Mine Action in Northwest Syria II

This project aims to reduce the vulnerability of targeted communities affected by conflict in 10 districts of Northwest Syria by addressing mine action needs. Project activities include: (1) locating identifying and recording explosive ordnance contamination by conducting non-technical surveys; (2) clearing explosive ordnance contamination; (3) recruiting new mine action volunteers focusing on increasing and retaining women recruits; (4) providing clearance survey and refresher training to new recruits; and (5) providing explosive ordnance risk education through age-appropriate and gender-sensitive risk awareness sessions focusing in areas with suspected or confirmed explosive ordnance contamination.

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) improved access by targeted communities including women and girls to critical infrastructure; (2) increased ability of targeted communities to undertake inclusive mine action activities; and (3) increased international attention on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas in northwest Syria.