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Jim Lawrence Named Director Of Pm/Wra, Cisr Journal
Jim Lawrence Named Director Of Pm/Wra, Cisr Journal
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
On 8 May 2011, James (Jim) F. Lawrence was appointed Director of the Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement in the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs (PM/WRA).
Victim Assistance For Mine/Erw Survivors And Pwds In Sudan, Boutros Hobeika
Victim Assistance For Mine/Erw Survivors And Pwds In Sudan, Boutros Hobeika
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Sudan’s socioeconomic rehabilitation programs help mine/explosive-remnants-of-war survivors and persons with disabilities find work and reintegrate into society, but policies need to be created to ensure that victims are not discriminated against as they seek employment.
Victim Assistance And Inclusive Livelihoods, Wanda M. Jaime
Victim Assistance And Inclusive Livelihoods, Wanda M. Jaime
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Handicap International first started its operations in the Thai-Cambodia border refugee camps in 1982. At that time, the organization’s main focus was physical rehabilitation. However, over the years, HI has adopted a more comprehensive approach that can be exemplified by a livelihoods project specifically targeting Cambodia’s victims of mines/explosive remnants of war. This article explores the links between the international victim-assistance legal and policy framework and field practice through the experience of the Towards Sustainable Income Generating Activities for Landmine/ERW Victims project.
Somalia: Working In High-Risk Environments And Fragile States, Ann Mary Olsen
Somalia: Working In High-Risk Environments And Fragile States, Ann Mary Olsen
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
As the security situation continues to deteriorate in Somalia, humanitarian organizations are finding it increasingly difficult to achieve their desired results. Working conditions for these organizations in Somalia are particularly harsh, even when compared to those in other developing countries. Humanitarian-aid workers must accept these risks as a fundamental requirement of their involvement, and donors must be prepared to take more chances in these environments as well.
Information Quality Management In Mine Action, Armen Harutyunyan
Information Quality Management In Mine Action, Armen Harutyunyan
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Data management is a vital component of mine-action operations. Mismanagement of data originates in the field and often leads to unorganized operations and additional costs. A refocus on data-management guidelines and methodologies will result in better quality data management throughout the field.
Tucker’S Story: Dca’S Trustworthy Man In The Field, Tamar Szeps-Znaider
Tucker’S Story: Dca’S Trustworthy Man In The Field, Tamar Szeps-Znaider
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
This article offers a brief glimpse into the path of an Angolan deminer who, over the years, has developed into a known figure within the international mine action community. Quickly rising through positions of responsibility, Tucker demonstrates qualities of leadership, and his success is a testament to his work ethic and dedication.
In Remembrance: Sidi Mohamed (Hazem), Cisr Journal
In Remembrance: Sidi Mohamed (Hazem), Cisr Journal
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
On 19 June 2011, Sidi Mohamed, a Saharawi national working for Action on Armed Violence (formerly known as Landmine Action) was killed during an explosive ordnance disposal demolition accident.
Landmines In War And Peace: From Their Origin To Present Day, Book Review
Landmines In War And Peace: From Their Origin To Present Day, Book Review
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Ten years after the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-personnel Mines and their Destruction (also known at the Anti-personnel Mine Ban Convention or APMBC) entered into force and the publication of his book, The History of Landmines, Mike Croll provides a sequel detailing the present condition of demining operations throughout the world.
U.N. Announces Nepal Is Minefield-Free, News Brief
U.N. Announces Nepal Is Minefield-Free, News Brief
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
On 14 June 2011, the U.N. declared Nepal to be minefield-free. Nepalese troops cleared the last of the 53 minefields remaining from Nepal’s 10-year civil conflict (1996–2006).
Scamp Anti-Personnel Mine Roller Performance Testing, Erik De Brun, Scott Poff
Scamp Anti-Personnel Mine Roller Performance Testing, Erik De Brun, Scott Poff
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Humanistic Robotics Inc, a U.S.-based designer and manufacturer of mechanical demining machines and roboticsupport equipment, hypothesized that a well-designed roller utilized in the appropriate environments would be an important part of the mechanical demining toolkit. To test this hypothesis, HRI designed, developed and tested a novel anti-personnel mine roller—the Specialized Compact Automated Mechanical Clearance Platform Roller. This article highlights the SCAMP Roller’s unique design features, describes two testing events performed to evaluate effectiveness and discusses the test findings.