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Working toward a world free from explosive ordnance risks, where communities thrive.
@thegichd.bsky.socialLooking for a new career opportunity? We have several exciting openings!
🔻 Head of Division - Strategies, Regions and Networks
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🔻 Communication Manager
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🔻 Fundraising Coordinator
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@thegichd.bsky.socialWhat happens when war’s victims are no longer heard? At #GenevaPeaceForum, an impressive panel will explore how documenting violations can amplify victims’ voices & turn evidence into accountability.
Register here for in-person or online participation: www.genevapeaceforum.ch/en/gpf-2026/...
@thegichd.bsky.socialThis project was made possible thanks to the generous financial support of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
@thegichd.bsky.socialHow community-informed approaches can improve mine action in #Colombia. Engaging Indigenous + Afro-Colombian communities & working through collective governance strengthens access, sustainability & operational effectiveness.
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@thegichd.bsky.socialWe also thank our donors, the Government of Luxembourg, and @swissfa.bsky.social for their support in addressing the humanitarian impact of explosive ordnance in the Sahel.
@thegichd.bsky.social🚨 New report: 2,370+ IEDs caused 5,000+ casualties in 2020–24. We call for stronger coordination, better data and sharing, and risk education. Findings: link.gichd.org/IED-Sahel-EN (EN)
link.gichd.org/IED-Sahel-FR (FR)
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@thegichd.bsky.socialNow in #Genev: the Innovation Session 2026 on Mine Action in Urban Areas. Today we’re presenting project concepts developed by experts tackling explosive ordnance contamination in cities. Join remotely:
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Meeting ID: 834 6845 2054
Passcode: 886284
@thegichd.bsky.socialHappening now in #Geneva: our Innovation Session 2026 on Mine Action in Urban Areas. For 3 days, experts are exploring challenges, sharing knowledge and developing innovative solutions for explosive ordnance contamination in complex urban environments.
@thegichd.bsky.socialOur Director joined Parliamentary Assembly of the @coe.int meeting on Committee on Migration to discuss #Ukraine’s recovery. Mine action & ammunition management are essential to safe returns, livelihoods & sustainable reconstruction, & he welcomes opening of Register of Damage for Ukraine.
@thegichd.bsky.socialAt the GICHD our vision & what drives our work everyday is to make the world a safer place for communities, a world free from risk of explosive ordnance. Check out our latest openings 🔻https://link.gichd.org/Job-CommsMgr 🔻https://link.gichd.org/Job-Event-Intern 🔻https://link.gichd.org/Job-IM-Advisor
@thegichd.bsky.socialThank you co-organizers OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre, South Eastern & Eastern Europe Clearinghouse for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons & all participants for valuable insights throughout the event. Also @germany.diplo.de @ec.europa.eu FPI, Finland @swissfa.bsky.social for supporting
@thegichd.bsky.social#Vienna: We particpated in Expert Meeting on Small Arms & Light Weapons & Conventional Ammunition w/ OSCE, discussing conflict/post-conflict challenges & international frameworks. Shared expertise on Global Framework for Through-life Conventional Ammunition Management & national reporting.
@thegichd.bsky.socialWe thank @swissfa.bsky.social for supporting this research.
@thegichd.bsky.social#Vietna in Hanoi to launch new research with @undp.org on how mine action can enable sustainable development. Using the Korea-Viet Nam Peace Village Project, our research shows how mine action contributes to 16 SDGs and at least 69 associated targets.➡️https://link.gichd.org/kvpvp
@thegichd.bsky.social#Vientiane: 1,063 people were killed or injured by cluster munitions in 2025. At the Cluster Munition Convention Review Conference in Lao PDR, we supported a side event on risk education. The progress is real, but we need more sustainable funding & EORE champions.
@thegichd.bsky.socialAt the 3rd Review Conference on #ClusterMunitions in Lao PDR, our Director, Amb. Privitelli highlighted the urgent need to turn commitments into action. Decades on, cluster munition remnants still harm civilians.🔻The GICHD stands ready to support States Parties. link.gichd.org/GICHD-3RC-CC...
@thegichd.bsky.socialCluster munitions leave unexploded remnants that can act as landmines, killing and maiming long after conflict ends. Next week in Vientiane, the Convention on Cluster Munitions #CCM 3rd Review Conference will adopt a new 5-year action plan. Look out for our delegation!
@thegichd.bsky.social“Humanitarian mine action” or “mine action”? Why terminology matters. Mine action is not only about responding to emergencies. It is also about creating the physical & institutional foundations on which lasting peace and sustainable development depend.
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@thegichd.bsky.socialOur External Relations head, Greta joined #Cosmopolis
Leman Bleu TV to discuss mine action, ammunition management & how Track II diplomacy brings actors together to find solutions & exchange on technical expertise.
More ➡️during Geneva Peace Forum!
📺(FR): www.lemanbleu.ch/fr/Emissions...
