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UNMAS Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) Program

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The United Nations Mine Action Service implements Explosive Ordnance Risk Education as one of the five pillars of mine action globally. EORE aims to reduce injuries and fatalities by raising awareness and promoting behavioral change through public information campaigns, education, training, and community liaison. Activities include SMS campaigns to all mobile users, school-based initiatives, radio broadcasts, community workshops, and International Mine Awareness Day events (April 4). UNMAS utilizes a two-way communication approach - communities inform organizations about contamination locations while organizations advise on cleared/hazardous areas. In Iraq alone, UNMAS reached 18,015 people with EORE in 2025 while removing 506 IEDs and 18,277 ERW items.

Behavior Goal

Teach communities to identify, avoid, and report explosive ordnance; promote safe behaviors in contaminated areas; reduce risk-taking behaviors that lead to casualties

Target Audiences

General Population

Implementers & Partners

  • United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS)
  • National Mine Action Authorities

Donors & Sponsors

  • UN Member States
  • UN Voluntary Trust Fund

Key Takeaways

  • 1Community liaison enables two-way information exchange about hazards
  • 2SMS campaigns can rapidly reach entire populations with safety messages
  • 3School-based education protects children who are at highest risk
  • 4EORE must integrate with clearance, survey, and victim assistance
  • 5International Mine Awareness Day (April 4) provides annual advocacy moment

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