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Integrating Mre Into Humanitarian Responses In Iraq, Tammy Hall
Integrating Mre Into Humanitarian Responses In Iraq, Tammy Hall
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
As a result of conflict in Iraq, the safety and well-being of millions of refugees and internally displaced persons is at stake due to explosive remnants of war (ERW). In order to mitigate that threat, the Danish Refugee Council enlisted the help of the Danish Demining Group to incorporate mine and ERW risk education into existing humanitarian efforts in Iraq.
Remote Risk Education In Syria, Nikolaj Søndergaard
Remote Risk Education In Syria, Nikolaj Søndergaard
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Unable to be physically present in Syria due to ongoing conflict, DanChurchAid (DCA) is collaborating with a network of journalists and activists in order to assess the need for risk education in the country. By framing its risk education curriculum and strategies around this information, DCA’s mine action initiatives are tailor-fit for the hard-to-reach populations of war-ravaged Syria.
Risk Education In Northern Jordan, Lindsay Aldrich, Suzanne Fiederlein, Jessica Rosati
Risk Education In Northern Jordan, Lindsay Aldrich, Suzanne Fiederlein, Jessica Rosati
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
In 2013 and 2014, the Center for International Stabilization and Recovery at James Madison University led a project funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA) to provide explosive remnants of war risk education to Syrian refugees living in urban areas of northern Jordan. At the time, it was unclear whether the hundreds of thousands of Syrians fleeing the civil conflict and seeking refuge in neighboring countries would be able to return home in the near future, but there was still significant hope this would happen.
Counting The Uncountable: Measuring The Benefits Of Mre, Robert Keeley
Counting The Uncountable: Measuring The Benefits Of Mre, Robert Keeley
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The aim of this article is to propose concepts that define MRE in terms of its outcomes and beneficiaries and to open a discussion on developing a means that may then be useful in measuring the efficacy of MRE. This article defines efficacy as the ability to produce a desired or intended result.
Influence Of Mre Education On Explosive Ordnance Disposal In Quang Tri, Hien Xuan Ngo, Phu Thanh Nguyen
Influence Of Mre Education On Explosive Ordnance Disposal In Quang Tri, Hien Xuan Ngo, Phu Thanh Nguyen
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
In collaboration with local and international organizations, Project RENEW is facilitating comprehensive mine risk education initiatives in Vietnam’s Quang Tri province.
Implementing Culturally-Sensitive Risk Education In Somalia, Abigail Jones, Kjell Ivar Breili
Implementing Culturally-Sensitive Risk Education In Somalia, Abigail Jones, Kjell Ivar Breili
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Somali Compact 2014–2016 outlines the objectives of the Somalia federal government to guide the process of stabilization and peace building. The Compact also recognizes the vital contributions by representatives of women, youth, civil society organizations, traditional elders, religious leaders, diaspora and the business community from all segments in each region.1
Child-To-Child Risk Education, Tycie Horsley
Child-To-Child Risk Education, Tycie Horsley
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Children are especially susceptible to the dangers of landmines. Through its Children Against Mines Program, the Marshall Legacy Institute extends mine risk education through club participation to children, who subsequently spread the valuable information to peers.
Mre Certification Courses In Mali, Sri Lanka And Tajikistan, Sebastian Kasack
Mre Certification Courses In Mali, Sri Lanka And Tajikistan, Sebastian Kasack
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
UNICEF developed a mine risk education (MRE) certification course to regulate the accreditation of MRE educators. The certification courses have had varied success in Mali, Sri Lanka and Tajikistan.
Mine Risk Education In Vietnam, Ta Thi Hai Yen
Mine Risk Education In Vietnam, Ta Thi Hai Yen
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has focused their recent efforts on successfully implementing mine risk education (MRE) programs in Vietnam that have proven to increase knowledge and awareness about landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW). This teacher and student MRE training prevents mine/ERW incidents in high-risk areas of Vietnam.
Mine Risk Education In Uganda, Harriet Akello
Mine Risk Education In Uganda, Harriet Akello
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Although Uganda declared itself mine-free in 2012, explosive remnants of war (ERW) still contaminate the country. To prevent resulting deaths and injuries, ERW risk education must be accessible to civilians.