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Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas

… - demonstrated on the right - shows the effects of the five explosive weapons systems examined in the research project. The five systems are: Multi-barrel rocket launcher, artillery guns (152 &…

IMAS Workshop now taking place in Buenos Aires, Argentina

…IMAS Workshop now taking place in Buenos Aires, Argentina A workshop on the application of International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) is currently taking place in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This five-day workshop has been…

A Guide to Survey and Clearance of Underwater Explosive Ordnance

A Guide to Survey and Clearance of Underwater Explosive Ordnance

… to be a comprehensive database of policies and practices; it provides national authorities and mine action organisations with guidance to better understand the issues and complexities of underwater EO…

Humanitarian and Developmental Impact of Anti-vehicle Mines

Humanitarian and Developmental Impact of Anti-vehicle Mines

…Humanitarian and Developmental Impact of Anti-vehicle Mines Anti-vehicle mines negatively impact humanitarian efforts and developmental progress. Key findings from a South Sudan case study show that mine contamination…

Geneva Diary: Report from the GICHD | August 2005

Geneva Diary: Report from the GICHD | August 2005

… has recently initiated a range of activities designed to improve the standard and effectiveness of mine action evaluations. The Centre is following a two-track approach. One aspect is to develop a range of…

Regional Cooperation

Regional Cooperation

… cooperation and building networks, the Regional Cooperation Programmes will play a key role in both mine action and ammunition safety management, as well as in broader explosive ordnance risk reduction. Arab…

GICHD Annual Report 2018

GICHD Annual Report 2018

…GICHD Annual Report 2018 In 2018, GICHD staff visited and supported 61 countries to improve mine action globally and locally and delivered over 30 training sessions and workshops. To carry out this work, our staff grew.…

GICHD currently co-hosting Information Management Stakeholders Workshop in Lao PDR

… workshop is being held in coordination with the GICHD, the National Regulatory Authority for UXO/Mine Action Sector in Lao PDR (NRA) and the Norwegian People's Association (NPA). The project is funded by…

Crossing Cultures | CAGI and its partners invite you to a multicultural day at La Pastorale

Crossing Cultures | CAGI and its partners invite you to a multicultural day at La Pastorale

… Geneva Call) at the CAGI event organised on 6 September in Geneva. Get familiar with the pillars of mine action through our five illustrated and interactive stops. With photos and simulations, we will present…

Interview with Ian Mansfield on his book "Stepping into a Minefield"

…Interview with Ian Mansfield on his book "Stepping into a Minefield" The GICHD was proud to hold the Swiss book launch of "Stepping into a Minefield: A life dedicated to landmine clearance around the world" by…