Today is International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. The theme for this year's campaign, "Protecting Lives, Building Peace," resonates deeply with the mandate of the UN Mission to Support the Hudaydah Agreement (UNMHA).

UNMHA strongly supports efforts to clear landmines and ERW in Hudaydah and surrounding areas. This vital work allows displaced populations to return home safely, facilitates the delivery of humanitarian aid and paves the way for economic recovery.

On this International Day, let us all salute the brave local heroes whose commitment to demining is clearing the path to peace. And in support of their noble efforts, let us recommit ourselves to the goal of a world free from the threat of landmines and ERW. By "Protecting Lives, Building Peace," we can create a safer future for all.