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| START TIME | LOCATION | SPEAKERS | TOPICS / DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | KYIV | – Serhii Reva, Head of the Department for Organizational Work on Humanitarian Demining at the Ukraine’s State Emergency Service; – Oleksandr Khorunzhiy, Press Officer of the State Emergency Service; – Ruslana Korenchuk, manager of joint projects of the East Europe Foundation and the Ministry of Digital Transformation, project manager of Diia.Education. All in person. | 11:00 AM – SESU specialists’ progress in mines clearance and the impact of the ‘Mind the Mines’ awareness campaign Topics of focus: – The latest updates on Ukraine’s demining efforts, led by SESU specialists; – Current statistics on accidents caused by mishandling explosive devices; – Insights into the “Mind the Mines” mine safety campaign: How are the government and international partners working together to raise public awareness? – The “Mine Safety” educational series on the Diia.Education platform: Empowering citizens with crucial safety knowledge. Why is it interesting? As a result of russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine has become the most heavily mined country in the world. The State Emergency Service estimates that 24% of the nation’s territory, or approximately 144,000 square kilometers, may be contaminated with mines, posing severe risks to civilians. According to the National Mine Action Authority, since the war’s escalation, explosive ordnance has claimed the lives of 303 civilians, including 15 children. Additionally, 703 people have been injured, 81 of whom are children. To enhance awareness of mines and other explosive hazards and mitigate the risk of accidents, Ukraine launched the “Mind the Mines” safety campaign on June 10, 2024. A central feature of this initiative is the “Mine Safety” series available on the Diia.Education platform, designed to educate Ukrainians on how to identify threats and recognize explosive devices. |
