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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD
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Working toward a world free from explosive ordnance risks, where communities thrive.
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We heard a lot of brilliant ideas! Events like the 2025 GICHD @Innovation Conference give a boost to the sector. Let us keep this momentum and continue to push forward in developing accessible, affordable and scaleable innovations for mine action and ammunition management.
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The 2025 GICHD Innovation Conference Aftermovie
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#Jordan: Inclusive Leadership Course participants explored practical ways to advance inclusive leadership & embed human rights into their mine action work. Amb. Tobias Privitelli, an International Gender Champion, opened the week, stressing effective mine action requires equitable access for all.
November 20, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The Women Peace & Security Agenda is 25! Our GICHD Insights, “Integrating Mine Action into the Women Peace & Security Agenda” explores how linking mine action to #WPS National Action Plans makes peace & recovery inclusive+effective🔻
EN link.gichd.org/Insights-WPS...
FR link.gichd.org/Insights-WPS...
November 18, 2025 at 10:44 AM
We're looking for experienced English–Ukrainian interpreters/translators for training, workshops, and field events in Ukraine and abroad. If you have 5+ years’ experience and humanitarian/diplomatic expertise, apply by 7 December 🔻
link.gichd.org/RFO-EN-UA-Int
November 18, 2025 at 8:01 AM
We're looking for a consultant or company to develop technical content for explosive ordnance guides focused on #Syria & #Gaza. Minimum #IMAS EOD L3+ qualification or equivalent and proven experience of at least five years conducting EOD activities🔻
link.gichd.org/RFO-EOData
November 17, 2025 at 10:29 AM
In #Colombia🇨🇴 youth are leading in mine action! At our Youth, Peace, Security for Mine Action workshop with @COL_SIN_MINAS, 14 young people shared insights. Their voices will now shape Colombia's new National Action Plan on #YPS & our 2026 recommendations for YPS in mine action.
November 14, 2025 at 5:11 PM
This morning Amb. Privitelli welcomed Amb. Dominik Stillhart (SDC). They discussed continued collaboration with #Switzerland on mine action & shared updates on our work in MENA & information management. Swiss support to mine action saves lives & makes a positive difference.
November 13, 2025 at 4:21 PM
#Syria: Our first Land Release training is complete! Supporting Syrian experts to safely identify & clear mines, UXO & IEDs, returning land to communities. Contamination remains high in Deir ez-Zor, Idlib, Aleppo, Homs & Hama—saving lives one cleared area at a time.
November 10, 2025 at 9:57 AM
As a child, Henry was told never to touch old bombs. Today, he leads the team defusing them — and saving lives — across #PapuaNewGuinea.
Read his full story 🔻
link.gichd.org/HenryBeri-PNG
November 6, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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We also made use of the opportunity for productive exchanges with @francediplo-en.bsky.social's Pierre Heilbronn and @thegichd.bsky.social. Many thanks for the engaging discussions!
@csis.org highlights key aspects of the demining challenge in this video ↓
October 31, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Last week, FSD took part in #GICHDInnovation2025 in Luxembourg.

Peter Smethers, FSD Country Director Iraq, contributed to sessions on logistics in #MineAction and field testing challenges in subsurface #detection.

A special thank you to @thegichd.bsky.social for this engaging event.
November 5, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Last week at the @thegichd.bsky.social Innovation Conference 2025 in Luxembourg, the Survey discussed how partnerships and a collaborative approach to data collection and analysis can support innovation. Thanks to GICHD, fellow panelists, and all attendees. Photos: ©GICHD/PANCAKE! photographie
November 6, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Yesterday our Director Tobias Privitelli met Amb. Aboubacar Sadikh Barry #Senegal’s🇸🇳 new Permanent Rep. to @ungeneva.bsky.social. We’re pleased he’ll continue to serve on the GICHD Council of Foundation & look forward to strengthened cooperation with Senegal, especially in Information Management.
November 6, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Work with us! Check out our latest requests for offers and apply today!
➡️https://link.gichd.org/RFO-CopyEditors
➡️https://link.gichd.org/UA-Events-RFO
November 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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With the scale of explosive ordnance contamination across the world, innovation is more important than ever.

That’s why we were pleased to be at @thegichd.bsky.social's Innovation Conference in #Luxembourg this week to share insights to help clear land as quickly & safely as possible.

📸: GICHD
October 30, 2025 at 5:22 PM
We heard a lot of brilliant ideas! Events like the 2025 GICHD @Innovation Conference give a boost to the sector. Let us keep this momentum and continue to push forward in developing accessible, affordable and scaleable innovations for mine action and ammunition management.
youtu.be/SFsy7eUhIms
The 2025 GICHD Innovation Conference Aftermovie
YouTube video by GICHD Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining
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October 31, 2025 at 10:15 AM
What an inspiring finale to 3 days of #innovation, collaboration & bold thinking in #MineAction + Ammunition Management! From financing & AI to risk education, innovation is the means to safety. Energized from #Luxembourg, we carry new ideas, partnerships & purpose back home💡
October 30, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Innovation meets impact. Day 2 of our 2025 GICHD Innovation Conference spotlighted how tech, collaboration & inclusion drive the future of mine action. From digital ammunition mgmt to AI mapping & robotics—45+ speakers delivered today with BIG ideas
🔗 link.gichd.org/IC25
October 29, 2025 at 4:49 PM
There’s a buzzing energy at the 2025 GICHD Innovation Conference! What innovation do you think will transform #MineAction in the next decade?💡
Thank you donors for supporting this event:
European Commission Service for Foreign Policy Instruments, Luxembourg Aid & Development, @swissfa.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 9:20 AM
✨A powerful start to the 2025 GICHD Innovation Conference in #Luxembourg! Honoured to welcome HRH the Grand Duke of Luxembourg, HRH Prince Mired of #Jordan & Minister Xavier Bettel. Hundreds of participants join forces on how innovation helps reduce risks from explosive ordnance.
October 28, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Certified instructors from @thehalotrust.bsky.social, @NPAdisarm & @SSTS_UA share how they pass on life-saving #MineAction skills through the Training of Trainers model. We thank @CanadaFP @swissfa.bsky.social @statedeptus.bsky.social PM/WRA for supporting this activity
🎥https://youtu.be/EY67dez1-6c
October 17, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Our study “Underwater Explosive Ordnance” is now available in Ukrainian 🇺🇦! It explores global underwater EO contamination, challenges, and solutions for mine action & maritime security. Download the Ukrainian version here 🔻 link.gichd.org/UWEO
October 17, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Financing Innovation: New Paths, Smart Models.
Can we scale #innovation with flexible, risk-tolerant funding for mine action? See who will be speaking at 2025 GICHD Innovation Conference and explore agenda, exhibitors & more: link.gichd.org/IC25
#GICHDInnovation2025
October 16, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Financing Innovation: New Paths, Smart Models.
Can we scale #innovation with flexible, risk-tolerant funding for mine action? See who will be speaking at 2025 GICHD Innovation Conference and explore agenda, exhibitors & more: link.gichd.org/IC25
#GICHDInnovation2025
October 16, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Mine action is a key catalyst for peace processes. Early clearance restores access, reduces fear, & helps people rebuild. Our latest GICHD Insights piece explains how lessons from #BosniaHerzegovina #Cambodia #Colombia #Sudan & more show its role in sustaining peace 🔻https://link.gichd.org/PeaceAg
October 14, 2025 at 8:46 AM
#GenevaPeaceWeek 2025 begins under the theme “Peace in Action.” Our Director Tobias Privitelli joined inspiring speakers to stress shared responsibility for peace.

Watch our video on how @theGICHD, DCAF & GCSP advance peace worldwide✨🎬https://youtu.be/GB2efkAND-E #GPW25
October 13, 2025 at 4:56 PM