As part of the project titled "IDP Community Mobilization and Capacity Development in Mingachevir, Goranboy, and Yevlakh,” which is funded by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and carried out by "Umid” Support to Social Development Public Union ("Umid” SSD PU), 6 awareness training sessions on mine danger were successfully conducted in 6 target communities from August 1 to 4, 2023. The main objective of these training sessions was to raise awareness among the members of internally displaced communities about the presence of mines and other unexploded military ordnances in the recently liberated territories. The training covered essential information about how to behave safely around these hazards, security measures, and the appropriate state institutions to contact regarding such issues.
The training sessions were organized and led by a team of experienced trainers, with the guidance of the Regional Coordinator from the Explosive Ordnance Awareness project. This project is funded by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and implemented by the International Eurasia Press Fund (IEPF).
During the sessions, a total of 188 participants (61 women and 127 men) received comprehensive information about mines and unexploded ordnance. They were educated on protective measures, identified dangerous areas, and were provided with reporting addresses. Additionally, informative brochures were distributed, and real-life incidents related to the topic were shared to further reinforce the importance of this training.