Publications

This GICHD handbook for mine action managers provides an introduction to QM approaches and principles and explains the concrete steps for developing quality management systems for mine action programmes. It aims to give the tools...

 This publication aims to explain the particular role that mine action structures can play by providing five key examples of mine action in integrating victim assistance into broader frameworks. It is hoped that by documenting...

In March 2013, GICHD and the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) undertook a joint mission to South Sudan on land rights and mine action in order to provide mine action organisations with analysis on land related conflict and...

A new update to the Information Management System for Mine Action will include a victim assistance module, which will facilitate the monitoring and tracking of the access of victims to their rights and the accountability of the...

The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining analyzed the benefits, potential uses and cost efficiency of miniature aerial photography planes for use in mine action.

Mine action started in Afghanistan and, globally, has grown into a billion-dollar endeavour. On most measures, Afghanistan remains the world’s largest mine action programme, which has performed admirably in terms of delivering...

Survivors of landmine and explosive remnants of war (ERW) incidents suffer unique consequences from their injuries as a result of their age and gender. As they often have distinct societal roles, survivor assistance needs for...

The purpose of this report is to examine the key links between land issues and mine action in Colombia and to provide practical ‘do no harm’  guidance to mine action organisations to ensure that mine action facilitates the return...