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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.

Read the Study                 Lire Le rapport

 

Summary of key findings and calls for action

In English: Sector mapping and needs analysis: summary of key findings and calls for action

En Français: Éducation aux risques des engins explosifs | Analyse du secteur et des besoins: résumé des conclusions et appels à l'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

Register for the course
 

‘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

Register for the course
 

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.

IMAS 12.10
 

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 12.10/01
 

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. 

TNMA 05.10/01

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 Advisory Group

EORE Publications

English

Measuring the Results of EORE

A desk review to identify current and emerging good practices in measuring the effectiveness and impact of EORE.

24/08/2021
Measuring the Results of EORE
  • Available in English
  • GICHD
English

The GICHD Gender Equality and Inclusion Annual Report 2020

Over the last several years, the GICHD has taken continual steps to promote gender equality and inclusion, both internally and in its external work. Read more about our progress in the GICHD Gender Equality & Inclusion Annual...

16/07/2021
The GICHD Gender Equality and Inclusion Annual Report 2020
  • Available in English
  • GICHD
English

Review of New Technologies and Methodologies for EORE in Challenging Contexts

This review examines promising new technologies and methodologies used for the delivery and monitoring of risk education interventions in response to three key challenges: risk education for improvised explosive devices, in urban...

09/09/2020
Review of New Technologies and Methodologies for EORE in Challenging Contexts
  • Available in English
  • GICHD

Gender and Diversity Annual Report 2019

The Gender & Diversity Annual Report highlights the efforts made towards more gender and diversity inclusive practices at the GICHD. In  2018,  the  GICHD  took  the  decision  to  elevate  the  topics  of  gender  and  diversity ...

29/06/2020
Gender and Diversity Annual Report 2019
  • Available in
  • GICHD
English

Explosive Ordnance Risk Education - Sector Mapping and Needs Analysis

Published in 2019, a rapid assessment to better understand the current status of EORE capacities and implementation, as well as challenges facing the sector.

05/12/2019
Explosive Ordnance Risk Education - Sector Mapping and Needs Analysis
  • Available in English
  • GICHD
English

Gender Mainstreaming in Mine Action | Powerful linkages for progress across the SDGs

Mine action comprises a set of activities aimed at reducing the risks from landmines, cluster munitions and other explosive remnants of war. By returning safe land, housing and infrastructure to people and assisting victims, it...

14/12/2018
Gender Mainstreaming in Mine Action | Powerful linkages for progress across the SDGs
  • Available in English
  • Laura Biscaglia, Vanessa Gomes Sampaio, Ursign Hofmann, Marion Provencher Langlois
English

Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining | Twenty Years of Supporting Mine Action

 

This book was published on the anniversary of the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining's 20th anniversary. In 1997, at the adoption of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC), Switzerland announced its...

14/12/2018
Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining | Twenty Years of Supporting Mine Action
  • Available in English
  • GICHD

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.
 

Lt Col Ali Makki Media and Risk Education Section Head LMAC

EORE Team

Abdul Hamid Ibrahimi

Abdul Hamid Ibrahimi

Advisor, Explosive Ordnance Risk Education
Programme Manager, Explosive Ordnance Risk Education

Matthieu Laruelle

Programme Manager, Explosive Ordnance Risk Education
Advisor, Explosive Ordnance Risk Education

Céline Cheng

Advisor, Explosive Ordnance Risk Education