In #Syria , on the occasion of the International Mine Action Day #IMAD2024 , UNMAS organised a painting activity in 2 schools in communities that were affected by explosive ordnance contamination in Rural Damascus in cooperation with UNICEF in Syria -يونيسف سوريا . #ProtectAndBuild

By increasing funding for humanitarian mine action, we can immediately reduce casualties, especially among children, save lives, and help restore livelihoods in #Afghanistan .
🤝Let’s work together to ensure a safer and more secure future for all ! #SupportMineAction #SaveLives

Congratulations to UNMAS on their remarkable Mine Action Day event! A special thank you to Giles Duley for his inspiring speech and for the Italy UN New York, Poland in the UN & SwitzerlandUN for their support.
Together, let's continue to work for a mine-free and safe world for all. #MineActionDay

Afghan returnees coming back from Pakistan face the risk of explosive hazards. The dangers they encounter are real and alarming. Let us raise awareness and support efforts to ensure their safe return and resettlement.
#Afghanistan #MineAction #ProtectAndBuild

By prioritizing mine action activities such as land #clearance , risk education, victim assistance, and coordination support in #Afghanistan , we can significantly reduce civilian casualties and create a safer environment for humanitarian aid operations to take place.

'Let's renew our resolve to rid the world of this deadly legacy of conflict, & to support communities to return to their homes, recover & rebuild, for a safe, peaceful & prosperous future for all.'

Hear from Jorge Moreira da Silva on today’s #MineAction Day 👇
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The skills needed for #MineAction have evolved over time – shouldn't the way recruiting is done evolve as well?

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In South Sudan’s Upper Nile State, flooding forced people to flee their homes & seek refuge on higher ground. But the area was covered in anti-personnel mines.

We worked with UNMAS & partners to clear +17K sqm of land to make the area safer for the community.

#IMAD2024

In #MineAction , new threats can gain speed rapidly – and have the potential to kill quickly.

Data & analytics play a critical role in identifying trends – and helping us gain an upper hand: bit.ly/32Buy1T

#UNOPSInsights #IMAD2024

Victim assistance programs offer essential aid to survivors, including rehab and psychosocial support. Mahpekai Sediqi of Kabul Orthopedic Organization (KOO) underscores KOO's efforts in #Afghanistan to aid those impacted by explosive ordnance, aiding in rebuilding lives.

Every year, I express my best wishes for #EidAlFitr to the Muslim community around the world.

My heart is broken knowing that in Gaza, Sudan and many other places - because of conflict and hunger - so many Muslims will not be able to celebrate properly.

As the world marks #MineAwarenessDay , Akif remembers his two sons who died in a landmine explosion uni.cf/4ajEcaJ

Landmines & ERW remain a major risk in #Azerbaijan . This is why, UNICEF is prioritising its lifesaving #EORE programmes for children & their families

Azerbaijan is heavily contaminated with landmines and explosive remnants of war. For children, mines are extremely dangerous.

Working closely with the government and partners, UNICEF Azerbaijan delivers explosive ordnance risk education across the country. #MineAwarenessDay

A l’occasion de la 18ème Journée internationale de sensibilisation aux mines et d’assistance à la lutte antimines, les partenaires impliqués dans ce domaine en #RDC se sont engagés à renforcer leurs efforts de collaboration, pour faire de ce pays un endroit plus sûr.

On 4 April, the UN mission leadership, African Transition Mission in Somalia and Somali Explosive Management Authority participated in the International Mine Awareness Day event hosted by UNMAS to commemorate the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action.

Sport is #MoreThanAGame . It promotes peace, builds community cohesion & prevents violent extremism. ⚽️🏅⛹🏾

On this Int’ #SportDay , hear the stories of inspiring young people & professional athletes that the 🇺🇳United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism-led Sports Programme partners with

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Tomorrow at 7pm ET CBS 60 Minutes will feature the work of our colleagues in #Ukraine who are clearing landmines to save lives and get farmers back in their fields.

If you're outside the US you can livestream on Paramount+ or listen back in podcast form cbsnews.com/video/landmine…

#Ukraine is the most mined country in the world

At least 1,100 civilians have been killed or injured by mines and explosive remnants of war since February 2022.

Humanitarians are improving safety by conducting mine clearance and providing risk education across the country.