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Syrian fig harvester returns to work after losing leg to landmine
August 31, 2021: In pictures: Shaker Ahmed al-Zaytoun, a 22-year-old man from the town of Al-Bara in the Jabal al-Zawiya region of the Idlib countryside, lost his leg last year when a landmine exploded, is back at work
Cambodia emphasizes commitment to achieve 2025 mine-free vision
August 30, 2021: Cambodia calls for development partners’ continued commitment to achieve 2025 mine-free vision
EAC and RECSA to enhance cooperation on cross-border security
August 30, 2021: RECSA and EAC work together to reduce illicit proliferation of small arms and light weapons in east Africa
Marshall Legacy Institute sends mine detection dogs to Azerbaijan
August 27, 2021: Marshall Legacy Institute mine detection dogs to assist in mine clearance in Azerbaijan
CMAA continues to clear the Kingdom of Cambodia of landmines and ERW
August 26, 2021: The Cambodian Mine Action Authority continues to make progress clearing landmines and ERW
Small arms collection program in the Philippines
August 25, 2021: The program aims to eradicate the use and trade of loose firearms that can cause violence and harm to the community.
Call for Papers: Alternative funding mechanisms
August 20, 2021: Alternative finance mechanisms for mine action
Demining and EOD Seminar 2021
August 19, 2021: Our Demining and EOD Seminar will bring together leading officials who are working on mine clearance in Bosnia and Herzegovina as well as across the Balkans.
Project RENEW Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary
August 18, 2021: The Project RENEW model developed over the past 20 years has achieved substantial progress in neutralizing the effects of explosive ordnance, reducing poverty, and supporting socioeconomic development.
2021 Future Force Capabilities Conference and Exhibition
August 17, 2021: Join NDIA at the first-ever Future Force Capabilities Conference and Exhibition.
President Biden Delivers Remarks on Afghanistan
August 16, 2021: President Biden Delivers Remarks on Afghanistan
Migrants warned of dangers of landmines on Balkan route
August 11, 2021: A migrant died in March and four more were injured, says InfoMigrants
60,000 landmines destroyed in Muhamalai minefield, Sri Lanka
August 10, 2021: In 2012, The HALO Trust began work to clear the landmines so families could return home
The HALO Trust calls on all states to scale up and invest in cooperation on weapons and ammunition management at all levels
August 10, 2021: Read its statement to the U.N. last week on the Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons
Women managing weapons
August 9, 2021: According to UNIDIR's new report, women make up less than 20 percent of those training for technical roles in weapons and ammunition
8th Mine Action Technology Workshop
August 6, 2021: This year’s workshop will focus on the themes of land release, information management systems and explosive ordnance risk education
Economic crisis impacts Syrian refugees, people with disabilities
August 6, 2021: A young man and a teenager who receive care, supported by Humanity & Inclusion, share their stories
A new MAG solution aims to tackle a global priority
August 4, 2021: Preventing diversion of weapons and ammunition
How drones are impacting land mine reduction globally
August 3, 2021: A November 2018 issue of the Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction features a case study on the use of drones in mine clearance, says Iris Automation
Kiel Munition Clearance Week, Sept. 6–10, 2021
August 2, 2021: Registration has opened; secure your spot at this hybrid event

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