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Clearing the way forward: Women, peace, and security in Ukraine’s mine action response
Mine action is not only about removing explosive ordnance, it is about restoring fundamental human rights, including the rights to life and security, freedom of movement, access to land and livelihoods, as well as full...
- Available in English, Ukrainian
Sri Lanka National Mine Action Completion Strategy 2023-2027
This reviewed National Mine Action Strategy (strategy) presents the strategic orientation tor Sri Lanka's mine action programme between 2025 and 2027. lt builds on accomplishments and draws on good practice and lessons learnt from...
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The Challenge of Long term Risk Management in Mine Action
This article briefly explores how states affected by landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW) are faced with a number of difficult decisions when they establish their mine action program.
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The Collaborative ORDnance Data Repository (CORD)
This article briefly explores The Collaborative ORDnance Data Repository (CORD) that has been in existence since 2015. A database of over 5,000 entries detailing a wide range of explosive ordnance.
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Improvised Explosive Devices and the International Mine Action Standards
This article briefly explores how improvised explosive devices (IED) are not new in mine action; they have contributed to explosive ordnance contamination in post-conflict settings since the advent of humanitarian demining almost...
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World War II Coastal Minefields in the United Kingdom
This article briefly explores the story of the United Kingdom’s coastal minefields, from their hasty installation through their costly clearance. Many of the lessons from this period remain relevant today, as countries seek to...
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2016 Annual Report
In 2016, GICHD staff visited and supported 57 countries to improve mine action globally and locally. Over the 40 training sessions and workshops that were delivered, we had the opportunity to reach out to 870 course participants....
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دليل للأعمال المتعلقة بالألغام | Guide to Mine Action
يشهد قطّاع الأعمال المتعلقة بالألغام تطوراً ملحوظاً وبوتيرة سريعة، الأمر الذي يجعله يمر في مرحلة تنامي متصاعد ومستمر مسهماً بذلك في اتّباع وتبنّي منهجيات مطوّرة على نطاقات واسعة. يتناول هذه التطورات دليل للأعمال المتعلقة بالألغام...
- Available in Arabic
UNISDR Scientific and Technical Advisory Group Case Studies 2015 | The use of Geographic Information Systems for environmental impact assessments in Mine Action
The 'do no harm' approach to mine action requires that mine action organisations consider the possible negative impacts of mine clearance operations. They must ensure they do not lead to longer-term vulnerability or threaten...
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Guide de la lutte antimines | 5ème édition
L'action contre les mines est un secteur qui connaît une expansion rapide. Ces dernières années, les progrès accomplis se sont traduits par l'amélioration continue des méthodologies employées, l'adoption de nouvelles approches et...
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Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) Used by Civil Emergeny Services and their Influence on Resilience
The use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) has increased significantly over the past decade. Previously called drones, or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), the RPAS have rapidly evolved in sophistication, autonomous...
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The evolving context of mine action
The purpose of this study is two-fold:
1) To examine the changing nature of arms control and disarmament, focusing on what appear to be a few of the most promising frameworks for tackling the relationship between weapons...
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