International Mine Awareness Day

Quick Facts - AU

ℹ HashtagsCompiled on05:09	#MineActionCannotWait, #MineAwarenessDay
Related Hashtags	#IMAD2023, #Landmines, #MineAction, #Mine, #Azerbaijan, #MineAwareness
2023 Date	4 April 2023
2024 Date	4 April 2024

2023 Holidays & Dates

		Australian & Common Holidays
		Misc. & Int'l. Observances
		Christian Holidays
		Jewish Holidays

International Mine Awareness Day in 2023

Tuesday, 4 Apr

Days to go:

International Mine Awareness Day History

International Mine Awareness Day seeks to raise awareness about the potential mines and explosives that were left behind after war. These objects can cause massive destruction and harm a significant number of civilians. This day aims to highlight the risks of these scattered mines. It encourages countries to locate and disarm explosives that pose risks to the environment and to communities.

International Mine Awareness Day was established in 2005 by the United Nations General Assembly. It is observed annually on April 4th.

Top Tweets for International Mine Awareness Day -

Updated 05:07

Today, on International Day for Mine Awareness & Assistance in Mine Action, we recognize the devastating and lasting effects of landmines and other unexploded ordnance in Ukraine. Russia’s invading forces have left more than a quarter of Ukrainian territory contaminated. https://t.co/kpOWq4Hndd
— Helsinki Commission (@HelsinkiComm) April 4, 2023

International Mine Awareness Day Facts & Quotes

The theme for International Mine Awareness Day in 2022 was Safe Ground, Safe Steps, Safe Home.
According to Phys.Org, in 2021, there were 7,000 incidents reported. Over 2,000 people were killed and 4,000 were wounded.
According to weforum.org, the countries with the most casualties from landmines reported are:
1) Afghanistan
2) Burkina Faso
3) Colombia
4) Iraq
5) Mali
On this International Day for Mine Awareness, let us reaffirm our commitment to eradicating the horrendous damage caused by landmines and assisting those who have been harmed by their use - UN Secretary-General António Guterres