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1 Mali 2016 Summary Graphs Fund Detail By Agency By 10M 7.5M 5M 2.5M Budget Amount (USD) Shortfall Organization Type UN International NGO Area of work Risk Education Capacity Development Cross-cutting Weapons and Ammunition Management 0M 2016 Summary Northern and Central Mali continue to be affected by explosive threats as a consequence of the 2013 conflict. Significant efforts have been made and continue to be made by the international community in the aftermath of the conflict to protect civilians from explosive hazards and to reinforce the capacities of the national authorities and civil society. This support comprises a wide range of activities such as clearance nontechnical survey risk education weapons and ammunitions stockpile management victim assistance and armed violence reduction initiatives. The emergency response has allowed significant progress but efforts to accessible priority areas in the North of the country remain a priority for Scope of the Problem Since March civilian casualties[1] (killed or injured) from Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) have been reported of which more than half are children. In addition to the threat from ERW the use of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) also adversely affects livelihoods freedom of movement and economic recovery. Although not directly targeted the number of IED victims among the civilian population has increased sharply in 2015 (2013:44; 2014:33; Jan-Oct.2015:91). Based on these threats the following support was delivered to Mali in 2015: i) Facilitating humanitarian access and protection of civilians through survey clearance risk education and victim assistance activities in Central and Northern Mali. To date 1520 villages have been surveyed with 128 contaminated areas identified and marked 1473 items of ERW and over items of Small Arms Ammunition (SAA) have been destroyed throughout Mali. Between January and September 2015 UNMAS UNICEF and Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) actors have supported the delivery of risk education sessions about explosive hazards to over people at risk (including children). In addition a project supporting the victims of ERW IED and SALW took place in Northern Mali.ii) Provision of advisory support and technical assistance to the Malian Defense and Security Forces (MDSF) to enhance the Government s capacity to mitigate explosive threats through specialized training equipment and mentorship as well as advisory support to the National Commission against the Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons have been provided. As a result 290 tons of obsolete ammunition has been destroyed and 257 tons is being disposed of during late 2015 and early In parallel the refurbishment of 8 armouries in Mali has been completed and was followed by on-the-job training and mentorship to the elements of the MDSF deployed to the rehabilitated sites [1] All figures UNMAS Mali - IMSMA 1st November 2015 Coordination and Consultation: UNMAS is the focal point for mine action in Mali and coordinates the integration of mine action into humanitarian and emergency relief responses in particular in the context of the United Nations Cluster approach for humanitarian action. UNMAS and UNICEF co-lead the monthly meetings of the Working Group on Humanitarian Mine Action (sub-group of the Protection Cluster) which brings together humanitarian mine action operators and other stakeholders including the National Commission against the Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons on a monthly basis in Bamako. In 2015 regional working groups have also been set up in Gao and Timbuktu regions. As coordinator of humanitarian mine action activities UNMAS tasked and/or supported the deployment of international non-governmental organizations (NGO) to deliver humanitarian mine action projects such as DanChurchAid (DCA) Handicap International (HI) Mines Advisory Group (MAG) Danish Demining Group (DDG) as well as of commercial Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and survey teams from The Development Initiative (TDI) to survey mark and clear priority contaminated areas to provide risk education to affected communities and to provide assistance to the survivors of explosive accidents. UNMAS also ensured that external contractors and humanitarian partners worked in compliance with International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) and International Ammunition Technical Guidelines (IATGs) through Operational Field Offices in Central and Northern Mali. In 2016 the mine action coordination via the national Working Group on Humanitarian Mine Action as well as regional coordination mechanisms will continue to advise the humanitarian and development actors consistently to ensure mine action responses are included where required. 1

2 Strategy Significant progress has been made in Mali since 2013; nevertheless it is to be noted that the current emergency presents an enormous challenge in terms of security and accessibility to conduct mine action interventions. Many areas in the Northern part of the country are currently and might continue to be inaccessible during This being said mine action remains a central component to the on-going emergency response to improve protection of civilians ensure access for humanitarian assistance facilitate the safe and sustainable return of refugees and Internally Displaced s (IDPs) and restore freedom of movement. In 2016 the focus of mine action partners will remain on Northern Mali which comprise the majority of communities affected by explosive hazards and those with the highest casualty rates. In these regions survey clearance and risk education activities are still very important. Medical psychosocial and rehabilitation support as well as socio-economic assistance for victims and other people with disability their families and their communities will remain a priority in 2016 with special focus on areas with the most vulnerable populations. Risk Education (RE) is included in the mine action strategy of Mali for 2016 as an essential component to minimize the impact of explosive hazards on the civilian population. The awareness material for Risk Education are currently being revised to ensure approaches remain relevant to the changing threat and in particular to the risk posed by IEDs for the civilian population. Target beneficiary groups for RE activities include children and adolescents who make up the largest proportion of victims of ERW in Mali (62%) as well as nomadic populations IDPs and returnees. At the end of 2015 around people remain internally displaced in Mali[1] and are particularly at risk as many are unfamiliar with the area of displacement. Awareness and training related to explosive threats will also target humanitarian actors to help them to undertake their duties in relative safety and to mainstream prevention messages. Furthermore to adequately respond to the risk that explosive munitions pose to communities weapons and ammunition stockpile management projects throughout Mali will continue to be conducted in partnership with the Malian Ministry of Defense. Priorities for 2016 include: provision of immediate threat reduction measures through the disposal of obsolete ammunition and weapons stockpiles the upgrading of existing storage facilities through the rehabilitation of armouries in Southern Central and Northern Mali and the construction of ammunition depot in Central Mali. Efforts will be pursued to develop the capacity of a National Coordination Centre for EOD operations within the Direction du Genie Militaire (Directorate for Military Engineering) in Bamako. This center is a key element which will enhance the national capacity to manage mine action. Continued support will be provided to the National Commission against the Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons in relation to the compliance with the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons including support for the formulation of the contribution to international conferences for treaty reporting and for the establishment of monitoring mechanisms. Finally in 2016 efforts will continue to be made to ensure an effective and coordinated response to mitigate the risks posed by the explosive threat through an integrated approach in collaboration with all interested actors working in Mali standardization of practices (accreditation and Standard Operating Procedures or SOPs) and reinforcement of Information management for a better understanding and documentation of the extend of the contamination including its humanitarian impact and its gender dimension. [1] UNOCHA - Humanitarian Bulletin Mali August September 2015 Details Details: Appealing Agency Building Safer Communities in Central and Northern Mali Risk Education DanChurchAid (DCA) Larsen Jean-Denis (jdla@dca.dk) Budget 2016 : US $ Funds Requested 2016 : US $ AMB Kidal Mali FolkeCenter Nyetaa Communities affected by Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) and Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) in Central and Northern Mali. Duration through Code P16-MA01 DCA will improve the conditions for a safe sustainable livelihood and dignified life in peace for displaced and war-affected communities in Mali through humanitarian mine action and armed violence reduction in Gao Timbuktu Kidal and Mopti regions. Objective 1: Reduce the risk of accidents caused by ERW IED and SALW in targeted areas. Objective 2: Improve the safety level and reduce intercommunity conflicts in targeted areas. Activities related to objective 1 Train teams in non-technical survey (NTS) and risk education (RE) in targeted zones. 2

3 Carry out NTS - including community liaison marking visual inspections and reporting via IMSA forms. Conduct ERW IED and SALW RE to target groups. Baseline survey and evaluation. Activities related to objective 2 Identify new communities at risk of armed violence. Support communities to elect community councils in new intervention areas and elaborate community safety plans. Conduct capacity building of community councils (conflict management and advocacy trainings). Continue to monitor and support the 8 communities DCA supported in 2015 (Mopti region). 1.1 Local capacity in household surveying marking hazardous areas and RE are established. 1.2 Local knowledge and skills are strengthened to contribute to improved knowledge attitudes and best practices (KAP) on ERW IED and SALW. 1.3 ERW-issues are successfully handled and information transmitted to UNMAS The needs in terms of Armed Violence Reduction (AVR) are determined and the communities at risk are identified Local mechanisms for safety improvement are established Local conflict management skills in community are strengthened. nel US $ Equipment US $ Operating expenses US $ Administration fee US $ TOTAL US $ Appealing Agency Physical Security and Stockpile Management in Support of Improved National and Regional Stability in Segou and Mopti regions Mali Weapons and Ammunition Management Mines Advisory Group Ntagabo Nicole (nicole.ntagabo@maginternational.org) Budget 2016 : US $ Funds Requested 2016 : US $ NA Civilian Population of Mali and Malian Defense and Security Forces. Duration through Code P16-MA02 This project aims to contribute to improved security and stability in Mali and in the Sahel through the effective management of state-held weapons and munitions by reducing the risk of diversion of weapons and ammunition through improved physical security at Malian Defense and Security Forces (MDSF) storage facilities and by improving the capacity of MDSF to safely handle manage and store weapons and ammunition in their possession. Deploy an international technical advisor to conduct technical risk assessments on armouries/ammunition storage sites in locations as prioritised by the Malian Defence and Security Forces; Following the assessment a report with findings and a proposed intervention plan will be shared with national authorities and other 3

4 stakeholders; Based on the findings of the assessments conduct physical security improvements to armouries and/or construct armouries/depots provide equipment and undertake any other improvements recommended by the assessments; Provide training to armoury and explosive storage managers and storekeepers in safe handling and secure management of ammunition and Small Arms and Light Weapon (SALW). Greater safety for civilian populations by reducing the likelihood of unplanned explosions in ammunitions stores; Improved MDSF capacity and understanding of safe and secure SALW stockpile management in line with international good practice; Reduced likelihood of diversion from armouries; Progress meeting Mali s international and regional instruments obligations related to SALW management. nel US $ Construction costs US $ Equipment US $ Running costs US $ Office costs US $ Travel costs US $ Monitoring & Evaluation costs US $ % indirect program support costs US $ TOTAL US $ Appealing Agency Budget Funds Requested Duration Code Community-based armed violence reduction and prevention in Northern Mali Cross-cutting Handicap International Couturier Benoit (direction@handicapmali.org) 2016 : US $ : US $ Local NGOs (GREFFA SEAD ARDIL GARDL); Ministry of Health ; Ministry of Social Development; Ministry of Education; Civil protection; the National Orthopedic Center of Mali and Regional Orthopedic and Functional Rehabilitation Centers; the National Commission for the Fight Against the Proliferation of Light Weapons UN partners. -At risk population (180000) -Civil Society Organizations (6 CSOs) -National and local government agents (125) -Teachers health workers social development agents (150) -Community leaders and volunteers (150) -Victims of Conventional Weapons (CW) and Improvised explosive Devices (IEDs) (100) through P16-MA03 Improve the security and safety of the communities of Northern Mali (Tombouctou Gao and Kidal) by identifying and addressing the threats and risks related to the conflict. 1. Create safer communities and contribute to their development by increasing awareness promoting behaviour change and improving risk management related to CW and IEDs. 2. Prevent and/or mitigate tensions and lack of economic opportunities from escalating into violence by supporting social cohesion and socio-economic development through implementation of conflict transformation activities 3. Support community-level systems for the identification referral and follow-up of victims of the conflict to appropriate existing services including health rehabilitation psychosocial and socio-economic reintegration. 4

5 4. Support a national strategy and action plan for the Ministry of Social Development to manage the monitoring and surveillance of victims related to the on-going conflict. HI team to conduct Non-Technical Surveys. HI to train and supervise local actors and authorities. HI through local partners to conduct behavior change activities of targeted at-risk groups. HI through Community Peace Representatives to facilitate dialogue forums with and between communities; support community security plans. HI teams to support network of actors/service providers to promote social cohesion and support victims within the communities. HI and partners to support victims with health rehabilitation and socioeconomic reinsertion needs. HI to provide psychosocial first aid training to local NGOs local health/education providers and community peace representatives. HI to train key government stakeholders on the key components issues and benefits of a National Injury Surveillance; pilot initiative in one district (Gao). 1. Affected communities are aware of the risks posed by Conventional Weapons (CW)/IEDs and know how to act safely. 2. Risk factors motivations and effects of CW s possession and misuse in targeted areas are documented and serve practitioners and policy makers. 3. Perception and reality of violence in targeted communities is reduced. 4. Sustainable support systems are put into place for the care and reintegration of victims of the conflict. 5. National Injury Surveillance system action plan and pilot(s) are established by national/local authorities. nel US $ Equipment US $ Running Costs US $ Activity Costs US $ Administration Fee US $ TOTAL US $ Appealing Agency Border Communities at Risk: Reducing Armed Violence in Northern Mali Risk Education Danish Demining Group (DDG) Dupire Guillaume (pm@ddgsahel.org) Budget 2016 : US $ Funds Requested 2016 : US $ Danish Demining Group in close coordination with national authorities (ComNat Mali Border Commission Police Customs Gendarmerie etc.) Local communities in the Liptako-Gourma and Menaka border areas. Local authorities and security providers Duration through Code P16-MA04 Danish Demining Group (DDG) is implementing a Border Security and Management (BSM) programme in eight communities in the Liptako- Gourma region which straddles the borders of Mali Burkina Faso and Niger. The programme s objectives are to reduce armed violence improve community safety and enhance border security and management capacity in these remote and conflict-affected border regions. DDG s BSM objectives are to: 1. Identify sources of conflict in border areas and work with local and national actors to strengthen conflict prevention and management capacity 2. Support the establishment of a comprehensive border management system to ensure borders are safe and open to trade and travel while 5

6 preventing and mitigating security risks such as SALW and ERW 3. Improve confidence dialogue and information sharing between communities and authorities including across borders 4. Reduce corruption and improve security provider accountability 5. Strengthen the capacity of border authorities through the provision of training equipment and small-scale infrastructure. 1. Promote community safety in 30 communities located in the Douentza Menaka and Gao-Labbezanga axis Given the threat posed by the misuse and widespread availability of SALW in Northern Mali and the threat of ERW resulting from the ongoing conflict DDG will sensitise communities in the Douentza Menaka and Gao-Labezzanga axis on the risks associated with SALW and ERW. Given widespread mistrust of the state among communities and pastoralist groups in Northern Mali limited state presence weak capacity of security providers and ongoing insecurity DDG will facilitate dialogue between conflict-affected communities and their security providers in order to build trust promote collaboration and facilitate information-sharing. This will lead to improved accountability and service delivery of security providers as well as enhanced community safety in these insecure regions. 2. Document the risks associated with SALW and armed violence in Labezzanga / Anongo / Menaka Following the fall of Gadaffi in 2011 an estimated arms were looted from Libyan arsenals many of which made their way to Mali. The presence of arms traffickers and criminal networks and the lack of state capacity to effectively manage and secure borders have contributed to SALW proliferation in the region. In 2014 DDG conducted a Border Security Needs Assessment in the Liptako-Gourma region which straddles the borders of Mali Burkina Faso and Niger. To enhance understanding regarding SALW proliferation and trafficking dynamics in this region DDG will carry out a study on the misuse of small arms and proliferation and trafficking in the Labezzanga and Menaka regions. This study will be used to inform future AVR DDR and PSSM programming in the region. DDG will implement the above activities in close collaboration and partnership with the national border authorities in Mali Burkina Faso and Niger with whom DDG will soon have MoUs in place. DDG will seek to achieve four outcomes that are inter-linked: 1. Improved understanding of the risks associated with SALW and ERW in the border areas of Mali and enhanced awareness among local communities of what constitutes safe behaviour 2. Improved trust collaboration and information sharing between communities and border authorities facilitating bottom-up early warning systems conflict prevention and resolution 3. Improved security provider presence capacity and responsiveness in border areas 4. Enhanced cross-border communication and coordination mechanisms among local communities and border authorities Programme US $ Human Resources US $ Support US $ TOTAL US $ Appealing Agency Budget Funds Requested Humanitarian Mine Action: Development of a national humanitarian mine action capacity in Mali Capacity Development United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) Renard Philippe (philipper@unops.org) 2016 : US $ : US $ TBC 6

7 Duration Code Humanitarian Mine Action: Development of a national humanitarian mine action capacity in Mali - 25 EOD Senior Officers are trained equipped and operational Instructors (Trainers) are trained equipped and operational. - 8 EOD teams (48 persons) are trained equipped and deployed in Northern Mali through P16-MA05 The overall objective is to develop a national humanitarian mine action capacity with a focus on central and northern Mali aiming at mitigating the impact of the conflict on civilian population as well as fostering humanitarian and early recovery support as a contribution to a sustainable peace process. 1. Provision of advisory support and technical assistance for the development of the national humanitarian mine action response capacity. 2. Provision of the construction and equipment of an EOD Training Center in Bapho Segou District including: Infrastructure design construction and rehabilitation;training material and equipment. 3. Office material and equipment.provision of advisory support and technical assistance to the national institutions for training and refreshing course design - in line with the international standards and best practices for the reduction of explosive risks and their impact. 4. Provision of training of trainers and mentoring to Malian EOD trainers/instructors. 5. Provision of on-the-job training and refresher trainings to Malian EOD teams. 6. Provision of advisory support and technical assistance to the national institutions in planning coordination quality control and quality insurance for the activities related to the reduction of explosive risks and of their impact. 7. Provision of advisory support and technical assistance to the national institutions related to the accreditation of the operators. The above activities will not be run as stand-alone but rather as an integrated component of the Capacity development project of UNMAS Mali Programme in line with national strategies and orientations. The timeline for implementation will be defined during the project design phase taking into account the ongoing and planned activities for 2015/2016 and the prospective plan for 2016/2017. The Government of Mali and its partners have enhanced capacities to prevent and reduce the risk related to explosive ordnance and its impact on the civilian population. The Government of Mali has developed a training and operational EOD capacity deployed in Northern Mali and disposal. nel US $ Travel US $ Contractual Services US $ Equipment US $ Operating costs US $ Administrative costs US $ TOTAL US $ Appealing Agency Budget Funds Requested Humanitarian Mine Action: Improving the security situation and reinforcing social cohesion in Central and Northern Mali Cross-cutting United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) Renard Philippe (philipper@unops.org) 2016 : US $ : US $

8 Humanitarian Mine Action: Improving the security situation and reinforcing social cohesion in Central and Northern Mali TBC Duration Code The project is designed to protect women girls boys and men living and working in areas of central and northern Mali which are affected by the presence of Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) Small Arms Light Weapons (SALW) and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) through P16-MA06 To strengthen the protection of civilians encourage the return and reintegration of IDPs and refugees UNMAS will mitigate the threat posed by explosive hazards and small arms light weapons (SALW) in central and northern Mali by: Proving risk education to the affected population; Conducting survey in areas contaminated by explosive remnants of war (ERW); Conducting community violence reduction activities. Emergency risk education in areas affected by explosive hazards (ERW Landmines IEDs); Survey (non-technical) and marking of villages in prioritised areas; Small Arms Light Weapons (SALW) Awareness; Community violence reduction (CVR) activities (Small Arms Surveys community policing conflict prevention and management trainings). Reduced threat of death or injury from ERW; Increased knowledge of extent of ERW contamination; Decrease in dangerous items found in and around affected communities; Improved conflict mitigation and reconciliation mechanisms at community level. Indicator 1: Number of persons who attended risk education activities on explosive hazards in central and northern Mali.Target: persons including IDPs/ Returnees. Gender: 7500 girls; 7500 boys; 7500 women; 7500 men. Indicator 2: Number of villages in areas potentially exposed to the presence of explosive hazards that are surveyed marked and referred to explosive ordnance disposal teams from MINUSMA and the Malian army.target: 50 villages. Indicator 3: Number of persons who attended risk education activities on small arms light weapons. Target: people (2500 women; 2500 girls; 2500 men; 2500 boys). Indicator 4: Number of villages benefiting from violence reduction activities in central and northern Mali.Target: 25 villages. nel US $ Travel US $ Contractual services US $ Equipment US $ Operating costs US $ Administrative costs US $ TOTAL US $ Appealing Agency Humanitarian Mine Action: Preventing explosive hazards casualties and facilitating humanitarian access in Central and Northern Mali Risk Education United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) 8

9 Humanitarian Mine Action: Preventing explosive hazards casualties and facilitating humanitarian access in Central and Northern Mali Renard Philippe Budget 2016 : US $ Funds Requested 2016 : US $ TBC Humanitarian workers in central and northern Mali. 150 women trained 350 men trained Total beneficiaries: 500 Duration through Code P16-MA07 UNMAS will address the needs of the humanitarian community in Central and Northern Mali by reinforcing their capacity to mitigate explosive hazards threat in order to reduce casualties and facilitate humanitarian access. The project is designed to protect women and men working with NGOs INGOs and UN agencies in Mali from the danger of Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in order to enhance their knowledge of the explosive threat in Mali and therefore to improve humanitarian access. Awareness courses will be delivered as well as training of trainer and equipment to ensure the continuity of this project. Activities undertaken under this project are listed below: Explosive Hazards training of trainers for humanitarian actors; Basic First Aid Techniques training of trainers for humanitarian actors; Explosive Hazards awareness for humanitarian actors; Procurement of Individual First Aid Kits (IFAK); Design and production of Awareness Material. Members of the humanitarian community are able to provide training on explosive hazards prevention to other humanitarians Members of the humanitarian community are able to provide trainings on basic first aid techniques to humanitarians. Aid workers (Among UN NGO INGO personnel) are aware of the characteristics of the explosive threat in Mali and have knowledge about the behavior to adopt in this context. The humanitarian community is equipped with Individual First Aid Kits (IFAK) and received explosive hazards awareness material. Indicator 1: Number of Focal Points among the Humanitarian community trained and equipped (awareness material) on explosive hazards prevention (Training of Trainers) throughout the project period.target: 50 Indicator 2: Number of Focal Points among the Humanitarian community trained and equipped (Individual First Aid Kits) on basic first aid techniques (Training of Trainers) throughout the project period. Target: 50 Indicator 3: Number of aid workers (Among UN NGO INGO personnel) who attended explosive hazards awareness sessions throughout the project period. Target: 400 nel US $ Equipment US $ Operating costs US $ Administrative costs US $ TOTAL US $ Non-Technical Surveys and Community-Based Risk Reduction for IDPs and Resident Populations Risk Education 9

10 Appealing Agency Non-Technical Surveys and Community-Based Risk Reduction for IDPs and Resident Populations Mines Advisory Group Ntagabo Nicole Budget 2016 : US $ Funds Requested 2016 : US $ NA Conflict affected communities in Timbuktu region and humanitarian operators. Duration through Code P16-MA08 MAG will strengthen the security and stability of the conflict affected region of Timbuktu by reducing the threats posed by explosive hazards and Small Arms Light Weapon (SALW) through verifying suspected and confirmed contaminated areas. In addition to delivering Risk Education (RE) sessions to local and displaced populations RE sessions will also be delivered to humanitarian actors working in the region to sensitise them to the threats of explosive hazards and instil good practices in case they encounter dangerous items during their work. The Community Liaison (CL) Teams will: Conduct non-technical surveys in high-risk sites to identify mark and report dangerous areas (DA) for clearance in Timbuktu regions; Deliver RE sessions to communities in particular to displaced populations on the threats posed by explosive hazards and SALW; Deliver RE sessions to humanitarian and development actors; Identify and train teachers and RE focal points to report on residual risks and raise awareness with the local population; Provide all focal points with a RE package for long-term capacity; Broadcast RE radio messages tailored for different target audiences; Report all DA to UNMAS Mali for IMSMA input / clearance tasking. Reduce the risk of accidents linked to explosive hazards and SALW for conflict affected communities and displaced persons living in the region; Support other humanitarian and development actors to safely implement their activities by increasing awareness of explosive hazards and instilling good practices when encountering explosive hazards. Building local explosive hazards and SALW RE training capacities nel US $ Equipment US $ Running costs US $ Office costs US $ Travel costs US $ Monitoring & Evaluation costs US $ Administrative costs US $ TOTAL US $ Appealing Agency Education on Mines and Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) and support to victims in Northern Mali. Risk Education UNICEF DENTICE Alessandra (adentice@unicef.org) 10

11 Budget Funds Requested Duration Code Education on Mines and Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) and support to victims in Northern Mali : US $ : US $ Handicap International Mines Advisory Group DanChurchAid Malian Red Cross National and International NGOs Ministry of Education Ministry for the Promotion of Women Children and Family Civilian Protection UNICEF Child Protection WASH Health Nutrition C4D partners Children and adults living in Central and Northern Mali with a focus on children and communities directly affected by armed conflict; Internally Displaced s (IDPs); nomadic groups and returnees through P16-MA09 Since the signing of the peace agreement in June 2014 several clashes have taken place between the Coordination of Armed Groups in Mali (CMA) and the other armed groups associated with the Malian armed forces. The Northern Regions of Gao Kidal and Timbuktu remain under threat of confrontation and terrorist attacks while several armed attacks have taken place in central and southern regions of Mali (Mopti Segou and Sikasso) with additional risks of pollution by ERW. This includes Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) which are not currently only targeting military but are also a growing risk for civilians including children. In addition small arms and light weapons are reported within communities and are thus accessible to children. In Northern Mali the risks have increased for children especially those who care for animals and/or collect metal to sell which places them at additional risk of ERW. From 2012 to September % of ERW victims were children including 88% (22/25) in Economic psychosocial and medical support to victims including children who have witnessed incidents is still limited. With the signing of the peace agreement more IDPs and refugees are likely to return to the North and thus need to be informed on dangers related to ERW in their living areas. This project s objective is to strengthen prevention measures to reduce risk related to ERW IED and SALW on civilian with a focus on children in Central and Northern Mali while at the same time providing medical care psychosocial support and reintegration opportunities to victims. Advocacy: UNICEF is working with UNMAS on a joint coordination mechanism for Mine Action to increase awareness advocacy and a more comprehensive strategy to better prevent and respond to cases. Mine Risk Education: As part of the implementation of the peace agreement the Mali government is preparing for local elections and the return of refugees and IDPs to their regions in northern Mali. To allow these persons to come back to secured conditions MRE activities need to be scaled up and national capacities reinforced. In 2015 UNICEF and UNMAS have supported partners to reach more than persons by risk education messages but need to be intensified. In Mali UNICEF has the responsibility of producing public awareness materials for partners. Victim Assistance (VA): Medical rehabilitation and psychosocial support services provided to victims and affected populations. Psychosocial response needs to be increased while addressing socioeconomic impact of ERW on victims and their families. At the same time little attention has been given to children who have witnessed ERW incidents and are likely to have been psychologically affected. Injury Surveillance System: UNICEF has planned to work with partners to improve the existing data collection towards a functioning formal National Injury Surveillance System as a pilot and progressively scale it up in partnerships with Government of Mali. This component have not been implemented due to lack of money and still necessary for documentation national capacity building and knowledge management. Expected outcomes MRE strategy reinforced coordination and strategic partnerships through joint coordination with UNMAS. Based on injury surveillance data community assessments/non-technical survey tailored MRE messaging reviewed and risk areas ranked and prioritized for MRE and Small and Light Weapons (SALW) activities. Awareness materials and activities reviewed translated and expanded; including radio messages and MRE packages and SALW for returnees Support to victims including psychosocial support and access to reintegration services for victims families and direct witnesses Consolidate the ERW/mine injury surveillance system in place for better documentation and advocacy for mine action activities. Stakeholder s capacity reinforced in MRE advocacy and injury surveillance. 11

12 Effective MRE mainstreaming within other sections and partners including NGOs and UN agencies. MRE/SALW emergency campaign scaled up to cover needs of the target groups and address geographical gaps. Coordination Planning and Training US $ MRE / SALW Material production US $ Mine Risk Education US $ Victim Assistance US $ Staff recruitment training staff US $ Advocacy US $ Mainstreaming MRE with other sectors US $ Development and support to a pilot NISS US $ Cost Recovery (8%) US $ Communication for development (1.7%) US $ Monitoring and evaluation (1.7%) US $ TOTAL US $ Portfolio Team members 12