Before its integration into the GICHD in March 2019, the Gender and Mine Action Programme (GMAP) was an independent organisation for more than 12 years. The aim of GMAP was to increase the effectiveness of mine action activities through the inclusion of a gender and diversity perspective in policy making, programming and implementation. This long-standing expertise enabled GMAP to support partners and encourage stakeholders in over 25 explosive ordnance-affected countries around the world. This was done through in-country and remote advisory services, technical assistance, capacity development, research and advocacy.
This page contains a repository of GMAP publications and resources from before its integration into the GICHD.
Toolkits & Publications
Women in Humanitarian Mine Action: Assessing Agency in Families and Communities
Findings from a study conducted by a team of Masters students from The Graduate Institute under the supervision of GMAP. It seeks to address the question of whether women’s participation in humanitarian mine action programmes increases their transformative agency in their families and communities.
- Available in English
Women in Humanitarian Mine Action - A Case Study of Lebanon
This handout presents findings on how the participation of women mine action programmes in Lebanon enhances the transformative agency within their families and communities.
- Available in English
Women in Humanitarian Mine Action: A Case Study of Columbia
This handout presents findings on how the participation of women in Colombian mine action programmes enhances the transformative agency within their families and communities.
- Available in English
Male Engagement in Gender Mainstreaming in Mine Action - Afghanistan
This document highlights the individual motivations of the men who are actively engaged in Gender Mainstreaming in Mine Action in Afghanistan.
- Available in English
GMAP’s Checklist for Code of Conduct
This annual report highlights the work done by GMAP throughout 2016.
- Available in English
GMAP’s Gender and Diversity Analysis Checklist
The aim of this checklist is to be able to plan and tailor activities more effectively and efficiently by better understanding gender and diversity dynamics of mine/ERW affected communities.
- Available in 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,...
- Available in English
Gender-Sensitive Recruitment and Training in Mine Action – Guidelines | in Arabic
These guidelines have been developed to help National Mine Action Authorities (NMAAs), non-governmental organisations (NGOs), UN agencies, national organisations, commercial companies and any other mine action organisation hiring...
- Available in Arabic
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...
- Available in English
Gender and Priority-Setting in Mine Action
This policy brief focuses on the gender dimension of small ‘p’ priority-setting for land release.
- Available in English
Operational Guidance – Victim assistance responsive to gender and other diversity aspects
This guidance addresses the complexities of gender and diversity in victim assistance. It explores the many ways in which victim assistance services can be adapted to suit the different needs of various groups.
- Available in Arabic, English, French, Spanish
Landmines and Land Rights in Southern Sudan
A review of ERW contamination, land legislation, land-issues, and legal frameworks in Southern Sudan.
- Available in English
Gender and Landmines - From Concept to Practice
This study by the Gender and Mine Action Programme of the Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines is the first comprehensive study presenting arguments on the importance of gender considerations in mine action and looking at how gender...
- Available in English
Annual Reports
Journal Articles
Gendered Structures of Mine Action
This article examines the relevance of gender in the mine-action sector and shares research findings and its implications from a global survey and in-depth interviews conducted by the Swiss Campaign to Ban Landmines.
Gender and Land Release: The Responsibility of the Mine-action Community
This article explores the importance of integrating the perspective of gender into land-release procedures.
Redefining Success: Whose Reality Counts?
This article redefines how the mine-action community should measure accountability and effectiveness, suggesting that more thoughtful effort should be taken to measure success.
Post-conflict Recovery: Gender and Age Issues
This document explains why gender-sensitivity is needed in victim assistance and provides some recommendations on how to take gender into consideration.
How to Improve Demining Activities Through Gender-Sensitive Mine Risk Education
This document provides a better understanding of what mine-affected communities can gain from including gender and age perspectives in mine action and how the different pillars of mine action mutually improve the quality and...
Masculinity: The Unseen Barrier in Survivor Assistance
This document examines the gendered dimensions of survivor assistance and identifies gaps in current services provided,just as important for male survivors as for female survivors.
Effects of Mixed Teams on Land Release
This document investigates the impact of mixed gender teams on land release.
Implementing Culturally- sensitive Risk Education in Somalia
This document provides an understanding of the clan system, religion, and how other factors such as language, gender, age, geographic location and socioeconomic status are essential in ensuring the design and delivery of...
Social Inclusion of Marginalized Communities: Mine Action in Laos
This paper presents a case study that illustrates how mine action can both contribute to and benefit from greater social inclusion.
Videos
Gender and Diversity in Mine Action
Why are gender and diversity important in mine action, and how can mine action organisations respond to diverse needs?
Gender and Diversity in Non-Technical Survey
Why do gender and diversity matter in non-technical survey?
Scenario: Lena and her friends have valuable information about the mines and other hazards in their community. Watch how mixed teams can help collect relevant information.
Gender and Diversity in Mine Risk Education
Why do gender and diversity matter in risk education?
Scenario: Bob's community suffers from the presence of mines and other explosive remnants of war. Watch how risk education designed with gender and diversity lenses can save lives.
Gender & Diversity in Mine Action Employment
Mine action can help improve communities by creating jobs. In this short video, we explain how equal employment opportunities for men, women, and people with disabilities can benefit all.
Gender and Diversity in Victim Assistance
Why should victim assistance programs be specifically tailored for the needs and desires of the population?
Training Photo Galleries
Lao, 2013
In May 2013, GMAP delivered a training in Lao Peopleʼs Democratic Republic on mainstreaming gender in a UXO/Mine Action Programme for NRA Lao, Humanitarian Operators and UNDP.
Lao, 2015
GMAP carried out a gender and diversity assessment for the Mines Advisory Group (MAG) in the Lao Peopleʼs Democratic Republic during the period 6-15 May 2015.
Ukraine, 2015
Context: In October 2015, GMAP delivered a session on gender-sensitive mine action in a seminar and workshop co-organised in Ukraine by the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe Project Coordinator in Ukraine, the Geneva Centre for Democratic Control of Armed Forces and the GICHD with the Ukrainian authorities responsible for the issue of mines and explosive remnants of war.
Colombia, 2017
The visit was carried out in May 2017 to assess how recommendations made by GMAP following a previous visit to the HALO Colombia programme in 2015 had been implemented.
Tajikistan, 2017
In July 2017, GMAP was contracted by UNDP to facilitate a policy workshop in Tajikistan and to assist the national authority with the development of a Gender Strategy for the national Mine Action Programme.
Somaliland, 2017
In 2017, GMAP conducted a Gender and Diversity Assessment of The HALO Trust’s Mine Action Programme and conduct training for local staff.
