Human rights activist. Executive director Vision GRAM-International
Ottawa, ON, CANADA
Joined April 2009
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#RDC #M23 : Début déc, @UNICEFDRC estime que 117 000 enfants de 6 à 18 ans sont déplacés au Nord-Kivu en raison des combats entre le M23 et les FARDC. Parmi eux, 72 173 enfants ont trouvé refuge à Kanyaruchinya (dont 24 642 filles), dont 98% vivent dans les 59 sites collectifs
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🗣”Children are vulnerable to all forms of violence, including trafficking, sexual exploitation, child marriage & child labor.The most vulnerable children are particularly affected in humanitarian settings and those who rely on a close relationship with nature and its resources.”
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We all have a role to play on the journey toward reconciliation. On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Iet's reflect on the legacy of residential schools and the ongoing impacts on Survivors. Read Prime Minister Trudeau's statement: ow.ly/G4fa50KXY5n
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🔎 The rigorous application of #ArmsTreaty’s prohibitions & export risk assessment is critical to ensure that concerns over human rights and IHL violations rise above economic and political considerations. #CSP8 #ConsiderTheCost
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The diversion of arms and ammunition fuels brutal conflicts and perpetuates armed violence around the world. 💥
Under @GermanyUNGeneva Presidency, the #CSP8’s thematic focus explores how Post-Shipment Controls (PSCs) can help #ArmsTreaty States Parties to combat diversion.
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A powerful event with @IANSAnetwork and its partners that focused on youth voices and the @UN_Disarmament #4YD initiative. We have so much to learn from these young people!
During #BMS8, IANSA along with @HumaniumMetal, @UN_Disarmament's #Y4D initiative, @GunFreeSA, @MaatforPeace, @CPE_MC, @UNLIREC, @eu_eeas and @SwedenUN, held a side event about the inclusion and participation of #youth in the implementation of the #UNPoA!
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#BMS8 Victor Amisi Dir Executif #VisionGRAMIntl :"la detention illégale des armes par les entités criminelles non-autorisées est responsable des violations tres graves des droits humains" #RDC #UnPoA @IANSAnetwork @AMSUL
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#BMS8 #VisionGRAMIntl's Director, a member of #IANSA, states:" Leaving arms in the hands of illegal entities constitutes a danger in the sud-region and in the Implementation of the #PoA". #DRCongo. @IANSAnetwork @AMSUL
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Happening now:
#VisionGRAMIntl’s Director participates in the #Eighth_Biennial_Meeting_of_States to Consider the Implementation of the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in #SALW in All Its Aspects #PoA in #NYC. #BMS8 #UNPoA @AMSUL
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The Day 1 #BMS8 Thematic Debate begins. Read through our coverage on statements referring to the the #ArmsTreaty here:
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The Eighth Biennial Meeting of States #BMS8 begins in one week! States must work together for the effective implementation of the UN Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons #UNPoA. #TowardsBMS8
iansa.org/eighth-biennial-me…
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New briefing paper for #BMS8📣
This paper, with @IPISResearch, explains how #SALW proliferation leads to extreme violence by children using guns against other children, a shocking indictment on the failure of governments to ensure strict control of SALW➡️ iansa.org/children-shooting-…
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New briefing paper for #BMS8📣
IANSA and @IPISResearch offer some recommendations to governments that would improve the collection and reporting of relevant data that will help curb the proliferation and violent use of SALW by different actors➡️iansa.org/salw-proliferation…
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Leading up to the Eighth Biennial Meeting of States on the UNPoA, IANSA is highlighting the importance of #InternationalCooperation and assistance in the fight against the illicit proliferation of small arms and light weapons! #TowardsBMS8
Learn more: iansa.org/eighth-biennial-me…
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#CSP8 Working Group Meetings resume with today's discussions covering Article 11 and Treaty Universalization. Read through our live coverage here: ⬇️ #ArmsTreaty
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Mauritania reaffirmed its commitment to implement the #ArmsTreaty and emphasized the need for regional cooperation to move forward with universalization.