One of the main goals of mine action within the Ministry of Defense is ensuring equal access to work in this field, including increasing the involvement of women, veterans, individuals affected by explosive devices, and people with disabilities.

This was discussed at the seminar "Equal Opportunities: Engaging People with Disabilities in Employment in Mine Action," held in Kyiv with financial support from the Swedish government.

"Today, great attention is given to implementing policies that ensure equal access to work in mine action, creating specialized training programs that include both technical and non-technical skills required in this field, and establishing conditions that ensure comfortable and safe employment," said Colonel Oleh Shuvarskyi, Head of the Mine Action Department – Deputy Chief of the Main Department of Mine Action, Civil Protection, and Environmental Safety.

The employment program for people with disabilities, including war veterans, is being implemented in Ukraine by the UN. As part of this project, the first four Ukrainians who were injured by explosive devices have been employed by the international organization The HALO Trust.

They will analyze satellite and UAV images to detect and map mine-contaminated areas. The Ukrainians received job offers a month after completing the relevant training course on engaging people with disabilities in mine action.

Participants in the seminar were also introduced to approaches for employing and organizing workplaces for people with disabilities in mine action, and practical sessions were held.