What are cluster munitions? A cluster munition is a conventional munition that is designed to release multiple explosive submunitions (in some cases called ‘bomblets’) over a large area. The general…
What are other explosive remnants of war? ERW refers to unexploded ordnance (UXO) and abandoned explosive ordnance (AXO). Ordnance is a general term that covers military weapons and ammunition (not…
Dr Barbara Haering President of the Council of Foundation Email: b.haering@gichd.org Working languages: English, French, German and Italian Dr Barbara Haering has twenty-five years of…
Por favor rellene el formulario para descargar el kit. Condiciones de uso del kit de CCSC Ninguno de los materiales incluidos en el kit de CCSC puede ser utilizado, reproducido ni difundido,…
Stories from the Field Teams around the world face challenges head-on, finding innovative ways to solve problems and make a difference. Stories from the Field shares their experiences, resilience,…
The term ‘Explosive Ordnance Risk Education’ (EORE) refers to activities which seek to reduce the risk of injury from explosive ordnance by raising awareness of women, girls, boys and men in…
The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) works towards reducing risk to communities caused by explosive ordnance, with a focus on landmines, cluster munitions and…
How do we manage risk? The GICHD works towards reducing risk to communities caused by explosive ordnance, by furthering knowledge, promoting norms and standards, developing capacities, and…
More comprehensive and coherent responses are needed to address today’s interconnected challenges, as shown by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the sustaining peace agenda. Strong…
