The ICRC sent five photographers to five countries – Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iraq, Laos, Mozambique, and Nicaragua – to document the human toll exacted by mines and other ERW.   The images capture both the dedicated work of those involved in clearance operations and the anguish and resilience of survivors. 

 UNMAS Lebanon and UNIFIL support the Lebanon Mine Action Centre (LMAC) in providing mine risk education to young people across south Lebanon, highlighting the dangers of mines and explosive remnants of war and teaching them how to stay safe in such environments. 

   UNIFIL de-miners to date have cleared over 4,300 square metres of land and safely removed and destroyed 800 anti-personnel mines within its 1,060 square kilometre area of operation (AO) in south Lebanon... It is a huge imperative for us to keep working to try an ensure that we make south Lebanon, and other parts of the world safer      
 

Most of these victims were civilians, and half of them were children. In 2021, more than 5,500 people were killed or maimed by landmines. Despite efforts over the past two decades, approximately sixty million people in nearly 70 countries and territories still live with the risk of landmines on a daily basis 

 Ukraine has been littered with millions of landmines since Russia's invasion began two years ago. A humanitarian group says clearing them will take "generations."
 

 You're making your way through a field in Europe on your backpacking trip across Germany when suddenly you take a step and hear a beep. You've just activated a landmine! Here's how to safely navigate a minefield and make it out of there alive! How can you escape and survive an active minefield? Find out in today's educational animated cartoon!  

According to the article "Driven by Hunger in Gaza, Amputees are Part of the Collateral Damage", Gaza now has the highest number of child amputees per capita than anywhere in the world. As of early 2025, over 4,500 new amputees are in need of prosthetics, on top of 2,000 existing cases. Around 24,000 injured people require rehabilitation, but the health system is collapsing under the weight. Hospitals like Al-Shifa in Gaza are overwhelmed, lacking basic medical supplies such as anesthesia. Due to aid supply disruptions, many Palestinians risk death just to find food. The UN confirms famine in Gaza governorate, with 500,000 people facing starvation and catastrophic conditions. Click Here to read more.

 The article "Challenges of Children Amputees in Gaza" highlights the severe physical, emotional, and social hardships faced by children who have lost limbs due to the ongoing conflict. With Gaza’s healthcare system critically weakened by war and blockade, access to surgery, rehabilitation, and mental health support is extremely limited. Child amputees struggle with pain, trauma, and social isolation, while families are left to provide care with minimal resources.

Although some aid efforts exist, they fall far short of meeting the overwhelming need. Click Here to read more.

The article "Facing life in the Gaza Strip with a new disability" tells the horrific story of what four-year-old Ghazal had and has to go through. As a result of the ongoing war, Ghazals house was hit with shelling, and she lost her leg from the impact.  The doctor from her neighborhood was forced to perform the surgery under poor conditions and without anesthesia because of a shortage of medical supplies and equipment. Although the bleeding was successfully controlled, her leg became infected. Several days later, upon finally arriving at Al Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, the medical team faced a heartbreaking decision — they had no choice but to amputate Ghazal’s leg. 

Click Here to read more about Ghazal's story.

This Article tells us that before the conflict escalated in October 2023, children made up nearly half of Gaza’s population. Since then, tens of thousands have been killed, injured, or left permanently disabled figures that are likely underreported due to the destruction of entire families. With an estimated 3,000 to 4,000 child amputees and over 25,000 injured minors, Gaza now has the highest number of child amputees per capita in the world. Yet much of their suffering remains unseen, as media access is restricted and many victims cannot tell their stories. This article asks what the future holds for these children in a place without medical infrastructure, disability rights, or even safe shelter and argues that their experiences will shape not only Gaza’s future, but global conversations about justice, human rights, and collective memory. Dive deep into real victim stories with Ahmed Moor Here.

This research article offers a comprehensive global overview of traumatic amputation, a serious injury that leads to lasting disability and a rising public health burden. Using data from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019, researchers analyzed trends in incidence, prevalence, and years lived with disability (YLDs) across age, gender, amputation type, and levels of social development. While age-standardized rates have slightly declined, the total number of traumatic amputations and related disabilities has grown significantly, especially among older adults, reflecting the effects of population growth and aging. The most common injuries involve fingers, but lower limb amputations cause the highest disability burden. Mechanical forces and falls were found to be leading causes. The study emphasizes that as the global population ages, the overall impact of traumatic amputations will continue to grow, and targeted healthcare strategies will be essential to meet the needs of this expanding and often overlooked patient population. To look further into this study, you can find more about it Here.

 The ongoing conflict in Gaza has resulted in a staggering number of casualties, including tens of thousands of injuries and a significant rise in amputations, with the United Nations declaring it home to the largest group of child amputees in modern history. Since October 2023, between 5,000 to 6,000 Palestinians have lost limbs due to the war, leading to a critical need for medical services amidst severe shortages of prosthetic devices caused by an Israeli blockade. Local technicians are innovatively creating prosthetic limbs from recycled materials to aid those affected, especially children, providing them with a renewed sense of hope and the ability to reclaim aspects of normal life. However, the struggle for survival continues, as these amputees face a lifelong journey of adaptation and resilience amid ongoing challenges and limited resources. Click the video above to learn more.