International Day of Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action (4 April 2014)
On 8 December 2005, the General Assembly declared that 4 April of each year shall be observed as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. It called for continued efforts by States, with the assistance of the United Nations and relevant organizations, to foster the establishment and development of national mine-action capacities in countries where mines and explosive remnants of war constitute a serious threat to the safety, health and lives of the civilian population, or an impediment to social and economic development at the national and local levels.
This year the 12 UN entities working on mine action are promoting the work of women in mine action. The efforts of women make mine action work more efficient and effective. Women must be empowered in all societies to be a part of important activities, including at all stages of mine action: from surveying mined areas, to deciding where to begin clearance, to conducting mine risk education and post-clearance development initiatives.
Events in New York
panel discussion: colombia - keeping up the momentum (3/4/2014)
watch the discussion here: http://bit.ly/1m8d5nz
special event: afghanistan - 2023 mine free (3/4/2014)
watch the discussion here: http://bit.ly/1qkunc5
panel discussion: empowering women in mine acttion (4/4/2014)
press conference - international day of mine awareness and assistance in mine action (4/4/2014)
watch the press conference here: http://bit.ly/1hmbgpx
Experience "SWEEPER" (4/4/2014)
Critical Mass: On April 4, New York City becomes a digital minefield
Download the "Sweeper App" here: http://getsweeper.com/
Events in Geneva
Mine Action Week in Geneva: http://bit.ly/1mJ70OB
Women in Mine Action – Both halves of the sky deserve all the Earth (2/4/2014)
Press Conference by the United Nations Mine Action Service (3/4/2014)
Listen to the Press Conference here: http://bit.ly/1m8e7QF