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Full-Text Articles in Peace and Conflict Studies
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.
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.
Colombia, Country Profile
Ecuador, Country Profile
Feedback Prodders: A Training Tool To Improve Deminer Safety, Russell Gasser
Feedback Prodders: A Training Tool To Improve Deminer Safety, Russell Gasser
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Improved feedback prodders inform deminers of the amount of force exerted and alert them when the prodder’s angle approached or exceeds the 30 degree limit.
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
Cuba, Country Profile
Nicaragua, Country Profile
Falklands, Malvinas, Country Profile
Falklands, Malvinas, Country Profile
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Falklands, Malvinas
Chile, Country Profile
Chile, Country Profile
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Country profile: Chile
Costa Rica, Country Profile
Costa Rica, Country Profile
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Costa Rica
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fixor: A New Approach To Neutralizing Landmines And Uxo, C.J. (John) Anderson, A.W. (Bill) Bauer
Fixor: A New Approach To Neutralizing Landmines And Uxo, C.J. (John) Anderson, A.W. (Bill) Bauer
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Canada’s MREL Specialty Explosive Products Limited introduces a new approach to neutralizing landmines and UXO.
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
Interoperability: Sharing Information, Cisr Jmu
Interoperability: Sharing Information, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Interoperability workshop held at James Madison University (JMU) featured slide shows on the various database systems used by mine action centers and other nonprofit organizations. The workshop addressed lessons learned, challenges and solutions.
Quantum Magnetics Targets Landmine Explosives Using Quadrupole Resonance, Caroleen L. Williams, Peter Czipott, Lowell Burnett
Quantum Magnetics Targets Landmine Explosives Using Quadrupole Resonance, Caroleen L. Williams, Peter Czipott, Lowell Burnett
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
San Diego-based Quantum Magnetics did not intend to develop the world’s best landmine detection technology, but it just might turn out that way. For the past five years, the company has been working to develop landmine detection technology that would be so specific and effective that it would minimize false alarms, thus saving lives and limbs of U.S. soldiers, citizens and landmine sweepers alike. Although Quantum Magnetics is also developing other security-related technologies for applications such as bomb, drug and concealed-weapon detection, it has continued to keep its core objective on course, and its scientists continue to concentrate on solving …
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.
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.
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.
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.
Imsma And Its Use In Nicaragua, Country Profile, Cisr Jmu
Imsma And Its Use In Nicaragua, Country Profile, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Information Management System for Mine Action (IMSMA) was created to coordinate and manage information pertaining to land mine activity. The system was designed to be the source for establishing international standards on mine-related information in order to assist humanitarian demining efforts worldwide.
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.
These Firemen Are Deminers: An Interview With Mr. Guillermo Pacheco, Program Coordinator Of The Assistance Program For Demining In Guatemala, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Guillermo Pacheco discusses Guatemala’s landmine situation and explains how volunteer firefighters are lending a hand in demining activites.
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.