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Solidarity In Action: Norwegian People's Aid Annual Report 2017, Npa

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Norwegian People’s Aid is a membership organisation that was founded in 1939.

We are the humanitarian organisation of the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions (LO), built on the same fundamental values: Unity, solidarity and human dignity.

The value basis for Norwegian People’s Aid is rooted in equal rights for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability and social status.

Norwegian People’s Aid shall be a credible, fearless organisation that challenges power and injustice and adopts independent standpoints on the basis of knowledge and experience from practical work.

Our vision, Solidarity in Action, characterises our work and involvement. Our …

Land Rights And Mine Action In Afghanistan: Frequently Asked Questions, Gichd

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This document provides simple, practical guidance on land issues for mine action organisations in Afghanistan. It covers the following topics: why land matters for mine action; land rights and land release; what mine action organisations can do; and where to get additional information and support.

Land Rights And Mine Action In Afghanistan: Analysis And Programming Entry-Points For Mine Action Organisations - Final Report, Gichd

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In 2010, GICHD initiated a project on landmines and land rights in conflict affected contexts. The purpose of the project was to strengthen the capacity of mine action organisations to prevent and respond to land-related conflict before, during and after mine action operations. Since 2011, GICHD has been partnering with UN-HABITAT to undertake a series of land assessment and support missions in key countries toprovide mine action organisations with analyses of land related conflicts and practical guidance on how they can ensure their mine action operations “do no harm” and take land issues into consideration. This report summarizes the main …