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The Gender and Diversity in Mine Action Working Group is a group of mine action organisations working together to promote gender and diversity mainstreaming in the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC) and Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM). Empowered to drive change, our common goal is tomake mine action more effective and inclusive.

We aim to use our collective voice to promote inclusive and effective humanitarian mine action through an intersectional approach to mainstreaming gender and other diversity factors in the sector. Our work involves collaboration  with the Convention Implementation Support Units and supporting the Convention Gender Focal Points in their work.

 

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For more information on our group, see our Terms of Reference.

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Gender Working Group Initial Input into the Development of the Lausanne Action Plan

Initial inputs from the Gender Working Group on the development of the Lausanne Action Plan (LAP) for the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM). It emphasizes the need for gender and diversity-sensitive programming, suggesting the inclusion of ambitious objectives and cross-cutting actions.

Gender mainstreaming in the Convention on Cluster Munitions

The document, drafted by the GDWG in preparation for the Lausanne Action Plan, discusses gender mainstreaming within the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM), highlighting its significance for effective implementation. It reviews current practices, identifies gaps, and recommends specific measures for the Second Review Conference, including setting gender equality objectives and appointing gender focal points.

Guide to Incorporating Gender in APMBC Article 7 Reporting

This guide by the Gender Working Group provides instructions for integrating gender considerations in APMBC Article 7 reports, focusing on disaggregated data and inclusive approaches in Forms D, G, H, and J to meet Oslo Action Plan indicators.

How to implement and monitor gender mainstreaming in the APMBC. Practical recommendations

This working paper from the APMBC 4th Review Conference, submitted by Finland, outlines gender mainstreaming objectives for the Oslo Action Plan. It highlights practical steps to promote gender equality, including gender-specific actions and indicators in mine action operations, and encourages cooperative approaches to implement these measures.

Gender Working Group reflections in advance of the Second RevCon Preparatory Meeting

This letter to States Parties from the Working Group addresses gender equality considerations for the Second Preparatory Meeting of the Fourth Review Conference. It requests support for retaining gender-focused actions in the Oslo Action Plan and strengthening gender equality clauses in the Political Declaration, while emphasizing the need for proactive gender mainstreaming in treaty machinery.

Integrating a Gender Perspective in Mine Action: Proposals for Consideration for the Oslo Action Plan

This paper outlines the Working Group’s proposals for integrating gender perspectives in the Oslo Action Plan, emphasizing gender-sensitive programming, equitable employment, and women's participation. It also suggests the...

Analysis and input from the Gender RevCon Working Group for the Review Document

This document represents the working groups inputs to the Review Document of the Maputo Action Plan. It provides an overview of progress in integrating gender perspectives in mine action over the course of the action plan and discusses the importance of linking mine action to National Action Plans on WPS, and the SDGs, particularly SDG5.

Join us

If you’re a civil society organisation interested in joining this working group, or would like to learn more about how we make a difference, please get in touch at gdwg@minesactioncanada.org