The work of the Mine Action Review is produced by a team of researchers dedicated to assessing progress in survey and clearance in accordance with the obligations laid down in the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention and the Convention on Cluster Munitions, and based on Mine Action Review's eight criteria for assessing the performance national mine action programmes.
The Mine Action Review combines desk study, interviews, reviews of treaty reporting and statements, and field missions to generate its reports. Please feel free to email us at mineactionreview@npaid.org.
Lucy is Project Manager of the Mine Action Review
Lucy has a master’s degree (with distinction) in global governance and ethics from University College London (UCL). Prior to joining Norwegian People's Aid, Lucy worked for the International Campaign to Ban Landmines-Cluster Munition Coalition (ICBL-CMC). She previously worked in India and Nepal on international development issues and prior to that was a manager in the private sector in London.
Stuart serves as editor of the Mine Action Review
Stuart is an international lawyer specialising in use of force issues. He holds a doctorate in international humanitarian law and a master's degree in forensic ballistics.
Nick conducts research for Mine Action Review
Nick has a master’s degree in politics (Middle East) from SOAS and is a journalist with extensive experience reporting in the Middle East and South East Asia, currently based in Geneva covering the United Nations and international humanitarian organisations.
Rula is a Researcher for Mine Action Review
Rula has worked in the humanitarian sector with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in multiple countries providing emergency relief and livelihoods recovery for people affected by the armed conflict. She is an agricultural engineer and holds a Mastertrack certificate in innovation and entrepreneurship from HEC, the international business school in Paris.
Laurène is a researcher for Mine Action Review.
She has 20 years of experience in the development and humanitarian sector. Holding a degree in International Humanitarian Law, she has worked in diverse contexts, focusing on program management and coordination. She later transitioned to advisory roles, addressing ethical dilemmas, conducting conflict and context analysis, and shaping policy for NGOs. Now a consultant, Laurène provides research and analysis services to international organizations, fostering evidence-based decision-making and supporting the implementation of international law to help limit the effects of armed conflicts.
Alex is a Researcher for Mine Action Review
Alex has a master’s degree in Global Health, Conflict and Security from King’s College London. She was previously a visiting research fellow with the Conflict and Health Research Group at King’s College and published a paper on the impact of landmines and explosive remnants of war on global health. Prior to working for Mine Action Review, she worked as a researcher for the Centre on Religion and Geopolitics and the Global Health Film initiative.
Emil conducts desk research and translation services for Mine Action Review.
Emil is experienced in external affairs with a demonstrated history of working in the private sector, the Department of Peace Operations of the United Nations, and in Humanitarian Mine Action (in the area of Armed conflicts of Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and Southeast Europe (SEE)).
Fran is a Researcher for Mine Action Review
Fran's background is originally in the UK refugee sector. She has also worked for the United Nations in humanitarian and human rights roles, most recently in reporting positions in South Sudan and Yemen. She holds a master's degree in refugee studies.
Sandra is a researcher for Mine Action Review
Sandra is an international humanitarian and development specialist with over 30 years’ experience, including in mine action, working with government agencies, international organisations, universities, non-governmental and civil society organisations. She has field experience in mine action programmes gained from deployment in conflict affected countries, as well as previous mine action research experience for the Landmine Monitor. Sandra holds a master’s degree in International Law in Armed Conflict from the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights.
Louise is a researcher for Mine Action Review
Louise has worked in the international development sector for over 20 years with organisations including the Fairtrade Foundation, CARE International, and the UK Co-operative College. As a researcher, writer, and project manager she has specialised in Fairtrade, development awareness, and co-operatives. Louise holds a master’s degree (with Distinction) in Development Studies from the University of Cambridge.