General Roméo Dallaire
@romeodallaire
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"A passionate and moving speaker, General Dallaire inspired the audience to challenge the status quo and to shape a new future." info @romeodallaire .com
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Three principles from General Dallaire, based on his experience in a crisis:
1. Keep all communications open
2. Do not take any risks not essential for your survival
3. Think about others who are at the heart of the crisis both as victims and as respondents
#COVID19
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We are pleased to announce that on August 29, General Dallaire and Marie-Claude Michaud married in love and joy. This intimate wedding took place on the magnificent site of the Seigneurie des Aulnaies in the company of family. We send them our best wishes for happiness.
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Souvenons-nous de leur sacrifice.
~~
Remember their sacrifice.
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Advice from General Roméo Dallaire: If you are over 70, stay home and protect others.
#Covid19
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A MESSAGE FROM ROMEO DALLAIRE
My brothers and sisters of Rwanda,
As we reflect on the events of thirty years ago, the indescribable loss and the biblical inhumanity, I hope you will join me in also looking ahead with strength, hope, joy and peace....
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Dallaire told CTV’s Question Period host Vassy Kapelos in an interview airing Sunday that the war in the Middle East has led to “nearly every one” of the United Nations’ listed violations against children in conflict being committed.
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On this painful anniversary, General Dallaire presents the keynote address at the Rwanda High Commission to Canada's commemoration event, virtually.
(Stream will be posted at 1700h EST.)
The General sends his blessings and strength to all who have suffered and lost.
#Kwibuka
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A message of support from General Romeo Dallaire to
#HealthCareWorkers
and other
#FirstResponders
.
#Covid19
(1/3)
(français ci-dessous)
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Roméo Dallaire named as 2019 recipient of Adrienne Clarkson Prize for Global Citizenship
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General Dallaire's support of Canada's candidacy for the UN Security Council
#CanadaUNSC
(Français ci-dessous)
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General Romeo Dallaire on the 75th anniversary of the United Nations: "The achievement of peace needs an entirely new conceptual framework based not in resolving conflicts, but in preventing them."
#K4P2020
@DallaireInst
via
@torontostar
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Today, the initiative I founded ten years ago officially becomes the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace, and Security. Very proud to see our mission expand over the past decade to this important point. Congratulations
@DallaireInst
Peux ce que veux. Allons-y!
You may have noticed our social handles have changed!
After 10 years as an Initiative, we are pleased to announce that we have officially received Institute status.
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I am in the process of writing my fourth book that will be titled The Peace. Please share what is "peace" for you? How do you think we can move the concept of true, lasting peace between and within nations? Peux ce que veut. Allons-y! RAD
#ThePeace
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General Dallaire's review of
@lindamelvern
's new book, out today. "It is critically important that we remain vigilant against calculated deceit, the dissemination of misinformation by unwitting dupes and bald faced lies. It is an exhausting, Sisyphean task. But it is essential."
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April 7: the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
The House has unanimously passed Rob Oliphant's motion naming April 7 as Int'l Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
This is the first motion passed by the House to specifically recognize the Tutsi as the primary victims of the genocide in Rwanda.
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General Romeo Dallaire captured in a candid moment behind the scenes of back to back interviews on Ukraine, by his wife Marie-Claude Michaud. The toll of witnessing inaction again, 30 years on, is heavy.
#ukraine
#leadershipbienveillant
#vulnerability
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"We are NOT in any way looking at PEACE; in fact, I haven't heard anybody talk about trying to bring a peace process to this thing. All I've heard is continued actions on the ground, which are particularly impacting children....creating generational wars."
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Souvenir ~ Remembrance
Those who serve our country make countless sacrifices. In part two of Lt-Gen (Ret’d) Roméo Dallaire's conversation with
@AntonyRobart
, we take a closer look at the toll military service can take on our service members and the support our veterans are looking for.
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Advice to Healthcare Workers from General Romeo Dallaire (interview on
@YourMorning
) "Talk it out. Don't try to absorb it all. The 'stiff upper lip' is all crap of the past! It is essential to communicate!"
#Covid19
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Delighted to announce that today, the Government of Canada (through
@NationalDefence
) announced the establishment of the Dallaire Centre of Excellence for Peace and Security.
@ChildSoldiers
received significant funding, and will administer the centre.
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Due to recent medical issues, General Dallaire is sorry to announce that he will have to postpone his upcoming national book tour. He is looking forward to seeing everyone later in the year.
#thePeace
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Some excellent dialogues happening this month around the future of
#peace
and
#security
, treatments for injured
#veterans
, crisis
#leadership
,
#children
in armed conflict, and
#Leadership
Bienveillant.
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I will never forget the horrors, the pain, the frustrations and the sense of abandonment from the International Community that seems to be repeating itself today in the case of the ouïgour population.
Kwibuka27 : I invite your to watch the podcast below.
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A true "Giant of Africa":
@Raptors
Masai Ujiri met with General Dallaire and
@childsoldiers
Dr. Shelly Whitman to discuss protecting children from violence in armed conflict.
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Today, General Roméo Dallaire addresses another essential service provider: truckers.
#Covid19
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General Dallaire is hard at work while self-isolating, taking meetings and giving presentations via live stream video. Here he is preparing to advise CEOs from dozens of organizations this afternoon on leading their teams through this crisis.
#Covid19
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Painful lessons learned in Rwanda are helping to change the way the world views child soldiers
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Un conseil du Général Roméo Dallaire. Si vous avez plus de 70 ans, restez chez vous afin de vous proteger ainsi que les autres.
#Covid19
(English message to follow)
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A message of support from General Romeo Dallaire to
#HealthCareWorkers
and other
#FirstResponders
.
#Covid19
(1/3)
(français ci-dessous)
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Mis amigos I am very pleased to announce this important news about the
@DallaireInst
I had no more magnificent officers under my command in Rwanda than the Uruguayans so I am particularly proud to be working together now building children, peace & security agenda
@JavierGarcia_Uy
Hoy firmamos con el Instituto Roméo Dallaire, un acuerdo por el cuál nuestra Escuela Nacional de Operaciones de Paz, será centro de referencia regional para la prevención del reclutamiento de niños como soldados en situaciones de conflicto armado. (Sigue)
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Thank you to all Canadians engaging in the critically important dialogue on finding our way to The Peace.
p.s. The Peace is now on sale for $20:
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Sunday September 6, General Dallaire will be joining the Aegis Trust and Kigali Genocide Memorial for a webcast series exploring key lessons Rwanda’s experience holds for the World today. Register here to join live:
#HatetoHumanity
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All are welcome to join me in Winnipeg on Thursday Nov 9. The lecture is free and open to the public: Peace, Faith, and Humanity in Times of Crisis
University of Manitoba
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A busy and productive year, 2019 was also filled with love and friendship. All the best to you and yours in 2020.
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All of us honoured to support his vision and mission every day wish General Dallaire a very happy birthday! Nous souhaitons au Général Dallaire un très joyeux anniversaire.
@ChildSoldiers
@FdRomeoDallaire
@MIGSinstitute
@PenguinRandomCA
@WoundWarriorCA
@jessicadeehum
@imranvpf
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We owe it to the world, and to each other, to look outward and understand ourselves as truly global.
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Le 29 août dernier, Roméo Dallaire et Marie-Claude Michaud se sont mariés dans l’amour et la joie. Ce mariage intime s’est déroulé sur le site magnifique de la Seigneurie des Aulnaies en compagnie des membres de leurs familles. Nous leur souhaitons nos meilleurs voeux de bonheur.
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I am extremely proud that
@DallaireInst
is a part of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children.
#children
#peace
#Security
#Ukraine
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Exciting plans for a cross-Canada book tour in 2024. Looking forward to seeing you in person. First stop: Vancouver
~
Des plans passionnants pour une tournée de livres à travers le Canada en 2024. Au plaisir de vous rencontrer en personne. Premier arrêt : Vancouver
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A wonderful event today! The Ministry of National Defence of
#Uruguay
and
@DalhousieU
, on behalf of
@DallaireInst
launched the Latin American Centre of Excellence for Children, Peace and Security to implement the
#VancouverPrinciples
within the
@ENOPU1
and across the Americas.
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The Peace: A Warrior's Journey.
Available now in print, ebook, and audiobook.
#Thepeace
#peace
@jessicadeehum
@randomhouseca
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As founder of
@DallaireInst
, myself and
@drshellywhitman
have joined international experts to call on UN to add Palestinian armed groups and Israeli forces to the “list of shame” for grave violations against children. Read the full letter here:
Our Founder,
@romeodallaire
& Executive Director
@drshellywhitman
, have joined international experts to call on UN SG
@antonioguterres
to add Israeli forces & Palestinian armed groups to the “list of shame” for grave violations against children. Read more:
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"25 years ago today, I departed from Rwanda injured, even broken, but profoundly awake to the responsibility we have to each other as human beings and Global Citizens. In these perilous times, similar to those in 1994 when nearly two million refugees were...
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From our family to yours, Joyeux Noël, de notre famille à la vôtre!
@ Fondation Roméo Dallaire
📸 Josué Pomerleau-Lair
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In honour of the 75th anniversary of VE Day, the Juno Beach Centre presents “Maple Leaves and Tulips: 75 Years, Then & Now”, highlighting the major role played by Canadians, like General Dallaire's own father, during the Liberation of the Netherlands.
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L'appui du général Dallaire à la candidature du Canada au Conseil de sécurité des Nations Unies
#CanadaCSNU
(English above)
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“The under-25s are going to start to be very active...and start demanding that humanity is treated as one. They are a generation without borders..[with] incredible weapons of social media. They have the power to push aside the leaders that hold them back.”
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Five questions with…. retired Lt.-Gen Roméo Dallaire
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NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER
"International humanitarian icon and bestselling author General Roméo Dallaire guides readers on a crucial and inspiring journey from past wars through post-modern conflict toward a vision for lasting peace."
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General Dallaire is honoured to spend the weekend with
@CanAmbNL
commemorating 🇨🇦's role in the liberation of the 🇳🇱 and celebrating 75 years of freedom.
We’re so pleased to welcome
@romeodallaire
to 🇳🇱 for a special weekend commemorating
#75YearsofFreedom
and
#Canadays
@Gemeente_BoZ
. Follow this weekend’s
#boz75jaar
celebrations and moments of remembrance here.
#CndNL75
#CanadaRemembers
#75jaarvrijheidBoZ
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An excellent discussion on the elimination of the use of children in conflict worldwide with
@ChildSoldiers
@Pontifex
@drshellywhitman
Une bonne discussion sur l'élimination de l'utilisation d'enfants dans les conflits mondiaux avec
@ChildSoldiers
@Pontifex
@drshellywhitman
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Honoured to be in such excellent company with Indigo's "all-time favourite books over the past 25 years," featuring exclusive commemorative covers.
Thank you
@chaptersindigo
@PenguinRandomCA
and Anne Collins.
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These are precarious, important times. It is time to talk about The Peace. Hope to see you in person soon.
#peace
#Thepeace
@PenguinRandomHouseCA
@jessicadeehum
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"30 years later we are in the middle of the same scenario of mass atrocities, massive abuses of human rights, and even genocide....Self-interest, not human beings, dominates decision-making".
- General Dallaire discusses his new book, "The Peace"
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A beautifully illustrated excerpt from The Peace.
In bookstores April 2.
@globeandmail
@penguinrandomhouseca
@JessicaDeehum
#peace
#thepeace
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Congratulations to the
#ClassOf2020
! Below is a message of support for you from General Dallaire.
@ChildSoldiers
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An article from ten years ago about preventing genocide, and preventing children from recruitment and use in armed violence, still critically urgent today.
@DallaireInst
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"It's absolutely horrific. I'm just watching people getting slaughtered...and their country destroyed...I was there thirty years ago doing exactly the same thing and I got the exact same response. Nobody came."
FULL INTERVIEW from
@PnPCBC
:
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At age 73, General Dallaire is adapting to
#Covid19
by transforming his company and operations in order to continue his international mission. And he his proud, by doing so, to join the Generation Without Borders who master these technologies.
#ProudToRenew
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The audiobook, with a forward read by General Dallaire himself, is now available for download through your local library and audiobook retailers (Audible, Google Books, Kobo, and iTunes).
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Another powerful excerpt from our new book, The Peace. In bookstores tomorrow.
#thepeace
@jessicadeehum
@randomhouseca
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Un moment privilégié à retenir et à regarder de l'avant.
Jour J 2019
A special time to remember and to look forward.
D-Day commemorations, 2019
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Today, General Dallaire will join
@LisaLaFlammeCTV
to honour the fallen.
#RemembranceDay
They gave their lives so that we could enjoy our freedom. On the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, we will remember you. Lest We Forget.
Remembrance Day events across Canada:
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Retired lieutenant-general Roméo Dallaire to receive Humanitas Award
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Très bien. Peux ce que veux. Allons-y!
@RalphGoodale
@DallaireInst
@Dallaire_ACOE
@CanadianPM
@melaniejoly
@PaulKagame
@HarjitSajjan
@drshellywhitman
Minister Joly announces expansion of diplomatic relations with Rwanda and appointment of new ambassador to African Union.
Read more:
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...fleeing one tiny country for their lives, it is critical we see ourselves beyond borders and as citizens who share an ethical covenant to respect and protect one another. Because every Human is Human; a sentiment powerfully acknowledged by this humbling recognition from Mme Cl
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Friends, please join me for an afternoon of conversation to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Dallaire Institute for Children Peace and Security. Registration is free and open to the public. I look forward to seeing you (virtually) at noon today. RAD
Today we celebrate our 10th Anniversary as an organization based in our institutional home of Dalhousie University. As we look back on ten years of incredible successes, we are so grateful to each and every one of you that have supported us along the way.
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General Dallaire is pleased to share the new
#HeritageMinute
by
@HistoricaCanada
commemorating the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands. We will always remember those who fought to liberate Europe and all the loss that was endured for our freedom
#Netherlands75
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"Africa possesses the world's youngest population & has the potential to lead the world to change the course of humanity in a time when change is desperately needed." General Dallaire and
@ChildSoldiers
joins Masai Ujiri on
#DayoftheAfricanChild
@UrugwiroVillage
@_AfricanUnion
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J’écris en ce moment mon quatrième livre qui sera intitulé La Paix et j’ai besoin de savoir : Qu’est-ce que la « paix » pour vous ? Comment pouvons-nous en arriver à vivre une paix réelle et durable à l’intérieur des pays et entre eux ? Peux ce que veut. Allons-y! RAD
#ThePeace
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"They were there only to pull out white people and they made that really clear to me."
The Canadian general who led a small UN peacekeeping force in Rwanda during the 1994 genocide reflects on the failure of the international community to act.
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