International Mine Awareness Day: saving lives and bringing new opportunities to people
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On the occasion of the International Mine Awareness Day celebrated every year on 4 April, the Service for Foreign Policy Instruments affirms the EU’s strong commitment to save lives and address the socio-economic impact on the civilian population of landmines or explosive remnants of war.
Over the past decade, the Service for Foreign Policy Instruments has been fully engaged in supporting demining actions across the world through its Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace. These have brought tangible benefits for communities in affected areas, creating new opportunities for growth and stability. The EU funding was often the only source of financing to support:
7 Apr 2021
“Outraged by the injustice faced by people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, we aspire to a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences, where everyone can live in dignity”
Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial aid and development organisation with no religious or political affiliations operating in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.
Since the organisation was first founded in 1982, we have set up development programmes in more than 60 countries and responded to many emergencies. Today we have a budget of around 150 million euros, with 3500 employees worldwide.
Humanitarian Mine Action Team Medics Course at MAT Kosovo, The World Premier IMAS EOD School.
Considering the review of International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) 10.40, to improve medical first responder care in the industry, MAT Kosovo’s EOD & ERW Training Establishment has teamed with ‘Iqarus’, a specialist UK medical training provider, to deliver a fit for purpose Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) Team Medics Course.
This course is designed for Humanitarian Mine Action and EOD professionals with a special interest in Emergency First Response and Medicine in Remote Areas specific to the injuries sustained in hostile environments with delayed evacuation response.
On successful completion, students will receive the Medicine in Remote Areas certificate, endorsed by the Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care, Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh), which is valid for three years. Students will also receive a certificate of Continuing Professional Development (CPD), awarded by the Continuin
Program/Project Management Job in Belgium about Health, Mine Action and Protection and Human Rights, requiring 10+ years of experience, from HI; closing on 31 Mar 2021