In Center for International Stabilization & Recovery's latest journal, MAG's Regional Programme Support Manager looks at the ways in which we are working to prevent and reduce the impact of armed violence in coastal West Africa.

Read here: buff.ly/3VUUJ0a

Tom Fender and Tanya Pepin will soon touch down in Vietnam, ahead of this year's 'Bikes Against Bombs' charity bike ride with MAG (Mines Advisory Group). 🚴✨

🙏If you haven't done so already, please support us by donating here: eu1.hubs.ly/H08ybrQ0

#ICYMI See the new MAG (Mines Advisory Group) report on how addressing #clustermunition /other #UXO contamination saves lives AND supports livelihoods & #development . Findings also highlight imperative to engage affected communities. UNMAS UN SDG Action Campaign @UNDP_lebanon #mineaction #foodsecurity

Very pleased to share that @magsaveslives was recently awarded $2 million by the US @statedept for our work in the Caribbean.

This funding will support our work with state agencies to secure weapons & ammunition stockpiles, in partnership with @cimpacs.

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This message from Nika, one of our team members in #Ukraine , sheds light on the daily reality of living with the threat of landmines and other explosives.

Now, Nika is in the middle of her training to become a demining team leader and rid her country of this deadly legacy.

Now on St. Sophia’s square in #Kyiv ! Come visit till 19 April our newly opened exhibition – a joint project by UNDP Ukraine 🇺🇦, Legacy of War Foundation & photographer, landmine survivor & UN Global Advocate Giles Duley, which depicts the impacts of mines and UXO on everyday life in #Ukraine .

An new installation is coming to the grounds next week, 'This is not a minefield'
Accompanying this art is a free talk where Ian Golding (artist), Brian Draper & Jon Brown (MAG (Mines Advisory Group), pictured) explore the work of clearing debris left by conflict. bit.ly/3TITVJ5

Perspectives from over 25 community-level interviews carried out in Lebanon inform MAG (Mines Advisory Group) first report on food security and humanitarian mine action.

Read it here now: buff.ly/3VzykFP

Following a global online launch event bringing together researchers and donors in mine action, we are happy to launch our new report:

📕 The Contribution of Humanitarian Mine Action to Food Security

Read it here now for findings from Lebanon: buff.ly/3VzykFP

📍 2 WEEKS TO GO!

We are only 2 WEEKS away from the Review Conference in Oslo, on the Implementation of the Political Declaration.

All activities and events can be found here with links to register ➡️ inew.org/oslo-activitie…

Will we see you in Oslo?

This week, to mark #MineAwarenessDay , MAG Guinea Bissau & local partner NADEL, in coordination with National Mine Action Center, produced radio broadcasts to raise awareness of the risks of explosive ordnance & share safety messages.

Thanks to support from Norway MFA & Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱

When it comes to food security & mine action, the views of communities are essential, this is what my colleague and I aimed to outline in the report that we will launch next Monday, 8th April. Join us 👇🏽

Please register at the following link.
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The Canada in BFA is proud to have attended the commemoration of the International Day for #MineAwareness and Assistance in #MineAction .
Congratulations to organisers.
Canada, through UNMAS and MAG (Mines Advisory Group), helps #BurkinaFaso to fight against #ImprovisedExplosiveDevices #IED

🇬🇧 We’re helping clear mines in Somalia thanks to MAG (Mines Advisory Group) & The HALO Trust 🇸🇴 #IMAD2024

Earlier today, MAG teams in Vietnam successfully removed a large MK-82 500lb bomb in Dong Hoy City, found near a beach that attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists every year.

Read our press release here: buff.ly/3VNkyj0

🌐 Online Launch 🌐

📕 The Contribution of Humanitarian Mine Action to Food Security.

Join us on Monday for the launch of this first report, with findings from Lebanon.

🕐 0930 EST // 1430 BST // 1630 EET

RSVP here: buff.ly/4alrpEb

Since signing the Mine Ban Treaty in 1997, we have played a global role in tackling the legacy of landmines.

Earlier this year, the UK announced £17 million for MAG (Mines Advisory Group) and The HALO Trust to clear mines in 8 countries across Asia and Africa. #IMAD2024

'With the efforts of my brothers & sisters at MAG Iraq, I've managed to plant wheat. Despite all our struggles, sacrifices & losses due to this conflict, I am walking on air.'

Read Ghalib's story, from fleeing violence to returning home: buff.ly/3J3GDSE

#IMAD2024

On International Mine Awareness Day #IMAD2024 , I'm reflecting on the terrible cost of landmines to lives and livelihoods. That's why I'm proud the UK is funding MAG (Mines Advisory Group) and The HALO Trust to clear mines and educate communities in affected countries.
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Today marks a time to reflect on those impacted by #landmines and express appreciation for organizations like MAG (Mines Advisory Group), working towards a world without them.