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CHDE SNCO specialists represented the activity of the center in Iran
2019-03-20
The representatives of ‘’Center for Humanitarian Demining and
Expertise’’ SNCO were in Iran for three-days working visit. They
participated in “Humanitarian mine action. Challenges and
experience” round-table meeting. Specialists from about 40
countries, UN International Committee of the Red Cross and
other organizations were present.
The minister of the Ministry of Defense in Iran made an opening
speech. The deputy minister of Foreign Affairs in Iran had a
speech, as well. The specialists of the CHDE SNCO represented the activity of the center, talked
about the mine affected areas in Armenia, Mine Risk Education and other projects. The inviting
party had a separate meeting with only Armenian delegation.
Round-table discussion regarding 4
th
of April
2019-04-04
Center for Humanitarian Demining and Expertise in cooperation
with the UN Armenia and LINKS analytical center on 4th April
2019 organized a round-table discussion devoted to the
International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine
Action. UN Armenia Resident Coordinator Ambassador Shombi
Sharp referring to the mines threat issue in his speech
emphasized that mines have harmful impact not only on life of
people but also on the environment, - “We have to extend
maximum humanitarian activities. The aim of this day to call every state to be free from landmines
and instead of landmines to have playgrounds”, - said Ambassador Sharp. There are 4 landmine
regions in Armenia Syunik, Tavush, Gegharkunik, Vayots Dzor. There are 700 victims of mines. In
the course of discussion Mrs. Margaret Lazyan, CHDE Head of Mine Risk Education and Victims
Assistance department delivered a message received from the Prime Mininster’s wife Mrs. Anna
Hakobyan. Within the format of the round-table the Political Advisor to the EU Special
Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia Mrs.Marin Marmsoller and Mr.
Nima Dadbin, Deputy Director of the International Red Cross Society of Armenia also delivered a
speech. In parallel to the round-table in one of the Northern Avenue street’s children performed
thematic drawings as well as the CHDE specialists demonstrated the demining process.
RA prime minister’s wife’s Mrs. Anna Hakobyan’s message
2019-04-04
RA Prime Minister’s Wife Anna Hakobyan’s Message to
Participants of Round-table Discussion on International Mine
Awareness Day and Assistance in Mine Action
April 4, 2019 Yerevan
Respectable ladies and gentleman,Greetings to participants of
round-table discussion on International Mine Awareness Day
and Assistance in Mine Action.I am thankful to Center for
Humanitarian Demining, UN Armenia and LINKS for this vital
initiative. I am sure the implementation of this event will allow us to assess the current situation in
Armenia within mine action sphere, as well as outline further ways of cooperation within the
Republic of Armenia and international organizations.In 2005 the UN General Assembly declared
that 4 April of each year shall be observed as the International Day for Mine Awareness as a
reminder of the existence of mines and unexploded ordnance, as well as the need to fight against
these risks. It also allows us to pay tribute to a number of victims of these deadly ammunitions and
to reaffirm our commitment towards safe and landmine free future.This day is of special
importance to the countries that unfortunately face the danger of mines, countries that have seen
and continue to face human losses and still suffer from negative socio-economic impacts being
caused by these ammunitions.Unfortunately Armenia is among these countries. Over 35.000
people live under daily risk of mine contaminated areas. We are obliged to guarantee their right of
safe and secure life. In this regard the foundation of 'Center for Humanitarian Demining and
Expertise' by RA Government was a vital step. I would like to express my gratitude to those
carrying out this important but at the same time dangerous mission often putting their own lives at
risk and ensuring the safety of others. I would also like to thank all those organizations and donor
countries that suport us in this important activity.In center of mine action there stands the person
and his/her safety, so it should be out of politics. The right of human life is indivisible. It is a
supreme value and cannot be sacrificed to political calculations. The realization of this should
guide us through our initiatives.Greetings once again to participants and organizers of the event
and hope you have productive discussions.
