Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Bosnia and Herzegovina declared free from Cluster Munitions
On 8 September 2023, Bosnia and Herzegovina, with demining efforts led by the Norwegian People's Aid (NPA), has officially declared itself free from cluster munitions, nearly 30 years after the Bosnian war came to an end.
Finally we can scale up our plum production without fear of landmines!
The Besirovic family live in the outskirts of the Majevica region in a small village called Handjelici. Landmines and other explosive remnants of war (ERW) originating from the Bosnia war still pose a threat in their daily lives.
Living the American dream
9 of NPA's retired Mine Detection Dogs recently started a new life chapter - in the United States.
From war victim to aid worker
Bosnia, May 15, 1992: The civil war in Bosnia has been ongoing since the beginning of April, and Sarajevo is under heavy siege. On this day, the Bosnian civil war is about to reach the country's third largest and most multicultural city, Tuzla.
Not sure if we're coming back
The war in Ukraine brought up painful memories of the past in an already hard-tested Bosnian population. Around half of Bosnia and Herzegovina residents fled during the war, and many never returned. The migration has only continued, and now many of those who have so far been clinging on, have been forced to go a new round of rethinking whether it is safe to stay.
Tender for Evaluator - Bosnia and Herzegovina
Tender notice: Evaluator for Evaluation of Mine Action and Disarmament Programme Bosnia and Herzegovina
Safe farmland in sight for Bosnian landmine survivor
Since the start of this year's demining season, NPA's manual teams in Bosnia and Herzegovina have been clearing cluster bombs in in Gradacac municipality.
Mine-free Brcko within reach
On 8. December 2021 NPA hosted a visit from the Norwegian Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina H.E. Olav Reinertsen, BHMAC Director Sasa Obradovic and representatives from the government of the Brcko District and local media in the village of Lanista.
From the betting shop to the minefield – a career change for Snezana
Snezana Djukovic was born in 1990 and lives with her parents and younger sister in Sarajevo. She worked at a betting shop when the Pandemic hit last year, prompting a career change.
Celebrated continued partnership with Norway in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo
NPA and the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (NMFA) have signed a 5-year contract for demining activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo.
Demining brings hope in the south of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Thanks to NPA’s mine action, people in Trusina are able to create a more stable and secure future for their families.