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Opening of the New ITF Office in Kyiv, Ukraine
12/09/2023

Opening of the New ITF Office in Kyiv, Ukraine

With the official opening of the new office in Kyiv, ITF makes a significant step towards addressing humanitarian challenges in Ukraine, emphasizing its commitment to mine action and victim assistance.
Providing Aid to Vulnerable Communities Affected by Earthquake in Syria
28/08/2023

Providing Aid to Vulnerable Communities Affected by Earthquake in Syria

In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Syria, an emergency response project supported by the Republic of Slovenia provided crucial assistance to the affected communities.
Enhancing Human Security and Infrastructure in the Kyrgyz Republic
01/08/2023

Enhancing Human Security and Infrastructure in the Kyrgyz Republic

On July 24, 2023, we handed over renovated facilities for safe and responsible physical security and munitions management, a result of the capacity building project in the Kyrgyz Republic.
Landmine and ERW Contamination Crisis in Iraq
14/07/2023

Landmine and ERW Contamination Crisis in Iraq

This week's visit to Iraq highlights the urgent challenge of landmine and explosive remnants contamination. The crisis is significant and demands immediate international action and collaboration.
Improving Healthcare and Mine Victim Assistance in Afghanistan
12/07/2023

Improving Healthcare and Mine Victim Assistance in Afghanistan

During the monitoring visit to Afghanistan spanning from May 21 to June 15, 2023, ITF had the opportunity to witness the profound impact of two important projects supported by Slovenia and United States of America.
ITF at MineBanIM and NDMUN26
24/06/2023

ITF at MineBanIM and NDMUN26

Two significant meetings took place in June in Geneva, highlighting the global efforts to address the issue of landmines.
Clearance Projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Progress Towards Mine-Safe Communities
29/05/2023

Clearance Projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Progress Towards Mine-Safe Communities

ITF organizes donor monitoring visit for the delegation from U.S. Department of State PM/VRA and U.S. Embassy in BiH, visiting project sites of land release, technical survey and mine clearance, which are funded by the American people.
Amb Degnan Hands Over PSSM Buildings in Georgia
23/05/2023

Amb Degnan Hands Over PSSM Buildings in Georgia

ITF is proud to announce the completion of PSSM upgrades to the Dedoplistskaro base in Georgia, funded by U.S. Department of State, allowing our project partner STC DELTA to safely continue with CWD activities.
30th SEEMACC meeting held in Vodice, Croatia
23/05/2023

30th SEEMACC meeting held in Vodice, Croatia

The 30th SEEMACC working meeting was held on May 4th in Vodice, Croatia, where regional stakeholders dedicated to advancing mine action efforts in the region gathered and discussed further cooperation.
Fantomi of Sarajevo Secure 11th European Champions Title in Sitting Volleyball
15/05/2023

Fantomi of Sarajevo Secure 11th European Champions Title in Sitting Volleyball

OKI Fantomi of Sarajevo won their 11th European club title in sitting volleyball at the tournament held in Dresden, Germany on April 22-23, 2023, highlighting the sport's role in advocacy and mine risk education.
Korea Supports Cluster Munitions Clearance in Lebanon
06/04/2023

Korea Supports Cluster Munitions Clearance in Lebanon

The Republic of Korea has provided support for the clearance of cluster munitions in Southern Lebanon through ITF, as funding for mine action activities in the country is very limited.
ITF Marks 25th Anniversary with the President of Slovenia
04/04/2023

ITF Marks 25th Anniversary with the President of Slovenia

On International Mine Awareness Day, the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Dr. Nataša Pirc Musar, hosted a reception for donors and partners of ITF Enhancing Human Security. ITF celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.
Strengthening the Mine and Cluster Munitions Victims Assistance Cooperation with Serbia
03/04/2023

Strengthening the Mine and Cluster Munitions Victims Assistance Cooperation with Serbia

ITF held a joint meeting in Belgrade with the representatives of the Ministry of Labour, Employment, Veteran and Social Policy of Serbia and the Serbia Mine Action Centre (SMAC) to discuss cooperation on mine/cluster munitions victims' assistance.
Beekeeping Centre for Mine/UXO Survivors Opens in Bosnia and Herzegovina
29/03/2023

Beekeeping Centre for Mine/UXO Survivors Opens in Bosnia and Herzegovina

In a significant step towards empowering mine and UXO survivors, the beekeeping center for mine/UXO survivors has opened in the facilities of NGO UDAS in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Slovenia Supports Demining Process in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
13/12/2022

Slovenia Supports Demining Process in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

Between 5 and 8 December 2022, ITF visited the Kurdistan Region of Iraq to monitor the progress of demining works enabled with financial support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia.
Beekeeping Training for Mine Victims in Lebanon
12/12/2022

Beekeeping Training for Mine Victims in Lebanon

16 mine victims attended a three-day beekeeping training in Lebanon, enabled by the generous contribution of the Republic of Korea.
Interview with ITF Director for Korea JoongAng Daily
10/12/2022

Interview with ITF Director for Korea JoongAng Daily

During his recent visit to Seoul, ITF Director, Ambassador Tomaž Lovrenčič sat down for an interview with the Korea JoongAng Daily to present more about ITF’s work and its cooperation with the Republic of Korea.
Psychosocial Rehabilitation at Debeli rtič for Refugees from Ukraine
03/12/2022

Psychosocial Rehabilitation at Debeli rtič for Refugees from Ukraine

Last week, we visited 58 Ukrainian refugees, children and their parents, at Debeli rtič Health Resort who had been receiving psychosocial rehabilitation as part of our project.
Korea Supports Mine Victim Assistance in Lebanon Through ITF
10/10/2022

Korea Supports Mine Victim Assistance in Lebanon Through ITF

Republic of Korea supports one of only two mine victim assistance projects in Lebanon to address the most crucial and lifesaving healthcare and income generation needs among beneficiaries, the majority of which are mine victims or their family members.
Ambassador of the Czech Republic to BIH visits Mine Clearance Site
29/09/2022

Ambassador of the Czech Republic to BIH visits Mine Clearance Site

On Friday, 9 September 2022, the Ambassador of the Czech Republic to BIH, H.E. Mrs. Ivana Hlavsová, visited the site of a Czech-funded mine clearance project in close vicinity to the local road and school, which had been completed that same day.
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