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Landmines And Land Rights In Conflict Affected Contexts, Gichd
Landmines And Land Rights In Conflict Affected Contexts, Gichd
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Land rights in conflict and post-conflict contexts are an increasing area of concern within the humanitarian and development communities. Conflict can often result in dramatic changes to a country's land tenure regime and administration. Even when conflicts end, land rights may be threatened, especially for women, Internally Displaced People (IDPs), returning refugees, migrants and farm labourers. Secure land rights are, therefore, a critical issue for humanitarian response, sustainable peace-building and longer-term economic recovery, particularly in countries where a significant proportion of the population relies on agriculture as their main source of livelihood. The situation can be even more complex in …
National Mine Action Strategy - Cambodia, The Royal Government Of Cambodia
National Mine Action Strategy - Cambodia, The Royal Government Of Cambodia
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Cambodia’s landmine problem is the result of a protracted sequence of internal and regional conflicts that affected the country from the mid 1960s until the end of 1998. The nature of landmine and ERW contamination in Cambodia is highly complex. The northwestern regions bordering Thailand are heavily affected, while other parts of the country (mainly the East) are considered moderate to low impact, affected mainly by ERW. Mines and ERW have caused an unacceptable number of casualties, both military and civilian and have hindered national development. Mine clearance started along the Cambodia-Vietnam border by the company of women soldiers of …
To Walk The Earth In Safety 9th Edition (Fy2009), Us Dos Pm/Wra
To Walk The Earth In Safety 9th Edition (Fy2009), Us Dos Pm/Wra
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In 2009, the Department of State continued to lead the international donor community in providing assistance for the clearance of landmines and other explosive remnants of war, as well as the destruction of at-risk and unsecured weapons and munitions, by providing $130 million in aid to 32 countries. Although significant progress has been made over the last decade, including several countries which have been declared mine impact-free, there still remains much to do to make the world a safer place for everyone.
This ninth edition of our annual report, To Walk The Earth In Safety, describes the programs and achievements …
Jordan's National Mine Action Plan (2010-2015), National Committee For Demining And Rehabilitation
Jordan's National Mine Action Plan (2010-2015), National Committee For Demining And Rehabilitation
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This second national mine action plan (NMAP) builds on the progress made during the 2005-2009 period. The 2010-2015 plan describes the remaining challenges and NCDR's plans and activities as it enters the final kilometres of its work to make Jordan a safer place.