World day of mine awareness and assistance in mine action observed

ISLAMABAD: The United Nations International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action was observed internationally including Pakistan Thursday to raise awareness about landmines and progress toward their eradication.On December 8, 2005, the General Assembly declared that April 4 of each year shall be observed as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action.Awareness programs includes activities for these awareness-raising events such as photo exhibits, press conferences, film screenings, educational displays and community chats.The UN Secretary-General issued the message on the day saying that eliminating the threat of mines and explosive remnants of war is a crucially important endeavour that advances peace, enables development, supports nations in transition and saves lives."The United Nations continues to provide wide-ranging assistance to millions of people in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Cambodia, Colombia, Laos, Lebanon, South Sudan and elsewhere," he added."United Nations mine action programmes continue to create space for humanitarian relief efforts, peace operations and development initiatives, allowing UN staff to deploy and refugees and internally displaced persons to return voluntarily to their homes".The day aims to raise awareness about landmines and progress toward their eradication. "Mine action" refers to a range of efforts to clear landmines and explosive remnants of...

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