What types of victim assistance are lacking the most?
The types of victim assistance that are lacking the most are economic re-integration and psycho-socio support, so that landmine survivors may regain their position in society socially and economically as a way of improving their lives. Q: What are the achievements made within victim assistance since the treaty was signed? A: There are several achievements made within victim assistance. For one thing, the definition of victim assistance has been widened, priority areas in victim assistance have been identified, and a six-point-indicator study on victim assistance has been developed. Additionally, substantive work has been done to include landmine survivors in the Mine Ban Treaty-related meetings at the national, regional and international level. Mine affected states parties now present their status of victim assistance using the four ‘P’s: Progress, Priorities, Problems and Plan. Q: What are the most immediate problems in Uganda with landmines? A: The most immediate problem in Uganda wi
