In the year 2005, the United Nations General Assembly declared 4 April as the official International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. Hence this day was celebrated for the first time on 4th April, 2006. The real purpose of this day is to promote the continuous efforts by the states with the help of the United Nations and related organizations. It is meant to help establish and develop national mine-taking capabilities in countries where mines and explosive remnants of war pose a serious threat to people's safety, health and life. Or it also helps in hindering the social and economic development at the national and local level.

 

According to the 2005 report, 84 countries were affected by landmines and unexploded ordnance. It kills or maims between 15,000 and 20,000 adults and children together annually. The United Nations works closely with countries to find and destroy these devices. It also helps in providing various mine-action services in many countries.

 

 

• To reduce death and injury by at least 50%.

• To reduce risks to community livelihoods and expand freedom of movement for at least 80% of the most severely affected communities.

 • To integrate mine action requirements into national development and reconstruction plans and budgets in at least 15 countries. 

• Support the development of national institutions to manage landmine/explosive remnants of war, as well as build up residual response capacity in at least 15 countries.In the year 2005, the United Nations General Assembly declared April 4 as the official International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. Hence, this day was celebrated for the first time on April 4, 2006. The real purpose of this day is to promote the continuous efforts by the states with the help of the United Nations and related organisations. It is meant to help establish and develop national mine-taking capabilities in countries where mines and explosive remnants of war pose a serious threat to people's safety, health, and lives. Or it also helps hinder social and economic development at the national and local level.

 

According to the 2005 report, 84 countries were affected by landmines and unexploded ordnance. It kills or maims between 15,000 and 20,000 adults and children together annually. The United Nations works closely with countries to find and destroy these devices. It also helps in providing various mine-action services in many countries.

 

 

UN mine action activities are guided by the four strategic objectives identified in the UN Mine Action Strategy. They are:

• To reduce death and injury by at least 50%.

• To reduce risks to community livelihoods and expand freedom of movement for at least 80% of the most severely affected communities.

• To integrate mine action requirements into national development and reconstruction plans and budgets in at least 15 countries.

• Support the development of national institutions to manage landmines and explosive remnants of war as well as build up residual response capacity in at least 15 countries.