The Women Peace & Security Agenda is 25! Our GICHD Insights, “Integrating Mine Action into the Women Peace & Security Agenda” explores how linking mine action to #WPS National Action Plans makes peace & recovery inclusive+effective🔻 EN link.gichd.org/Insights-WPS... FR link.gichd.org/Insights-WPS...

We're looking for experienced English–Ukrainian interpreters/translators for training, workshops, and field events in Ukraine and abroad. If you have 5+ years’ experience and humanitarian/diplomatic expertise, apply by 7 December 🔻 link.gichd.org/RFO-EN-UA-Int

We're looking for a consultant or company to develop technical content for explosive ordnance guides focused on #Syria & #Gaza. Minimum #IMAS EOD L3+ qualification or equivalent and proven experience of at least five years conducting EOD activities🔻 link.gichd.org/RFO-EOData

In #Colombia🇨🇴 youth are leading in mine action! At our Youth, Peace, Security for Mine Action workshop with @COL_SIN_MINAS, 14 young people shared insights. Their voices will now shape Colombia's new National Action Plan on #YPS & our 2026 recommendations for YPS in mine action.

This morning Amb. Privitelli welcomed Amb. Dominik Stillhart (SDC). They discussed continued collaboration with #Switzerland on mine action & shared updates on our work in MENA & information management. Swiss support to mine action saves lives & makes a positive difference.

#Syria: Our first Land Release training is complete! Supporting Syrian experts to safely identify & clear mines, UXO & IEDs, returning land to communities. Contamination remains high in Deir ez-Zor, Idlib, Aleppo, Homs & Hama—saving lives one cleared area at a time.

As a child, Henry was told never to touch old bombs. Today, he leads the team defusing them — and saving lives — across #PapuaNewGuinea. Read his full story 🔻 link.gichd.org/HenryBeri-PNG

We also made use of the opportunity for productive exchanges with @francediplo-en.bsky.social's Pierre Heilbronn and @thegichd.bsky.social. Many thanks for the engaging discussions! @csis.org highlights key aspects of the demining challenge in this video ↓

Last week, FSD took part in #GICHDInnovation2025 in Luxembourg. Peter Smethers, FSD Country Director Iraq, contributed to sessions on logistics in #MineAction and field testing challenges in subsurface #detection. A special thank you to @thegichd.bsky.social for this engaging event.

Last week at the @thegichd.bsky.social Innovation Conference 2025 in Luxembourg, the Survey discussed how partnerships and a collaborative approach to data collection and analysis can support innovation. Thanks to GICHD, fellow panelists, and all attendees. Photos: ©GICHD/PANCAKE! photographie

Yesterday our Director Tobias Privitelli met Amb. Aboubacar Sadikh Barry #Senegal’s🇸🇳 new Permanent Rep. to @ungeneva.bsky.social. We’re pleased he’ll continue to serve on the GICHD Council of Foundation & look forward to strengthened cooperation with Senegal, especially in Information Management.

Work with us! Check out our latest requests for offers and apply today! ➡️https://link.gichd.org/RFO-CopyEditors ➡️https://link.gichd.org/UA-Events-RFO

With the scale of explosive ordnance contamination across the world, innovation is more important than ever. That’s why we were pleased to be at @thegichd.bsky.social's Innovation Conference in #Luxembourg this week to share insights to help clear land as quickly & safely as possible. 📸: GICHD

We heard a lot of brilliant ideas! Events like the 2025 GICHD @Innovation Conference give a boost to the sector. Let us keep this momentum and continue to push forward in developing accessible, affordable and scaleable innovations for mine action and ammunition management. youtu.be/SFsy7eUhIms

What an inspiring finale to 3 days of #innovation, collaboration & bold thinking in #MineAction + Ammunition Management! From financing & AI to risk education, innovation is the means to safety. Energized from #Luxembourg, we carry new ideas, partnerships & purpose back home💡

Innovation meets impact. Day 2 of our 2025 GICHD Innovation Conference spotlighted how tech, collaboration & inclusion drive the future of mine action. From digital ammunition mgmt to AI mapping & robotics—45+ speakers delivered today with BIG ideas 🔗 link.gichd.org/IC25

There’s a buzzing energy at the 2025 GICHD Innovation Conference! What innovation do you think will transform #MineAction in the next decade?💡 Thank you donors for supporting this event: European Commission Service for Foreign Policy Instruments, Luxembourg Aid & Development, @swissfa.bsky.social

✨A powerful start to the 2025 GICHD Innovation Conference in #Luxembourg! Honoured to welcome HRH the Grand Duke of Luxembourg, HRH Prince Mired of #Jordan & Minister Xavier Bettel. Hundreds of participants join forces on how innovation helps reduce risks from explosive ordnance.

Certified instructors from @thehalotrust.bsky.social, @NPAdisarm & @SSTS_UA share how they pass on life-saving #MineAction skills through the Training of Trainers model. We thank @CanadaFP @swissfa.bsky.social @statedeptus.bsky.social PM/WRA for supporting this activity 🎥https://youtu.be/EY67dez1-6c

Our study “Underwater Explosive Ordnance” is now available in Ukrainian 🇺🇦! It explores global underwater EO contamination, challenges, and solutions for mine action & maritime security. Download the Ukrainian version here 🔻 link.gichd.org/UWEO

Financing Innovation: New Paths, Smart Models. Can we scale #innovation with flexible, risk-tolerant funding for mine action? See who will be speaking at 2025 GICHD Innovation Conference and explore agenda, exhibitors & more: link.gichd.org/IC25 #GICHDInnovation2025

Financing Innovation: New Paths, Smart Models. Can we scale #innovation with flexible, risk-tolerant funding for mine action? See who will be speaking at 2025 GICHD Innovation Conference and explore agenda, exhibitors & more: link.gichd.org/IC25 #GICHDInnovation2025

Mine action is a key catalyst for peace processes. Early clearance restores access, reduces fear, & helps people rebuild. Our latest GICHD Insights piece explains how lessons from #BosniaHerzegovina #Cambodia #Colombia #Sudan & more show its role in sustaining peace 🔻https://link.gichd.org/PeaceAg

#GenevaPeaceWeek 2025 begins under the theme “Peace in Action.” Our Director Tobias Privitelli joined inspiring speakers to stress shared responsibility for peace. Watch our video on how @theGICHD, DCAF & GCSP advance peace worldwide✨🎬https://youtu.be/GB2efkAND-E #GPW25

🚨@gpplatform.ch! Don’t miss our event “Clearing the Path to Peace: Humanitarian Demining in Peace Agreements”. With @unmas.bsky.social @interpeace.org @swissfa.bsky.social, this event unpacks how mine action builds trust, aids return, & supports lasting peace. Register: link.gichd.org/GPW25

Our 2025 GICHD Innovation Conference takes place in 3 weeks! See exhibitors bringing tech & innovative projects to be showcased at the conference! Check our website for updates: we're adding new exhibitors, agenda details, & other useful info🔻 link.gichd.org/IC25

Don't miss! #GenevaPeaceWeek invites a powerful group of experts from @smallarmssurvey.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu FPI @SyriaCivilDef @dcafgeneva.bsky.social & Syrian Ministry of Emergency & Disaster Management to lead discussions on mine clearance, security sector governance, ammunition management🔻

#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.