International Mine Awareness Day
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Where is International Mine Awareness Day observed?
It is celebrated worldwide to create awareness about land mines and the problems faced by the people around them.
Who is International Mine Awareness Day observed by?
The United Nations was among the first group to look forward to the International Mine Awareness Day, sharing and raising awareness about the problems which are created by these explosive weapons.
When did International Mine Awareness Day first start?
The United Nations first observed it in the year 2005 by the General Assembly. They declared that April 4 would be observed as an International Mine Awareness Day to promote and support the safety of the people against land mines.
Who started International Mine Awareness Day?
The United Nations started this auspicious day for the sake of capacity development of the land mines.
History And Timeline
The day has been observed to save the civilian population from the explosive remnants that are caused by the landmines, which have been severely affecting the safety of the people.
Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention
On the ground of humanitarian crises, a convention was held on the Prohibition of the Use Stockpiling, Production, and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and their destructions.
1997Start Of International Mine Awareness Day
The Security Council had been raising concern among the general assembly of the UN and thereby declared April 4 to be the observation of awareness in land mines.
2005Protocol V
The explosive remnants of war had been significantly affecting the safety measures for the civilians. The decision was thereby made by the Secretary-General regarding the protocol to ensure the safety of the civilians.
2006Creation Of UN Departments For Overlooking Mining
United Nations Inter-Agency Coordination Group on Mine Action or IACG-MA made 12 departments which helped in the agencies, funds, and various programs to ensure coherence system-wide in mine action pillars and activities.
2008United Nations Action Strategy For 2019-2023
UNMAS convened to lead the mine strategy for United Nations Action Strategy for 2019-2023. This five-year plan has helped in recognizing the accountability that has been created in the land mines awareness, which caters to the needs of the economic development to ensure amicable safety.
2018Traditions And Customs
The tradition is to create awareness about International Mine Awareness and help in understanding the threat which can be posed in this regard.
Ways To Observe Or Celebrate International Mine Awareness Day
The observation of the awareness and creating protocols to prevent problems of civilian casualties.
Facts And Stats
This day helps in creating awareness all over the world for the mine awareness and resolving the humanitarian crises.
Service for Foreign Policy Instruments affirmed the European Union's commitment to save lives and spread awareness about the socio-economic impact on human lives on the occasion of this day.
A week in advance of this day, the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) started rolling out activities in assistance of this day.
What is the theme of the 2021 International Day for Mine Awareness?
The theme of International Day for Mine Awareness 2021 was partnership, perseverance, progress, and promoting a mine-free world.
What is the significance of International Mine Awareness Day?
This day aims to seek assistance for raising awareness against mines, their eradication from the world, and also mine action work.
What is humanitarian mine action?
The objective of mine action is to remove landmines and reduce human, economic, and environmental impacts of them, along with the ERW (explosives remnants of war).
What are the five pillars of mine action?
The five pillars are:
Mine Risk Education
Humanitarian Demining
Victim Assistance
Physical Rehabilitation
Mine Stockpiling
When Is This Day Celebrated
- Saturday, April 04, 2020
- Sunday, April 04, 2021
- Monday, April 04, 2022
- Tuesday, April 04, 2023
- Thursday, April 04, 2024
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