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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

This project was made possible thanks to the generous financial support of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

How community-informed approaches can improve mine action in #Colombia. Engaging Indigenous + Afro-Colombian communities & working through collective governance strengthens access, sustainability & operational effectiveness. link.gichd.org/CaseColombia... EN link.gichd.org/CaseColombia... ES

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

We also thank our donors, the Government of Luxembourg, and @swissfa.bsky.social for their support in addressing the humanitarian impact of explosive ordnance in the Sahel.

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🚨 New report: 2,370+ IEDs caused 5,000+ casualties in 2020–24. We call for stronger coordination, better data and sharing, and risk education. Findings: link.gichd.org/IED-Sahel-EN (EN) link.gichd.org/IED-Sahel-FR (FR)

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#Bern: Our Director joined discussions on recovery + reconstruction in #Ukraine. An opportunity to engage with partners, exchange perspectives & contribute our expertise to parliamentary dialogue from supporting demining, ammunition & information management capacities.

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Now in #Genev: the Innovation Session 2026 on Mine Action in Urban Areas. Today we’re presenting project concepts developed by experts tackling explosive ordnance contamination in cities. Join remotely: bit.ly/4xRBRhY Meeting ID: 834 6845 2054 Passcode: 886284

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Our Director joined Parliamentary Assembly of the @coe.int meeting on Committee on Migration to discuss #Ukraine’s recovery. Mine action & ammunition management are essential to safe returns, livelihoods & sustainable reconstruction, & he welcomes opening of Register of Damage for Ukraine.

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

At the GICHD our vision & what drives our work everyday is to make the world a safer place for communities, a world free from risk of explosive ordnance. Check out our latest openings 🔻https://link.gichd.org/Job-CommsMgr 🔻https://link.gichd.org/Job-Event-Intern 🔻https://link.gichd.org/Job-IM-Advisor

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Thank you co-organizers OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre, South Eastern & Eastern Europe Clearinghouse for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons & all participants for valuable insights throughout the event. Also @germany.diplo.de @ec.europa.eu FPI, Finland @swissfa.bsky.social for supporting

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

#Vienna: We particpated in Expert Meeting on Small Arms & Light Weapons & Conventional Ammunition w/ OSCE, discussing conflict/post-conflict challenges & international frameworks. Shared expertise on Global Framework for Through-life Conventional Ammunition Management & national reporting.

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

#Vietna in Hanoi to launch new research with @undp.org on how mine action can enable sustainable development. Using the Korea-Viet Nam Peace Village Project, our research shows how mine action contributes to 16 SDGs and at least 69 associated targets.➡️https://link.gichd.org/kvpvp

Cover page of publication, "The Sustainable Development Outcomes of Mine Action: The Case of the Korea-Vietnam Peace Village Project". Accompanying picture shows a man walking next to body of water and plants in Phú Mỹ area.

Two Vietnam National Mine Action Centre staff holding GICHD-UNDP Viet Nam publication, "The Sustainable Development Outcomes of Mine Action: The Case of the Korea-Vietnam Peace Village Project" during workshop, "Mine Action and Sustainable Development Goals: Lessons learned from the Korea Viet Nam Peace Village Project workshop.

Photo by Vietnam National Mine Action Centre. 4 panelists during workshop, "Mine Action and Sustainable Development Goals: Lessons learned from the Korea Viet Nam Peace Village Project"

Photo by Vietnam National Mine Action Centre. workshop participants on stage during workshop, "Mine Action and Sustainable Development Goals: Lessons learned from the Korea Viet Nam Peace Village Project"

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

#Vientiane: 1,063 people were killed or injured by cluster munitions in 2025. At the Cluster Munition Convention Review Conference in Lao PDR, we supported a side event on risk education. The progress is real, but we need more sustainable funding & EORE champions.

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

At the 3rd Review Conference on #ClusterMunitions in Lao PDR, our Director, Amb. Privitelli highlighted the urgent need to turn commitments into action. Decades on, cluster munition remnants still harm civilians.🔻The GICHD stands ready to support States Parties. link.gichd.org/GICHD-3RC-CC...

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Cluster munitions leave unexploded remnants that can act as landmines, killing and maiming long after conflict ends. Next week in Vientiane, the Convention on Cluster Munitions #CCM 3rd Review Conference will adopt a new 5-year action plan. Look out for our delegation!

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

“Humanitarian mine action” or “mine action”? Why terminology matters. Mine action is not only about responding to emergencies. It is also about creating the physical & institutional foundations on which lasting peace and sustainable development depend. 👇 link.gichd.org/HMA

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Our External Relations head, Greta joined #Cosmopolis Leman Bleu TV to discuss mine action, ammunition management & how Track II diplomacy brings actors together to find solutions & exchange on technical expertise. More ➡️during Geneva Peace Forum! 📺(FR): www.lemanbleu.ch/fr/Emissions...

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La diplomatie dans tout ses États.<br><br>Quand les grandes puissances utilisent la force militaire ou économique pour s'affronter, quel rôle exerce la diplomatie ? Quelle marge de manoeuvre reste-t-i...

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Over 2 days, our almost-100-strong team came together for our GICHD staff retreat. Colleagues stepped away from the day-to-day, shared experiences, results, aligned on our 2027 priorities and put our values into practice. A huge thanks to everyone at GICHD for their hard work.

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Thank you to our donors, including @ec.europa.eu Service for Foreign Policy Instruments, Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, Defence, Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade of Luxermbourg, and @swissfa.bsky.social.

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Land release needs a deminer’s toolbox: different contamination+contexts require different approaches. Our Land Release Research Agenda explores key challenges facing the sector: 🔸detection 🔸location 🔸excavation 🔸disposal link.gichd.org/LR-ResearchA...

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Thank you to @germany.diplo.de @swissfa.bsky.social & @globalaffairs.canada.ca for supporting our Survey Managers Course in Turia Pasika. And thanks to all participants for their commitment to strengthening evidence-based survey and land release decisions in #Ukraine.

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Ukraine: Survey management matters. Our Survey Managers Course strengthened skills in Non-Technical Survey & Technical Survey. Evidence-based decision-making, prioritization, quality mgmt and information mgmt, from initial hazard suspicion through to land release in IMSMA Core

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

#Qatar: Important talks in Doha focused on advancing mine action across #MENA —strengthening cooperation, innovation & education. Grateful to the Government of Qatar, Doha Institute, Center for Conflict & Humanitarian Studies, & the Swiss Embassy in Qatar for facilitating this visit.

Photo by: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar,

Photo by: Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya)

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Side-event at Arms Trade Treaty #CSP12: With Organization of American States & European External Action Service. In focus: practical tools to strengthen arms transfer controls, improve info-sharing & prevent diversion. Better stockpile management reduces theft, accidents & unplanned explosions!

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Last week, we facilitated a visit for Ukrainian authorities to Germany & the Netherlands to exchange expertise on underwater explosive ordnance. With ~14,000 km² of Ukrainian waters contaminated, this cooperation is vital to safer navigation, humanitarian access & recovery.

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

#Bern #BoKo2026: GICHD Director & Swiss Amb. Tobias Privitelli connects with #Switzerland’s diplomatic network. With 100M+ people threatened by landmines & other explosive ordnance, Swiss support remains vital to turning international commitments into action #DiplomacyInAction 📸EDA/Pascal Lauener

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

We are grateful to @germany.diplo.de for supporting mine action efforts in Syria through this activity as well as Syrian National Mine Action Center, the Mine Action Area of Responsibility, and all workshop participants for their valuable contributions.

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

#Syria IM Workshop: The Syrian National Mine Action Center validated national data requirements for Explosive Ordnance Risk Education, Victim Assistance & Land Release marking a milestone in its IMSMA Core implementation. Next: system development, testing, piloting & launch.

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

#Somalia 🇸🇴 is advancing mine action efforts. We sat down with Dahir Abdirahman Abdulle, National Director General of Somali Explosives Management Authority who gave insights into the current situation, latest progress on information management, and his journey in the sector.

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

#Ukraine: for the 1st time our IMSMA Core Administrator Course was delivered at State Emergency Service of Ukraine Lviv State University of Life Safety. IMSMA topics were added to curriculum across SESU educational institutions. Lecturers can now use course materials to develop this content further.

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

90+ teams from 10 countries joined the Demine Ukraine Minesight Innovation Challenge, seeking solutions for excavation in humanitarian demining. We're proud to be part of the international jury. Congrats to the 5 finalist teams! 🇺🇦 Find out more: www.minesightchallenge.com

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

#SouthSudan is leading the way in making safeguarding a routine part of mine action. From stronger policies and staff training to accountability and monitoring, operators are moving from reactive response to prevention and safer operations. link.gichd.org/SouthSudan_P...

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

We thank Luxembourg Aid & Development, @swissfa.bsky.social and @ec.europa.eu Service for Foreign Policy Instruments for supporting the Innovation Hub.

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Our Mine Action Innovation Hub is live! Explore our 🔻Strategic Approach 2027–2030 🔻Research Agenda for Land Release 🔻upcoming events 🔻And news and opportunities driving safer, more effective mine action worldwide. gichd.org/our-response...

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Meet Abdulkadir Mohamed, former Head of Information Management, Somali Explosives Management Authority (SEMA). "To save lives, you need to reach people with the right message. But to reach everyone who needs help, you first need the right information." Read his story: bit.ly/Somalia-Abdu... #Somali

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

🚨 New Opportunity: Become our Finance Apprentice! Support our Finance Unit in delivering accurate & compliant financial operations while gaining practical experience. If this sounds interesting, find out more and apply by 14 August 2026:🔻 bit.ly/Apprentice-Fin

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

8 July: @ec.europa.eu FPI represented by Peter M. Wagner & Magdalena Grono handed over the first EU-funded remote-controlled mechanical demining machine to Armenia—a significant step forward for humanitarian demining in #Armenia. We're proud to provide technical support for its deployment.

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

📢 We are hiring: Logistics Officer in Amman, Jordan. The GICHD, in partnership with @dcafgeneva.bsky.social, is seeking a skilled professional with experience in logistics, procurement, and security support to help ensure effective operations & coordination. 🔻 bit.ly/JordanLogist...

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

#Peru: At Conference of Ministers of Defense of the Americas, engaging with regional partners to strengthen safe, secure & sustainable ammunition management. @theAMATeam is ready to work with partners across the region. We thank @StateDeptPM WRA 🇺🇸 for supporting this activity.

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

#Amman: Honoured to sign Jordanian MFA agreement to open 'the Geneva Centres' w. @dcafgeneva.bsky.social. Grateful for the presence of HRH Prince Mired, Amb. Chassot, Amb. Chuard & Amb. Georgieva, Dr. Barbara Haering & A. Awad. A milestone for mine action & security in the middle east

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Mine action safety isn't only SOPs & equipment. Evidence from #Ukraine shows 71% of surveyed veterans reported physical injuries & at least 1/3 report PTSD symptoms. Mental health is an operational safety issue, not just a welfare one Discover here: link.gichd.org/UKR-GDEI. Thank you DFAT Australia.

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

New Request for offers: Design, development, and delivery of an Ammunition Inventory Management System (AIMS) and a Surveillance Information Management System (SIMS). Find out more about this opportunity and submit your proposal by 4 September 2026 🔻 link.gichd.org/AIMS-SIMS-RFO

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Meet Ridhwan, @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social Iraq. As a Yazidi displaced during the 2014 attack on Sinjar, he brings lived experience of conflict & recovery to mine action. After our Gender Focal Point Training, he's strengthening inclusive approaches in mine action:🔻 link.gichd.org/GFP-Stories-...

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Every achievement in 2025 reflects the dedication of our partners, donors and colleagues working to reduce the impact of landmines, cluster munitions and other explosive ordnance. Read our 2025 Annual Report today🔻 www.gichd.org/our-impact/a...

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Proud to open 'The Geneva Centres in Amman' with @dcafgeneva.bsky.social, bringing the GICHD closer to partners across the Middle East. From Jordan, Lina Abu Nuwar will lead GICHD's work, supporting nationally led mine action, technical expertise & cooperation across the region.

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

#Geneva: Our Director joined our sister centres DCAF Geneva and GCSP in meeting the Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions on #Georgia. A valuable exchange with the EU, OSCE and UN on dialogue, peace, security and cooperation in the South Caucasus.

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

5th time participating in the #UkraineRecoveryConference in Gdańsk. Recovery starts with mine action: reducing contamination is key to restoring livelihoods & reconstruction. Our Director & team focused on innovative finance to unlock recovery investment & held many bilaterals.

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Syria Mine Action Partner Conference in Geneva reinforced “one Syria” approach: stronger national ownership, better data/IMSMA Core, prioritized clearance for recovery, emergency preparedness, & survivor participation. Thank you Donors: @swissfa.bsky.social, EU FPI, and @germany.diplo.de 🤝

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