Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD)
Matthieu Laruelle has extensive experience in various humanitarian and demining roles, including positions at the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining, Convention on Cluster Munitions, Handicap International, and multiple roles with the International Committee of the Red Cross. Matthieu has demonstrated a strong commitment to promoting humanitarian causes and advocating for important issues such as weapon contamination, public health, and human rights. Through their roles, Matthieu has excelled in establishing programs, guiding states to fulfill their obligations, and fostering collaboration with diverse stakeholders to address current challenges effectively.
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Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD)
The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) is an international expert organisation based in Switzerland. It has 65 members of staff representing 19 nationalities. The GICHD works to reduce the impact of mines, cluster munitions and other explosive remnants of war, in close partnership with mine action organisations and other human security actors. To do so, the GICHD supports national authorities, international and regional organisations and NGOs in their efforts to improve the relevance, performance and sustainability of mine action. Our advisors visit approximately 50 countries each year and offer remote support, enabling them to tackle explosive hazard contamination safely, effectively and efficiently. By bringing together experts and practitioners, gathering and sharing knowledge, the GICHD acts as a central reference point in mine action. We promote dialogue between mine-affected countries in local languages, fostering regional cooperation. This work is not just an end in itself but also contributes to the broader objective of human security – freedom from fear and freedom from want. This effort is facilitated by the GICHD's location within the Maison de la Paix in Geneva The Centre's work is made possible by core contributions, project funding and in-kind support from 30 governments and organisations.