humanitarian mine clearance aims to clear land so that civilians can return to their homes and their everyday routines without the threat of landmines and unexploded remnants of war (erw), which include unexploaded ordnance and abandoned explosive ordnance. this means that all the mines and erw affecting the places where ordinary people live must be cleared, and their safety in areas that have been cleared must be guaranteed. mines are cleared and the areas are thoroughly verified so that they can say without a doubt that the land is now safe, and people can use it without worrying about the weapons. the aim of humanitarian demining is to restore peace and security at the community level.