Helene Kuperman

Currently Head of @MAGsaveslives Europe, based in Brussels. All views my own.

[🇧🇪 Belgium MFA @BelgiumMFA]

🇧🇪 Belgium congratulates Mines Advisory Group on winning the 2025 #HiltonPrize, a recognition of its relentless efforts in humanitarian mine action.

Belgium is proud to be a longstanding donor to @MAGsaveslives.

🔗https://t.co/dCW0nSP3s9

[Helene Kuperman @HeleneKuperman]

👋@eu_eeas Upholding and Defending international norms, humanitarian international law and protection of civilians. What's your response to Biden's administration ? Read @MAGsaveslives's statementhttps://www.maginternational.org/whats-happening/MAG-statement-anti-personnel-mines/

[European External Action Service - EEAS 🇪🇺 @eu_eeas]

With an increasing number of conflicts and crises, the Non-Proliferation & Disarmament architecture is under strain.

The 🇪🇺 EU is committed to defend it.

This week, 200+ officials & experts discuss ways to prevent proliferation & advance the cause of disarmament. @EU_NonProlif

[Helene Kuperman @HeleneKuperman]

In its preamble the #ArmsTradeTreaty recognises the fundamental interconnections between development, peace, security and human rights. In Article 1, Object and Purpose , it seeks to contribute to peace, security, international and regional stability, and reduce human suffering

[MAG (Mines Advisory Group) @MAGsaveslives]

This week, MAG attended the 10th Conference of States Parties to the #ArmsTradeTreaty.

The treaty aims to regulate global transfers of arms, prevent illicit trade & diversion of arms & reduce human suffering.

🎥 Watch a video from our Head of MAG Europe reflecting on the week.

[Helene Kuperman @HeleneKuperman]

@csolmirano Congratulations @csolmirano , we look forward to working with you and the ATT secretariat!

[Helene Kuperman @HeleneKuperman]

It has been my honour to present alongside Ghana National Commission on Small Arms and @Centre_AVR, how operators such as @MAGsaveslives contribute to practical implementation of the treaty contributing to human security.
#ArmsTradeTreaty #CSP10

[MAG (Mines Advisory Group) @MAGsaveslives]

This week, MAG is attending the 10th Conference of States Parties to the #ArmsTradeTreaty in Geneva.

Today, we co-hosted a side event with @Centre_AVR & @SmallArmsGh to discuss practical implementations of the treaty in fragile situations.

#CSP10

[Helene Kuperman @HeleneKuperman]

Thanks to @EU_FPI for their support and to our partner @herorats, a dedicated team of 8 women will help clear minefields with their trained dogs. read more below.#EUDiplomacy #EUInTheWorld #StandWithUkraine #EUForeignPolicy

[EU Service for Foreign Policy Instruments 🌐 @EU_FPI]

Did you know that dogs can fight landmine contamination? 🐕‍🦺 With @MagSavesLives and @herorats we support a team of 8 🇺🇦 women and their 16 technical survey dogs who will help clear liberated 🇺🇦 territories from mines. #EUForeignPolicy Learn more here:
https://t.co/T69LIk1gWj
https://t.co/4LTiqDZMGQ

[Helene Kuperman @HeleneKuperman]

Great @EU_Commission support to crucial work in Ukraine. read more about @MAGsaveslives teams's work clearing minefields. #EUDiplomacy #EUInTheWorld #StandWithUkraine #EUForeignPolicy

[MAG (Mines Advisory Group) @MAGsaveslives]

This month, for the first time in Ukraine, specially trained dogs and their handlers, who are all Ukrainian women, will begin clearing minefields.

The project is funded by the @EU_Commission & delivered in partnership with @herorats & MAG.

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/2Gkfc9a3aq

[Helene Kuperman @HeleneKuperman]

Thrilled to Announce MAG's Growing Commitment in Europe!Read more below on MAG joining the European Peacebuilding Liaison Office (EPLO). I'm eager to collaborate with fellow EPLO members and key stakeholders across the sector to advance peacebuilding efforts.

[Darren Cormack @darrencormack]

Very pleased to share that MAG is now a member of @EPLO_ a network of European NGOs committed to preventing violent conflict.

Looking forward to lending our experience to influencing European policy-makers to take a more active approach in securing peace. https://t.co/yXld0y2wpg

[Helene Kuperman @HeleneKuperman]

I'm incredibly honoured to be appointed as the new Head of MAG Europe, marking a significant step forward for MAG's presence on the continent. This is a truly exciting new chapter in my professional journey, and I'm deeply grateful for the trust placed in me by MAG's leadership.

[Darren Cormack @darrencormack]

We have also appointed a Head of MAG Europe to lead the strategic development of MAG’s European presence.

@HeleneKuperman, who previously led our teams in Vietnam and West Africa, brings a wealth of experience in both policy and practice to grow our activity in Brussels.

[Darren Cormack @darrencormack]

Very pleased to share that MAG is now a member of @EPLO_ a network of European NGOs committed to preventing violent conflict.

Looking forward to lending our experience to influencing European policy-makers to take a more active approach in securing peace. https://t.co/yXld0y2wpg

[Helene Kuperman @HeleneKuperman]

@darrencormack @MAGsaveslives Lucky you Darren! Spending time with these amazing colleagues!

[ECOWAS Development Partners CoordinationCell-EDPCC @ECOWASdevparcel]

Hélène Kuperman Le Bihan,Regional Head of Programme-Mines Advisory Group: @MAGsaveslives supports ECOWAS Member States, the ECOWAS Commission and civil society organizations through numerous actions to combat the proliferation of weapons and contribute to reducing armed violence

[United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @UNIDIR]

📷 Snapshots of day 1⃣ of the ECOWAS-UNIDIR Regional Seminar #HappeningNow in Accra, Ghana 🇬🇭

These discussions on gender-sensitive SALW control, women's leadership, and more can help build a safer, more inclusive future! 💪🕊️

[United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @UNIDIR]

2/2 Panelists 🧑‍💻👩‍💻 are discussing #gender mainstreaming in arms control: Small Arms, Landmines, IEDs

🗣️ Mohamed Coulibaly @UNIDIR
🗣️ Helene Kuperman @MAGsaveslives
🗣️ Kheira Djouhri @SmallArmsSurvey
🗣️ Koffi Marc Kouadio @ecowas_cedea

[Helene Kuperman @HeleneKuperman]

Privileged to participate and share MAG contribution to #gendermainstreaming in weapons and ammunition management and our work across West Africa.
Thanks to @ecowas_cedeao and @UNIDIR for the organisation and fruitful discussions

[United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @UNIDIR]

🧵 1/3 It’s #Day 3⃣ of the 2023 ECOWAS-UNIDIR Regional Seminar!

[United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @UNIDIR]

🧵 1/3 It’s #Day 3⃣ of the 2023 ECOWAS-UNIDIR Regional Seminar!

[ECOWAS Development Partners CoordinationCell-EDPCC @ECOWASdevparcel]

Day 2 Accra, 🇬🇭ECOWAS and @UNIDIR explore gender perspectives at the 2023 regional seminar on arms control and disarmament in West Africa.
The results of the annual seminar will deepen the assessments of regional arms control, disarmament and weapons non-proliferation regimes.

[MAG (Mines Advisory Group) @MAGsaveslives]

Speaking at @ungeneva, our Director of Policy and Strategic Partnerships, Josephine Dresner, stresses the importance of creating synergies between the #ArmsTrade Treaty and other treaties and policy frameworks.

More on this in our recent paper 📰https://t.co/hPTtZoxBpb

[MAG (Mines Advisory Group) @MAGsaveslives]

Our International Policy Manager @RLabianco just spoke @UNGeneva, focusing on
🔴 efforts to universalise the #ArmsTrade Treaty
🔴 the importance of a tailored approach to promote the #ATT and its humanitarian purpose
🔴 the critical role of regional organisations & civil society

[MAG (Mines Advisory Group) @MAGsaveslives]

Greg Crowther, MAG's Director of Programmes, spoke with @SkyNews today about the collapse of the Nova #Kakhovka dam, and the threat of landmines displaced by the flooding.

Read our statement on the situation in #Ukraine here: https://t.co/qDPMcir2dF