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Monthly Roundup February 2024

Statement by the Prime Minister on the International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers

“Today, on the International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers, we pledge to continue working closely with United Nations member states and other international partners to ensure every child is protected from the violence of war. Together, we can make sure children remain children and build a safer world where they can fulfil their full potential.”

Statement on International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers

Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs; the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development; and the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence

[NEW!] Research Handbook of Children and Armed Conflict

The Research Handbook of Children and Armed Conflict adeptly explores childrens’ lived realities of armed conflict and its aftermath. Featuring empirical, conceptual and policy analyses alongside moving first-hand accounts of the experiences of war-affected children and youth, it highlights the urgent need for advocacy and action.

Pre-order: https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/research-handbook-of-children-and-armed-conflict-9781839104800.html

Demand a ceasefire by all parties to end civilian suffering

With each day that passes more lives are lost and the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza is getting worse. Sign Amnesty International's petition HERE to call for an immediate ceasefire by all parties to end civilian bloodshed and ensure humanitarian aid access to Gaza.

Imagining Peace is a knowledge-sharing platform that has:

AN INTERACTIVE TOOLKIT

We highlight artistic practices that contribute to peacebuilding in places affected by conflict and its aftermath. Our interactive toolkit is designed to spark your creativity and understanding of multidisciplinary peacebuilding practices.

A NETWORK OF ORGANISATIONS

We've built a robust database of organizations, spanning different regions, that are dedicated to merging arts and peacebuilding.

Bangladesh's critically endangered Asian elephants get court protection

"Bangladesh's critically endangered wild elephants have received a court order banning their adoption and protecting them from exploitation."

CardiacCrash is a dramatic, interactive program that teaches participants hands-only CPR and AED use in less than an hour.

Learn more HERE

"Everyone should learn CPR and how to use an AED, starting at an early age – both are easy to learn and simple to do. But people need to be empowered to take action. This means increasing awareness around cardiac arrest and equipping people with both the skills and the confidence to act. AEDs should also be much more widely available – and they should be registered, linked to a 9-1-1 dispatch, and properly maintained."

Excerpt taken from the article "We need to create a culture of life savers to address cardiac arrest" posted in The Globe and Mail (February 13, 2024)

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Oh my goodness!  Thank you so much!  

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