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Let's Go About Our Work, Dennis Barlow
Let's Go About Our Work, Dennis Barlow
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The partnerships and spirit which develop within the context of mine action activities sometimes seem almost as important as the remediation of landmines itself.
The Journal Of Mine Action Issue 5.2 (2001), Cisr Jmu
The Journal Of Mine Action Issue 5.2 (2001), Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Landmines in Central and South America
Colombia: 35 Years And Still Struggling, Cisr Jmu
Colombia: 35 Years And Still Struggling, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The civil wars in Colombia have caused the deaths and disappearances of many innocent victims. Guerillas, insurgent groups and paramilitaries are all fighting to find peace, yet peace seems far away.
Landmines In Chile: Who Is At Risk?, Cisr Jmu
Landmines In Chile: Who Is At Risk?, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Captain Patricio Undurraga of the Chilean Ministry of Defense discusses the mine problem in his country and describes present and future demining efforts of the Chilean army and navy.
Landmines:A Deadly Reminder Of Chile’S Military Past, Louise Egan
Landmines:A Deadly Reminder Of Chile’S Military Past, Louise Egan
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Although the fighting is long over, a number of anti-personnel landmines still remain in Chile, posing a threat to civilians even today. With casualties increasing, the people are calling on the government to take action.
Interview With An Amateur Deminer, Nicaragua 2001, Russell Gasser
Interview With An Amateur Deminer, Nicaragua 2001, Russell Gasser
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
After losing a bull and a pig to landmines in his fields, a Nicaraguan campesino undertakes the arduous task of meticulously removing 500 AP mines from his farm. The Nicaraguan Army discourages amateur demining because of the danger, but many who depend on the land for survival resort to mine clearance to make their plots safe and usable.
Victim Assistance In Central America: A Regional Effort, Juan Carlos Ruan
Victim Assistance In Central America: A Regional Effort, Juan Carlos Ruan
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The OAS facilitates victim assistance efforts by connecting the victim to appropriate medical resources. As the OAS program continues its programs in the countries of
Uxo In Panama, Cisr Jmu
Uxo In Panama, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
With no party assuming responsibility for thousands of acres of UXO-infested land, the fate of Panama’s ex-United States artillery ranges remains unresolved. The grueling task of transforming the unusable land falls to the Explosive Ordnance Disposal community leaving the tainted ground waiting for release.
Bridging The User And Developer Gap: The Dtif Workshop, Vancouver, June 4-5, 2001, Margaret S. Busé
Bridging The User And Developer Gap: The Dtif Workshop, Vancouver, June 4-5, 2001, Margaret S. Busé
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Both users and developers discussed mine action technology issues at the DTIF workshop, while attempting to find a common ground.
U.S. Humanitarian Demining In Latin America, Stacy L. Smith
U.S. Humanitarian Demining In Latin America, Stacy L. Smith
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The United States coordinates aid across Latin America through mine awareness and clearance operations. Channeled mainly through the OAS, U.S. funds support comprehensive mine action programs as needed in Central America.
The Necessity Of Implementing A Public-Health Approach To Humanitarian Demining, Daniel Wolf, Steven Barmazel
The Necessity Of Implementing A Public-Health Approach To Humanitarian Demining, Daniel Wolf, Steven Barmazel
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Clearing mines is expensive, and demining programs usually consume funding before reaching the task of mine removal. The authors suggest ways to make demining more practical, effective and economical using a "public-health" approach.
Helping Guatemala: Organization Of American States, Unit For The Promotion Of Democracy, Mine Action Program In Central America (Aimca), William Mcdonough, Carl Case
Helping Guatemala: Organization Of American States, Unit For The Promotion Of Democracy, Mine Action Program In Central America (Aimca), William Mcdonough, Carl Case
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Because of the internal conflict during the 1980s, Guatemala’s land is now littered with AP landmines and UXO. The OAS and Inter-American Defense Board have developed an assistance program to help the country.
Landmines In The Sand: The Falkland Islands, Juan Carlos Ruan, Jill Macheme
Landmines In The Sand: The Falkland Islands, Juan Carlos Ruan, Jill Macheme
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Falkland Islands contain approximately 117 mine fields. Many of the mines were remotely delivered. About 80 percent of these landmines are hidden beneath sandy beaches and peat, which can shift a mine’s position and make detection and removal very difficult.
The Clearest Sense Of Danger?, Frank Zurita Hernandez
The Clearest Sense Of Danger?, Frank Zurita Hernandez
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Captain Hernandez recounts his story of how training classes and stepping into a mine field are two very different circumstances. Though the dangers are terrifying, it is the humanitarian rewards that keep this deminer going back.
The History Of Demining In Nicaragua, Cisr Jmu
The History Of Demining In Nicaragua, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Nicaragua's civil war of the 1980s left the country ridden with landmines. Since 1989 a number of organizations have been working in Nicaragua to overcome obstacles and improve the country's landmine situation.
Aicma: Helping Central America, Organization Of American States
Aicma: Helping Central America, Organization Of American States
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Since its creation in 1998, Comprehensive Action against Anti-personnel Mines (AICMA) has been devoted to numerous landmine issues. Recently, however, AICMA has focused its attention on the vast problems found throughout Central America, allying itself with other organizations such as the Assistance Program for Demining in Central America (PADCA), a group largely devoted to humanitarian issues. Working together, AICMA and its partners have accomplished a great deal throughout the continent.
United States Southern Command, Southcom, Cisr Jmu
United States Southern Command, Southcom, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
SOUTHCOM has humanitarian demining programs in several Central American countries. With help from the OAS, SOUTHCOM is able to make progress in helping this area become mine free.
The Inter-American Defense Board, An Interview With Colonel Rowcliffe, Margaret S. Busé
The Inter-American Defense Board, An Interview With Colonel Rowcliffe, Margaret S. Busé
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Colonel Rowcliffe discusses the efforts of the IADB, MARMINCA, OAS and PADCA in coordinating demining efforts in Central America.
Training The Trainers In Community-Based Rehabilitation, John Paterson, William Boyce
Training The Trainers In Community-Based Rehabilitation, John Paterson, William Boyce
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Queen’s University and the Pan-American Health Organization are collaborating on a project called Community-Based Rehabilitation, designed to aid survivors. The project assists victims with their physical, emotional and financial problems to help them reenter and remain active in their communities.
Victim Assistance In Central America: Igos, Ngos And Governments Team Up, Suzanne Fiederlein
Victim Assistance In Central America: Igos, Ngos And Governments Team Up, Suzanne Fiederlein
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The OAS, PAHO and UNICEF step in to bolster the activities of NGOs and governments to meet the needs of landmine survivors for rehabilitation and socio-economic integration.
Stories From Ocotal, José Ramón Zepeda
Stories From Ocotal, José Ramón Zepeda
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
These stories are dedicated to all the people who have contributed, in one way or another, to the removal of mines worldwide and to the mine victims who must make the daily effort to reclaim their lives. Thank you Neyrín, Porfirio and Juan, and may God protect you. —José Ramon Zepeda B
Geneva Diary: Report From The Gichd, Paddy Blagden
Geneva Diary: Report From The Gichd, Paddy Blagden
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The GICHD works with numerous organizations to assist demining efforts in Central and South America. Through programs such as IMSMA and the Afghan Dog Program, GICHD has contributed significantly to mine action in Latin America and continues to do so.
Austcare, Assisting Mine-Affected Communities, Stacy L. Smith
Austcare, Assisting Mine-Affected Communities, Stacy L. Smith
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Since 1989 AUSTCARE has been actively involved in mine action programs worldwide. The organization works closely with other groups to ensure the safety of people living in mine-affected countries.
Roots Of Peace: Turning Mines Into Vines, Stacy L. Smith
Roots Of Peace: Turning Mines Into Vines, Stacy L. Smith
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Roots of Peace, a non-profit NGO, works hard to provide solutions to landmine-stricken countries and communities around the world.
Organization Of American States Mine Action Program, Jaime Perales, Carl Case
Organization Of American States Mine Action Program, Jaime Perales, Carl Case
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Countries worldwide are supporting OAS’ efforts to clear landmine-stricken areas in Central America by implementing a mine action program that will teach courses in demining techniques and supervise and monitor mine clearance operations.
Demining In Suriname, A. Edgardo C. Reis
Demining In Suriname, A. Edgardo C. Reis
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Since 1992, when a peace agreement was reached in Suriname, the OAS has been instrumental in demining activities throughout the country. The efforts of the Surinamese National Army as well as those of other governments have aided the country in clearing mine-affected areas and allowing civilians to return to their homes.
Unicef In Latin America, Cisr Jmu
Unicef In Latin America, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Recognizing that children are the segment of the population most vulnerable to mine-affected areas, UNICEF has focused its efforts in Central America to disseminating mine awareness information, assisting mine victims and preventing future mine incidents in Columbia, Panama, Nicaragua and Guatemala.
Marshall Legacy Institute: Providing Aid To Nicaragua, Cisr Jmu
Marshall Legacy Institute: Providing Aid To Nicaragua, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Marshall Legacy Institute is a non-profit organization that works internationally "to alleviate suffering, restore hope and create conditions that nurture stability." In 1998, they began to assist Nicaragua in demining and promoting mine awareness countrywide.
Field Trip With Marminca, Margaret S. Busé
Field Trip With Marminca, Margaret S. Busé
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
In the field with the deminers of MARMINCA, the editor of the JMA was able to witness first-hand how centralized demining practices are coordinated and carried out in Central America.
Inner Workings Of The Oas, Cisr Jmu
Inner Workings Of The Oas, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The OAS coordinates its mine action efforts with myriad organizations and governmental agencies as it moves towards its goal of transforming the Western Hemisphere into a mine-free zone. Presently providing assistance to six mine-affected countries, the OAS functions across a broad range of mine action activities including humanitarian demining and victim assistance.