Working Together for a Safer Future in Laos
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(UNDP) Lao PDR marks International Mine Awareness Day, emphasizing ongoing threat of unexploded ordnance, which continue to harm civilians and hinder development. Despite efforts, UXO contamination remains a challenge, underscoring the need for global solidarity and support.
UNDP collaborates with partners to address this issue, advocating for victim assistance, clearance operations, and awareness campaigns. The commemoration serves as a call to action to protect lives and promote peace, reaffirming the commitment to a world free from the threat of mines and UXO.