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International Day for Mine Awareness & Assistance in Mine Action 2024

Utkarsh Classes Last Updated 03-04-2024
International Day for Mine Awareness & Assistance in Mine Action 2024 Important Day 3 min read

International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action (United Nations Mine Awareness Day) is observed every year on 4 April.

Theme of International Mine Awareness Day 2024:

  • The theme of International Mining Awareness Day 2024 is "Protecting Lives. Building Peace."
  • In 2023, the United Nations Mine Action Service promoted the United Nations Mine Awareness Day under the theme "Mine Action Cannot Wait".

Objective of United Nations Mine Awareness Day:

  • The purpose of this day celebrated by the United Nations is to raise awareness about landmines and make progress towards their elimination.
  • The war refers to a series of efforts to clear landmines and explosive remains and to mark and fence dangerous areas. The objectives of this day can be seen in the following points:
    • Helping victims in
    • Teaching people to stay safe in mine affected environments
    • Advocating universal participation in international treaties relating to landmines, explosive remains of war and their victims
  • This includes the destruction of landmines deposited by governments and non-state armed groups.

Background of UN Mine Awareness Day:

  • On 8 December 2005, the General Assembly declared that 4 April each year would be observed as the UN Mine Awareness Day. It was first celebrated on 4 April 2006.
  • It called for the establishment of national mine-operation capabilities in those countries with the assistance of the United Nations and related organizations.

Significance of International Mine Awareness Day 2024:

  • The purpose of this day is to get help for mine work. Raising awareness about landmines.
  • We have to move forward towards their eradication. Calls for continued efforts to promote the development of national mine-dealing capacities in those locations, with the assistance of the United Nations and other relevant organizations.
  • Where war mines and explosives pose a serious threat to the lives of the civilian population.
  • UNMAS's work over the past 20 years has been driven by the needs of affected individuals. Adapted to the threats humanitarians face.

FAQ

Answer: 4th April

Answer: "Protecting Lives. Building Peace."

Answer: 2006
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