Global Health News

Monday, February 2

#toolsoftrauma | The Hidden Roles of Child Soldiers
Time: 12:30-2:30pm
Location: Mona Campbell 1107
Josh Boyter, Communications Officer and and Sam Holland, Research Officer, the Roméo Dallaire Child Soldiers Initiative
UNICEF declared 2014 to be one of the worst years on record for children being exposed to violence and instability. In particular, the world witnessed the ongoing use of child soldiers across the globe by both state armies and armed groups. This presentation will explore the ongoing use of children in modern conflict and the multiple roles they play outside of being frontline soldiers.
For more information: josh@childsoldiers.org or visit www.childsoldiers.org

Land and Marine Spatial Planning in the Caribbean
Time: 12:00-1:30pm
Location: Room 8007, LSC (Biology
Camilo Mateo Botero Saltarén, Visiting Researcher, Marine Affairs Program
This presentation will discuss recent efforts in Colombia and Cuba to use integrated planning to better manage the coastal zone, by connecting land use planning, coastal management and the management of marine use and space.
For more information: marine.affairs@dal.ca

Tuesday, February 3

See How You Can Make a Difference in Nova Scotia
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
Location: Just Us! Cafe, Spring Garden Road
Join us for the Atlantic Council of International Cooperation (ACIC)’s Nova Scotia Member Showcase for International Development, “We are making a difference!”  See how YOU can make a difference! Local organizations will showcase their work and volunteer opportunities for all.
For more information: acic-caci.org/events

Wednesday, February 4

Global Citizenship Self-Care Workshop
Time: 7:00-8:00pm
Location: Room 302, Dalhousie Student Union Building
Taking the responsibilities of global citizenship seriously also requires self-care to maintain your own sense of optimism and hope for the future of the world. This interactive workshop will address both the serious and fun sides of self-care for global citizenship.

Thursday, February 5

A Modern-Day Slave Story: Film and Discussion
Time: 2.30 – 6.00 pm
Location: Multipurpose Room, Rosaria Student Centre, Mount Saint Vincent University
As part of International Development Week, Mount Saint Vincent University, in collaboration with Dalhousie University and Saint Mary’s University, invites you to this thought-provoking discussion and film screening.  Mende Nazer will talk about her personal experience of modern-day slavery.  Please visit her foundation’s website at www.mendenazer.org to learn more about this inspiring woman, her story and the efforts of her foundation.
RSVP: rsvp@mendenazer.org

For more information and a list of Truro events, please visit: dal.ca/idw