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The entry into force of the Convention on Cluster Munitions

1 August, 2010

Albania welcomes today the entry into force of the Convention on Cluster Munitions. From this day, cluster bombs are banned forever and this convention will make a real difference to people's lives. In this occasion, the NGO Alb-AID organized a march at the main boulevard in Tirana while beating the drum and celebrating. Campaigners, CM survivors and officials joined the march. The celebrations in Tirana were held in the framework of a global initiate to mark this very important day....more

Ambassador John L. Withers' visit at the Kukes Regional Hospital
23 July 2010

The U.S Ambassador H.E John L. Withers visited Kukes Regional Hospital on July 23 2010. The purpose of the visit was to witness the developments and see the medical equipment of the Physiotherapy Unit, the Prosthetic Workshop and the radiology ward established by AMAP with funding by US Department of State through International Trust Fund, Slovenia. ...more

EU Mine Action Visibility Day

8 July, 2010

The Delegation of the European Union to Albania, in collaboration with UNDP Albania and supported by the Albanian Mine Action Executive (AMAE), organized on 8 July 2010 the EU Mine Action Visibility Day. The purpose of this high profile event was to emphasize the impact of the European Union to the achievement of AMAP's main goal and objectives: the completion of clearance operations, provision of care and assistance to the mine survivors in Albania and Mine Risk Education. ...more