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The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) reduces the threat of explosive hazards and IEDs. Director Ilene Cohn.
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https://www.unmas.org/en/unmas-annual-report-2023-0 15-06-2009 21:53:16
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Thank you UNDP in Viet Nam and #VNMAC for hosting the moving exhibit of artworks by hundreds of children living in the areas most contaminated by landmines & explosive remnants of war. Support to #MineAction is critical to ensure #SaferFutures for these younger generations.



With almost 20% of its territory contaminated by landmines & remnants of war, it’s inspiring to see the commitment of the government & its partners, incl. UNDP in Viet Nam to building #MineAction capacity through advanced technologies, by training more women deminers & more. #VNMAC




I am very concerned by announcements by several United Nations member countries to withdraw from the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention. We must uphold humanitarian norms & accelerate mine action. The protection of innocent lives depends on our collective action & commitment.








In line with the end of the Mine Ban Convention meeting in #Geneva. I amplify António Guterres message to "urge all States to adhere to humanitarian disarmament treaties & immediately halt any steps towards their withdrawal." More: un.org/sg/en/content/… #ForwardNotFragmented




