#Syria: Experts, incl. the Mine Action AoR met at a GICHD workshop in Damascus to find practical ways to protect communities. In focus: risk education, survey & clearance methods, victim assistance, information mgmt & more. We thank European Commission FPI & @germany.diplo.de for their support.

🌊On #WorldMaritimeDay, we launched our Underwater Explosive Ordnance Study in Geneva. A panel of experts from science, human rights & marine sectors discussed challenges of waters & coast contamination around the world. link.gichd.org/UWEO supported by the Australian Government and @germany.diplo.de

Interested in knowing more? 🗓️Join us for the official joint launch event hosted by the GICHD on October 2nd, 10am to 11:30am CEST. If you wish to attend in person at the GICHD headquarters in Geneva ✏️ link.gichd.org/GVAInPerson Register to attend online✏️ link.gichd.org/OnlineTipSheet

Mine action saves lives & enables progress towards #2030Agenda. From food security to climate resilience, clearing explosive ordnance unlocks land, livelihoods & peace across #SDGs. See how it transforms communities in #Angola #Cambodia #Colombia & more🌍 link.gichd.org/MA2030Insights

Explosive ordnance endangers displaced people worldwide. With Global CCCM Cluster & Mine Action AoR our 🆕 tip sheet shows how Camp Coordination & Camp Management with Mine Action & Explosive Ordnance Risk Education partners can work together for safer displacements link.gichd.org/TipSheetEORE

#Geneva: Hosting our 1st workshop on International Obligations in Mine Action for Eastern Europe the Caucasus & Central Asia, opened by our Director. In focus: how humanitarian law, human rights norms & treaties guide operations. Supported by @swissfa.bsky.social, #Finland and #Italy.

Explosive ordnance endangers displaced people globally. Our 🆕 @cccmcluster & Mine Action AoR @ProtectionClust tip sheet shows how Camp Coordination & Camp management w/ Mine Action & Explosive Ordnance Risk Education partners can collaborate for safer displacements: link.gichd.org/EORETipSheet

#Geneva: at Convention on Cluster Munitions, our GICHD experts shared statements on explosive ordnance risk education, clearance, and cooperation & assistance—reinforcing commitments to protect civilians from cluster munitions and reminding states that #IHL is an obligation, not a choice.

Honoured to welcome Federal Councillor Martin Pfister, Head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport DDPS, to the Maison de la Paix today. Strong partnership with DDPS helps the GICHD scale mine action where it’s needed — from Ukraine to Syria and beyond.

Did you know? 80%+ of mine action programmes use #IMSMA (Info Management System for Mine Action) to plan clearance & save lives? ✔️ 13 countries use IMSMA Core ✔️ 14 implementing ✔️ 29 still on IMSMA NG #Serbia is the newest adopter, read about it here: link.gichd.org/SerbiaIMSMA

At the GICHD we work for a world free from the risks posed by all types of explosive ordnance, where individuals and communities can thrive. Check our latest opportunities: Jobs 👉https://www.gichd.org/the-gichd/job-opportunities/ Tenders 👉https://www.gichd.org/the-gichd/tenders/

Peacebuilding must take needs of affected communities into account–people-centered & integrated responses are the path toward just, peaceful, and inclusive societies. Read latest press article as Tobias Privitelli, Thomas Greminger, and Nathalie Chuard share their vision: link.gichd.org/PressTDG

Our Director was honoured to welcome Maja Riniker & Andrea Caroni from The Swiss Parliament, & Amb. J. Thöni Swiss Permanent Rep. for Disarmament. Their visit underscores #Switzerland' support of humanitarian mine action, incl. demining in #Ukraine. Thanks for keeping global needs high on the agenda

💡Another year, another retreat! We’ve kicked off in #Geneva —welcoming new colleagues, celebrating long-time team members, and strengthening our culture as we plan ahead. All for reducing risks from landmines & explosive ordnance worldwide.

Liability in mine action is often overlooked but vital for safe land release & accountability. Our Project Coordinator, Kinda Samra, explains how integrating liability reduces risks & strengthens trust. 👉 link.gichd.org/LiabilityInM... 📽️ youtube.com/shorts/X6Wxc...

#Geneva: next week our experts will be in the room at the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons #CCW bringing real-world insight on landmines, IEDs & other explosive ordnance. Protocols II & V aren’t abstract, they save lives, speed up clearance & make safe returns possible.

Our vision and what drives our work everyday is to make the world safer for communities and free from risk of explosive ordnance. Join us! We're #hiring for: 🔻 Grants Manager - Temporary Assignment link.gichd.org/GrantsMgrTemp 🔻 Innovative Finance Programme Officer link.gichd.org/InnovativeFi...

A decisive step toward a mine-free #SriLanka: H.E. Anura Kumara Dissanayake receives new Mine Action Completion Strategy 2025–2027. At its ❤️: people & communities. Thank you partners & donors who made this possible 👉https://link.gichd.org/SriLankaCompletion 👉https://link.gichd.org/SriLankaMAStrategy

Reminder: Register for the 2025 GICHD Innovation Conference by 31 Aug! Join experts in #Luxembourg to drive solutions protecting 75M+ people from explosive ordnance. Agenda + breakout sessions now live 👉https://link.gichd.org/IC25 #GICHDInnovation2025

Today our Director welcomed Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN & Conference on Disarmament, Clare Walsh. They discussed regional cooperation & recent milestones, incl. our Pacific regional explosive ordnance risk reduction workshop. Grateful to #Australia for their strong support.

Proud to support the #UNSaferGuard Programme & Global Framework on through-life ammunition mgmt. Our Ammunition Management Team is cited for helping shape this landmark report turning policy into action that saves lives, strengthens communities & builds peace. A/80/238🔻 docs.un.org/en/A/80/238

#Innovation in mine action isn’t just about new tech, it’s about solving the right problems more effectively. Up next: a global 3D explosive ordnance reference database + AI-assisted recognition app thanks to the support of #Luxembourg for digital solutions that meet field needs.

We’re pleased to announce Rory Logan as GICHD’s new Chief of Operations. With 15+ years in mine action around the world, Rory will lead global ops to reduce risk from explosive ordnance, return land to communities, and build national capacity for lasting impact.

💡Just launched: our new e-learning module "Using IMSMA Core for Operational Data Management"—the 5th in our information management series for mine action! Learn to navigate dashboards, set KPIs & more 🔻 link.gichd.org/IMOpDataMgmt We thank @swissfa.bsky.social & DFAT Australia for the support.

Damascus, #Syria — After 13+ years of conflict explosive ordnance remains a major threat. Just back from exploring how we can support Syria in building national capacity for mine action. Thanks to all our partners who accompanied and discussed with us over the last days.

Work with us ! We're looking for a mine action land release expert with 10+ years of experience. Support the development of tools, methods , systems and capacities that improve operational safety and share this knowledge through training. Apply by 20 August 2025 🔻 link.gichd.org/AdvisorRISO

We’re proud to support the launch of #SouthSudan’s first National Mine Action Gender Equality & Diversity Policy, a key step toward inclusive, effective mine action. In Juba we celebrated another milestone in our long-term partnership🔻 link.gichd.org/SouthSudanGe...

Just over 90 days to go! In Oct #Luxembourg hosts the GICHD Innovation Conference 2025. 5 plenary topics just dropped: 🔻Financing Innovation 🔻Tech & Supply Chains in Ammunition Mgmt 🔻IP & Mine Action 🔻Underwater EO 🔻Mechanical Land Release Register: link.gichd.org/IC25

#Ukraine: in Kyiv, mine action & development experts joined our training on 'Linking Mine Action & Global Agendas' to explore how mine action supports the #2030Agenda, food security, & recovery. With support from @swissfa.bsky.social & @canadafp.bsky.social. More➡️https://link.gichd.org/SDGTraining

In 2024, we ran a Training of Trainers on ammunition management in Peru. 13 instructors were trained (over a third women). Within a month, 5 had trained 83 military personnel. Local capacity, once nurtured, grows fast. Learn more in our Annual Report 👇 www.gichd.org/training-of-...

#Kyiv: Participants in our IMSMA Core Users Training Course are returning to their roles with stronger skills in information management for mine action. Using shared terminology & tools is key to accurate data entry. We thank @canadafp.bsky.social & @swissfa.bsky.social for their support

We’re in #Rome for the #Ukraine Recovery Conference — our 4th. Recovery starts with mine action. Without it, rebuilding & safe returns are impossible. Tobias Privitelli met:🤝 @fao.org @italymfa.bsky.social Tony Blair Institute for Global Change & many Ukrainian partners.

🔧 The Mine Action Innovation Hub’s Strategic Steering Board held its first meeting in June. With a Technical Group driving solutions & the Board setting priorities, the Hub connects real mine action needs to measurable impact — across mine action, ammunition, and beyond

Christine Nyagaya, Our Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor gives a quick overview of what’s inside the latest #IMAS 14:10 on Monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning in mine action: youtu.be/34H71TTrtl8

Tunis: #Libya's key mine action actors at our workshop to align National Mine Action Standards w. #IMAS, clarify national standards & boost #LibMACs capacity. Land Release practices were reviewed for more safety & efficiency. We thank @swissfa.bsky.social @swisspeacehr.bsky.social for their support.

#SriLanka is finalising its revised mine action strategy. We supported the process in Colombo, where the reviewed strategy was presented to government, operators & donors. The mission also included talks with NMAC, & a meeting with @wfp.org Sri Lanka to explore greater collaboration.

Statement: The GICHD regrets Ukraine's recent announcement to withdraw from the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC), following earlier similar decisions by Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. Read our full statement here: link.gichd.org/StatementAPMBC

New Publication! Climate Resilience Priority-Setting in Mine Action – Methodology Guide: A practical guide to help mine action authorities and stakeholders align with climate adaptation. Tools to assess, prioritize & learn from examples in #Vietnam & #Iraq. link.gichd.org/ClimateMetho...

Our Director T. Privitelli opened the first Innovative Finance Technical Working Group meeting, a step toward stable, long-term funding for mine action. The goal: adapt proven tools like frontloading to meet urgent financing needs. We thank Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office for their support

Proud to celebrate Imene Aouali’s apprenticeship graduation & cheer on Kafia Adam as she continues her journey. Our apprenticeship programme offers youth in Geneva hands-on experience towards their CFC. Training next generation professionals is a privilege. Go Imene & Kafia!👏✨

Our 2024 Annual Report is out! Read stories that show how our work contributes to a safer future for people living under the threat of landmines and other explosive ordnance. See how we foster innovation, collaboration & impact: link.gichd.org/AR24

#GFA: With tools like the Arms & Ammunition Management Validation System, Ammunition Inventory Management System & Surveillance Information Management Systems, our Ammunition Management Advisory Team stand ready to assist States. 📄Read our statement: link.gichd.org/GFAStatement

#NewYork Just co-launched at Prep. Meeting of States on the Global Framework for Through life Conventional Ammunition Mgmt–a Voluntary Implementation Guide! It translates #GFA’s 15 objectives into action steps for national, subregional, or regional levels link.gichd.org/UNODA-GFAGuide

#Geneva: Important meeting with our Council of Foundation members today under the leadership of CoF President Barbara Haering. Great to see the GICHD’s efforts recognised & supportive ideas shared to ensure we’re moving forward in the right way. A big thanks to all who participated.

We're looking for an independent Spanish-speaking consultant with extensive expertise in ammunition safety and security, in particular with experience delivering training in line with the International Ammunition Technical Guidelines #IATG🔻 link.gichd.org/ES-RFO-IATG

#Geneva: At the Mine Ban Treaty Intersessional Meetings we reinforced why the Convention matters: ❗️ protecting lives ❗️ upholding humanity, & ❗️ guiding recovery. We at GICHD proudly support its implementation through innovation, inclusion, & cooperation across mine action #22MSP

Our Director Tobias Privitelli at Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention Intersessionals, “The human cost of landmines is too high. Debates on withdrawal risk weakening International humanitarian law.” The Siem Reap–Angkor Action Plan guides our work: ownership, inclusion, & comprehensive support

Explosive weapons in populated areas are harming civilians & destroying infrastructure! Thank you @hi-advocacy.bsky.social for your 'Saving Lives in Conflicts' workshop in #Belgium — We Worked on strengthening Explosive Ordnance Risk Education/Conflict Preparedness in #EWIPA contexts.

📍10–13 June | National Mine Action Standards #NMAS Workshop. With ARMAC, regional mine action experts are focused on developing and reviewing NMAS in line with the International Mine Action Standards #IMAS & national legislation. Supported by @swissfa.bsky.social & @canadafp.bsky.social (2/2)

This June in #Thailand, we’re supporting 2 initiatives advancing national ownership & regional cooperation in #MineAction across ASEAN 📍2–6 June IMSMA Core Administrator Course for SEA Participants from #Cambodia #LaoPDR #Thailand #Vietnam & #SriLanka strengthened information management skills (1/2)