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United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS).

UNMAS coordinates the UN effort to eliminate landmines & explosive remnants of war & to mitigate their impact on people's lives. The United Nations works with affected states to reduce the threat and impact of mines and explosive remnants of war, including cluster munitions, on peace and security, humanitarian relief, human rights, and socio-economic development; it does so in partnership with civ

il society, the private sector, international and regional arrangements, and donors with an aim to secure levels of prevention and protection for individuals and communities, at which point UN mine action assistance is no longer requested. Knowledge is power: learn the basics about the fight against landmines and explosive remnants of war at http://www.unmas.org

09/04/2026

Congratulations to mine action partners in Sudan on the successful completion of the three-day Gender and PSEA Training of Trainers!

Building on previous capacity-building efforts, UNMAS trained 37 trainers from across the mine action sector, strengthening their capacity to mainstream gender and promote safe, inclusive and accountable working environments.

🎥 Watch the video to see the energy and commitment of participants as they take this important work forward.

Our sincere thanks to NMAC and DRC for their coordination and support.
UNMAS also extends its appreciation to Canada, the European Union (ECHO and FPI), FCDO, Japan, Switzerland, and UNDP for their continued support to mine action in Sudan.



Canada’s Foreign Policy—Global Affairs Canada
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid
European Commission
Switzerland
UNDP Sudan
UNOPS
Danish Refugee Council
United Nations Peacekeeping

Rebuilding community on a cleared minefield–a village back to life!In South Sudan, decades of conflict left land contami...
09/03/2026

Rebuilding community on a cleared minefield–a village back to life!

In South Sudan, decades of conflict left land contaminated by landmines and unexploded ordnance. In Gondokoro, near Juba, families are now returning to rebuild their community on land that was once a minefield.With support from the Netherlands Embassy in South Sudan, UNMAS has destroyed more than 7.3 million items of small arms ammunition and 1.2 million explosive devices across South Sudan.

In the Gondokoro area alone, 70 anti-tank mines have been removed, helping make it possible for families to return, rebuild and live without the constant threat of hidden explosives.
“Mine action is not an abstract concept - it is about safety, access and dignity.”
— Jurkuch Barak Jurkuch, Chairperson, South Sudan National Mine Action Authority
But the need remains enormous.

This impactful support is at risk due to an UN-wide funding crisis that reduced UNMAS demining teams in South Sudan from 19 to 8, while detection dogs and mine-clearing machines have also been demobilized.

Every area cleared means more than land without explosives.
It means a road that can be used. A home that can be rebuilt. A community that can return.

’ continued support demonstrates what long-term investment in mine action can make possible. Clearing land is clearing the way for peace.

🔗 Read more: https://unmiss.unmissions.org/en/news/unmas-destroys-explosive-remnants-of-war-across-south-sudan-with-support-from-the



United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
UN in South Sudan
United Nations Peacekeeping
UNOPS
Netherlands Embassy in South Sudan

Renk, Upper Nile State, UNMISS/UNMAS South Sudan, in coordination with the UNMAS Sudan Programme, the International hum...
09/02/2026

Renk, Upper Nile State, UNMISS/UNMAS South Sudan, in coordination with the UNMAS Sudan Programme, the International humanitarian law and youth Initiative, the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission and humanitarian partners, supported Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) for Sudanese refugees affected by the conflict in Sudan.

Across four sessions, 255 Sudanese refugees: 86 women, 52 men, 59 girls and 58 boys, learned how to recognise explosive hazards, maintain a safe distance, warn others and report suspected explosive ordnance safely. EORE activities in Renk have also reached returnees and other groups within the camp.

Since the Sudan conflict began in April 2023, UNMAS South Sudan has provided EORE to 103,274 refugees and returnees, helping communities make safer decisions and protect themselves and others from explosive ordnance risks.

Zehrudin Sukanovic, Chief of Mine Action Programme, UNMAS South Sudan, highlighted the importance of reaching communities affected by the Sudan conflict with risk education.

“Explosive ordnance risks do not end at national borders, and neither should mine action support. By working across programmes and with humanitarian partners, UNMAS helps protect conflict-affected communities wherever they are displaced and supports safer decisions when they are able to return home.”

🔗 Read more: https://unmas.org/en/news/unmas-south-sudan-provides-life-saving-risk-education-to-sudanese-refugees



United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
UN in South Sudan
SafeLane Global

UNOPS
United Nations Peacekeeping
International humanitarian law and youth Initiative

With funding from UNSCAR (United Nations Trust Facility Supporting Cooperation on Arms Regulation), UNMAS has launched a...
09/01/2026

With funding from UNSCAR (United Nations Trust Facility Supporting Cooperation on Arms Regulation), UNMAS has launched a 10-day weapons-marking training in Bouar in support of National Commission for the Fight against the Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons.

The training brings together nine national defence and security personnel from the Police, Gendarmerie, Customs and FACA (Forces Armées Centrafricaines / Central African Armed Forces). It aims to mark 1,000 State-owned weapons while strengthening participants' skills.

The initiative enhances weapons accountability, traceability and safe management, while supporting national ownership and efforts to prevent illicit small arms proliferation.

UNOPS
United Nations Peacekeeping
MINUSCA

Life-saving lessons, one page at a time 📖In Gaza and the West Bank, superheroes Waleed, Maya, Sama and Yusuf help childr...
08/29/2026

Life-saving lessons, one page at a time 📖

In Gaza and the West Bank, superheroes Waleed, Maya, Sama and Yusuf help children to understand safe behaviours in an engaging and interactive way.
Celebrating representation and inclusion, they feature diverse characters navigating their environments safely and confidently.

Explore these resources and more on the UNMAS OPT webpage: https://unmas.org/en/where-we-work/occupied-palestinian-territory

Thanks to EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid and Canada’s Foreign Policy—Global Affairs Canada for making this possible.

Representative Office of Canada to the Palestinian Authority




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دروس منقذة للحياة، صفحةً تلو الأخرى 📖

في غزة والضفة الغربية، يساعد الأبطال الخارقون وليد ومايا وسما ويوسف الأطفال على فهم السلوكيات الآمنة بأسلوب تفاعلي ومُشَوِّق .

وتجسيداً لقيم التمثيل والشمول، تضم هذه المجموعة شخصيات متنوعة تتنقل في بيئاتها بأمان وثقة.

اكتشف هذه الموارد والمزيد عبر موقع دائرة الأمم المتحدة للأعمال المتعلقة بالألغام (UNMAS) الخاص بالأرض الفلسطينية المحتلة
https://unmas.org/en/where-we-work/occupied-palestinian-territory

شكراً للاتحاد الأوروبي ولحكومة كندا على جعل هذا الأمر ممكناً.

UNMAS is supporting the Central African National Mine Action Authority (ANLAM) to participate in the African Mine Action...
08/28/2026

UNMAS is supporting the Central African National Mine Action Authority (ANLAM) to participate in the African Mine Action Platform Seminar in Ouidah, Benin, from 25–28 August 2026.

Organized by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the seminar promotes regional cooperation, experience-sharing and identification of capacity-building needs.

This engagement strengthens ANLAM’s institutional and technical capacities and supports the progressive transfer of mine action leadership to national authorities.



JICA - Japan International Cooperation Agency
MINUSCA

08/28/2026

Sharing safety messages that reach everyone ⚠️

UNMAS new video series for Gaza and the West Bank helps raise awareness of safe behaviours to people impacted by conflict.

Explore these videos and more on the UNMAS OPT webpage: https://unmas.org/en/where-we-work/occupied-palestinian-territory

Thanks to EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid and Canada’s Foreign Policy—Global Affairs Canada for making this possible.




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نشر رسائل السلامة لتصل إلى الجميع ⚠️

تساهم سلسلة الفيديوهات الجديدة لدائرة الأمم المتحدة للأعمال المتعلقة بالألغام (UNMAS) في غزة والضفة الغربية في رفع مستوى الوعي بالسلوكيات الآمنة لدى المتضررين من النزاع.

اطلع على هذه الفيديوهات والمزيد على صفحة دائرة الأمم المتحدة للأعمال المتعلقة بالألغام (UNMAS) الخاصة بالأرض الفلسطينية المحتلة:
https://unmas.org/en/where-we-work/occupied-palestinian-territory

شكراً للاتحاد الأوروبي ولحكومة كندا على جعل هذا الأمر ممكناً.




Representative Office of Canada to the Palestinian Authority

08/27/2026

Meet Waleed, Maya, Sama and Yusuf 🦸

Designed with support from EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid and Canada’s Foreign Policy—Global Affairs Canada, UNMAS new animated superheroes teach children in Gaza and the West Bank how to stay safe from explosive ordnance threats.

In an accessible, memorable and engaging way, these superheroes show children safe behaviours through videos, storybooks and games.

Explore these videos and more on the UNMAS OPT webpage: https://unmas.org/en/where-we-work/occupied-palestinian-territory




Representative Office of Canada to the Palestinian Authority

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تعرّفوا على وليد، ومايا، وسما، ويوسف 🦸

صُممت هذه الشخصيات الكرتونية الجديدة، التي تُقدمها دائرة الأمم المتحدة للأعمال المتعلقة بالألغام (UNMAS)، بدعم من الاتحاد الأوروبي والفلسطينيين وحكومة كندا، لتعليم الأطفال في غزة والضفة الغربية كيفية البقاء في أمان من خطر الذخائر المتفجرة.

بأسلوبٍ سهلٍ وممتعٍ، يُعرِّف هؤلاء الأبطال الخارقون الأطفالَ على السلوكيات الآمنة من خلال مقاطع الفيديو والقصص المصورة والألعاب.

اطلع على هذه الفيديوهات والمزيد على صفحة دائرة الأمم المتحدة للأعمال المتعلقة بالألغام (UNMAS) الخاصة بالأرض الفلسطينية المحتلة: https://unmas.org/en/where-we-work/occupied-palestinian-territory


Long-term partnerships build real operational success! 🤝A recent UNMAS team visit to the Somali Police Force (SPF) EOD u...
08/26/2026

Long-term partnerships build real operational success! 🤝

A recent UNMAS team visit to the Somali Police Force (SPF) EOD unit in Gadidka highlighted how equipment and facility support funded by the Government of since 2014 continues to drive impact on the ground.

From technical knowledge transfer and EOD gear maintenance to solar power that keeps operations running 24/7, this collaboration directly strengthens capacity in Mogadishu.

💬 "The new kitchen and accommodation facilities now provide a safe, functional space that both our male and female officers can use every day." — SPF EOD Commander.

While vital infrastructure and equipment are bearing fruit, sustained training, vehicles, and protective gear remain essential to keep these life-saving teams moving forward safely.

Thank you to the Government of Japan for their continued support and steadfast commitment to peace and safety in Somalia!



Embassy of Japan in Kenya
United Nations Support Office in Somalia - UNSOS
United Nations Police - UNPOL
United Nations Peacekeeping

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