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1 Gender and Diversity in the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC) [i] (2023)

handle is hein.unl/gndrdvy0001 and id is 1 raw text is: GENDER AND DIVERSITY IN THE ANTI-PERSONNEL MINE BAN CONVENTION (APMBC) Landmines continue to harm people and communities around the world. Gender norms, along with other identity factors-such as age, disability and ethnicity-can influence exposure to risk, access to risk education, ownership and control of cleared land, as well as the ability for direct and indirect victims to access their rights and to benefit from medical care, mental health and psychosocial support, and rehabilitation and socioeconomic inclusion services. ADULT CHILD Female Male I Unknown I Female Male I Unknown 244 1624 280 7% 49% j 8,5% 149 449 573 4,5% 14% 17% ADULT CHILD Female Male Unknown Female Male Unknown 82 599 7% 51% 9.5% 111 39 143 204 3.5% 12% 17% Because of social and economic roles, men and boys are more likely to be killed or injured in landmines accidents. Women, as well as girls and boys, are more often indirect victims. Because of predominant gender norms, they often need to take on a caregiving role for survivors and provide financial support for their families when the main provider is injured or killed. > In some contexts, when family resources are limited after a landmine accident, girls are more likely to be the first ones to be taken out of school and/or married at an early age. > The interplay of gender and other identity factors (e.g. age, race, disability, socioeconomic class, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, language and urban/rural differences) can lead to further marginalization, stigmatization, and challenges for survivors, the families of those killed and injured, and affected communities that share such identity characteristics. i Incorporating gender and diversity considerations into programming helps ensure that survey, clearance, risk education, advocacy and victim assistance activities deliver for all, including those that often are marginalized and face more obstacles to access their rights. Access to employment in mine action can have a positive impact on the lives of individuals, particularly members of socioeconomically disadvantaged, marginalized and/or at-risk groups. Different groups of society, performing different tasks and activities, may hold different information on land contamination. Recruiting mixed-gender teams with diverse backgrounds (ethnic, religious, linguistic, etc.) can ensure more effective communication and active participation in community-facing activities. Mainstreaming gender and diversity in the implementation of the APMBC contributes to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, particularly SDG 5 on Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment and SDG 16 on Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. Casualties include injuries and fatalities. In 2022, there were an additional 1391 casualties where data on sex and/or age was not recorded. See ICBL-CMC, Landmine Monitor Report 2023, Geneva, November 2023. In 2022, there were an additional 483 fatalities where data on sex and/or age was not recorded. See ICBL-CMC, Landmine Monitor Report 2023, Geneva, November 2023.