Congressional UXO/Demining Caucus hosts webinar about conflict and refugee crises in Ukraine, Iraq, and beyond

On Thursday, June 23, the UXO/Demining Caucus hosted a webinar on conflict, refugee crises, and the threat that explosive remnants present to displaced people for Congressional staff.  

The discussion focused on demining efforts in Ukraine and Iraq, including inside Iraqi refugee camps, and discussed how the threat of landmines prevents people from safely returning home to rebuild their lives. Speakers included: 

• Caucus co-chair Rep. Bill Johnson 
  
  
• Simon Conway, Head of Program Development for The HALO Trust 
  
  
• Katie Shaw, Country Director of Iraq for MAG 
  
  
• Sol Black, Branch Chief for Africa/Europe/NEA, State Department Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement 

Watch the webinar below.