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About the Course: Landmines and other explosive remnants of war (ERW) plague more than 50 countries and continue to cause civilian casualties decades after conflict has ended. The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) has collaborated with POTI to develop this course, which offers a comprehensive introduction to the policies, procedures, and standards that shape Mine Action activity around the world. The material seeks to empower students with the knowledge to champion the vision of the United Nations of “a world free of the threat of mines and explosive remnants of war (ERW), including cluster munitions, where individuals and communities live in a safe environment conducive to development and where the human rights and the needs of mine and ERW victims are met and survivors are fully integrated as equal members of their societies.”
Topics include The Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty; mine action guidelines for ceasefires and peace agreements; landmine and ERW safety training; identifying landmines and ERW; International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) and guidelines for application; victim assistance; mine risk education; mine action assessment; and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Nine lessons.
Number of pages: 185 [English]
Publisher: Peace Operations Training Institute [18-07-2025]