UNDP marks Its 30th anniversary in Armenia with a mine action awareness event in Dilijan

Tavush Province became the next stop in the series of events dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Armenia. Over the past three decades, UNDP’s work has spanned multiple sectors, and the event held in Dilijan aimed to highlight joint efforts in the field of humanitarian demining and community security.

“Over the past 30 years, the UN Development Programme has contributed to addressing Armenia’s key challenges and has played a significant role in the successes achieved here. It is no coincidence that I am in Tavush Province on the 30th anniversary of UNDP in Armenia. We have carried out major work here, particularly in the areas of socio-economic development, gender equality, demining, and environmental protection. There are still communities in Tavush with mine-contaminated areas, which hinder their further socio-economic development,”
said Natia Natsvlishvili, UNDP Resident Representative in Armenia, in an interview with Tavush Media.

During the event, a film showcasing 30 years of UNDP’s activities in Armenia was screened. The film featured stories from different regions of the country — from border villages to schools, water pipelines, and roads built in rehabilitated areas.

As part of the event’s theme, participants took part in an interactive exercise. In a mock “minefield” demarcated with paper signs and ribbons, a simulation drill was conducted to demonstrate how mines are detected, what equipment is used, and how safety in contaminated areas is ensured.

Alongside mine action efforts, UNDP’s programs over the past 30 years have transformed the realities of dozens of communities, reducing risks and creating more sustainable conditions for development.