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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

Course Report | Advanced training on ammunition identification and disposal in Afghanistan

 

GICHD delivered an advanced level training course on ammunition identification and disposal in Kabul, Afghanistan on 16-29 April 2016. The focus of the course was to build on existing skillsets and improve the knowledge of the...

25/05/2016
Course Report | Advanced training on ammunition identification and disposal in Afghanistan
  • Available in English
  • GICHD
English

Gender & Diversity in Mine Action Quality Management

This guide has been developed to assist mine action stakeholders to mainstream gender and diversity in quality management, documentation and practices. This guide is designed for use by a broad range of actors, including:This...

18/02/2015
Gender & Diversity in Mine Action Quality Management
  • Available in English
  • GICHD and GMAP
English

Gender & Diversity in Contracting and Grants Management

This toolkit has been developed to assist mine action stakeholders to mainstream gender and diversity in contracting and grants management documentation and practices. The guide is designed for use by a broad range of actors,...

18/02/2015
Gender & Diversity in Contracting and Grants Management
  • Available in English
  • GICHD and GMAP
English

Gender and Disability Equality in Mine Action Program Management

Women and persons with disabilities endure multiple challenges in mine action work. Thongvone Sosamphan and Mikael Bold provide insight into how such issues have been addressed in the professional sphere, what legislation frames...

01/12/2014
Gender and Disability Equality in Mine Action Program Management
  • Available in English
  • William Hankey, GMAP
English

Outcomes of GMAP Work to Promote Gender Mainstreaming in the Mine Action Programmes of Afghanistan and South Sudan

This report documents the outcomes of GMAP's work in Afghanistan and South Sudan following the 2013 strategy development process.

01/12/2014
Outcomes of GMAP Work to Promote Gender Mainstreaming in the Mine Action Programmes of Afghanistan and South Sudan
  • Available in English
  • GMAP
English

Effects of Mixed Teams on Land Release

The Gender and Mine Action Programme (GMAP) investigated the impact of mixed gender teams on land release. Based on the opinion of the respondents, as well as gender baseline assessments conducted by GMAP, the organization found...

01/04/2014
Effects of Mixed Teams on Land Release
  • Available in English
  • A. Calza Bini, N. Janssen and A. Jones, GMAP
English

Handover of released land | Common Procedures and Good Practices

This report is based on the findings of eight country case studies. The research was carried out by GMAP and the GICHD.

It includes handover procedures and policies and standards. It also consolidates good practice and lessons...

01/04/2013
Handover of released land | Common Procedures and Good Practices
  • Available in English
  • GICHD and GMAP
French

Le transfert de responsabilités des terres remises à disposition | Procédures communes et bonnes pratiques

Ce rapport est basé sur les résultats d'études de cas dans huit pays. La recherche a été menée par GMAP et le CIDHG.Il inclut des procédures de remise des terres, des directives et des normes. Il rassemble également les bonnes...

01/04/2013
Le transfert de responsabilités des terres remises à disposition | Procédures communes et bonnes pratiques
  • Available in French
  • GICHD and GMAP
Arabic

Handover of released land | Common Procedures and Good Practices | in Arabic

This report is based on the findings of eight country case studies. The research was carried out by GMAP and the GICHD.

It includes handover procedures and policies and standards. It also consolidates good practice and lessons...

01/04/2013
Handover of released land | Common Procedures and Good Practices | in Arabic
  • Available in Arabic
  • GICHD and GMAP
English

Mission creep or responding to wider security needs? The evolving role of mine action organisations in Armed Violence Reduction

Since the late 1980s, mine action organisations have focused their efforts on reducing the social, economic and environmental impacts of anti-personnel mines and other explosive remnants of war (ERW) through a broad range of...

01/01/2013
Mission creep or responding to wider security needs? The evolving role of mine action organisations in Armed Violence Reduction
  • Available in English
  • Sharmala Naidoo

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