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A statement from MAG on the escalating conflict in the Middle East | MAG We are deeply concerned by the conflict that is escalating across the Middle East, where the situation remains critically unstable.

A statement from MAG on the escalating conflict in the Middle East ➡️

Ecuador: MAG launches new digital campaign to keep children safe from gun violence | MAG MAG, in collaboration with the Ecuador National Police and local partners, recently launched a new digital campaign designed to reach and empower young people across Ecuador amidst rising rates of…

Youth violence in #Ecuador is rising fast – with a 640% increase in youth homicides in 2024 & an estimated 60% of gang members under 18.

MAG & the Ecuador National Police have launched a new campaign empowering teens to choose positive outlets over crime.

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Four years of tragedy & unnecessary suffering as a result of Putin’s unjustifiable war. At @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social we are doing what we can to mitigate at least some of the consequences

The deadly landmine legacy of Syria’s war Around 300,000 still-active explosive devices remain scattered across the country

“Every message we deliver has the potential to prevent an injury or save a life.”

MAG’s Director of Engagement Jon Brown spoke to the Middle East Eye about our risk education work in #Syria, helping families stay safe from unexploded ordnance.

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Oh no! I had the honour of being his occasional door opener at the Foreign Office

One year on from the fall of Assad: a humanitarian emergency in Syria | MAG Syria is on course to record the highest number of landmine casualties of any country in 2025. Exactly one year on from the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, the people of Syria have been held hostag...

MAG remains fully committed to continue playing its part in helping Syrians live free from the fear of landmines and other unexploded items.

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MAG is proud to launch the Patrick Leahy Mine Action Fund today, honouring former US Senator Patrick Leahy’s lifelong dedication to humanitarian mine action.

This Fund will help MAG teams clear landmines & unexploded bombs & enable communities to rebuild in peace.

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MAG reaches almost half a million people with life-saving guidance in Gaza | MAG MAG, through our partner Save Youth Future Society, has reached almost half a million people across Gaza with life-saving guidance.

Unexploded bombs put families at daily risk in #Gaza.

MAG, through our partner Save Youth Future Society, has reached almost half a million people with life-saving guidance on how to avoid explosive threats, helping people stay safe in damaged areas.

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Reflecting on Princess Diana's life-saving legacy | MAG Today, MAG is reflecting on the proud legacy of Diana, Princess of Wales, as the world marks the anniversary of her iconic minefield walk in Angola.

Today marks 29 years since Diana, Princess of Wales walked through a minefield in Angola – a powerful reminder that the legacy of war lingers long after the fighting ends.

Today and every day, we remain committed to Diana’s vision of a mine-free world.

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Happy New Year from all of us at MAG!

And the same to you! My EFC Christmas jumper is getting its annual outing

Half of landmine & unexploded bomb casualties are children. This is not right – no child should pay the price for war.

This Christmas, give a life-saving gift.

Just £22 can help fund risk education lessons that teaches children how to stay safe.

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Virtual Gifts | MAG These unique gifts could save lives across the world.

Landmine detection dogs play a vital role in our work.

Trained to sit & signal explosives without triggering them, their skill & light weight keeps them safe while clearing land.

Just £17 can help feed a dog so they can continue their life-saving work.

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This Christmas, your gift can help make land safe for conflict-affected communities.

A pair of boots for a deminer. A meal for a demining dog. A risk education book for a child.

MAG’s shop is now open & every donation helps protect lives.

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EU delegation visits MAG operations in Ukraine | MAG Head of the EU Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI) Peter Wagner, EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarína Mathernová and Regional Programme Manager Arturo Rodríguez Tonelli joined MAG and APOPO…

MAG, in partnership with @herorats.bsky.social, recently welcomed Peter Wagner, head of the EU Service for Foreign Policy Instruments, & Katarina Mathernova, EU Ambassador to Ukraine, to our operations in Mykolaiv, where they met with demining dog teams on the ground.

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Exactly one year on from the fall of the Assad regime, the people of #Syria have been held hostage by a new threat: landmine & unexploded bombs that represent a humanitarian emergency.

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2025 Landmine Monitor out now | MAG The Landmine Monitor 2025, released today, reveals a sharp and deeply worrying rise in global casualties from landmines and explosive remnants of war, highlighting the urgent need for renewed…

The 2025 Landmine Monitor is out now.

Casualties from landmines and unexploded bombs have risen. On average, 17 people were killed or injured every day in 2024, nearly half of them children.

As states meet for the Mine Ban Treaty this week, MAG urges renewed commitment.

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Lebanon: one year on | MAG One year since the November 2024 ceasefire, southern Lebanon remains heavily impacted by the scale of explosive ordnance contamination resulting from the conflict.

Today marks one year since the ceasefire in #Lebanon.

Yet large areas of the south remain heavily contaminated with unexploded bombs.

Against this backdrop, MAG teams have been working to keep communities safe.

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50 years ago today, Angola’s civil war began, leaving behind a deadly legacy.

Over 61 million m² remain littered with unexploded items & more than 900 minefields still threaten lives.

MAG continues to work with communities & partners to clear land, save lives & rebuild futures.

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New report: MAG’s Humanitarian Mine Action Multi-Country Programme 2022–2025 | MAG This report presents an assessment of MAG’s Mine Action Programme, funded by the Government of Norway. The programme ran from August 2022 to December 2025 and supported work across ten MAG programmes…

New report 📣

With support from @norwaymfa.government.no, MAG’s Humanitarian Mine Action Multi-Country Programme supported operations across Africa, Asia & the Middle East.

This assessment highlights key results, lessons learned & the impact on clearance, protection & recovery.

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“The bombing may have stopped, but the threat to life remains an every day reality for families simply trying to return home.”

🎥 Chiara Butti, MAG’s Head of Mission, on the thousands of unexploded bombs that may still be scattered across #Gaza – and MAG’s work to save lives.

Since a ceasefire was agreed two weeks ago in #Gaza, MAG’s emergency response teams, through our partner Save Youth Future Society, have reached 18,000+ people with lifesaving messages on how to recognise explosive hazards.

Every message shared could save a life.

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Gaza's 'perfect storm of hazards' amid thousands of tonnes of unexploded bombs The Mines Advisory Group has warned of thousands of tonnes of unexploded bombs left by Israel in Gaza after the ceasefire.

Greg Crowther, MAG’s Director of Programmes, speaks to @gerganakrasteva.bsky.social for @metro.co.uk about the scale of contamination in #Gaza and the threat of unexploded bombs buried in the rubble.

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A ceasefire is vital, but danger remains in #Gaza.

Unexploded bombs threaten the lives of families returning home.

Clearing these explosives is the first step toward rebuilding communities.

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The bombing may have stopped, but the threat to life remains an everyday reality for families in #Gaza simply trying to return home.

MAG and our partners, Save Youth Future Society, are working urgently to help people stay safe from the deadly threat of unexploded bombs.

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Read MAG's statement on the news of a ceasefire in #Gaza.

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Last week, MAG attended the Labour Party Conference to highlight how humanitarian action and development contribute to lasting security.

We shared insights into how mine action is not only a life-saving intervention, but a vital investment in recovery worldwide.

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