The Institute for the Research of Genocide Canada are invited to the Canadian Parliament to discuss how Canada can further contribute to preventing this atrocity.

The Institute for the Research of Genocide Canada are invited to the Canadian Parliament to discuss how Canada can further contribute to preventing this  atrocity.

 

 

At the invitation of Paul Dewar, Chair All-Party Parliamentary Group in Canadian Parliament  for the Prevention of Genocide and Other Crimes Against Humanity, The representative from the Institute for the Research of Genocide Canada are invited to attend a round table discussion with Dr. Francis Deng, the United Nation’s Special Advisor to the  Secretary-General on the Prevention of Genocide, hosted by the  All-Party Parliamentary Group in the Canadian Parliament  for the Prevention of Genocide and Other Crimes Against Humanity.

 

The Special Adviser is mandated by the UN Security Council to act as a  catalyst to raise awareness about the causes and dynamics of genocide, to alert relevant actors where there is a risk of genocide and to  advocate and mobilize for appropriate action.

 

Dr. Deng will share his insights into the causes and dynamics of genocide, speak about his unique approach to this ever challenging mandate, and provide ideas on how Canada can further contribute to preventing this  atrocity.

 

The event will be held on Tuesday, May 4, 2010 from 8:30-10:15am in  room 505, Victoria Building, at 140 Wellington St, Ottawa.

 

Emir Ramic

 

Chair

Institute for the Research of Genocide Canada