Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining

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Director Ambassador Tobias Privitelli
Foundation In 1998 by the Swiss government as a non-profit foundation
Staff 95
Headquarters Maison de la paix,
Geneva,
Switzerland
Website www.gichd.org
Location 46°13′24″N 6°08′48″E / 46.2233°N 6.1467°E / 46.2233; 6.1467

The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD; French: Centre international de déminage humanitaire - CIDHG) is an international organisation working in mine action and explosive ordnance risk reduction, with a focus on landmines, cluster munitions and ammunition stockpiles. Based in the Maison de la paix in Geneva, it is legally a non-profit foundation in Switzerland.

It was established by Switzerland and several other countries in April 1998. In March 2003, the GICHD concluded a status agreement with the Swiss Government guaranteeing its independence and freedom of action. The Centre has around 95 staff members and is supported by governments and organizations. Tobias Privitelli was awarded the title of ambassador for his new role as director of the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) in Geneva which he began in August 2024.

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