UNMAS

06/02/2026

[Versión en español a continuación]

🤝 Colombia and JICA Colombia have joined forces to make communities safer from explosive hazards across Cauca, Chocó, Nariño, Norte de Santander, Putumayo, Guaviare and Meta, seven of Colombia’s most affected departments.

⛑️ Our humanitarian coordinator is already on the ground, bringing life-saving explosive ordnance risk education to people living alongside these dangers every day.

Here is what the project delivers:
💡 Teaching communities safe behaviours around explosive hazards
📋 Building stronger mine action policies
🛠️ Providing the Colombian Government with state-of-the-art humanitarian demining equipment

🙏 Thank you JICA Colombia for your commitment to in Colombia.



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🤝 Colombia y JICA Colombia unen esfuerzos para proteger a las comunidades de los peligros de artefactos explosivos en Cauca, Chocó, Nariño, Norte de Santander, Putumayo, Guaviare y Meta, siete de los departamentos más afectados del país.

⛑️ Nuestra coordinadora humanitaria ya está en terreno, llevando educación en riesgo de artefactos explosivas a personas que conviven con esta amenaza a diario.

Esto es lo que el proyecto ofrece:
💡 Enseñar a las comunidades cómo actuar de forma segura ante peligros explosivos
📋 Fortalecer las políticas nacionales de acción contra minas
🛠️ Dotar al Gobierno de Colombia con equipos de última tecnología para el desminado humanitario

🙏 Gracias JICA ColombiaJICA ColombiaJICA Colombia por su compromiso con la en Colombia.


Embajada del Japón en Colombia
Alto Comisionado para la Paz
Ejército Nacional de Colombia

06/02/2026

⚡ Launching the Mine Action Component of the Syria Electricity Emergency Project (SEEP)

We are pleased to announce the launch of the mine action component of the Syria Electricity Emergency Project ( ), a World Bank-funded project supporting the rehabilitation of critical power infrastructure across Syria.

Implemented by the Public Establishment for Transmission and Distribution of Electricity (PETDE), the project integrates mine action activities delivered by to help ensure the safety of communities and workers by addressing explosive hazards in affected areas.

An initial step has been taken with the establishment of the Joint Technical Committee (JTC), bringing together representatives from PETDE, the Syrian National Mine Action Center (SNMAC) and UNMAS,to strengthen coordination and oversight.

The JTC will support operational planning, technical alignment, and Environmental, Social, Health and Safety compliance to help enable safe and effective infrastructure rehabilitation efforts across Syria.

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⚡ إطلاق المكون المتعلق بإزالة الألغام ضمن مشروع طوارئ كهرباء سوريا

يسرّنا الإعلان عن إطلاق مكوّن إزالة الألغام ضمن المشروع الطارئ للكهرباء في سوريا، وهو مشروع ممول من البنك الدولي لدعم إعادة تأهيل البنية التحتية الحيوية للطاقة في مختلف أنحاء سوريا.

يُنفَّذ المشروع من قبل المؤسسة العامة لنقل وتوزيع الكهرباء, حيث يدمج أنشطة إزالة الألغام التي تنفذها بهدف المساهمة في ضمان سلامة المجتمعات والعاملين من خلال التعامل مع المخاطر المتفجرة في المناطق المتأثرة.

وقد تم بالفعل اتخاذ الخطوات الرئيسية التي تتمثل بإنشاء اللجنة الفنية المشتركة، التي تضم ممثلين عن المؤسسة العامة لنقل وتوزيع الكهرباء والمركز الوطني السوري للأعمال المتعلقة بالألغام ودائرة الأمم المتحدة للأعمال المتعلقة بالألغام ،وذلك لتعزيز التنسيق والإشراف.

وستدعم اللجنة الفنية المشتركة التخطيط العملياتي، والتنسيق الفني، والامتثال لمعايير البيئة والصحة والسلامة، بما يسهم في تمكين جهود آمنة وفعالة لإعادة تأهيل البنية التحتية في مختلف أنحاء سوريا.

06/01/2026

Enhancing safety for those on the front lines of aid

UNMAS Iraq recently hosted an in-person explosive ordnance information session in Erbil for NGO workers and UN employees.

With the shifting threat landscape, this session introduced safety tips on a vital new element: one-way attack drones.

Alongside our traditional safety presentations, participants took part in an hands-on VR interactive experience to safely simulate hazard identification in real-time.
Equipping humanitarian workers with the tools and knowledge to stay safe while delivering life-saving aid.

Thanks to our donors!

United Nations Iraq
UNDP Iraq
Ambasciata d'Italia a Baghdad - Embassy of Italy in Baghdad
iMMAP Inc.
China Embassy-Baghdad
Embassy of Belgium in Amman
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

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تعزيز سلامة العاملين الانسانيين في الخطوط الأمامية

استضافت دائرة الأمم المتحدة للأعمال المتعلقة بالألغام في العراق مؤخرا جلسة تعريفية في أربيل حول الذخائر المتفجرة وصممت للعاملين في المنظمات غير الحكومية وموظفي الأمم المتحدة.

ونظرًا لتغير طبيعة التهديدات، قدمت هذه الجلسة نصائح السلامة المتعلقة بعنصر جديد بالغ الأهمية: الطائرات المسيّرة الهجومية.

إلى جانب عروض السلامة التقليدية، شارك الحضور في تجربة تفاعلية عملية بتقنية الواقع الافتراضي لمحاكاة تحديد المخاطر بأمان وفي الوقت الفعلي.
ان تزويد العاملين في المجال الإنساني بالأدوات والمعرفة اللازمة للحفاظ على سلامتهم هو امر ضروري.

شكرا للمانحيين!

06/01/2026

🇳🇬✨UNMAS at the frontline of Explosive Ordnance Awareness for all UN staff 🇺🇳

In April 2026, UNMAS Nigeria successfully concluded a series of Explosive Ordnance Awareness sessions for UNICEF field staff across Kaduna, Sokoto, and Kano States. ⚠️

Amid rising EO threats in northwest Nigeria, these sessions equipped UN personnel – particularly field staff – with life-saving knowledge. From recognizing explosive hazards and identifying dangerous areas to interpreting ground signs and adopting , participants gained both essential theory and hands-on practical skills 💡. A total of 47 UNICEF personnel (9 female, 38 male) took part in this awareness session. 👥

🌍🤝In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, UNMAS Nigeria partnered with the Nigerian Police Force to deliver EOA sessions featuring realistic field simulations, enhancing real-world . As one of the first response forces in the BAY region, security officers knowledge and capacity to lead EOA is essential at keeping communities safe.

UNMAS promotes Mine Action Awareness for its own , as humanitarian and development workers are also exposed forefront to the threats of explosive ordnance which are non-discriminatory . UNMAS is proud of its with UNICEF Nigeria in enhancing the safety of each one. 💙
🙏✨We thank our donors 🇺🇸, and close partner UNICEF Nigeria for their continued support, supporting the large UN community.

We also thank UKaid 🇬🇧 and the Government of Japan 🇯🇵 for making it possible to strengthen the EOD capacities of security personnel for the benefit of the humanitarian community and the wider population in Northeast and Northwest Nigeria.

United Nations OCHA UNICEF Nigeria UK Aid Direct Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

06/01/2026

OUT NOW: The UNMAS Iraq 2025 Annual Report!

We are proud to share UNMAS Iraq 2025Annual Report, highlighting a year of work in strengthening Iraq's national mine action sector, enhancing local capacities, and making communities safer from explosive hazards.

From technical support and training to innovative, life-saving safety sessions and clearance operations, none of this critical work would be possible without the unwavering commitment of our international partners.

Our deepest thanks to our generous donors for their sustained support and vital contributions to a safer tomorrow:
Together, we are clearing the path toward post-conflict recovery, sustainable development, and peace.

Read the full report and explore the impact here: https://unmas.org/en/document-library/unmas-iraq-annual-report-2025

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متوفر الآن: التقرير السنوي لدائرة الأمم المتحدة للأعمال المتعلقة بالألغام في العراق لعام ٢٠٢٥!

نفخر بمشاركة التقرير السنوي لدائرة الأمم المتحدة للأعمال المتعلقة بالألغام في العراق لعام ٢٠٢٥، والذي يُسلط الضوء على عامٍ من العمل في دعم قطاع الأعمال المتعلقة بالألغام في العراق وتطوير القدرات المحلية وجعل المجتمعات أكثر أمانًا من مخاطر المتفجرات.

من الدعم التقني والتدريب إلى جلسات السلامة المبتكرة والمنقذة للأرواح وعمليات إزالة الألغام، لم يكن أيٌّ من هذا العمل الحيوي ليتحقق لولا الالتزام الراسخ لشركائنا الدوليين المانحين.

نتقدم بجزيل الشكر لجهات التمويل الكريمة على دعمها المتواصل ومساهماتها الحيوية في بناء غدٍ أكثر أمانًا.

معًا، نمهد الطريق نحو التعافي من آثار النزاع، والتنمية المستدامة، والسلام. اقرأ التقرير الكامل على موقعنا
https://unmas.org/en/document-library/unmas-iraq-annual-report-2025

United Nations Iraq
Ambasciata d'Italia a Baghdad - Embassy of Italy in Baghdad
China Embassy-Baghdad
Embassy of Belgium in Amman
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Välisministeerium
Udenrigsministeriet
Ministerstvo zahraničných vecí a európskych záležitostí SR
Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Italian Agency for Development Cooperation - Jordan and Iraq - AICS Amman

05/31/2026

Strengthening Victim Assistance for Survivors of Explosive Ordnance Incidents in Sudan

This month, UNMAS EORE and VA Specialist, Audrey, co-led, with the NMAC, a victim assistance training for 22 mine action partners from Khartoum, Kassala and North Kordofan.

Through sector consultations, roundtables and trainings, partners:
👉reviewed approaches to identify EO victims, existing services and gaps
👉strengthened referrals, inclusion and reporting systems for explosive ordnance-related survivors in Sudan.

With many thanks to the generous support of Global Affairs Canada for making this training possible, and NMAC for their collaboration and coordination.

Canada’s Foreign Policy—Global Affairs Canada
UNOPS

05/30/2026

The explosive hazard threat in Sudan is evolving, with increased urban risks requiring updated, life-saving risk education.

Last week, Audrey (UNMAS Explosive Ordnance Risk Education & Victim Assistance (EORE/VA) Specialist) met with partners in Khartoum for consultations to strengthen risk education for conflict-affected communities.

👉24 partners shared expertise, challenges and priorities for the way forward
Highlighting priority at-risk groups to address with new materials; capacity-building needs to enhance EORE delivery, information management, and linkages with VA

👉Renewed engagement for a technical working group on EORE and VA in Sudan

With thanks to all partners who participated, NMAC for its coordination and support, and our donors for making this work possible.

Canada’s Foreign Policy—Global Affairs Canada
United Nations OCHA
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid
European Commission
Embassy of Japan in Sudan
UNOPS

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

Today is the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, a reminder that investing in peace is a shared responsibility.

When peace breaks down, people everywhere feel the consequences. Without continued investment, progress and stability can be lost.

Peace does not happen by accident. It requires political will, sustained financing, and collective commitment.

Now is the time to , not war. Everywhere. For everyone.

05/29/2026

Inclusive Communities, Safer Communities

In collaboration with the Deaf Association and the Blind Rehabilitation Center, in Q1 2026, UNMAS and partners delivered inclusive explosive ordnance risk education training tailored to persons with disabilities.

👉40 community volunteers were equipped with adapted communication tools to share lifesaving messages accessibly and effectively.
👉The training expanded inclusive EORE outreach to deaf and blind communities.

Thank you to NMAC for coordination and support, DRC and JASMAR for
implementation, and our donors for making this possible.

Canada’s Foreign Policy—Global Affairs Canada
United Nations OCHA
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid
European Commission
UNOPS
Danish Refugee Council
منظمة جسمار للأمن الأنساني- Jasmar Human Security