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Part I 1. Georgia is a State Party to the 1996 Amended Protocol II on Prohibitions or Restrictions on the Use of Mines, Booby-Traps and Other Devices annexed to the 1980 Conviction in Conventional Weapons (CCW). Part II 7. Georgia has not acceded to the 1997 Convection on the prohibition of the use stockpiling, production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on Their Destruction;
8. c) Upon request of Georgian government different demining organizations (Halo Trust, NPA) were invited to conduct demining activities in the war affected areas as well as on the soviet legacy minefields including assistance (iMMAP, ITF, NSPA) in relevant trainings and institutionalization of mine action in Georgia (in accordance with IMAS and IATG). As a result of works, most of the mine and ERW contaminated areas in the country have been cleared, however clearance works are still ongoing. LEPL DELTA of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) of Georgia is a main mine action coordination authority in Georgia. It coordinates Humanitarian mine action in the country that among others includes conduction of QA/QC and creation and implementation of Georgian National Mine Action Standards and National Technical Standards Guidelines (in accordance with IMAS and IATG).
9. ERW and mine victims are not differentiated from other persons with disabilities. They are included along with other disabled people in the same governmental programs and projects and enjoy the similar benefits. There is a Law on Social Protection of Disabled person (1995) approved by the Parliament of Georgia (last amendment was made in March, 2017). Capability development of the Military Hospital of the MOD of Georgia named after Giorgi Abramishvili in Gori and Kutaisi as well as development of prosthetic rehabilitation capabilities in Georgia have been completed via NATO, EU and bilateral support. In 2024, MoD of Georgia continued further development of warrior care capabilities to ensure physical and mental well-being of wounded soldiers. The aim is to improve rehabilitation services, integration and re-socialization of wounded/injured warriors. In 2024, MoD of Georgia purchased rehabilitation equipment for the “Maro Makashvili Military Personnel Rehabilitation Centre.” Additionally, to facilitate the rehabilitation process, an electronic clinic management program was also purchased. MoD of Georgia also supports the rehabilitation of wounded and injured military servicemen through sports activities. During 2024 wounded and injured personnel successfully competed in the "Air Force and Marine Corps Trials" in Las Vegas, US, and “Cataran Yomp” in Scotland (UK). Moreover, the “Week of Wounded Warriors” was held at the “Maro Makashvili Military Personnel Rehabilitation Centre,” where adaptive sports events were carried out. 1 Besides, International Humanitarian Organizations such as ICRC, ITF and IOM provided assistance to mine victims in order to facilitate their social reintegration (including micro credits program, provision of prosthesis, etc.).
10. MOD of Georgia continues developing mine action and stockpile destruction capacity with partners support, however, DELTA requires assistance with financial means, relevant equipment and subject matter expertise related to development of Georgian National Mine Action Standards and National Technical Standards Guidelines (in accordance with IMAS and IATG), also in conducting the GMAA (General Mine Action Assessment) as well as staff trainings on EOD level 1, 2, 3; Technical/Non-Technical survey; Management; IMSMA database and IMAS skills.
11. MOD of Georgia continues developing mine action capacity; In this regard, Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) Company personnel of the Combat Engineer Battalion of the GDF has received 1st and 2nd level training according to the International Mine Action Standards (IMAS). EOD Company is trained to conduct disposal of the conventional explosive materials/munitions.
OSCE Questionnaire on Explosive Remnants of War 1. Yes. 2. 2003 CCW Protocol V on Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) was ratified by the Parliament of Georgia in 2008. 3. DELTA requires assistance with financial means, relevant equipment and subject matter expertise related to development of Georgian National Mine Action Standards and National Technical Standards Guidelines (in accordance with IMAS and IATG) in conducting the GMAA (General Mine Action Assessment) as well as staff trainings on EOD level 1, 2, 3; Technical/Non-Technical survey; Management; IMSMA database and IMAS skills. 4. MOD of Georgia does not have the full capacity to support others in clearing and minimizing the risks and effects of ERW.
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