Today is the International Day of Mine Awareness and Assistance.

The goal of the International Day of Mine Awareness and Assistance is to raise awareness about landmines and the work being made toward their eradication.

The theme for this year's event is 'Safe Ground, Safe Steps, Safe Home.' UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a statement on the day that the day serves as a reminder of how the world overcame the scourge of landmines while also emphasizing the need for additional effort in this area.