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This work is not just an end in itself but also contributes to the broader objective of human security – freedom from fear and freedom from want.
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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) is an expert organisation working to reduce the impact of mines, cluster mu*****ns and other explosive hazards, in close partnership with mine action organisations and other human security At the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD), we work to reduce the impact of mines, cluster mu*****ns and other explosive remnants of war, in close partnership with mine action organisations and other human security actors. We support national authorities, international and regional organisations and NGOs in their efforts to improve the relevance, performance and sustainability of mine action. Our advisors visit approximately 50 countries each year and also offer remote support to help countries tackle the problems posed by explosive hazards efficiently and safely. The Centre also convenes experts and practitioners to gather and share knowledge and to promote dialogue between mine-affected countries in local languages, fostering regional cooperation. The Centre's work is made possible by core contributions, project funding and in-kind support from more than 20 governments and organisations.

16/10/2026

🇯🇴: Safe and secure am******on management starts with national systems and national capability. With support from NATO, our Am******on Management Advisory Team is working alongside the Jordan Armed Forces القوات المسلحة الاردنية to strengthen nationally owned capabilities in Physical Security and Stockpile Management.

Our support combines technical mentoring, practical exercises, training development and support to national instructors. A training-of-trainers approach helps embed knowledge and professional practice within national institutions so that future personnel can be trained nationally. The aim is not training for its own sake, but stronger and more sustainable national capability to manage conventional am******on safely, securely and sustainably throughout its life cycle.

15/10/2026

👀 Geneva, keep your eyes open!
We’ve been working on something new, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Starting next week, look out for a little surprise on the streets of Geneva. You might just spot a clue to what we’ve been up to…Any guesses?

13/10/2026

How can documenting violations help turn the human cost of war into accountability? Ezequiel Heffes, our Thematic Lead, Policy Research gives the takeaways from our panel, "The Human Cost of Conflict: giving visibility and paving the way for accountability" at Geneva Peace Forum 2026.

🔸Awa Dabo, UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights
🔸 Bukar - Hassan Alhan Islam, Global Advocate for Peace United Nations
🔸Cordula Droege, Director of International Law, Movement and Partnerships, International Committee of the Red Cross
🔸Iryna Venediktova, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the Swiss Confederation and to the Principality of Liechtenstein Посольство України в Швейцарії
🔸Cecile Aptel Principal Advisor International, @الالية الدولية المحايدة و المستقلة سوريا
🔹 With video message from Oleksandra Matviichuk, Head of the Center for Civil Liberties / Центр громадянських свобод

Moderated by our Director, Amb. Tobias Privitelli.

We thank Federal Department of Foreign Affairs 🇨🇭 for supporting our panel and this event inviting participants and beyond to choose peace.

09/10/2026

Looking for a new career opportunity? We have several exciting openings!

🔻 Head of Division - Strategies, Regions and Networks
https://link.gichd.org/HoD-Strategies

🔻 Communication Manager
https://link.gichd.org/Job-CommsMgr

🔻 Fundraising Coordinator
https://link.gichd.org/FundraisingCoordinator

08/10/2026

What happens when the voices of war’s victims are no longer heard?

At a time when international law and the international system are under unprecedented pressure, this Geneva Peace Forum panel asks a question we cannot afford to ignore: how do we make the human cost of war visible, and turn documentation into accountability?

Bringing together voices from civil society, governments and international organisations, this unmissable conversation will explore civilian casualties, forced displacement and the vital role of those who document violations and amplify victims’ voices. Drawing on lessons from and , the panel will spotlight the people and organisations working at the intersection of humanitarian action, protection, justice and recovery. If you care about what comes after the headlines, this is one conversation you don’t want to miss.

🔸Awa Dabo, UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, , the UN Refugee Agency
🔸 Islam , Global Advocate for Peace Nations
🔸Cordula Droege, Director of International Law, Movement and Partnerships, Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC
🔸Iryna Venediktova, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the Swiss Confederation and to the Principality of Liechtenstein,
🔸Cecile Aptel, Principal Advisor International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism - Syria (IIIM) @الالية الدولية المحايدة و المستقلة سوريا

Moderated by Amb. Tobias Privitelli, Director of .

There will also be a powerful video message from .matviychuk, who heads Center for Civil Liberties / Центр громадянських свобод which is a 2022 Nobel Peace Prize laureate. She calls for urgent action to put victims and their rights at the heart of the pursuit of justice.

Monday 12 Oct │ 13:30 - 14:30 │ Centre International de Conférences, Genève - CICG │ Plenary A

Register for the event: https://www.genevapeaceforum.ch/en/gpf-2026/registration

02/10/2026

✨ New GICHD Insight: Improving operational effectiveness in 🇨🇴 through inclusive, community-informed approaches.

In Colombia, many areas contaminated by landmines and other explosive ordnance are located within indigenous and Afro-Colombian territories. Here, land holds cultural and spiritual significance and is governed through collective systems tied to territorial autonomy and community protection.

Effective mine action in these areas requires engagement with traditional authorities and follow respect for established consultation processes. Working with affected communities through their collective governance systems helps operators understand local priorities and plan appropriate responses.

By prioritizing community-informed and inclusive approaches operators in Colombia are better able to identify hazardous areas, prioritize tasks, and align mine action activities with local recovery priorities.

Take a moment to read our 2-page GICHD Insight which explores how adapting engagement approaches, from language and outreach methods to peer-to-peer engagement, and embedding mine action within local systems can strengthen access, sustainability and operational impact.

https://link.gichd.org/CaseColombia-EN (EN)
https://link.gichd.org/CaseColombia-ES (ES)

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

01/10/2026

🚨 New Report!

Between 2020 and 2024, at least 2,370 IEDs were recorded across Burkina Faso 🇧🇫, Chad 🇹🇩, Mali 🇲🇱, Niger 🇳🇪 and northern Nigeria 🇳🇬, causing more than 5,000 casualties (around 40% of them civilians). The impact goes far beyond those directly injured or killed: IEDs restrict movement, disrupt livelihoods and access to essential services, and leave communities living with long-term fear and uncertainty. Since 2022, incidents have increased while the number of devices found and disposed of has declined, highlighting the growing pressure on national response capacities.

Our new study, Improvised Explosive Devices in the Sahel: Humanitarian Responses and Current Capacities, calls for stronger coordination regionally and across mine action and counter-IED actors, better data collection and information sharing, and expanded risk education.

Browse findings:
https://link.gichd.org/IED-Sahel-EN (EN)
https://link.gichd.org/IED-Sahel-FR (FR)

Our thanks to lead author, Georgina Darlow, and support from Pedro Basto, Stanislav Damjanovic, and Anna Shum. We also thank our donors, Luxembourg Aid & Development 🇱🇺, and Federal Department of Foreign Affairs 🇨🇭 for their support in addressing the humanitarian impact of explosive ordnance in the Sahel.

01/10/2026

Our Director, Amb. Tobias Privitelli, was in Bern 🇨🇭 this week for the next edition of the Ukraine Forum which took place in the building of the Swiss parliament. The Forum is entitled “Russia’s War on Civilians: Parliamentary Dialogue and Winter Preparedness”.

Amb. Privitelli joined discussions on the current situation and progress in and the challenges and priorities surrounding winter preparedness, recovery and reconstruction. The event was opened with keynote remarks from Katja Christ, First Vice-President of the Swiss National Council and H.E. Irina Venediktova, Ambassador of Ukraine to Switzerland and Liechtenstein. We have been working with Ukrainian authorities since 2012 and have significantly increased our operations in Ukraine since 2022, supporting the government in strengthening national capacities in demining, am******on management and information management.

Being a part of parliamentary dialogue between Switzerland and Ukraine is an important opportunity to engage directly with partners and stakeholders, exchange perspectives and contribute our technical expertise to discussions about Ukraine’s future.

01/10/2026

Happening now in : our 3-day Innovation Session 2026: Mine Action in Urban Areas presenting results.

For anyone interested in joining the session remotely, we are currently online on zoom for the presentations of the project concepts developed during the Innovation Session 08:30 to 12:00 (CEST).

https://bit.ly/4xRBRhY
Meeting ID: 834 6845 2054
Passcode: 886284

For the last 2 days, Mine action practitioners, national authorities, urban planners, debris management and recovery experts, researchers, technology providers and donors came tog9ether to tackle a serious challenge: explosive ordnance contamination in urban environments. With destroyed infrastructure and debris making operations more demanding, we need to re-think approaches, boost cross-sector collaboration and come up with innovative solutions.

The session moved from knowledge exchange to ideation and action, building a shared understanding of the challenges, identifying key gaps, and developing concrete project concepts that can help shape the future of mine action in urban areas.

Realities of survey and clearance operations in various urban contexts (including Gaza, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Libya, Ukraine) were described through case studies.

A big thank you to the governments, Luxembourg Aid & Development 🇱🇺, European Commission Service for Foreign Policy Instruments 🇪🇺, and Federal Department of Foreign Affairs 🇨🇭 for their generous support in making this event possible.

📷 GICHD/ Antoine Tardy Photography

29/09/2026

Today, our Director Amb. Privitelli briefed the Committee on Migration, International Protection and Economic Co-operation of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), during the Assembly's autumn session in . Via video call he joined the Committee's exchange of views on its report "Facilitating economic recovery and resilience of : from voluntary returns to enhanced co-operation and investment", prepared by Rapporteur Denis Begic.

Our involvement in this report began in June, when Amb. Privitelli visited Strasbourg for meetings with Secretary-General Alain Berset and several bodies of the Council of Europe. These discussions opened a dialogue on how mine action and am******on management contribute to humanitarian, human rights, international humanitarian law, development, recovery and reconstruction objectives, particularly in Ukraine. Since then, the GICHD has contributed its expertise to the report, and today he presented that contribution to the Committee.

Ambassador Privitelli underlined that Ukraine's recovery cannot be separated from reducing the risks posed by explosive ordnance. His statement addressed five areas:

🔹 Survey, clearance and risk education are what make safe and voluntary return possible.
🔹 Explosive ordnance keeps farmers from their land. Livelihood support until clearance is complete reduces the pressure to take risks.
🔹 Mine action has become an important source of employment, including for displaced people, women and veterans.
🔹 Contamination on this scale requires sustained and predictable financing, with innovative finance complementing traditional grants.
🔹 Safe and secure am******on management is key to preventing explosions and diversion as Ukraine moves towards recovery.

He also welcomed the recent opening by .rd4u of a dedicated claims category for demining and the clearance of unexploded ordnance, including the costs of survey, disposal and risk education. Learn more here: https://rd4u.coe.int/en/

We thank the Committee for the invitation, and look forward to continuing our cooperation with the Council of Europe in support of Ukraine's safe and sustainable recovery.

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