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The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) reduces the threat of explosive hazards and IEDs. Director Ilene Cohn.
New York, NY
Joined June 2009
From Fear to Freedom, Why #MineAction Matters? It's more than removing explosives. It's making home safe again for communities and children. Protecting lives, Building peace. We are always on the way. Will you take a step too? #ForwardNotFragmented
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🚨Job Alert! UNMAS seeks a Policy and Research Intern in New York. Lead mine action programs, drive innovation, and support global peace efforts. 🗓Apply by: 30 October 2025 🔗 https://t.co/SRxeNToVhG Join the UN's mission for a mine-free world! 🌍 #UNMAS #JoinUs
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“My children are my motivation… My goal is to ensure that every inch of our land is free from these threats.” - Oleksandra Yevdokimova, breaking the gender barrier with @TheHALOTrust. Read her story via @UNDP: https://t.co/Y9LKEujJ5P
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In Gaza, unexploded ordnance continue to pose a grave risk to communities. Our @UNMAS colleagues are working with partners to addresses these threats and help facilitate the movement of humanitarian aid to meet urgent needs.
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“There is no such thing as a safe mine.” - @ICRC President, Mirjana S Egger The #APMBC has destroyed 55M+ mines & cut casualties by 75%. But commitment is fracturing, risking civilian lives & progress. Stand firm & protect humanitarian law. #MineAction #ForwardNotFragmented
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If we don't #InvestInPeace we put thousands of lives at risk. Budget gaps are forcing @UN Peacekeeping missions to reduce troops & police by 25% & significantly cut civilian staff. Learn how this affects missions' ability to protect communities. Read 👉 https://t.co/UQyhRDll17
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Uphold international humanitarian disarmament norms. @minefreeworld SDG Media Zone 2025 Reducing human suffering from explosive ordnance is vital. Support #MineAction. #SGcampaign Raise awareness #ForwardNotFragmented!
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Proud to be part of this vital discussion at #GenevaPeaceWeek alongside @theGICHD, @Interpeace_Org, @SwissMFA 🇨🇭, @MisionColUNOG, and @hdcentre.
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During the panel #GenevaPeaceWeek "Clearing the Path to Peace: Humanitarian Demining in Peace Agreements", UNMAS CMAP in Colombia, Mr. Antonio Armentano illustrated the critical role of mine action in laying the groundwork for stabilization.
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Great to be a part of this important conversation at #GenevaPeaceWeek with you! Clearing the path to peace through mine action is vital for restoring safety, enabling returns, building trust, and supporting lasting peace. 🙌
Live from #GenevaPeaceWeek: “Clearing the Path to Peace” explores how mine action restores safety, enables returns, builds trust & supports lasting peace. With @UNMAS @Interpeace_Org & @SwissMFA 🇨🇭 @hdcentre. Want more? See our latest GICHD Insights piece: https://t.co/RkERscnXJe
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We’re pleased to invite you to our online #GenevaPeaceWeek session, Clearing the Path to Peace: Humanitarian Demining in Peace Agreements. 🗓️15 Oct | 13:00-14:30 CEST Learn more and register: https://t.co/Hul8aQBIGA (available in English and French) #MineAction
Yesterday, we had the pleasure to formally open the 2025 #GenevaPeaceWeek on behalf of the @UN. #GPW2025 We wish all participants fruitful discussions throughout this important week in Geneva that calls on all of us for “Peace in Action”. Learn more: https://t.co/vfWi7HgL03
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🚨 Job Alert! UNMAS seeks a Programme Management Officer (P4) in New York. Lead mine action programs, drive innovation, and support global peace efforts. 🗓 Apply by: 23 October 2025 🔗 https://t.co/5eZYEy2hXN Join the UN's mission for a mine-free world! 🌍 #UNMAS #JoinUs
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في 7 أكتوبر/تشرين الأول، التقت السيدة ريتا لوبيس، نائبة مديرة دائرة الأمم المتحدة للأعمال المتعلقة بالألغام بسعادة السفير جلين مايلز، سفير أستراليا لدى العراق، وأكدت التزام UNMAS بدعم جهود الحكومة العراقية لتطهير العراق من الذخائر المتفجرة.
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#Victim #Assistance is a core pillar of #UNMAS #Nigeria works in Borno State. With CENSCOPE, UNMAS identified 222 victims eligible for support and referrals, to cover their essential needs like health, food, and housing--supporting survivors of explosive ordnance accidents.
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