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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:
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UNDP said Craig is the UN Global Advocate for the Elimination of Mines and Explosive Hazards.
During the online event Craig will speak about why he cares so deeply about this issue and what further efforts can be made to end the scourge of landmines which still claim thousands of civilian lives each year.
UNDP resident representative Nick Beresford said the event has been organised to support Cambodia’s goal to achieve mine-free status by 2025.
Craig will be speaking with Cambodian Mine Action Authority (CMAA) first vice-president Ly Thuch for the virtual event.
Beresford said the Safe Ground campaign turns minefields into playing fields children.
Daniel Craig is the UN Global Advocate for the Elimination of Mines and Explosive Hazards. - AFP
PHNOM PENH (The Phnom Penh Post/ANN): James Bond actor Daniel Craig will virtually attend the launch of Cambodia’s first Safe Ground on Jan 22 at 7.30pm in a live online event organised by United Nations Development Programme Cambodia (UNDP).
UNDP said Craig is the UN Global Advocate for the Elimination of Mines and Explosive Hazards.
During the online event Craig will speak about why he cares so deeply about this issue and what further efforts can be made to end the scourge of landmines which still claim thousands of civilian lives each year.