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2007

Victim assistance

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International Eurasia Press Fund Works In Azerbaijan, Cisr Journal Jul 2007

International Eurasia Press Fund Works In Azerbaijan, Cisr Journal

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Problems with explosive remnants of war in Azerbaijan stem from emplacement of mines by the Soviet Union between 1988 and 1994. Mines were used along Azerbaijan’s expansive border region and military installations. More recently, ERW have been left behind from Azerbaijan’s battles over territorial integrity. The International Eurasia Press Fund has developed a program to address the needs of mine victims in one of the country’s most heavily mined regions. The Mine Victims’ Association of the Terter district is working to rehabilitate victims in numerous ways, providing participants with the skills and information they need to lead productive, independent lives …


Survey Helps Anama Realize New Mva Projects, Rauf Mamedov Jul 2007

Survey Helps Anama Realize New Mva Projects, Rauf Mamedov

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Following a Mine Survivors Needs Assessment Survey in 2004, the Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action and several nongovernmental organizations are working closely to bring victim assistance to mine and unexploded ordnance survivors throughout Azerbaijan. Since 2005, victim assistance in Azerbaijan has included five needs-based projects, as well as individual assistance provided to survivors, such as treatment sponsorship and wheelchair provision.