Survey and Mapping Mines and Explosive Hazards in Yemen – Phase II

Outcome 1: Measurable progress towards Yemen’s Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty obligations.

Outcome 2: Risk of harm reduced which increases freedom of movement.

Outcome 3: Responsive and equitable nationally owned mine action.

Risultati principali attesi:  

Output 1.1: Land has been released for safe and productive use (in accordance with International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) /National Mine Action Standards (NMAS).

Output 2.1: Explosive Ordnance (EO) items are destroyed or moved to a safe location through clearance or EOD.

Output 2.2: Increased awareness of the risk of harm from explosive ordnance.

Output 3: Increased gender equity and national capacity development within humanitarian mine action activities.

Risultati fasi precedenti:   The first phase of the project confirmed the continued relevance of humanitarian mine action in Yemen. By July 2026, HALO had surveyed 250 at-risk communities, completed 300 Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) callouts, cleared 132,000 m² of contaminated land, and delivered 306 Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) sessions reaching 3,672 beneficiaries. Beyond these operational achievements, the project strengthened evidence-based prioritisation and national mine action capacity while demonstrating the value of sustained community engagement, gender-responsive programming, close coordination with national authorities, and adaptive implementation in a complex operating environment. These achievements and lessons directly informed the design of the current phase, with a stronger emphasis on localisation, evidence-based planning, national capacity strengthening, and inclusive community engagement.

NMAC (National Mine Action Committee), YEMAC (Yemen Executive Mine Action Center), YMACC (Yemen Mine Action Coordination Centre), UNDP, Danish Refugee Council (DRC), Humanity & Inclusion (HI), Masam Project, GICHD (Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining) and local women-led/women-focused NGO partner.

SDC Partners: ICRC, HI, UNICEF .