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James Madison University

2003

Victim assistance

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Reducing Landmine Risk And Helping Victims: Unicef Albania, 1999–2003, Aurora Bushati Oct 2003

Reducing Landmine Risk And Helping Victims: Unicef Albania, 1999–2003, Aurora Bushati

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has been instrumental in helping Albania address its mine action problems. The following article discusses what steps UNICEF—as well as other mine action organizations within Albania—have taken during and after the conflicts in 1999 to help offset landmine concerns of both victims and the general Albanian population.


The Oas And Landmine Victims In Nicaragua, Carlos Orozco, Jaime Perales Oct 2003

The Oas And Landmine Victims In Nicaragua, Carlos Orozco, Jaime Perales

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The Organization of American States (OAS) Mine Action Program has established a priority in providing prostheses and medical attention to landmine victims, as well as work training. In 2002, the program started a pilot project that provided job training and jobs to mine victims.


Cha Improves Mine Survivors’ Quality Of Life, Cisr Jmu Oct 2003

Cha Improves Mine Survivors’ Quality Of Life, Cisr Jmu

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The Cambodian Handicraft Association (CHA) for the Landmine and Polio Disabled is a safe-haven for Cambodia’s in-need mine victims. The organization works with the survivors and their communities to give the disabled a chance to rebuild their lives.


True Stories From Mine Victims In Northern Albania, Aurora Bushati Aug 2003

True Stories From Mine Victims In Northern Albania, Aurora Bushati

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The Mine and Weapon Victims Association (MVA) has worked to keep the population of 39 border villages in northern Albania informed about mine threats. MVA has also helped victims rehabilitate and reintegrate into society. Izet Ademi and Lumturi Muhadri are among those working successfully with the MVA.


Chechnya: Reconstruction Amidst The War, Kristina Davis Aug 2003

Chechnya: Reconstruction Amidst The War, Kristina Davis

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

In 2003 the need for mine action assistance in the northern Caucasus remains formidable. By furthering mine awareness, survivor assistance and data collection, organizations such as the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) are helping the people of Chechnya do what they can to survive during times of war.