The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD
@thegichd.bsky.social
Working toward a world free from explosive ordnance risks, where communities thrive.
#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
#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.
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...
EN link.gichd.org/Insights-WPS...
FR link.gichd.org/Insights-WPS...
November 18, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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...
EN link.gichd.org/Insights-WPS...
FR link.gichd.org/Insights-WPS...
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
link.gichd.org/RFO-EN-UA-Int
November 18, 2025 at 8:01 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
link.gichd.org/RFO-EN-UA-Int
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
link.gichd.org/RFO-EOData
November 17, 2025 at 10:29 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
link.gichd.org/RFO-EOData
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
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.
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
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.
#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
#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.
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
Read his full story 🔻
link.gichd.org/HenryBeri-PNG
November 6, 2025 at 11:14 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
Read his full story 🔻
link.gichd.org/HenryBeri-PNG
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
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.
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
➡️https://link.gichd.org/RFO-CopyEditors
➡️https://link.gichd.org/UA-Events-RFO
November 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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
➡️https://link.gichd.org/RFO-CopyEditors
➡️https://link.gichd.org/UA-Events-RFO
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
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💡
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
🔗 link.gichd.org/IC25
October 29, 2025 at 4:49 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
🔗 link.gichd.org/IC25
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
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
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
Thank you donors for supporting this event:
European Commission Service for Foreign Policy Instruments, Luxembourg Aid & Development, @swissfa.bsky.social
✨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
✨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.
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
🎥https://youtu.be/EY67dez1-6c
October 17, 2025 at 6:39 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
🎥https://youtu.be/EY67dez1-6c
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
#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
Watch our video on how @theGICHD, DCAF & GCSP advance peace worldwide✨🎬https://youtu.be/GB2efkAND-E #GPW25
October 13, 2025 at 4:56 PM
#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
Watch our video on how @theGICHD, DCAF & GCSP advance peace worldwide✨🎬https://youtu.be/GB2efkAND-E #GPW25
🚨@gpplatform.ch! Don’t miss our event “Clearing the Path to Peace: Humanitarian Demining in Peace Agreements”. With
@unmas.bsky.social @interpeace.org @swissfa.bsky.social,
this event unpacks how mine action builds trust, aids return, & supports lasting peace. Register: link.gichd.org/GPW25
@unmas.bsky.social @interpeace.org @swissfa.bsky.social,
this event unpacks how mine action builds trust, aids return, & supports lasting peace. Register: link.gichd.org/GPW25
October 6, 2025 at 2:07 PM
🚨@gpplatform.ch! Don’t miss our event “Clearing the Path to Peace: Humanitarian Demining in Peace Agreements”. With
@unmas.bsky.social @interpeace.org @swissfa.bsky.social,
this event unpacks how mine action builds trust, aids return, & supports lasting peace. Register: link.gichd.org/GPW25
@unmas.bsky.social @interpeace.org @swissfa.bsky.social,
this event unpacks how mine action builds trust, aids return, & supports lasting peace. Register: link.gichd.org/GPW25
Our 2025 GICHD Innovation Conference takes place in 3 weeks! See exhibitors bringing tech & innovative projects to be showcased at the conference! Check our website for updates: we're adding new exhibitors, agenda details, & other useful info🔻
link.gichd.org/IC25
link.gichd.org/IC25
October 6, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Our 2025 GICHD Innovation Conference takes place in 3 weeks! See exhibitors bringing tech & innovative projects to be showcased at the conference! Check our website for updates: we're adding new exhibitors, agenda details, & other useful info🔻
link.gichd.org/IC25
link.gichd.org/IC25
#Syria: Experts, incl. the Mine Action AoR met at a GICHD workshop in Damascus to find practical ways to protect communities. In focus: risk education, survey & clearance methods, victim assistance, information mgmt & more. We thank European Commission FPI & @germany.diplo.de for their support.
September 26, 2025 at 3:42 PM
#Syria: Experts, incl. the Mine Action AoR met at a GICHD workshop in Damascus to find practical ways to protect communities. In focus: risk education, survey & clearance methods, victim assistance, information mgmt & more. We thank European Commission FPI & @germany.diplo.de for their support.
🌊On #WorldMaritimeDay, we launched our Underwater Explosive Ordnance Study in Geneva. A panel of experts from science, human rights & marine sectors discussed challenges of waters & coast contamination around the world.
link.gichd.org/UWEO supported by the Australian Government and @germany.diplo.de
link.gichd.org/UWEO supported by the Australian Government and @germany.diplo.de
September 25, 2025 at 1:59 PM
🌊On #WorldMaritimeDay, we launched our Underwater Explosive Ordnance Study in Geneva. A panel of experts from science, human rights & marine sectors discussed challenges of waters & coast contamination around the world.
link.gichd.org/UWEO supported by the Australian Government and @germany.diplo.de
link.gichd.org/UWEO supported by the Australian Government and @germany.diplo.de
Interested in knowing more?
🗓️Join us for the official joint launch event hosted by the GICHD on October 2nd, 10am to 11:30am CEST.
If you wish to attend in person at the GICHD headquarters in Geneva ✏️
link.gichd.org/GVAInPerson
Register to attend online✏️
link.gichd.org/OnlineTipSheet
🗓️Join us for the official joint launch event hosted by the GICHD on October 2nd, 10am to 11:30am CEST.
If you wish to attend in person at the GICHD headquarters in Geneva ✏️
link.gichd.org/GVAInPerson
Register to attend online✏️
link.gichd.org/OnlineTipSheet
September 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Interested in knowing more?
🗓️Join us for the official joint launch event hosted by the GICHD on October 2nd, 10am to 11:30am CEST.
If you wish to attend in person at the GICHD headquarters in Geneva ✏️
link.gichd.org/GVAInPerson
Register to attend online✏️
link.gichd.org/OnlineTipSheet
🗓️Join us for the official joint launch event hosted by the GICHD on October 2nd, 10am to 11:30am CEST.
If you wish to attend in person at the GICHD headquarters in Geneva ✏️
link.gichd.org/GVAInPerson
Register to attend online✏️
link.gichd.org/OnlineTipSheet