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“Women and girls are disproportionately affected by landmines. They have different needs when it comes to education about risks. And they may face greater challenges when a family member is killed or injured.” quote by Ban Ki-moon
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“Women and girls are disproportionately affected by landmines. They have different needs when it comes to education about risks. And they may face greater challenges when a family member is killed or injured.”

Ban Ki-moon

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Women and girls face unique risks from landmines, needing tailored education and support after injuries or loss.

In simple terms: Landmines disproportionately affect women.

Key Takeaway

Address gender‑specific mine risks.

Themes

gender humanitarian education

Mood

empathetic serious

Type

advocacy informative

When to use this quote

  • post‑conflict reconstruction
  • community training
  • health services

Key Concepts

risk communication psychosocial support

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we tailor mine‑risk education for women?
  • What support helps families after landmine incidents?
A Different Perspective

Cultural barriers may hinder effective education.

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