On 8 December 2005, the General Assembly declared that 4 April of each year shall be observed as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. It was first observed on 4 April 2006.
2022 Theme – “Safe Ground, Safe Steps, Safe Home”
The day was declared by the UNGA on 8 December 2005, to raise awareness about landmines and progress toward their eradication. The celebrations is led by United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS)- Headquarter- New York, United States.
