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Mine Action and SDGs
Description/achievement of initiative

The Colombian Campaign to Ban Landmines is carrying out several Mine Action activities that will provide safety and security to rural communities in Colombia. The objective is to eliminate the threat of landmines and explosive remnants of war so communities can return to their land safely, increase agricultural productivity and prevent more victims of landmines.

Implementation methodologies

Community liaison, non technical studies, land clearance, victims assistance, gender equality via workshops, mine risk education.

Arrangements for Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer

Trainings are held in mid january for all members of the organization. New partnerships are being launched with tech companies, non profits, and UN agencies to adopt best practices, data sharing, and technology transfer.

Coordination mechanisms/governance structure

This initiative is overseen by the Colombian Government and the Organization of American States. The activities are carried out by the NGO Colombian Campiagn to Ban Landmines, as well as other humanitarian demining organizations. We are financed by the the US Department of State, Germany, Norway, Sweeden and the UN.

Partner(s)

Colombian Campaign to Ban Landmines
Progress reports
Goal 1
1.4 - By 2030, ensure that all men and women, in particular the poor and the vulnerable, have equal rights to economic resources, as well as access to basic services, ownership and control over land and other forms of property, inheritance, natural resources, appropriate new technology and financial services, including microfinance
Goal 5
5.2 - Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation
Goal 8
8.5 - By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value
Goal 16
16.1 - Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere
12/2020
27 hazardous areas cleared
12/2020
1500 beneficiaries of mine risk education
Financing (in USD)
2,000,000 USD

Basic information
Time-frame: 12/2019 - 12/2020
Partners
Colombian Campaign to Ban Landmines
Countries
Contact information
Tyler Bird, Director of Information Management, odi@colombiasinminas.org
United Nations