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No More Mines in Syria: Safe ground, real futures
The UN in Syria released a new documentary, “No More Mines in Syria: Towards Safer Communities and a Future Without Explosive Threats,” showing how clearing explosive hazards helps people rebuild everyday life, from farming land and reopening businesses to sending children back to school. Watch now the documentaryYouTube: https://youtu.be/vS0ESzgC3lkYouTube (With Arabic Subtitle) : https://youtu.be/hRLGPtFe7LAUN WebTV: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1z/k1zicm3fgm The documentary is launched under the leadership of the United Nations Resident Coordinatorad interim and Humanitarian Coordinator for Syria, Nathalie Fustier.
She says, “Syria’s recovery cannot scale on unsafe ground. Mine action is more than lifesaving. It is a pre-requisite and key enabler for humanitarian response, early recovery, reconstruction and development.” What is “No More Mines in Syria”?No More Mines in Syria is a national campaign that highlights mine action as a pre‑requisite for recovery — enabling safer access to services, livelihoods, and voluntary safe and dignified returns, through a unified approach with government counterparts, NGOs and partners.Key message: “Syria’s recovery cannot scale on unsafe ground.”
Why it mattersAcross Syria, land contaminated by explosive ordnance continues to limit safe movement and delays recovery and reconstruction. Clearing hazardous areas enables people to safely return, restore services, and rebuild livelihoods. Key facts (as cited in official UN products)Since Dec 2024, more than 1,000 incidents have reportedly caused over 2,000 casualties.Children face disproportionate risk: nearly one‑third of recorded casualties since Dec 2024; in 2024, 241 children were killed or maimed (OCHA).Clearance supports food security for 13.4 million food‑insecure people (FAO).Over 32% of schools are damaged or non‑operational; 59% of hospitals and 31% of primary healthcare centres are fully functional (UNICEF/WHO).Syria faces $216 billion in reconstruction needs; large-scale investment cannot proceed where land remains unsafe (World Bank). Resources (Will updated druing the Campaing)Story (mine action and development framing): https://unsdg.un.org/latest/stories/safe-ground-real-futures-supporting-national-mine-action-accelerate-developmentInternational Mine Awareness Day (theme and statement package): https://unmas.org/en/unmas-home/news/international-day-mine-awareness-and-assistance-mine-action-4-april-2026Secretary-General message (for reference/dissemination): https://unis.unvienna.org/unis/en/pressrels/2026/unissgsm1581.htmlMedia advisory (Safe ground, real futures): https://unmas.org/en/news/safe-ground-real-futures-un-in-syria-launches-documentary-on-clearing-mines-to Hashtags #NoMoreMines #NoMoreMinesInSyria #MineActionDay #Syria #SyriaRecovery #MineAction #InvestInPeace #OneUN PartnersNational counterpartsMinistry of Emergency and Disaster Management (Syrian Arab Republic)National Mine Action CentreSyrian Arab Red CrescentUnited Nations entities United Nations Resident Coordinator Office in SyriaUnited Nations Mine Action ServiceUnited Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsUnited Nations Development ProgrammeUnited Nations Children’s FundWorld Health OrganizationUnited Nations Population FundUnited Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near EastFood and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsUnited Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural OrganizationWorld Food ProgrammeUnited Nations High Commissioner for RefugeesUnited Nations Office for Project Services Media contactKhalid Al Masri, Communications Officer, UN Resident Coordinator Office in Syria. Campaign period and timelineFrom International Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action Day (4 April 2026) through December 2026, the No More Mines in Syria campaign will roll out in phases, starting with a public kick‑off around Mine Action Day and continuing with sustained storytelling, community engagement, and advocacy moments across the year. April 2026 Campaign kick‑off period4 April 2026 — International Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action DayMay 2026 — Sustained community engagement periodThe campaign continues with community engagement and amplification activities; no specific United Nations international day is explicitly anchored for May in the campaign plan.June–July 2026 — Sustained advocacy and storytelling period20 June 2026 — World Refugee DayAugust–September 2026 — Youth and back‑to‑school reinforcement period12 August 2026 — International Youth Day19 August 2026 — World Humanitarian DayOctober 2026 — Risk reduction framing period13 October 2026 — International Day for Disaster Risk ReductionNovember–December 2026 — Campaign wrap‑up and year‑end recap period5 December 2026 — International Volunteer Day (Volunteer appreciation moment for the campaign)
On this day, we will spotlight and thank the contributions of all volunteers who supported the campaign through outreach, translation, content creation, and dissemination.December 2026 — End‑of‑year recap / campaign wrap‑up
She says, “Syria’s recovery cannot scale on unsafe ground. Mine action is more than lifesaving. It is a pre-requisite and key enabler for humanitarian response, early recovery, reconstruction and development.” What is “No More Mines in Syria”?No More Mines in Syria is a national campaign that highlights mine action as a pre‑requisite for recovery — enabling safer access to services, livelihoods, and voluntary safe and dignified returns, through a unified approach with government counterparts, NGOs and partners.Key message: “Syria’s recovery cannot scale on unsafe ground.”
Why it mattersAcross Syria, land contaminated by explosive ordnance continues to limit safe movement and delays recovery and reconstruction. Clearing hazardous areas enables people to safely return, restore services, and rebuild livelihoods. Key facts (as cited in official UN products)Since Dec 2024, more than 1,000 incidents have reportedly caused over 2,000 casualties.Children face disproportionate risk: nearly one‑third of recorded casualties since Dec 2024; in 2024, 241 children were killed or maimed (OCHA).Clearance supports food security for 13.4 million food‑insecure people (FAO).Over 32% of schools are damaged or non‑operational; 59% of hospitals and 31% of primary healthcare centres are fully functional (UNICEF/WHO).Syria faces $216 billion in reconstruction needs; large-scale investment cannot proceed where land remains unsafe (World Bank). Resources (Will updated druing the Campaing)Story (mine action and development framing): https://unsdg.un.org/latest/stories/safe-ground-real-futures-supporting-national-mine-action-accelerate-developmentInternational Mine Awareness Day (theme and statement package): https://unmas.org/en/unmas-home/news/international-day-mine-awareness-and-assistance-mine-action-4-april-2026Secretary-General message (for reference/dissemination): https://unis.unvienna.org/unis/en/pressrels/2026/unissgsm1581.htmlMedia advisory (Safe ground, real futures): https://unmas.org/en/news/safe-ground-real-futures-un-in-syria-launches-documentary-on-clearing-mines-to Hashtags #NoMoreMines #NoMoreMinesInSyria #MineActionDay #Syria #SyriaRecovery #MineAction #InvestInPeace #OneUN PartnersNational counterpartsMinistry of Emergency and Disaster Management (Syrian Arab Republic)National Mine Action CentreSyrian Arab Red CrescentUnited Nations entities United Nations Resident Coordinator Office in SyriaUnited Nations Mine Action ServiceUnited Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsUnited Nations Development ProgrammeUnited Nations Children’s FundWorld Health OrganizationUnited Nations Population FundUnited Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near EastFood and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsUnited Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural OrganizationWorld Food ProgrammeUnited Nations High Commissioner for RefugeesUnited Nations Office for Project Services Media contactKhalid Al Masri, Communications Officer, UN Resident Coordinator Office in Syria. Campaign period and timelineFrom International Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action Day (4 April 2026) through December 2026, the No More Mines in Syria campaign will roll out in phases, starting with a public kick‑off around Mine Action Day and continuing with sustained storytelling, community engagement, and advocacy moments across the year. April 2026 Campaign kick‑off period4 April 2026 — International Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action DayMay 2026 — Sustained community engagement periodThe campaign continues with community engagement and amplification activities; no specific United Nations international day is explicitly anchored for May in the campaign plan.June–July 2026 — Sustained advocacy and storytelling period20 June 2026 — World Refugee DayAugust–September 2026 — Youth and back‑to‑school reinforcement period12 August 2026 — International Youth Day19 August 2026 — World Humanitarian DayOctober 2026 — Risk reduction framing period13 October 2026 — International Day for Disaster Risk ReductionNovember–December 2026 — Campaign wrap‑up and year‑end recap period5 December 2026 — International Volunteer Day (Volunteer appreciation moment for the campaign)
On this day, we will spotlight and thank the contributions of all volunteers who supported the campaign through outreach, translation, content creation, and dissemination.December 2026 — End‑of‑year recap / campaign wrap‑up
