United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS)
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United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS)
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The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) reduces the threat of explosive hazards and IEDs. Ms. Kazumi Ogawa is the Director of UNMAS.
- Landmines and explosive ordnance continue to threaten lives long after conflict ends. @UNDP's @agiveres and @theGICHD Director Ambassador @TPrivitelli have signed a new partnership 🫱🏽🫲🏼 to strengthen support for national #MineAction efforts and safer communities.
- United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) reposted
Trente ans après le traité d’Ottawa, l’ONU alerte sur un retour préoccupant des mines antipersonnel. En 2024, elles ont fait plus de 6.000 victimes, dont 90 % de civils. 📎ungeneva.org/fr/news-media/…
- Safety starts with awareness🛑 UNMAS teamed up with @UnfpaSyria in Deir ez-Zor to deliver life-saving Explosive Ordnance risk education to locals.Knowledge is protection.Hear Amina’s story & see how these sessions save lives 👇تضافرت جهود دائرة الأمم المتحدة للأعمال المتعلقة بالألغام مع صندوق الأمم المتحدة للسكان في سوريا في#ديرالزور لتقديم جلسات توعية منقذة للحياة حول مخاطر الذخائر المتفجرة للسكان المحليين. استمعوا إلى قصة أمينة وشاهدوا كيف تنقذ هذه الجلسات الأرواح 👇
- After almost 30 years since the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty was adopted, explosive weapons still continue to kill and injure people. Recent UN report warns about persistent use of anti-personnel mines, urges adherence to mine ban treaty. Read: ohchr.org/en/press-relea…
- UNMAS is delivering Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) across Abyei, helping communities recognize and avoid explosive hazards. Through outreach sessions, people learn to stay away, report, and stay safe, with a focus on women, children, and vulnerable groups. @UNISFA_1
- UNMAS is providing landmine & explosive ordnance safety training to newly arrived uniformed personnel. The goal: equip them with life-saving skills & behaviors before deployment to @UNISFA_1 bases. #UNMAS #UNISFA #MineAction #Abyei @UNPeacekeeping
- Through clearance operations and explosive ordnance disposal, UNMAS @UNISFA_1 is helping to make the Abyei Area safe again, enabling families to return home, children to play freely, and supporting peacekeepers and humanitarian partners in protecting civilians.
00:00 - Ambassador Geon met with @UNMAS Chief of Mine Action Programme, Mr. Joseph McCartan. The meeting served as a courtesy call and provided an opportunity to discuss matters of mutual interest.
- UNMAS conducted specialized training for drivers of the Ghanaian contingent, strengthening skills in operating mine-protected vehicles. This training enhances safe operations in mine-risk areas, boosting overall mission safety and effectiveness. @UNISFA_1 @UNPeacekeeping
- What does success in mine action look like? In Ukraine, the focus is shifting beyond hectares cleared to the broader impact on people, communities, and recovery. Mine action is not just about removing threats, it's about restoring opportunity. 🔗
- Before recovery comes landmine clearance. This feature from Better World Campaign highlights how UNMAS and UNOPS help communities safely return home, restore livelihoods, and rebuild after conflict by addressing explosive hazards. 🔗 betterworldcampaign.org/peace-and-secu… #InvestInMineAction
- Last Friday, #UNMAS Colombia met with the newly appointed Director, Vice Director & team of @aics_it Bogotá to discuss shared commitments in #Colombia. Looking forward to next steps together! 🤝🇨🇴 #InvestInPeace #InvestInMineAction
