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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 10h

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

The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 11h

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

The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 2d

We thank @swissfa.bsky.social for their support and @unmas.bsky.social for contributing to this work.

The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 2d

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

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 3d

#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

The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 10d

🚨@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

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 10d

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

The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 14d

Don't miss! #GenevaPeaceWeek invites a powerful group of experts from @smallarmssurvey.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu FPI @SyriaCivilDef @dcafgeneva.bsky.social & Syrian Ministry of Emergency & Disaster Management to lead discussions on mine clearance, security sector governance, ammunition management🔻

Small Arms Survey @smallarmssurvey.bsky.social · 14d

Register for #GPW25 and join us on 15 October for a panel discussion on the current #security issues facing #Syria, and their ramifications for the stability and security of the whole region.

More info and registration link here: bit.ly/3Wj6T1T

@dcafgeneva.bsky.social @thegichd.bsky.social

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 20d

#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.

The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 21d

🌊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

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 23d

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

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 23d

Mine action saves lives & enables progress towards #2030Agenda. From food security to climate resilience, clearing explosive ordnance unlocks land, livelihoods & peace across #SDGs. See how it transforms communities in #Angola #Cambodia #Colombia & more🌍 link.gichd.org/MA2030Insights

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 23d

Explosive ordnance endangers displaced people worldwide. With Global CCCM Cluster & Mine Action AoR our 🆕 tip sheet
shows how Camp Coordination & Camp Management with Mine Action & Explosive Ordnance Risk Education partners can work together for safer displacements link.gichd.org/TipSheetEORE

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 24d

#Geneva: Hosting our 1st workshop on International Obligations in Mine Action for Eastern Europe the Caucasus & Central Asia, opened by our Director. In focus: how humanitarian law, human rights norms & treaties guide operations.
Supported by @swissfa.bsky.social, #Finland and #Italy.

The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 27d

Explosive ordnance endangers displaced people globally. Our 🆕 @cccmcluster & Mine Action AoR @ProtectionClust tip sheet shows how Camp Coordination & Camp management w/ Mine Action & Explosive Ordnance Risk Education partners can collaborate for safer displacements: link.gichd.org/EORETipSheet

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 27d

#Geneva: at Convention on Cluster Munitions, our GICHD experts shared statements on explosive ordnance risk education, clearance, and cooperation & assistance—reinforcing commitments to protect civilians from cluster munitions and reminding states that #IHL is an obligation, not a choice.

The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · 28d

Honoured to welcome Federal Councillor Martin Pfister, Head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport DDPS, to the Maison de la Paix today. Strong partnership with DDPS helps the GICHD scale mine action where it’s needed — from Ukraine to Syria and beyond.

Federal Councillor Martin Pfister with GICHD, DCAF and GCSP directors at the Maison de la Paix.

The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · Sep 15

Did you know? 80%+ of mine action programmes use #IMSMA (Info Management System for Mine Action) to plan clearance & save lives?

✔️ 13 countries use IMSMA Core
✔️ 14 implementing
✔️ 29 still on IMSMA NG

#Serbia is the newest adopter, read about it here: link.gichd.org/SerbiaIMSMA

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · Sep 15

At the GICHD we work for a world free from the risks posed by all types of explosive ordnance, where individuals and communities can thrive. Check our latest opportunities:

Jobs 👉https://www.gichd.org/the-gichd/job-opportunities/

Tenders 👉https://www.gichd.org/the-gichd/tenders/

The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · Sep 12

Peacebuilding must take needs of affected communities into account–people-centered & integrated responses are the path toward just, peaceful, and inclusive societies.

Read latest press article as Tobias Privitelli, Thomas Greminger, and Nathalie Chuard share their vision: link.gichd.org/PressTDG

The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · Sep 12

Our Director was honoured to welcome Maja Riniker & Andrea Caroni from The Swiss Parliament, & Amb. J. Thöni Swiss Permanent Rep. for Disarmament. Their visit underscores #Switzerland' support of humanitarian mine action, incl. demining in #Ukraine. Thanks for keeping global needs high on the agenda

At the GICHD office: Five GICHD colleagues stand for photo with Ambassador Julien Thöni, Swiss Permanent Representative for Disarmament, Maja Riniker, President of the Swiss National Council, Andrea Caroni, President of the Swiss Council of States.

Centred pointing to table, GICHD's Alain Yves Nellen, Advisor, Research and Innovation explains model items of explosive ordnance to Maja Riniker, President of the Swiss National Council (left), and Andrea Caroni, President of the Swiss Council of States (right) at GICHD office.

The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · Sep 8

💡Another year, another retreat! We’ve kicked off in #Geneva —welcoming new colleagues, celebrating long-time team members, and strengthening our culture as we plan ahead. All for reducing risks from landmines & explosive ordnance worldwide.

Group photo of GICHD staff standing outdoors under a cover, wearing GICHD-branded t-shirts during staff retreat day.

The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · Sep 4

Liability in mine action is often overlooked but vital for safe land release & accountability. Our Project Coordinator, Kinda Samra, explains how integrating liability reduces risks & strengthens trust. 👉 link.gichd.org/LiabilityInM...
📽️ youtube.com/shorts/X6Wxc...

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The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · Sep 1

#Geneva: next week our experts will be in the room at the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons #CCW bringing real-world insight on landmines, IEDs & other explosive ordnance. Protocols II & V aren’t abstract, they save lives, speed up clearance & make safe returns possible.

The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining–GICHD @thegichd.bsky.social · Aug 29

Our vision and what drives our work everyday is to make the world safer for communities and free from risk of explosive ordnance. Join us!

We're #hiring for:
🔻 Grants Manager - Temporary Assignment
link.gichd.org/GrantsMgrTemp

🔻 Innovative Finance Programme Officer
link.gichd.org/InnovativeFi...