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A MESSAGE FROM OUR FOUNDER, ROMEO DALLAIRE

My brothers & sisters of Rwanda,

As we reflect on the events of 30 yrs ago, the indescribable loss and the biblical inhumanity, I hope you will join me in also looking ahead with strength, hope, joy & peace.

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Our Deputy Director for Regional Programs, MUKENDI TSHIDIMU Arsène, our Country Representative, and the US Defense Attaché, Ambassadeur Lucy Tamlyn, paid a courtesy visit to the Comd CGEM FARDC Officiel SCIFA and discussed potential areas of collaboration.

This week, our founder General Romeo Dallaire, launched his book The Peace: A Warrior’s Journey.

#children #peace #security #childsoldiers #VancouverPrinciples #children peacesecurity General Roméo Dallaire

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#children #peace #security #childsoldiers #VancouverPrinciples #children peacesecurity General Roméo Dallaire

Get to know the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security, and how we prevent the recruitment and use of children in armed violence.

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#children #peace #security #childsoldiers #VancouverPrinciples #children peacesecurity General Roméo Dallaire

This morning the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace & Security Executive Director Shelly Whitman addressed Nova Scotia's Legislature on the importance of creating a Child and Youth Commission to ensure that #children & #youth in #NovaScotia are protected and their voices and perspectives are heard. @NSleg

The Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace & Security issued a global statement last week condemning the abduction of children in Nigeria. We are relieved to learn of their safe return. Peace is possible. Violence is preventable. And children are the heart of the solution.

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Get to know the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security, and how we prevent the recruitment and use of children in armed violence.

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#childsoldiers #VancouverPrinciples #childrenpeacesecurity General Roméo Dallaire

This training, conducted in partnership with the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace & Security, is key to protecting and promoting the rights of children affected by armed conflict in Mozambique. #ForEveryChild , safety and security.

1,500 #children have been #kidnapped since the abduction of the #Chibok girls by #BokoHaram in 2014. Where the 🌎 raised its voice in outrage 10 yrs ago, it is now resigned to accept this horrific violation against children. READ OUR STATEMENT HERE: ow.ly/tpjF50QR3qw

Get to know the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security, and how we prevent the recruitment and use of children in armed violence.

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#children #peace #security #childsoldiers #VancouverPrinciples General Roméo Dallaire

On this International Women's Day, our own Francisca Mujawase reminds us of the transformational role women can make in uniform.

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Women-led community dialogues are essential to our work to prevent the recruitment and use of children into armed violence.

Lubumbashi, DRC, March 2024

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“A horrific year for violations against children.” Shelly Whitman speaks out about how current violent conflict in #Ukraine , #Gaza , and #Sudan will impact children for many years to come.

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This week, in collaboration with FARDC Officiel SCIFA, we contributed to a pre-deployment training of military commanders &explored more on their pivotal role in preventing the recruitment and use of children in armed conflicts and transforming cycles of violence.

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Get to know the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security, and how we prevent the recruitment and use of children in armed violence.

#children #peace #security #childsoldiers #VancouverPrinciples #children peacesecurity General Roméo Dallaire

On this year's World Day of Social Justice we are reminded that we will never achieve true #social #justice across the world without prioritising children's rights and their perspectives on #peace and #justice .

Today, our Deputy Director of Regional Programs, MUKENDI TSHIDIMU Arsène, met with the head of UNICEF en RDC Child Protection to exchange best practices and explore collaboration opportunities, ensuring children remain at the heart of peace and security solutions.