UNMAS Support for Mine Action in Afghanistan 2014 - 2015

Proyecto terminado

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.

Región/País Tema Período Presupuesto
Afganistán
Conflito y fragilidad
Conflict prevention and transformation
Remoción de minas terrestres
22.12.2014 - 31.12.2015
CHF 500'000
Contexto

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.

Objetivos

Reduction of mine and ERW related accidents.

Grupos destinarios

Mine and ERW affected society

Efectos a medio plazo

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.

Resultados

Resultados previstos:  

  • 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


Dirección / Officina Federal responsable COSUDE
Crédito Ayuda humanitaria
Contrapartes del proyecto Contraparte del contrato
Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU)
  • Other UN Organisation


Otras contrapartes

Local NGOs as UNMAS implementing partners

Coordinación con otros proyectos y actores

Afghan Government bodies, particularly in the education and health sector

Presupuesto Fase en curso Presupuesto suizo CHF   500'000 Presupuesto actual suizo ya emitido CHF   500'000 Total del proyecto desde la primera fase Presupuesto inclusive contrapartes del proyecto CHF  500'000
Fases del proyecto

Fase 1 22.12.2014 - 31.12.2015   (Completed)