ARMAC at the 28th Meeting of Mine Action National Directors and UN Advisers (NDM-UN28)
Geneva, Switzerland | 9–11 April 2025
ASEAN REGIONAL MINE ACTION CENTER
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The ASEAN Regional Mine Action Center (ARMAC) was proud to participate in NDM-UN28, a premier global forum for mine action, hosted by the United Nations and the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD).
ARMAC’s Executive Director, Ms. Rothna Buth, served as a panelist at the side event “Mines to Minds: Advancing Research, Innovation, and Technology in Humanitarian Mine Action”, co-organized by UNDP and ANAMA (Mine Action Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan).
In her intervention, Ms. Buth highlighted ARMAC’s regional role in advancing innovation in mine action, including:
– Leveraging AI for Explosive Ordnance Risk Education through the S.A.F.E. Chatbot
– Strengthening regional knowledge exchange and collaboration
– Exploring the establishment of an ASEAN-based Regional Innovation Node for Mine Action
Participation in NDM-UN28 reflects ARMAC’s ongoing commitment to promoting a mine-free ASEAN by enhancing cooperation, advancing innovation, and aligning mine action with sustainable development priorities.
ARMAC extends sincere appreciation to the Government of Switzerland, the United Nations, GICHD, and all partners for supporting this meaningful dialogue.
Together, we move from mines to minds—forging pathways toward safer, more resilient communities across ASEAN and beyond.
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