICHD has strengthened its EORE efforts, in support of partners across the mine action and wider humanitarian and protection sectors.
What does the GICHD do in EORE?
The GICHD follows a multi-pronged approach that entails global, regional and country-specific EORE advice, technical assistance, exchange of good practice, research, and innovation.
Support to partners is strengthened through the mainstreaming of EORE into the GICHD’s four lines of service: capacity development and advice, multilateral work on norms and standards, facilitation of dialogue and cooperation, and research and development focused on innovative EORE solutions.
The EORE programme at the GICHD works towards:
- Reinforcing capacity for locally-led responses
- Developing and promoting innovative EORE responses to address challenges
- Increasing commitments and resources allocated to EORE
At the global level, the GICHD contributes to strengthening the profile of EORE through its role as secretariat and core member of the EORE Advisory Group, as well as convention-related support (Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention, Convention on Cluster Munitions) and the production of sector-wide resources for practitioners.
At the regional and country level, the GICHD provides EORE-specific support, both directly to its partners and through other means, such as within the framework of mine action strategic planning processes, the drafting and/or revision of international and national standards, the facilitation of exchange of good practices and the mainstreaming of gender, diversity and inclusion considerations.
This 'Mapping and Needs Analysis' of the explosive ordnance risk education (EORE) sector updates the GICHD's 2019 study, showcasing progress over the past five years. Through surveys, interviews, and desk research, the report offers insights to guide future EORE priorities. It provides findings, good practices, and actionable calls for action across critical areas like humanitarian disarmament, funding, and quality management. In today's world of increasing conflicts and crises, this practical resource aims to boost commitments and resources for EORE, serving as an essential tool for the sector and its partners.
Summary of key findings and calls for action
In English: Sector mapping and needs analysis: summary of key findings and calls for action
Introduction to EORE Essentials
Objective:
This introductory course is for anyone interested in learning about the key principles of effective and ethical risk education. It is intended to support mine action practitioners and stakeholders from other sectors to identify why EORE matters and how it can be integrated beyond humanitarian mine action.
Duration: approximately 60 to 90 minutes
Languages: Arabic, English, French and Ukrainian
‘Advanced EORE’ e-learning
Objective:
This Advanced EORE course is primarily for EORE practitioners. It is intended to support EORE practitioners to acquire common foundations on the EORE project cycle: planning & analysis, design, implementation and monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL).
Duration: approximately 8 hours
Languages: English and French
IMAS 12.10 – Explosive Ordnance Risk Education
Find out more about the latest version of the International Mine Action Standard (IMAS) on EORE, updated in 2020. Available in Arabic, English, French, Korean, Russian and Vietnamese.
TNMA 12.10/01 - Risk Education for Improvised Explosive Devices
Read more about specific considerations for the effective assessment, planning, implementation, management, monitoring, and evaluation of risk education for IEDs.
TNMA 05.10/01 - Measurement and reporting of beneficiaries
This Technical Note for Mine Action provides additional guidance on the measurement and reporting of beneficiaries defined in IMAS 05.10, Annex B., including for EORE activities.
EORE in Conventions
Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM): Find out more about the Lausanne Action Plan (2021-2026), including Section VI dedicated to risk education (actions #27-30).
Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC): Find out more about the Oslo Action Plan (2019-2024), including Section VI on mine risk education and reduction (actions #28-32).
EORE Advisory Group
The EORE Advisory Group (AG) is a group of over a dozen organisations that provides overall guidance to the sector and identifies ways to improve the integration, effectiveness, efficiency, and relevance of EORE. Find out more about the advisory group, its two-year workplan and a wealth of resources for practitioners
EORE Game Changers
The EORE game changers campaign shares the stories of five EORE experts who are making a difference in the field.
Meet the people in explosive ordnance risk education (EORE) who will not stop until the world is safe.
Social and Behaviour Change Communication Toolkit
Social and behaviour change aims to empower individuals and communities, and emphasises participation, co-creation and partnerships to achieve positive change. Social and behaviour change communication (SBCC) is the strategic use of communication approaches to promote changes in knowledge, attitudes, norms, beliefs and behaviour.
EORE Publications
Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) | Sector mapping and needs analysis
This 'Mapping and Needs Analysis' of the explosive ordnance risk education (EORE) sector updates the GICHD's 2019 study, showcasing progress over the past five years. Through surveys, interviews, and desk research, the report...
- Available in Arabic, English, French
Mapping of the Explosive Ordnance Risk Education Sector in Ukraine
The GICHD has been supporting Ukraine since 2012. During that time, it has cultivated formal and informal partnerships with a range of national, regional and international partners. In 2019, it began providing specific support for...
- Available in English, Ukrainian
Explosive Ordnance Risk Education in Residual Contamination Management
EORE is one of the five pillars of mine action. Over the years, a wide range of approaches to EORE have been used in mine action programmes worldwide. Much less attention, however, has been given to how to approach EORE when...
- Available in English, French
Guide to the Ageing of Explosive Ordnance in the Environment
The GICHD Guide to Ageing of Explosive Ordnance in the Environment seeks to provide a summary of what is known to date on this subject. Building on research conducted by partners in the sector over recent decades, this guide is...
- Available in English
Explosive Ordnance Guide for Ukraine - Second Edition
The second edition of the GICHD Ukraine Ordnance Guide is intended to provide a basic explosive ordnance recognition guide for qualified EOD operators in Ukraine conducting mine action activities. It may also be used by trained...
- Available in English, Ukrainian
Gender and Diversity in the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM)
Cluster munition remnants continue to harm people and communities around the world. Though they are indiscriminate weapons, their impact and consequences are different based on a person’s gender identity and expression, and on how...
- Available in English
Gender Equality & Inclusion Annual Report 2021
Over the last several years, the GICHD has taken continual steps to promote gender equality and inclusion, both internally and in its external work.In 2021, the GICHD adopted the Gender Equality and Inclusion Action Plan (GDAP)...
- Available in English
Explosive Ordnance Guide for Ukraine
The guide is intended to assist qualified Explosive Ordnance Disposal operators conducting mine action activities in Ukraine. The guide can also assist staff conducting Survey and Explosive Ordnance Reconnaissance work.
One of...
- Available in English, Ukrainian
Review of New Technologies and Methodologies for EORE in Challenging Contexts | Russian Version
21/01/2022
- Available in Russian
Review of New Technologies and Methodologies for (EORE) in Challenging Contexts | Arabic Version
13/01/2022
- Available in Arabic
At the Lebanon Mine Action Centre, we encourage all our staff involved in humanitarian operations to complete the full GICHD EORE e-learning journey in order to improve the development and implementation of EORE interventions and to further support the integration of risk education in our mine action operations.
EORE Team
Abdul Hamid Ibrahimi
Advisor, Explosive Ordnance Risk Education
Matthieu Laruelle
Programme Manager, Explosive Ordnance Risk Education
Céline Cheng
Advisor, Explosive Ordnance Risk Education