Additional Context: This data was self-reported by implementing organizations to the International Campaign to Ban Landmines, or ICBL, in a survey from late 2025. These staff had been working across eight U.S.-backed demining projects which were suspended or scaled down as a result of funding cuts in early 2025. Staffing losses reduce the capacity to conduct risk education outreach activities and provide victim assistance services as well.

According to ICBL, the U.S. had historically been a strong supporter of gender-sensitive and inclusive approaches to mine action activities. Ensuring diverse staffing was a key component of these grants. However, with changing U.S. priorities and the expansion of the Mexico City Policy, some organizations reported receiving U.S. government communications tying the reinstatement of funds to restrictions on gender-related initiatives.

Source: ICBL-CMC