International Mine Action Day
Apr 4, 2012
Democratic Republic of Congo. (Photo: UNMAS)
“United Nations mine action programmes make an invaluable contribution to post-conflict recovery, humanitarian relief efforts, peace operations and development initiatives. They prevent landmines and other explosive ordnance from causing further indiscriminate harm long after conflicts have ended, and help to transform danger zones into productive land. Mine action sets communities on course toward lasting stability.” UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
Our Stories
Albania: Mine free and on the road to development
After a decade of mine clearance, Albania is officially free from mine threats: 12,452 anti-personnel mines, 152 anti-tank mines and 4,965 pieces of unexploded ordnance have been found and destroyed.more
Landmine clearing efforts help boost Angola’s recovery
UNDP has contributed to local efforts by training more than 1,000 demining specialists at the National Demining Institute in recent years.more
