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 Publications
Measuring the Results of EORE
A desk review to identify current and emerging good practices in measuring the effectiveness and impact of EORE.
- Available in 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...
- Available in English
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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...
- Available in English
- Available in Arabic
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 ...
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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.
- Available in 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...
- Available in 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...
- Available in English