UNMAS Support for Mine Action in Afghanistan 2014 - 2015

Progetto concluso

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.

Paese/Regione Tema Periodo Budget
Afghanistan
Conflitto & fragilitá
Conflict prevention and transformation
Rimozione di mine antipersona
22.12.2014 - 31.12.2015
CHF 500'000
Contesto

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.

Obiettivi

Reduction of mine and ERW related accidents.

Gruppi target

Mine and ERW affected society

Effetti a medio termine

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.

Risultati

Risultati principali attesi:  

  • 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


Direzione/Ufficio responsabile DSC
Credito Aiuto umanitario
Partner del progetto Partner contrattuale
Organizzazione delle Nazioni Unite (ONU)
  • Other UN Organisation


Altri partner

Local NGOs as UNMAS implementing partners

Coordinamento con altri progetti e attori

Afghan Government bodies, particularly in the education and health sector

Budget Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF   500'000 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF   500'000 Progetto totale dalla prima fase Budget inclusi partner del progetto CHF  500'000
Fasi del progetto

Fase 1 22.12.2014 - 31.12.2015   (Completed)