GIOD Unit

Arms Control, Disarmament & Demining Advocacy Team

Field-informed advocacy and operational analysis supporting civilian protection, explosive hazard reduction, treaty-aligned disarmament efforts, and post-conflict recovery in fragile environments.

Field recovery volunteers working together in an outdoor environment
Mission

Reducing Harm After Conflict

This team operates at the intersection of humanitarian protection, explosive hazard awareness, and policy advocacy. It supports safer civilian access, responsible disarmament dialogue, and evidence-based planning for communities affected by conflict contamination.

Field risk mapping

Assessing contamination patterns, access constraints, and civilian exposure risks to inform response priorities.

Policy advocacy

Supporting treaty-aligned disarmament, survivor-centered protection measures, and international coordination with humanitarian partners.

Capabilities

Core Areas of Work

Explosive hazard advocacy

Advancing community-safe approaches to risk education, access restoration, and protection planning in contaminated areas.

Disarmament analysis

Producing structured assessments on arms proliferation, civilian impact, and humanitarian implications for partners and stakeholders.

Recovery coordination

Linking advocacy with field realities to support clearance priorities, survivor inclusion, and post-conflict stabilization.

Help Protect Civilians

Support mission-driven humanitarian work that strengthens protection, recovery planning, and crisis response for communities facing complex threats.