2024 Severity of Needs, People in Need and Targeted
SUMMARY OF NEEDS
Extensive use of explosive weapons has been reported since the outbreak of the ongoing conflict. As a result, the civilian population in Khartoum and other urban areas affected by the ongoing violence face an immediate risk of accidents caused by explosive ordnance (EO), which often damage critical infrastructure and subsequently deny safe access to it, further exacerbating vulnerabilities caused by the conflict. Majority of the IDPs displaced from the areas newly affected by the conflict have not been sensitised to the threat of EO. Hence, more than 6 million people across the country, including humanitarian actors, need to learn how to mitigate the threat of EO and to safely access areas contaminated with EO.
RESPONSE STRATEGY
The MA AoR will focus on the following key areas:
- Expand the delivery of technical advice on explosive hazards to enable humanitarian actors’ mobility in areas affected by conflict and safe access to target populations in need of humanitarian assistance.
- Deliver life-saving, age- and gender-tailored Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EROE) to vulnerable populations including IDPs at risk of explosive hazards.
- Survey and clear areas affected by conflict to enable safe population movements, safe delivery of humanitarian aid, and in support of future recovery efforts.
- Provide a crucial platform through coordination to collect information and requests from humanitarian partners and support delivery of a principled, prioritized approach to humanitarian mine action operations.
The MA AoR response will enable more than 3.5 millionpeople, including local residents, IDPs, and returneesto gain access to services, residences, and infrastructures, while raising awareness of EO risks and promoting safe behaviour among 270,000 at-risk people.
TARGETING & PRIORITIZATION
Areas newly affected by EO during the ongoing conflict will be prioritized for mine action where heightened movement will be expected among IDPs and returnees across these contested areas. Survey and clearance efforts will particularly focus on roads, humanitarian facilities, and other critical infrastructure Additionally, the awareness about the EOs of IDPs, returnees and resident population will be raised prioritizing areas newly affected by EO and areas severely affected during the historical conflicts.
PROMOTING QUALITY & INCLUSIVE PROGRAMMING
The MA AoR ensures the equal participation, consultation, and inclusion of affected populations in the planning and implementation of programs, considering their needs, knowledge and requirements throughout the program cycle. MA ensures that knowledge of risks related to EO among women, girls, boys, and men from diverse groups is incorporated in risk reduction efforts, clearance, and risk education. It supports multi-sectoral assistance to EO victims that is responsive to the specific needs of vulnerable groups and advocates for mainstreaming of gender and diversity considerations in national mine action policies, institutions, and programs. Additionally, MA follows the International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) and UN gender guidelines. PSEA is a significant component of the MA partners’ standard operating procedures. MA also follows the International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) for environmental protection to avoid possible contamination from MA activities, and ensures interventions apply the “do no harm” principle.
COST OF RESPONSE
The total cost of MA response is US$ 15.3 million, covering EORE, survey, and clearance of EO while enhancing the quality of delivery. The projected cost includes the office assets and MA equipment lost during the ongoing conflict.