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Reducing the humanitarian impact of weapon contamination

Even after a conflict ends, mines and such ‘explosive remnants of war’ as unexploded bombs, shells and cluster-munition bomblets continue to kill and maim. This deadly problem has a name: weapon contamination. It deprives entire populations of water, firewood, farmland, health care and education. It impedes relief work, depriving people of humanitarian aid and aggravating humanitarian problems. Read full overview.

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Weapon contamination

The brochure summarizes the problem of weapon contamination and describes how the ICRC acts to protect civilians from the effects of weapon contamination. Topics include clearance, risk education and risk reduction.
Weapon contamination manual

Reducing the impact of explosive remnants of war and landmines through field activities

Red Cross Red Crescent Magazine

Beyond mine action: the Movement’s approach to weapon contamination
One outcome of the 30th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent is a resolution that included a call on states to strengthen the protection of civilians against the indiscriminate use and effects of weapons and munitions.
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