Women Leading in Building Peace and Security
Sep.
17

Women Leading in Building Peace and Security

To commemorate this year’s International Day of Peace, the Dallaire Institute is hosting a one-day workshop and an evening plenary session, open to the public. The workshop will focus on the vital role of women in addressing peace and security in our divided world, featuring two panels that bring together researchers and practitioners

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2022-23 Shaar Shalom Lecture
Mar.
30

2022-23 Shaar Shalom Lecture

Join us March 30th for the Shaar Shalom lecture at Dalhousie University. Dallaire Institute Executive Director, Dr. Shelly Whitman, The Honorable Bob Rae and The Honorable Lieutenant-General (ret) Roméo Dallaire will discuss International human rights and Canada's role in a polarized world. Register to attend in person or online.

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Red Hand Day
Feb.
12

Red Hand Day

February 12th is the International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers, a.k.a. Red Hand Day. The Dallaire Institute’s African Centre of Excellence hosted a workshop bringing together military, police, civilian personnel and policy-makers from over 12 African countries to discuss tangible steps to advance a Children, Peace and Security Agenda and to implement the Vancouver Principles across Africa.

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4th Annual Knowledge for Prevention Symposium- Prioritizing Children in Conflict Prevention
Nov.
29
to Dec. 1

4th Annual Knowledge for Prevention Symposium- Prioritizing Children in Conflict Prevention

The Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security at Dalhousie University hosted the 4th Annual Knowledge for Prevention (K4P) Symposium: Prioritizing Children in Conflict Prevention in Montevideo, Uruguay. The event took place from Nov 29-Dec 1, with the events on day 1 broadcast virtually on Zoom. Watch the recordings below.

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May
3
to May 5

Tables rondes en ligne sur: “La participation des femmes, des enfants et des communautés pour le maintien de la paix.”

L'Institut Dallaire pour les enfants, la paix et la sécurité de l'Université Dalhousie et le Programme pour la paix et la sécurité des femmes de l'Institut international pour la paix sont heureux de vous inviter à deux tables rondes en ligne sur « La participation des femmes, des enfants et des communautés pour le maintien de la paix » qui auront lieu le 3 mai 2022, de 13 H 30 à 17 H 30 GMT.

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Red Hand Day
Feb.
12

Red Hand Day

The Dallaire Institute commemorated #RedHandDay, the International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers, which is marked every year on February 12th.

The event included youth voices, highlighting the importance of ending the recruitment and use of children, as well as remarks from Dallaire Institute staff and partners in Rwanda.

Check out the recordings below!

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3rd Annual K4P Symposium: Early Warning to Early Action
Nov.
17
to Nov. 19

3rd Annual K4P Symposium: Early Warning to Early Action

This year’s symposium will comprise multiple online discussions focused on prioritizing children’s perspectives and diverse voices in global early warning on preventing the recruitment and use of children.

Compounded by a global health crisis, the vulnerability of children’s rights globally remains a pressing concern. Now more than ever, our collective efforts to prioritize the rights of children affected by armed conflict are essential.

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Cleveringa Dallaire Critical Conversation Series
Sep.
22
to Nov. 10

Cleveringa Dallaire Critical Conversation Series

In the fall of 2021, Leiden University Cleveringa professor Roméo Dallaire and world experts shared their thoughts about PTSD, children’s rights, war crimes, humanitarian law, and peacekeeping in a series of conversations about leadership and moral dilemma during times of conflict and crisis.

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