The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD
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A short introduction to the broken chair sculpture in Geneva and its connection with landmines
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Been to #Geneva? Walked past the broken chair? What does this sculpture have to do with landmines? Let us fill you in just in time for next week’s 22nd Meeting of the States Parties of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.
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youtube.com/shorts/3pFgp...
Join national directors and mine action leaders for the biggest annual event in mine action. This April in Geneva, the global community is coming together, with @unmas.bsky.social, @thegichd.bsky.social, and the other UN members of the IACG-MA. Register now! www.ndmun.org
December 9, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Join national directors and mine action leaders for the biggest annual event in mine action. This April in Geneva, the global community is coming together, with @unmas.bsky.social, @thegichd.bsky.social, and the other UN members of the IACG-MA. Register now! www.ndmun.org
What are you training for? Our colleagues have been working hard for you — and on themselves. From #Geneva to many places around the world, they laced up & logged the miles to get ready for the Course de l'Escalade race. These are a few of their Strava entries. #TogetherAgainstMines!
December 8, 2025 at 4:43 PM
What are you training for? Our colleagues have been working hard for you — and on themselves. From #Geneva to many places around the world, they laced up & logged the miles to get ready for the Course de l'Escalade race. These are a few of their Strava entries. #TogetherAgainstMines!
APMBC side-event 'Implementing #WomenPeaceSecurity in Mine Action: From Policy to Practice' Thurs 13:00–15:00 @ Palais des Nations for practical, actionable guidance to help national authorities strengthen programme quality & advance inclusive recovery. Made possible through @sidasweden.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 2:06 PM
APMBC side-event 'Implementing #WomenPeaceSecurity in Mine Action: From Policy to Practice' Thurs 13:00–15:00 @ Palais des Nations for practical, actionable guidance to help national authorities strengthen programme quality & advance inclusive recovery. Made possible through @sidasweden.bsky.social
Mine action & #WomenPeaceSecurity strengthen peacebuilding and equitable outcomes. Our new GICHD Insights piece gives practical guidance for NMAAs and NMACs to integrate #WPS in policy, data, prioritization & more🔻
EN link.gichd.org/WPS_NMAA
FR link.gichd.org/WPS_NMAA-FR
EN link.gichd.org/WPS_NMAA
FR link.gichd.org/WPS_NMAA-FR
December 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Mine action & #WomenPeaceSecurity strengthen peacebuilding and equitable outcomes. Our new GICHD Insights piece gives practical guidance for NMAAs and NMACs to integrate #WPS in policy, data, prioritization & more🔻
EN link.gichd.org/WPS_NMAA
FR link.gichd.org/WPS_NMAA-FR
EN link.gichd.org/WPS_NMAA
FR link.gichd.org/WPS_NMAA-FR
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This week in Port of Spain, officials from Barbados, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago took part in an assessment of the International Ammunition Technician Guidelines (IATGs) conducted by MAG, CARICOM IMPACS and @thegichd.bsky.social.
November 28, 2025 at 3:29 PM
This week in Port of Spain, officials from Barbados, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago took part in an assessment of the International Ammunition Technician Guidelines (IATGs) conducted by MAG, CARICOM IMPACS and @thegichd.bsky.social.
Been to #Geneva? Walked past the broken chair? What does this sculpture have to do with landmines? Let us fill you in just in time for next week’s 22nd Meeting of the States Parties of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.
youtube.com/shorts/3pFgp...
youtube.com/shorts/3pFgp...
A short introduction to the broken chair sculpture in Geneva and its connection with landmines
YouTube video by GICHD Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining
youtube.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Been to #Geneva? Walked past the broken chair? What does this sculpture have to do with landmines? Let us fill you in just in time for next week’s 22nd Meeting of the States Parties of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.
youtube.com/shorts/3pFgp...
youtube.com/shorts/3pFgp...
#Jordan: Inclusive Leadership Course participants explored practical ways to advance inclusive leadership & embed human rights into their mine action work. Amb. Tobias Privitelli, an International Gender Champion, opened the week, stressing effective mine action requires equitable access for all.
November 20, 2025 at 4:44 PM
#Jordan: Inclusive Leadership Course participants explored practical ways to advance inclusive leadership & embed human rights into their mine action work. Amb. Tobias Privitelli, an International Gender Champion, opened the week, stressing effective mine action requires equitable access for all.
The Women Peace & Security Agenda is 25! Our GICHD Insights, “Integrating Mine Action into the Women Peace & Security Agenda” explores how linking mine action to #WPS National Action Plans makes peace & recovery inclusive+effective🔻
EN link.gichd.org/Insights-WPS...
FR link.gichd.org/Insights-WPS...
EN link.gichd.org/Insights-WPS...
FR link.gichd.org/Insights-WPS...
November 18, 2025 at 10:44 AM
The Women Peace & Security Agenda is 25! Our GICHD Insights, “Integrating Mine Action into the Women Peace & Security Agenda” explores how linking mine action to #WPS National Action Plans makes peace & recovery inclusive+effective🔻
EN link.gichd.org/Insights-WPS...
FR link.gichd.org/Insights-WPS...
EN link.gichd.org/Insights-WPS...
FR link.gichd.org/Insights-WPS...
We're looking for experienced English–Ukrainian interpreters/translators for training, workshops, and field events in Ukraine and abroad. If you have 5+ years’ experience and humanitarian/diplomatic expertise, apply by 7 December 🔻
link.gichd.org/RFO-EN-UA-Int
link.gichd.org/RFO-EN-UA-Int
November 18, 2025 at 8:01 AM
We're looking for experienced English–Ukrainian interpreters/translators for training, workshops, and field events in Ukraine and abroad. If you have 5+ years’ experience and humanitarian/diplomatic expertise, apply by 7 December 🔻
link.gichd.org/RFO-EN-UA-Int
link.gichd.org/RFO-EN-UA-Int
We're looking for a consultant or company to develop technical content for explosive ordnance guides focused on #Syria & #Gaza. Minimum #IMAS EOD L3+ qualification or equivalent and proven experience of at least five years conducting EOD activities🔻
link.gichd.org/RFO-EOData
link.gichd.org/RFO-EOData
November 17, 2025 at 10:29 AM
We're looking for a consultant or company to develop technical content for explosive ordnance guides focused on #Syria & #Gaza. Minimum #IMAS EOD L3+ qualification or equivalent and proven experience of at least five years conducting EOD activities🔻
link.gichd.org/RFO-EOData
link.gichd.org/RFO-EOData
In #Colombia🇨🇴 youth are leading in mine action! At our Youth, Peace, Security for Mine Action workshop with @COL_SIN_MINAS, 14 young people shared insights. Their voices will now shape Colombia's new National Action Plan on #YPS & our 2026 recommendations for YPS in mine action.
November 14, 2025 at 5:11 PM
In #Colombia🇨🇴 youth are leading in mine action! At our Youth, Peace, Security for Mine Action workshop with @COL_SIN_MINAS, 14 young people shared insights. Their voices will now shape Colombia's new National Action Plan on #YPS & our 2026 recommendations for YPS in mine action.
This morning Amb. Privitelli welcomed Amb. Dominik Stillhart (SDC). They discussed continued collaboration with #Switzerland on mine action & shared updates on our work in MENA & information management. Swiss support to mine action saves lives & makes a positive difference.
November 13, 2025 at 4:21 PM
This morning Amb. Privitelli welcomed Amb. Dominik Stillhart (SDC). They discussed continued collaboration with #Switzerland on mine action & shared updates on our work in MENA & information management. Swiss support to mine action saves lives & makes a positive difference.
#Syria: Our first Land Release training is complete! Supporting Syrian experts to safely identify & clear mines, UXO & IEDs, returning land to communities. Contamination remains high in Deir ez-Zor, Idlib, Aleppo, Homs & Hama—saving lives one cleared area at a time.
November 10, 2025 at 9:57 AM
#Syria: Our first Land Release training is complete! Supporting Syrian experts to safely identify & clear mines, UXO & IEDs, returning land to communities. Contamination remains high in Deir ez-Zor, Idlib, Aleppo, Homs & Hama—saving lives one cleared area at a time.
As a child, Henry was told never to touch old bombs. Today, he leads the team defusing them — and saving lives — across #PapuaNewGuinea.
Read his full story 🔻
link.gichd.org/HenryBeri-PNG
Read his full story 🔻
link.gichd.org/HenryBeri-PNG
November 6, 2025 at 11:14 AM
As a child, Henry was told never to touch old bombs. Today, he leads the team defusing them — and saving lives — across #PapuaNewGuinea.
Read his full story 🔻
link.gichd.org/HenryBeri-PNG
Read his full story 🔻
link.gichd.org/HenryBeri-PNG
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We also made use of the opportunity for productive exchanges with @francediplo-en.bsky.social's Pierre Heilbronn and @thegichd.bsky.social. Many thanks for the engaging discussions!
@csis.org highlights key aspects of the demining challenge in this video ↓
@csis.org highlights key aspects of the demining challenge in this video ↓
October 31, 2025 at 3:04 PM
We also made use of the opportunity for productive exchanges with @francediplo-en.bsky.social's Pierre Heilbronn and @thegichd.bsky.social. Many thanks for the engaging discussions!
@csis.org highlights key aspects of the demining challenge in this video ↓
@csis.org highlights key aspects of the demining challenge in this video ↓
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Last week, FSD took part in #GICHDInnovation2025 in Luxembourg.
Peter Smethers, FSD Country Director Iraq, contributed to sessions on logistics in #MineAction and field testing challenges in subsurface #detection.
A special thank you to @thegichd.bsky.social for this engaging event.
Peter Smethers, FSD Country Director Iraq, contributed to sessions on logistics in #MineAction and field testing challenges in subsurface #detection.
A special thank you to @thegichd.bsky.social for this engaging event.
November 5, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Last week, FSD took part in #GICHDInnovation2025 in Luxembourg.
Peter Smethers, FSD Country Director Iraq, contributed to sessions on logistics in #MineAction and field testing challenges in subsurface #detection.
A special thank you to @thegichd.bsky.social for this engaging event.
Peter Smethers, FSD Country Director Iraq, contributed to sessions on logistics in #MineAction and field testing challenges in subsurface #detection.
A special thank you to @thegichd.bsky.social for this engaging event.
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Last week at the @thegichd.bsky.social Innovation Conference 2025 in Luxembourg, the Survey discussed how partnerships and a collaborative approach to data collection and analysis can support innovation. Thanks to GICHD, fellow panelists, and all attendees. Photos: ©GICHD/PANCAKE! photographie
November 6, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Last week at the @thegichd.bsky.social Innovation Conference 2025 in Luxembourg, the Survey discussed how partnerships and a collaborative approach to data collection and analysis can support innovation. Thanks to GICHD, fellow panelists, and all attendees. Photos: ©GICHD/PANCAKE! photographie
Yesterday our Director Tobias Privitelli met Amb. Aboubacar Sadikh Barry #Senegal’s🇸🇳 new Permanent Rep. to @ungeneva.bsky.social. We’re pleased he’ll continue to serve on the GICHD Council of Foundation & look forward to strengthened cooperation with Senegal, especially in Information Management.
November 6, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Yesterday our Director Tobias Privitelli met Amb. Aboubacar Sadikh Barry #Senegal’s🇸🇳 new Permanent Rep. to @ungeneva.bsky.social. We’re pleased he’ll continue to serve on the GICHD Council of Foundation & look forward to strengthened cooperation with Senegal, especially in Information Management.
Work with us! Check out our latest requests for offers and apply today!
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November 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Work with us! Check out our latest requests for offers and apply today!
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With the scale of explosive ordnance contamination across the world, innovation is more important than ever.
That’s why we were pleased to be at @thegichd.bsky.social's Innovation Conference in #Luxembourg this week to share insights to help clear land as quickly & safely as possible.
📸: GICHD
That’s why we were pleased to be at @thegichd.bsky.social's Innovation Conference in #Luxembourg this week to share insights to help clear land as quickly & safely as possible.
📸: GICHD
October 30, 2025 at 5:22 PM
With the scale of explosive ordnance contamination across the world, innovation is more important than ever.
That’s why we were pleased to be at @thegichd.bsky.social's Innovation Conference in #Luxembourg this week to share insights to help clear land as quickly & safely as possible.
📸: GICHD
That’s why we were pleased to be at @thegichd.bsky.social's Innovation Conference in #Luxembourg this week to share insights to help clear land as quickly & safely as possible.
📸: GICHD
We heard a lot of brilliant ideas! Events like the 2025 GICHD @Innovation Conference give a boost to the sector. Let us keep this momentum and continue to push forward in developing accessible, affordable and scaleable innovations for mine action and ammunition management.
youtu.be/SFsy7eUhIms
youtu.be/SFsy7eUhIms
The 2025 GICHD Innovation Conference Aftermovie
YouTube video by GICHD Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining
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October 31, 2025 at 10:15 AM
We heard a lot of brilliant ideas! Events like the 2025 GICHD @Innovation Conference give a boost to the sector. Let us keep this momentum and continue to push forward in developing accessible, affordable and scaleable innovations for mine action and ammunition management.
youtu.be/SFsy7eUhIms
youtu.be/SFsy7eUhIms
What an inspiring finale to 3 days of #innovation, collaboration & bold thinking in #MineAction + Ammunition Management! From financing & AI to risk education, innovation is the means to safety. Energized from #Luxembourg, we carry new ideas, partnerships & purpose back home💡
October 30, 2025 at 5:14 PM
What an inspiring finale to 3 days of #innovation, collaboration & bold thinking in #MineAction + Ammunition Management! From financing & AI to risk education, innovation is the means to safety. Energized from #Luxembourg, we carry new ideas, partnerships & purpose back home💡
Innovation meets impact. Day 2 of our 2025 GICHD Innovation Conference spotlighted how tech, collaboration & inclusion drive the future of mine action. From digital ammunition mgmt to AI mapping & robotics—45+ speakers delivered today with BIG ideas
🔗 link.gichd.org/IC25
🔗 link.gichd.org/IC25
October 29, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Innovation meets impact. Day 2 of our 2025 GICHD Innovation Conference spotlighted how tech, collaboration & inclusion drive the future of mine action. From digital ammunition mgmt to AI mapping & robotics—45+ speakers delivered today with BIG ideas
🔗 link.gichd.org/IC25
🔗 link.gichd.org/IC25
There’s a buzzing energy at the 2025 GICHD Innovation Conference! What innovation do you think will transform #MineAction in the next decade?💡
Thank you donors for supporting this event:
European Commission Service for Foreign Policy Instruments, Luxembourg Aid & Development, @swissfa.bsky.social
Thank you donors for supporting this event:
European Commission Service for Foreign Policy Instruments, Luxembourg Aid & Development, @swissfa.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 9:20 AM
There’s a buzzing energy at the 2025 GICHD Innovation Conference! What innovation do you think will transform #MineAction in the next decade?💡
Thank you donors for supporting this event:
European Commission Service for Foreign Policy Instruments, Luxembourg Aid & Development, @swissfa.bsky.social
Thank you donors for supporting this event:
European Commission Service for Foreign Policy Instruments, Luxembourg Aid & Development, @swissfa.bsky.social
✨A powerful start to the 2025 GICHD Innovation Conference in #Luxembourg! Honoured to welcome HRH the Grand Duke of Luxembourg, HRH Prince Mired of #Jordan & Minister Xavier Bettel. Hundreds of participants join forces on how innovation helps reduce risks from explosive ordnance.
October 28, 2025 at 4:32 PM
✨A powerful start to the 2025 GICHD Innovation Conference in #Luxembourg! Honoured to welcome HRH the Grand Duke of Luxembourg, HRH Prince Mired of #Jordan & Minister Xavier Bettel. Hundreds of participants join forces on how innovation helps reduce risks from explosive ordnance.