International Mine Awareness Day in 2023

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2023 Date	April 4, 2023
2024 Date	April 4, 2024

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International Mine Awareness Day in 2023

International Mine Awareness Day seeks to raise awareness about the potential mines and explosives that were left behind after war. These objects can cause massive destruction and harm a significant number of civilians.

Top X Posts (formerly Tweets) for International Mine Awareness Day - in 2023

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“I will carry on with my work until the are no more landmines.” On Tuesday’s #MineAwarenessDay, UN Global Advocate @gilesduley reflects on his tireless work to protect people, especially children, from the dangers of explosive ordnance. https://t.co/NmQPWGsEbe https://t.co/uzYSSlbMW9
— United Nations (@UN) April 4, 2023

The U.S. is the largest financial supporter of conventional weapons destruction, investing $4.6B+ for the safe clearance of landmines/explosive weapons of war since 1993. @StateDeptPM shares more on our efforts this International Day for Mine Awareness: https://t.co/2HhBw7tK2P
— Department of State (@StateDept) April 4, 2023

Since the outbreak of Russia’s unprovoked, full-scale war in Feb. 2022, the U.S. has committed $91.5 million for humanitarian demining efforts in Ukraine. On Int'l Day for Mine Awareness, we reaffirm our commitment to helping Ukraine clean up explosive hazards. #IMAD https://t.co/zpd3MpjkDJ
— U.S. Embassy Kyiv (@USEmbassyKyiv) April 4, 2023

Today, on International Day for Mine Awareness & Assistance in Mine Action, we recognize the devastating and lasting effects of landmines and other unexploded ordnance in Ukraine. Russia’s invading forces have left more than a quarter of Ukrainian territory contaminated. https://t.co/kpOWq4Hndd
— Helsinki Commission (@HelsinkiComm) April 4, 2023

At the press briefing marking Intl Day for Mine Awareness #IMAD2023, Amb. @KSzczerski described the demining mission of 🇵🇱 police officers in 🇺🇦, where 🇷🇺 uses landmines targeting civilians, civilian infrastructure, transportation routes, people’s homes and agricultural land. https://t.co/SScL8wQRRV
— Poland in the UN (@PLinUN) April 4, 2023

1/5 Today is International Day of Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. Due to🇷🇺 armed aggression against 🇺🇦 and violations of international law, 🇺🇦 is now the world's most heavily mined territory, covering potentially 174k km2 of contaminated land. https://t.co/hhH7Bu3uZN
— UKR Mission to UN (@UKRinUN) April 4, 2023

#MineActionCannotWait. Tomorrow, we invite you to join us in commemorating International Day for Mine Awareness and assistance in Mine Action Watch LIVE here: https://t.co/fQftkJwbb9 #IMAD2023 https://t.co/wCHmkLwkUo
— UNMAS (@UNMAS) April 3, 2023

April 4 is the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. The United States salutes the organizations and brave men and women who work in the field to clear landmines and other explosive hazards and secure at-risk weapons and ammunition. https://t.co/itctv7CDAH
— Ambassador Bruce Turner (@USAmbCD) April 4, 2023

Today marks the annual International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Actions. #Azerbaijan is faced with major mine contamination of its recently liberated territories, which represents a serious threat to the life, safety, ++⤵️ https://t.co/Zr8pjRI3Yp
— Zehra Aliyeva (@Obesum__) April 4, 2023

Today marks International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. Here are a few facts on landmines and other unexploded ordnance in #Artsakh/#NagornoKarabakh: #IMAD2023 #MineActionCanNotWait,
— Artak Beglaryan | #StopArtsakhBlockade (@Artak_Beglaryan) April 4, 2023