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There is an increase in interest to fund Mine Action activities and projects which mainstream gender and diversity as well as promote equality and inclusion. The resources featured here showcase good practices and lessons learned, as well as demonstrate the efficiency and effectiveness of funding activities and projects where Gender and diversity are mainstreamed, and equality and inclusion promoted in explosive ordnance risk reduction. The available documents and videos are based on evidence and learnings from the field and aim to help better inform decision-making processes relating to the funding of gender and diversity sensitive and responsive projects and operations.

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Gender and Operational Efficiency

This study explores the relationship between gender and operational efficiency in the context of staff in field-based mine action roles.

Gender and Operational Efficiency
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Gender and Diversity in the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM)

The GICHD, together with UNIDIR and the International Gender Champions Disarmament Impact Group, developed a factsheet to provide an overview of the differentiated impact of cluster munition remnants, report progress on the incorporation of gender and diversity considerations in the Convention’s framework, and support States Parties and stakeholders in their mainstreaming efforts.

 

Gender and Diversity in the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM)

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UN Women - How to promote gender-responsive localisation in humanitarian action - Guidance Note

This document addresses key issues and entry points for advancing gender-responsive localisation at the operational level.

UN Women - How to promote gender-responsive localisation in humanitarian action - Guidance Note

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GICHD - Guidance on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)

This guidance is intended to assist the humanitarian mine action sector in strengthening efforts related to protection from sexual exploitation and abuse.

 

GICHD - Guidance on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)

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United Nations Gender Guidelines for Mine Action Programmes

The UN Gender Guidelines for Mine Action Programmes aim to support mine action practitioners to integrate a gender perspective into all relevant mine action initiatives and operations. (3rd edition, 2019).

United Nations Gender Guidelines for Mine Action Programmes

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APMBC Oslo Action Plan (OAP) 2020-2024

Oslo Action Plan (OAP) 2020-2024 for supporting the implementation of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.

APMBC Oslo Action Plan (OAP) 2020-2024

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Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW)

In accordance with the principles of international humanitarian law, the convention prohibits or limits the use of certain conventional weapons considered particularly harmful or having indiscriminate effects on civilian populations.

Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW)

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The Convention on Cluster Munitions

The international treaty that aims to prohibit all use, stockpiling, production and transfer of cluster munitions.

 

The Convention on Cluster Munitions

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Agenda 2030 – Sustainable Development Goals

The Agenda 2030 aim to end poverty and hunger, achieve the human rights of all, achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls, and ensure the sustainable protection of the planet.

Agenda 2030 – Sustainable Development Goals

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Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination of Women (CEDAW) and the Beijing Platform

The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) is an international legal document that requires countries to eliminate discrimination against women and girls in all areas and promotes equal rights for women and girls.

 

Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination of Women (CEDAW) and the Beijing Platform

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International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (CERD)

The International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (CERD) is a legal agreement that requires countries to pursue, by all appropriate means, a policy aimed at eliminating all forms of racial discrimination.

 

International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (CERD)

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Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)

The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) sets internationally recognised legal standards on the rights of persons with disabilities and clarifies the application of human rights principles to persons with disabilities.

 

Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)

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Universal Declaration of Human Rights

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is the document that sets out the rights and freedoms to which everyone is entitled.

 

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

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Contact email: m.hajjaj (at) gichd.org