Mine Action in the Era of Hybrid Warfare | International Mine Action Day
06 Apr 2026 Aministraror
Across conflict affected regions of the world, the dangers of war do not end with the sessation of hostilities. Hidden beneath the surface, on land, in cities, and even underwater, lie explosive remnants that continue to threaten lives, livelihoods, and recovery. Mine action today has emerged as a critical pillar of humanitarian response and postconlict reconstruction. In ...
Technology and Cooperation for a Safer Tomorrow ( AI, Robotics, and Global Partnerships in Mine Action
06 Mar 2026 Aministraror
Executive Overview Despite global treaties and decades of humanitarian effort, landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW) continue to threaten millions. According to the Landmine Monitor, over 4,000 - 6,000 casualties are recorded annually, with civilians representing nearly 80% of victims. Children account for a significant proportion in heavily affected regions. More than 60 million people worldwide live in ...
One Humanity: Integrating Mine Action with Global Humanitarian and Development Goals
05 Mar 2026 Administrator
One Humanity: Integrating Mine Action with Global Humanitarian and Development Goals I. The Situation - Beyond Clearance, Toward Human Dignity Landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO) remain silent barriers to progress in more than 60 countries worldwide. According to the Landmine Monitor, over 4,000 casualties are recorded each year, with civilians accounting for nearly 85% of the victims — many ...
The Global Impact of Landmines: Why We Must Act Now
15 Sep 2021 Administartor, IIFOMAS
Landmines represent one of the most insidious legacies of modern warfare, continuing to terrorize civilian populations long after conflicts have ended. These indiscriminate weapons lie dormant beneath the earth's surface for decades, turning farmland, school grounds, and village paths into potential death traps. Currently, an estimated 110 million active landmines contaminate approximately 60 countries worldwide, with new ...
Mine Action Synopsis
28 Aug 2021 Administartor, IIFOMAS
Modern conflicts continue to see the widespread deployment of landmines despite international efforts to ban these weapons, creating a devastating toll on civilian populations that extends far beyond the end of hostilities. In recent conflicts across Ukraine, Syria, Yemen, and Myanmar, military forces have strategically placed millions of anti-personnel and anti-vehicle mines to deny territory to opposing ...
Enhanced Role of India in the Global Mine Action
20 Aug 2021 Administartor, IIFOMAS
India has emerged as a significant force in global mine action efforts, leveraging its extensive peacekeeping experience and technological capabilities to contribute meaningfully to international demining operations. Through its participation in United Nations peacekeeping missions, India has deployed specialized engineering units to mine-affected regions across Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, where Indian forces have conducted ...
