Markus Haake, Programme Director, studied philosophy and literature in Berlin. After graduating with a degree in philosophy he volunteered for and worked with different NGOs in the area of human rights, ecology, disarmament and humanitarian mine action. In 2003/2004 he worked with Medico International in Afghanistan. Before joining Geneva Call in February 2007 he coordinated the German Action Group Landmine, and the German Campaign to Ban Landmines. He has authored in whole or in part the Landmine Monitor country reports on Germany between 1999 and 2004.

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