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Humanitarian Issues Program

• Photo Exhibit: Children Around the World: Stories of Resilience

Humanitarian Issues Program

The Humanitarian Issues Program in Atlantic Canada is dedicated to helping the general public gain a better understanding of International Humanitarian Law (IHL), the humanitarian impacts of armed conflict and the work of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). 

Youth take part in the program through conferences, workshops and other educational activities. Find out how you can get involved.

Call for participants – 2013 Youth Conference, March 23

Youth aged 13-18 are invited to learn about humanitarian issues related to children and war – such as:  the experiences of the girl child, child soldiers, and explosive remnants of war. Interactive activities around these issues allow participants to develop a greater understanding of the impact of war on children, and develop empathy for those affected. Youth also engage in skills development around taking action, and being a leader on global issues.

Registration deadline: March 9, 2013. Send completed application form to Yehia Abdelkader at  yehia.abdelkader@redcross.ca or by fax (902) 422-6247.

 

Children Around the World: Stories of Resilience

Canadian Red Cross Photography Exhibit

February 1 – April 30, 2013 at the IWK Health Centre
Opening Reception Tuesday, February 5, 12 noon - 1 p.m.
IWK Health Centre (IWK Gallery – past the Tim Hortons)
5850-5980 University Avenue, Halifax, NS

This exhibit highlights the resiliency of children living in conflict and post-conflict situations. The collection - a project by volunteers with the Canadian Red Cross’ Even Wars Have Limits group (EWHL) - is comprised of photographs from Atlantic Canadians, capturing their experiences from around the world.

EWHL volunteers promote humanitarian issues and action through public outreach and engagement on topics such as international humanitarian law, the effects of war on children, and explosive remnants of war. We welcome you to join us at the exhibit Opening Reception and find about our work in schools and communities across the Maritimes! For more information contact kalina.mccaul@redcross.ca

 

Call for volunteers

The Even Wars Have Limits (EWHL) working group has volunteer positions available for students in the Halifax area with an interest in conflict or post-conflict situations. EWHL promotes humanitarian issues and action through public outreach and engagement on such topics as international humanitarian law, the effects of war on children, landmines, and explosive remnants of war. The EWHL group meets weekly and helps organize speaker series, facilitates workshops, media events, exhibits and film screenings.

For more information, please contact Kalina McCaul at kalina.mccaul@redcross.ca or (902) 424-1833.

 

Videos

Youth from Atlantic Canada express their views on war, IHL and other humanitarian issues. Check out these videos.