UNMAS Support for Mine Action in Afghanistan 2014 - 2015

Project completed

Afghanistan suffers more civilian casualties than Iraq, Colombia or Cambodia, recording an average of 39 casualties every month as a result of mines and Explosive Remnants of War. Almost three quarters of all accidents continue to affect children. The goal for mine/ERW risk education is to put in place a comprehen-sive and sustainable system to educate and raise awareness throughout people and communities nationwide regarding the residual mines/ERW threats, including sufficient information to recognize and report these items to the appropriate authorities.

Country/region Topic Period Budget
Afghanistan
Conflict & fragility
Conflict prevention and transformation
Removal of land mines
22.12.2014 - 31.12.2015
CHF 500'000
Background

At the request of the Gov. of Afghanistan, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) transferred responsibility for the coordination of mine action to UNMAS. UNMAS created what is known today as Mine Action Coordination Centre of Afghanistan. This all-Afghan entity is responsible for the day-to-day coordination of mine action while UNMAS maintains an overall oversight.

Objectives

Reduction of mine and ERW related accidents.

Target groups

Mine and ERW affected society

Medium-term outcomes

Implementation of the Ottawa Treaty Work Plan 2014 – 2015 for mine/ERW risk reducation, including mainstreaming mine/ERW risk educaction into the national curriculum and across other government networks, including the health sector.

Results

Expected results:  

  • Delivery of mine/ERW risk education projects by UNMAS implementing partners
  • Publication of mine/ERW risk education materials
  • Training of implementing partners
  • Project monitoring, incl. provision of monitoring tools
  • Surveys and up-to date database of mine impact


Directorate/federal office responsible SDC
Credit area Humanitarian aid
Project partners Contract partner
United Nations Organization (UNO)
  • Other UN Organisation


Other partners

Local NGOs as UNMAS implementing partners

Coordination with other projects and actors

Afghan Government bodies, particularly in the education and health sector

Budget Current phase Swiss budget CHF   500'000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF   500'000 Total project since first phase Budget inclusive project partner CHF  500'000
Project phases

Phase 1 22.12.2014 - 31.12.2015   (Completed)