Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD)

Meet Dara Seng, a game changer in explosive ordnance risk education. As Cambodia prepares to host the 5th Review Conference of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention this month, take a moment to read his story and learn about Cambodia’s progress in keeping people safe from the risks of landmines and other explosive ordnance.  https://lnkd.in/eAcpBhSd

Behaviour doesn’t change overnight: Social and Behaviour Change Communications (SBCC) is the strategic use of communication to promote changes in knowledge, attitudes, norms, beliefs and behaviours. Using SBCC approaches complement Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) as they promote sustainable, safe behaviour and protect lives from the threat of landmines and other explosive ordnance. Are you an EORE practitioner? Take your EORE impact to the next level and download our Social and Behaviour Change Communications for EORE toolkit and discover strategies to change behaviours and save lives. The toolkit includes: 💡 6 training modules with PowerPoint presentations and associated training documents (handouts, group work exercises, guidance notes) 💡 Facilitator’s guide 💡 Workbook for participants Explore it here: https://lnkd.in/eHqqcdk2 We thank Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sida, and Auswärtiges Amt (Federal Foreign Office) Germany for supporting for this activity.

Destined to be a game changer in mine action, meet Myriam who leads ambitious global projects across continents, from Africa to East Asia. She came face to face with the realities of explosive ordnance contamination and its devastating effects on communities, learn how she inspires, thinks creatively, and explores what truly works best.  https://lnkd.in/eC22PJDx

What an incredible weekend for our GICHD team at the Course de l'Escalade in the heart of Geneva! Braving wet and cold conditions, 10 of our staff joined over 57,000 participants in Switzerland's largest running event. With the message “Together Against Mines” displayed, they raced through the hilly, cobbled streets of the Old Town, cheered on by an energized crowd.

#BosniaAndHerzegovina: After the fourth Technical Working Group Meeting this year on Ammunition Inventory Management Software (AIMS), we’re marking the positive progress made with the Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina. During high-level discussions this week, the Surveillance Information Management System wireframes were presented. Validation of these wireframes ensures the software blueprint meets technical and operational needs while setting the stage for future rollout. Big milestones ahead in 2025! We thank the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport DDPS for their contribution towards this activity.

Advancing Innovation in Mine Action: A Collaborative Leap Forward The establishment of the Mine Action Innovation Hub marks a pivotal step in shaping the future of mine action and ammunition management. This collaborative initiative aims to address the sector's most pressing challenges and unlock transformative opportunities by fostering evidence-based problem-solving, inclusive partnerships, and cutting-edge technology adaptation. The newly-formed Mine Action Innovation Technical Group (ITG) embodies a collective effort, bringing together global experts, authorities, research entities, academia, and industry leaders. Together, colleagues will: ✅ Identify innovation needs and solutions through research. ✅ Test and evaluate groundbreaking technologies and methodologies. ✅ Share good practices and lessons learned. ✅ Build meaningful partnerships to drive progress. This initiative, led by Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD), is a testament to the power of collaboration in creating safer, more efficient, and more effective solutions for explosive ordnance risk reduction worldwide. Credit: GICHD Innovation Session on AI for Mine Action, October 2024 © GICHD/Antoine Tardy #InnovationInAction #MineAction #PartnershipsForChange #HumanitarianInnovation #HMA #EOD #Demining

On 2nd December 2024, ARMAC met with Valon Kumnova, Chief of Mine Action Programmes, and Danielle Payne, Programmes Officer from GICHD, to explore collaboration and reaffirm our commitment to addressing landmine challenges in the ASEAN region. Together, we’re paving the way for a safer future for all affected communities. #MineAction #Collaboration #ARMAC #GICHD #ASEAN #SaferFuture

Born and raised in Cambodia with its land plagued by remnants of war, Dara Seng is deeply committed to the people. His people. Dara Seng’s passion for explosive ordnance risk education stems from his belief that it is not just about education—it’s about saving lives. Read his story and meet the game changers dedicated to saving lives around the world. https://lnkd.in/eAcpBhSd

Welcome among the #INTGenderChampions in Geneva, Tobias Privitelli of the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD)! Read his commitments for #GenderEquality: https://buff.ly/4eOwhDy

🌍The EORE Advisory Group (AG) hosted a side event during the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention 5th Review Conference with panelists sharing ‘Reflections on promoting and enhancing national ownership of EORE.’ 🤝Co-hosted by Colombia, Handicap International - Humanity & Inclusion, and Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) on behalf of the EORE AG, the event explored different perspectives and experiences aimed at strengthening national ownership of EORE. Participants also shared best practices intended at strengthening national mine action capacities across the triple nexus and in residual contamination contexts. 💡Key highlights: - UNICEF presented the role of the EORE AG. - Colombia and Iraq shared their experiences and perspectives on strengthening EORE national ownership. - Ambassador Tobias Privitelli shared insights from the ‘EORE sector mapping & needs analysis ’ and emphasized the need for long-term and predictable funding to ensure sustainable EORE national capacities and ownership. 🌐The panel discussed how States Parties can leverage existing international cooperation & assistance mechanisms and relevant forums to advocate for and increase resources towards EORE. 📜Finally, the side event reaffirmed the commitment of APMBC States Parties and other stakeholders to establishing sustainable EORE national capacities adapted to changing needs and contexts, in line with action 28 of the Siem Reap-Angkor Action Plan. 👏🏽Thank you to all the speakers, organisers, and participants! #mineaction #EORE #APMBC #siemreapsummit #riskeducation