GICHD

@theGICHD

The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining. Working toward a world free from explosive ordnance risks, where communities thrive.

Geneva, Switzerland

Joined July 2013

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GICHD@theGICHD · Jul 15

#Kyiv: Participants in our IMSMA Core Users Training Course are returning to their roles with stronger skills in information management for mine action. Using shared terminology & tools is key to accurate data entry. We thank 🇨🇦@GAC_Corporate & @SwissMFA🇨🇭 for their support

theGICHD's tweet image. #Kyiv: Participants in our IMSMA Core Users Training Course are returning to their roles with stronger skills in information management for mine action. Using shared terminology &amp; tools is key to accurate data entry.

We thank 🇨🇦@GAC_Corporate &amp; @SwissMFA🇨🇭 for their support

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GICHD@theGICHD · Jul 24

Just over 90 days to go! In Oct #Luxembourg hosts the GICHD Innovation Conference 2025. 5 plenary topics just dropped: 🔻Financing Innovation 🔻Tech & Supply Chains in Ammunition Mgmt 🔻IP & Mine Action 🔻Underwater EO 🔻Mechanical Land Release Register: link.gichd.org/IC25

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GICHD@theGICHD · Jul 21

In 2024, @theAMATeam ran a Training of Trainers on ammunition management in Peru. 13 instructors were trained (over a third women). Within a month, 5 had trained 83 military personnel. Local capacity, once nurtured, grows fast. More in our Annual Report👇 gichd.org/training-of-tr…

theGICHD's tweet image. In 2024, @theAMATeam ran a Training of Trainers on ammunition management in Peru. 13 instructors were trained (over a third women). Within a month, 5 had trained 83 military personnel. Local capacity, once nurtured, grows fast. More in our Annual Report👇
gichd.org/training-of-tr…

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GICHD@theGICHD · Jul 17

#Ukraine🇺🇦: in Kyiv, mine action & development experts joined our training on 'Linking Mine Action & Global Agendas' to explore how mine action supports the #2030Agenda, food security, & recovery. With support from @SwissMFA & @CanadaFP. Interested?➡️link.gichd.org/SDGTraining

theGICHD's tweet image. #Ukraine🇺🇦: in Kyiv, mine action &amp; development experts joined our training on 'Linking Mine Action &amp; Global Agendas' to explore how mine action supports the #2030Agenda, food security, &amp; recovery. With support from @SwissMFA &amp; @CanadaFP. Interested?➡️link.gichd.org/SDGTraining

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The HALO Trust USA@HALOTrustUSA · Jul 14

The HALO Trust organized a workshop in partnership with the Libyan Mine Action Centre (LibMAC) and @theGICHD to review existing standards and best practice in mechanical land release for mines and other explosive clearance. Thanks to funding from the United States, technical…

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The HALO Trust@TheHALOTrust · Jul 15

At our workshop with Libya Mine Action Centre #LibMAC & @theGICHD, experts shared knowledge and best practice in mechanical land release in #Libya. This engagement allows our teams to make best use of a new front-end loader, funded by 🇱🇺 @cooperation_lu, to remove explosives.

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ODA@UN_Disarmament · Jul 14

🎉CONGRATULATIONS to the 2025 cohort of the #UNSaferGuard Training for Women Ammunition Technical Experts on #IATG! And WELCOME to the #WoMA-Network—an empowering journey for women in ammunition advancing safety and security worldwide. @unodavienna @theGICHD-AMAT @SmallArmsSurvey

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GICHD@theGICHD · Jul 11

We’re in #Rome for the #Ukraine Recovery Conference 🇺🇦 — our 4th. Recovery starts with mine action. Without it, rebuilding & safe returns are impossible. @TPrivitelli met:🤝@FAO @ItalyMFA @InstituteGC & many Ukrainian partners.

theGICHD's tweet image. We’re in #Rome for the #Ukraine Recovery Conference 🇺🇦 — our 4th. Recovery starts with mine action. Without it, rebuilding &amp; safe returns are impossible. @TPrivitelli met:🤝@FAO @ItalyMFA @InstituteGC &amp; many Ukrainian partners.

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GICHD@theGICHD · Jul 10

🔧 The Mine Action Innovation Hub’s Strategic Steering Board held its first meeting in June. With a Technical Group driving solutions & the Board setting priorities, the Hub connects real mine action needs to measurable impact — across mine action, ammunition, and beyond

GICHD@theGICHD · Jul 8

Christine Nyagaya, Our Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor gives a quick overview of what’s inside the latest #IMAS 14:10 on Monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning in mine action. Find the full IMAS here: mineactionstandards.org/standards/14-10

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GICHD@theGICHD · Jul 7

In Tunis, #Libya's key mine action actors joined a workshop to align National Mine Action Standards w/ #IMAS, clarify national standards & boost #LibMACs capacity. Land Release practices were reviewed to enhance safety & efficiency. Thanks for the support @SwissMFA 🇨🇭

theGICHD's tweet image. In Tunis, #Libya's key mine action actors joined a workshop to align National Mine Action Standards w/ #IMAS, clarify national standards &amp; boost #LibMACs capacity. Land Release practices were reviewed to enhance safety &amp; efficiency. Thanks for the support @SwissMFA 🇨🇭

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GICHD@theGICHD · Jul 4

🇱🇰 #SriLanka is finalising its revised mine action strategy. We supported the process in Colombo, where the reviewed strategy was presented to government, operators & donors. The mission also included talks with NMAC, & a meeting with @WFPSriLanka explore greater collaboration.

theGICHD's tweet image. 🇱🇰 #SriLanka is finalising its revised mine action strategy. We supported the process in Colombo, where the reviewed strategy was presented to government, operators &amp; donors. The mission also included talks with NMAC, &amp; a meeting with @WFPSriLanka explore greater collaboration.

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GICHD@theGICHD · Jul 4

It’s wonderful to have @theAMATeam back in #Vienna with @UN_Disarmament for this programme empowering women in the ammunition‑management sector. We wish all 15 participants every success during their two weeks of intensive training!

OODA@UN_Disarmament · Jul 3

We are grateful to Austria 🇦🇹@tannerklaudia for hosting the 2025 #UNSaferGuard Training for Women Ammunition Technical Experts on #IATG - an important initiative that promotes gender equality, raises visibility, & boosts women’s participation in ammo management.

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GICHD@theGICHD · Jul 4

The GICHD regrets Ukraine's recent announcement to withdraw from the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC), following earlier similar decisions by Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. Read our full statement here: link.gichd.org/StatementAPMBC

theGICHD's tweet image. The GICHD regrets Ukraine's recent announcement to withdraw from the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC), following earlier similar decisions by Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. Read our full statement here: link.gichd.org/StatementAPMBC

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GICHD@theGICHD · Jul 1

New Publication! Climate Resilience Priority-Setting in Mine Action – Methodology Guide: A practical guide to help mine action authorities and stakeholders align with climate adaptation. Tools to assess, prioritize & learn from examples in #Vietnam & #Iraq link.gichd.org/ClimateMethodo…

theGICHD's tweet image. New Publication! Climate Resilience Priority-Setting in Mine Action – Methodology Guide: A practical guide to help mine action authorities and stakeholders align with climate adaptation. Tools to assess, prioritize &amp; learn from examples in #Vietnam &amp; #Iraq link.gichd.org/ClimateMethodo…

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ODA@UN_Disarmament · Jun 30

The 3rd #UNSaferGuard Training for Women Ammunition Technical Experts on #IATG launched in Wiener Neustadt, Austria! 16 practitioners🌍join the training organized by UNODA, MoD 🇦🇹, @GICHD-AMAT, and @SmallArmsSurvey to advance women’s participation in ammunition management.

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small arms survey@SmallArmsSurvey · Jul 1

After an inspiring meeting with Izumi Nakamitsu, USG for disarmament, the WoMA+ team continues to Austria where another 16 women will begin the UN SaferGuard training with @UN_Disarmament , AMAT @theGICHD and the Survey. Read our joint #GFA working paper: docs-library.unoda.org/Global_Framewo…

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GICHD@theGICHD · Jul 1

Our Director @TPrivitelli opened the first meeting of the Innovative Finance Technical Working Group, a step toward stable, long-term funding for mine action. The goal: adapt proven tools like frontloading to meet urgent financing needs. Thanks to @FCDOGovUK 🇬🇧 for your support.

theGICHD's tweet image. Our Director @TPrivitelli opened the first meeting of the Innovative Finance Technical Working Group, a step toward stable, long-term funding for mine action. The goal: adapt proven tools like frontloading to meet urgent financing needs. Thanks to @FCDOGovUK 🇬🇧 for your support.

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GICHD@theGICHD · Jun 30

Proud to celebrate Imene Aouali’s apprenticeship graduation & cheer on Kafia Adam as she continues her journey. Our apprenticeship programme offers youth in Geneva hands-on experience towards their CFC. Training next generation professionals is a privilege. Go Imene & Kafia!👏✨

theGICHD's tweet image. Proud to celebrate Imene Aouali’s apprenticeship graduation &amp; cheer on Kafia Adam as she continues her journey. Our apprenticeship programme offers youth in Geneva hands-on experience towards their CFC. Training next generation professionals is a privilege. Go Imene &amp; Kafia!👏✨

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GICHD@theGICHD · Jun 27

Our 2024 Annual Report is out! Read stories that show how our work contributes to a safer future for people living under the threat of landmines and other explosive ordnance. See how we foster innovation, collaboration & impact: link.gichd.org/AR24

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