Mine Action and Disarmament
Mr Aksel Steen-Nilsen appointed new Director of Mine Action and Disarmament at NPA
Mr Aksel Steen-Nilsen has been appointed as the Norwegian People's Aid's new Director of Humanitarian Mine Action and Disarmament.
24 Apr 2024
Mine Action and Disarmament
Understanding the environmental impacts of war in Ukraine
War and conflict do not only harm civilians, but it also has a direct and indirect impact on the environment, ecosystems and livelihoods.
23 Apr 2024
Mine Action and Disarmament
Breaking Barriers: Women at the forefront of Mine Action in Zimbabwe
In Zimbabwe, the Norwegian People's Aid (NPA) stands at the forefront of championing gender inclusion in Mine Action. Through the bold employment and empowerment of women across diverse roles, NPA Zimbabwe has shattered the misconception that demining is solely a man's domain.
03 Apr 2024
Mine Action and Disarmament
NPA Vietnam's Environmental Initiative to reduce plastic waste
NPA VIETNAM minimizes plastic waste in sandbags through Vietnamese native grass.
05 Feb 2024
Mine Action and Disarmament
Reclaiming Land and Livelihoods in Liubomyrivka Village
NPA Ukraine will be completing its first clearance tasks soon, benefitting farmers in Liubomyrivka.
31 Jan 2024
Mine Action and Disarmament
NPA Vietnam staff participated in TV talk show
On 20 December 2023, NPA Vietnam took part in a talk show featuring Vietnamese women from different organizations and sectors who contribute to peace and security.
17 Jan 2024
Mine Action and Disarmament
The vital training continues
Usually, their job is to teach the people of Gaza preparedness and protection during bombings. Now, they have their hands full staying alive.
17 Dec 2023
Mine Action and Disarmament
Peru achieves historic milestone and NPA ensures global success for the Convention on Cluster Munitions
Friday 15 December marked an important milestone for international weapons diplomacy as the last of Peru's cluster munition stockpiles went up in smoke at a military base in the south of the country.
15 Dec 2023
NF organizational
5th Review Conference APMBC Consultant
We are looking for a consultant to work with the Cambodian Permanent Mission to the UN in Geneva in support of their Presidency of the 5th Review Conference of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (RevCon
14 Dec 2023
Mine Action and Disarmament
NPA awarded the Vietnam Human Act Prize for 2023
NPA Vietnam was honoured to be awarded the Human Act Prize for Vietnam in 2023 during the award ceremony that was held in the Ho Guom Opera House in Hanoi, on the 11 of December.
13 Dec 2023
Mine Action and Disarmament
Responding to the Largest Humanitarian Crisis in Europe Since World War II
Launching Norwegian People’s Aid's (NPA's) Mine Action Programme in Ukraine
12 Dec 2023
Mine Action and Disarmament
Panel Discussion on Incendiary Weapons and White Phosphorus
In a world where conflicts are becoming more frequent and more violent, the use of incendiary weapons and particularly white phosphorus has raised questions around their military utility, harm to civilians and the environment, and legal regulations.
06 Dec 2023