The Lebanon Mine Action Center (LMAC), with the support of UNIFIL’s Sector East (SECEAST) Headquarters and the UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS), today conducted an educational program on landmines and unexploded ordnances (UXOs) safety and awareness for students at Blat Public School.

More than 140 students, aged between 3 and 15 years attended the event, which strived to raise awareness among students about UXOs and the threats they pose.

The event included a presentation by LMAC on the dangers of landmines and other explosive objects, followed by a puppet show provided by an international NGO. UNIFIL team demonstrated various demining methodologies that included the use of dogs, robots and a mechanical demining machines.  Students also participated in a quiz game.

As part of UNIFIL’s mandate to restore international peace and security and to assist the Government of Lebanon in ensuring the return of its effective authority in south Lebanon, the UN Mission regularly conducts mine clearance activities. Supported by UNMAS, UNIFIL also undertakes humanitarian mine action activities.