Mine Action and Disarmament
Norwegian People's Aid staff killed and several injured in attack in Ukraine
Two employees of Norwegian People's Aid have been killed and four injured following an attack on the organization’s demining team in Ukraine.
24 Jun 2026
Norwegian People's Aid Adopts Climate Targets and Strengthens Climate and Environmental Action
Norwegian People's Aid (NPA) has adopted new long-term climate targets and endorsed the direction for the further development of the organisation's Climate and Environmental Policy. This marks an important step in strengthening climate and environmental considerations across the organisation.
23 Jun 2026
Mine Action and Disarmament
New Data Shows Thousands of Civilians Killed and Injured by Landmines and Explosive Remnants of War
More than 5,000 people were killed or injured by landmines, cluster munitions and explosive remnants of war (ERW), including cluster munition remnants, in 2025, according to new preliminary data released by the Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor. Over 90 percent of casualties were civilians, and children accounted for a significant proportion of those harmed.
23 Jun 2026
Mine Action and Disarmament
Turning Local Knowledge into Action
How a forester from Arkhanhelske used his knowledge of the land and explosive ordnance risk education to help make his community safer
19 Jun 2026
Mine Action and Disarmament
NPA Statement on Agenda Item 3: Cooperation and Assistance
2026 Intersessional meetings of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention Geneva, 15-18 June 2026
17 Jun 2026
NPA Statement on Agenda Item 2: Matters related to universalization of the Convention and its norms 2026
Intersessional meetings of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention Geneva, 15-18 June 2026
17 Jun 2026
Mine Action Review Project Manager Lucy Pinches Awarded OBE, a Royal British Order
Lucy Pinches, Project Manager of Mine Action Review, has been awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the King’s Birthday 2026 Overseas and International Honours list for her contribution to global efforts to address the humanitarian impact of anti-personnel mines and cluster munitions. The honour recognises Lucy’s services to humanitarian disarmament and peacebuilding.
14 Jun 2026
Request for Proposals (RfP) for: Design and production of Mine Action Review’s annual 2026 reports
Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) invites proposals from qualified bidders for the provision of services to design and produce Mine Action Review’s annual Clearing Cluster Munition Remnants 2026 and Clearing the Mines 2026 reports.
10 Jun 2026
Mine Action and Disarmament
NPA calls for renewed commitment to the Convention on Cluster Munitions in Africa
Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) today joined governments, international organisations, and civil society representatives from across Africa at a regional workshop on the universalization of the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM), hosted in Addis Ababa.
04 Jun 2026
Mine Action and Disarmament
Norwegian People’s Aid condemns alleged use of cluster munitions in Mali
Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) is deeply concerned by the reports of cluster munitions use in northern Mali.
28 May 2026
Mine Action and Disarmament
Canada and Norwegian People’s Aid support Lao PDR’s CCM Presidency
As Lao PDR serves as the Presidency of the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) in 2026 and prepares to host the Third Review Conference 14-18 September, Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) is proud to support the CCM Presidency through funding from the Government of Canada’s Weapons Threat Reduction Program.
25 May 2026
Mine Action and Disarmament
NPA Protects Villagers in Contaminated Areas in Southern Lao PDR Through Explosive Ordnance Risk Education.
In additional to clearance activities in southern Laos, Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) conducts explosive ordnance risk education in communities effected by explosive hazards. Risk education helps villagers live and farm as safely as possible in contaminated areas. It also prevents villagers from engaging with explosive hazards and promotes safer behavior.
19 May 2026