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ITF at NDMUN28
14/04/2025

ITF at NDMUN28

The annual key gathering of mine action stakeholders underscored the need for localization, holistic approaches, and adaptable funding solutions.
The Deadly Legacy of Landmines in Syria: A Call for Urgent Action
28/03/2025

The Deadly Legacy of Landmines in Syria: A Call for Urgent Action

Long after the fighting, landmines and unexploded ordnance continue to threaten lives in Syria, blocking access to homes, schools, and farmland. Without urgent action, the danger will persist for decades.
Dr. Aleš Musar Visits Brčko with ITF Director to Support Mine Victims
10/03/2025

Dr. Aleš Musar Visits Brčko with ITF Director to Support Mine Victims

Dr. Aleš Musar joined ITF Director in Brčko, Bosnia and Herzegovina, to observe the support provided to landmine victims and the positive outcomes of ITF's victim assistance initiatives.
Dr. Anica Mikuš Kos Awarded the Presidential Medal of Merits
20/02/2025

Dr. Anica Mikuš Kos Awarded the Presidential Medal of Merits

One of the Faces of ITF, a longstanding advocate for mental health and victim assistance, Dr. Anica Mikuš Kos, was honored with the Presidential Medal of Merits for her decades of humanitarian work in Kosovo*.
Slovenia’s Humanitarian Support in Lebanon: A Commitment in Action
05/02/2025

Slovenia’s Humanitarian Support in Lebanon: A Commitment in Action

This week, Slovenian Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon visited Lebanon, reaffirming Slovenia’s long-standing support for ITF led humanitarian aid and mine action initiatives in Lebanon since 2021.
The Importance of Sustained Support for Mine Action in Syria
15/01/2025

The Importance of Sustained Support for Mine Action in Syria

In Northeast Syria, ITF mine action project funded by France and Slovenia has successfully reduced contamination. With political transition taking place, continued support for humanitarian mine action remains vital for recovery.
Advancing Mine Clearance in Iraqi Kurdistan with Slovenia’s Support
19/12/2024

Advancing Mine Clearance in Iraqi Kurdistan with Slovenia’s Support

ITF and the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs reviewed progress in mine action initiatives in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, highlighting significant achievements and the importance of joined efforts.
The 5th Review Conference of the Mine Ban Treaty
02/12/2024

The 5th Review Conference of the Mine Ban Treaty

At the 5th Review Conference in Cambodia, ITF joined global partners to address gender equality, environment sustainability, and the rising threat of improvised mines, stressing the need for united action in mine clearance and victim assistance.
Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska Joins the 53rd ITF Board of Advisors Session
20/11/2024

Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska Joins the 53rd ITF Board of Advisors Session

The 53rd ITF BoA session brought together key stakeholders and donors to discuss shared priorities, focusing on victim assistance and mine action in Ukraine.
12th Slovenian Development Days: For a World Without Hunger
25/10/2024

12th Slovenian Development Days: For a World Without Hunger

At this year’s Slovenian Development Days ITF reaffirmed its commitment to integrating mine action into broader efforts for sustainable development and food security through partnerships and discussions held throughout the week.
Ukrainian NGO Zhiva-Ya Study Visit to Slovenia
07/10/2024

Ukrainian NGO Zhiva-Ya Study Visit to Slovenia

In October 2024, trainers from the NGO Zhiva-Ya visited Slovenia to enhance their skills in delivering essential psychosocial support to children in the Izmail region, who are affected by the ongoing war on Ukraine.
Rehabilitation and Support Efforts in Afghanistan
13/09/2024

Rehabilitation and Support Efforts in Afghanistan

With U.S. support, ITF delivers rehabilitation and psychosocial aid in Khak-e-Jabar, Afghanistan. A recent visit highlighted both successes and ongoing challenges in assisting conflict-affected individuals.
Dr. Aleš Musar, spouse of the President of Slovenia, visits volunteers working on ITF project of psychosocial support in Izmail, Ukraine
11/09/2024

Dr. Aleš Musar, spouse of the President of Slovenia, visits volunteers working on ITF project of psychosocial support in Izmail, Ukraine

On 9 September 2024, dr. Musar visited Izmail, Ukraine, where he met children, parents, teachers, and volunteers participating in ITF psychosocial assistance project, offering crucial support to children deeply affected by the ongoing war on Ukraine.
Superhumans: Advancing Rehabilitation for War Victims of Ukraine
04/09/2024

Superhumans: Advancing Rehabilitation for War Victims of Ukraine

ITF’s monitoring visit to the Superhumans Medical Rehabilitation Center in Lviv, Ukraine, underscores Slovenia’s contribution to improving the lives of war victims through advanced rehabilitation services.
ITF at the Regional Conference on Victim Assistance in Ljubljana, Slovenia
30/08/2024

ITF at the Regional Conference on Victim Assistance in Ljubljana, Slovenia

ITF participated in the Regional Conference on Advancing Victim Assistance and Cooperation, a key event ahead of the Siem Reap-Angkor Summit on a Mine-Free World. The conference gathered global leaders and experts to further support for mine victims.
Ukrainian Women’s Sitting Volleyball Team Trains in Slovenia
16/08/2024

Ukrainian Women’s Sitting Volleyball Team Trains in Slovenia

A recent project, supported by Slovenian MFEA, provided the Ukrainian women's sitting volleyball team with a secure training environment, supporting their physical and emotional recovery amidst the ongoing conflict in their homeland.
Partnership between ITF and Kurdistan Region of Iraq Continues
02/07/2024

Partnership between ITF and Kurdistan Region of Iraq Continues

The Slovenian MFEA has extended crucial support for demining efforts of mine and ERW contaminated land clearance in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, ensuring continuation of work through 2024 and 2025.
ITF’s Continued Commitment to a Mine-Free Bosnia and Herzegovina
30/06/2024

ITF’s Continued Commitment to a Mine-Free Bosnia and Herzegovina

ITF, in partnership with local and international stakeholders, continues its work in Bosnia and Herzegovina, focusing on mine clearance and technical surveys across multiple municipalities.
Golden Bee Award Recognizes ITF’s Beekeeping Initiative for Mine Victims
21/05/2024

Golden Bee Award Recognizes ITF’s Beekeeping Initiative for Mine Victims

On World Bee Day, ITF was honored with the Golden Bee Award from the Republic of Slovenia for its beekeeping project in Bosnia and Herzegovina, empowering landmine survivors while supporting biodiversity and sustainable livelihoods.
ITF Visits Donor Coordination Workshop in Ukraine
25/04/2024

ITF Visits Donor Coordination Workshop in Ukraine

ITF recently participated in a donor coordination workshop on demining in Ukraine, hosted by the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) in Kyiv.
*The designation Kosovo is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSC 1244 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence.