International Mine Awareness Day

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Related Hashtags	#IMAD2021, #MineAction, #ArmenianWarCrimes, #IDMA2021, #WalkInSafety, #Mine
2022 Date	4 April 2022
2023 Date	4 April 2023

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International Mine Awareness Day in 2022

Monday, 4 Apr

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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 by the United Nations General Assembly. It is observed annually on April 4th.

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UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS) have launched the exhibit ‘Perseverance, Partnership, Progress’ in advance of the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action (4 April). For more information, head to: https://t.co/Sds1t0z9Br #3PMA #IMAD2021 #UNexhibits https://t.co/2HxptjjnA2
— UNA-Australia New South Wales (@unaansw) March 31, 2021

It's International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. Despite the challenges presented by COVID-19 - The United Nations will ensure to carry forward progress towards a world free from the threat of landmines and unexploded ordnance.@UN https://t.co/YOEbzt86CC
— International Towers (@IntlTowers) April 3, 2021

In 2005, UNGA declared 4 April as International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. Implanted mines by Armenia constitute serious threat to safety, health and lives of civilian population, or an impediment to social and economic development in liberated lands https://t.co/RDNVMhI9Wo
— Hikmet Hajiyev (@HikmetHajiyev) April 4, 2021

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Updated 22:30Mine Awareness Day | News | ITF Enhancing Human Security

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Video-message of Azerbaijani Ombudsman on April 4 International Day for Mine Awareness

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Cambodia marks International Day of Mine Awareness in Mine Action - Khmer Times

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UNDP and UNMHA Joint Statement: International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action | UNDP in Yemen

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International Mine Awareness Day Facts & Quotes

The theme for International Mine Awareness Day in 2021 was Perseverance, Partnership, Progress.
The Landmine Monitor recorded 7,239 causalities in 2017. According to weforum.org, 2,793 people were confirmed as killed and 4,431 were injured.
According to weforum.org, the countries with the most casualties from landmines are:
1) Afghanistan
2) Syria
3) Ukraine
4) Iraq
5) Pakistan
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