In October 2006 a programme to promote the work of the GICHD within French-speaking countries affected by mines and ERW was created. The programme was handed over to the African partners in…
Landmines and other explosive remnants of war (ERW) pose a serious hazard to the lives and livelihoods of the people living in the Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia (EECCA) region.…
Beneficiary countries and territories In 2023, the GICHD supported national authorities, international, regional non-governmental organisations, and operators in 32 countries and…
School, food, transport – Landmines take away lives and so much more Conflicts end, but the landmines and other explosive ordnance they leave behind can be devastating and leave lasting damage. The…
In the mine action sector, as in so many others, efficiency is a central concern in operations. Efficiency in mine action is defined as a measure of how economically resources/inputs (funds,…
The International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) are the framework that make mine action efforts safe, effective, and efficient, both for the people doing the work and communities they serve. For…
What is a mine? A mine is a munition designed to be placed under, on or near the ground or other surface area and to be exploded by the presence, proximity or contact of a person or vehicule and…
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…
There is an increase in interest to fund Mine Action activities and projects which mainstream gender and diversity as well as promote equality and inclusion. The resources featured here showcase…
