The Silent Victim of the War in Ukraine
In a new report, "Assessing Environmental Degradation in Southern Ukraine," Norwegian People's Aid, in collaboration with the Conflict and Environment Observatory (CEOBS), reveals the extensive environmental damage caused by the ongoing conflict.
15 Jan 2025
Mine Action and Disarmament
Demining Resumes in Lebanon: – We’re seeing a huge level of destruction all around
The recent war in Lebanon has left a trail of devastation, displaced millions and caused widespread destruction. Even as the ceasefire holds, the threat of unexploded ordnance continues to loom over the country, particularly in the south. Amidst the ruins, the Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) has resumed its crucial work of clearing explosive hazards and establishing the extent of new contamination, offering a glimmer of hope for a return to normalcy.
14 Jan 2025
NPA condemns U.S. latest decision to transfer antipersonnel landmines and cluster munitions to Ukraine
Yesterday, the U.S. announced the 2nd transfer of antipersonnel landmines and what seems like the 8th transfer of cluster munition to Ukraine.
03 Dec 2024
Mine Action and Disarmament
Group of Four Ambassadors in Vietnam visit NPA Thua Thien Hue province
On Monday, 25 November 2024, NPA Vietnam in Thua Thien Hue province was delighted to host a visit by the Group of Four Ambassadors, H.E. Ms. Caroline Beresford, Ambassador of New Zealand; H.E. Ms. Hilde Solbakken, Ambassador of Norway; H.E. Mr. Shawn Steil, Ambassador of Canada ; and H.E. Mr. Thomas Gass, Ambassador of Switzerland.
29 Nov 2024
American transfer of anti-personnel mines to Ukraine is illegal and must be reversed
The US decision to transfer internationally banned anti-personnel mines to Ukraine does not only go against its own U.S. Anti-Personnel Landmine Policy, but is a desperate measure pushing Ukraine to breach international law. States and militaries know full well the lack of military utility and grave humanitarian impacts of antipersonnel mines.
20 Nov 2024
Mine Action and Disarmament
NPA Vietnam Conducts Training on Gender and Diversity in Mine Action
NPA Vietnam is implementing a project entitled “Promoting Gender and Diversity, including the Empowerment of Women Working in Humanitarian Mine Action" falling under activities connected to Women working in Peace and Security, thanks to funding by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Hanoi.
10 Nov 2024
A Family’s Journey to Safety and Recovery in Iraq
Mohammed, born in 2002 in AlbuAliAlJassem village, was just a child when ISIS seized control of Ramadi in 2014.
29 Oct 2024
Mine Action and Disarmament
NPA Vietnam’s Green Day in October 2024
NPA Hue team took a study tour to the Bac Hai Van Protective Forest in Lang Co town, Phu Loc district, Thua Thien Hue province to visit a project on sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation conducted by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Vietnam.
18 Oct 2024
Mine Action and Disarmament
An extremely worthy Peace Prize winner
- This is an incredibly important recognition of the work of the hibakusha, the survivors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, with whom we are proud to have collaborated with over several years in the fight against nuclear weapons, says Secretary General of Norwegian People's Aid, Raymond Johansen.
11 Oct 2024
The Delicate Balance of Being a Mother and Deminer:
Mine action has historically been perceived as a male-dominated field. This stereotype has inevitably created an imbalance in the participation of women in the sector.
11 Oct 2024
Tender request for Personal Protection Equipment
Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) Mine Action and Disarmament programme in Ukraine invites bids1 from interested eligible2 bidders for the supply of Personal Protection Equipment
07 Oct 2024
Mine Action and Disarmament
NPA VIETNAM'S AUGUST 2024 RECAP
August 2024 was a milestone month to NPA Vietnam with remarkable events.
03 Sep 2024