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Human Rights Leadership in Action In 2022, I was selected to take part in Rotary Adventures in Human Rights, delivered in collaboration with the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. At the time, I thought I was signing up for an intense, meaningful program...

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History is our greatest teacher if we are willing to listen.

On this very important day of reflection and learning, taking the time to understand the importance of the 94 calls to action belongs to each of us.

“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” Maya Angelou

Truth and Reconciliation Committee 94 Calls to Action
https://nctr.ca/about/history-of-the-trc/truth-and-reconciliation-commission-of-canada/



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Rotary Adventures in Human Rights RAHR alumnus Akbar shares his story



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Akbar’s Journey - CMCCF Akbar’s Journey: Inspiring a Path to Peace and Justice. Have you ever wondered what it means to live up to your name? For Akbar Imran, a second-year law student at the University of Ottawa, this is a constant reflection. The name Akbar means “greater” in Arabic, and he believes his parents cho...

An afternoon at the opened the door to learning about the importance of the fur trade



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2024 brought together 24 young leaders from across Canada for a week of learning, growth and building life long friendships.

Topics included

What are human rights?
Refugee and Immigrant challenges
Genocide
Indigenous perspectives
Bias: conscious and unconscious
Sustainability
Creating
Being an

Today on , we reflect on the commitment of these young leaders as they return to their communities and work to build long term, sustainable cultures of and a world where no one is left behind.



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The and young peace builders buidling community!

Mackenzie Hue Tamara C Larson Rotary International District 5550 Rotary Club of Winnipeg Fred Wright Peter Tonge Brian Edwards Tamara C Larson Grow Leaders

We are excited to welcome Mackenzie Hue back as a program alumnus and mentor for the 24 young leaders from across Canada joining us this week.



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"I am 21 years old in my 4th year of my Social Work Bachelor's Degree. It’s been 4 years since I the Rotary Club of Hudson Bay SK sent me to the Rotary Adventure in Human Rights program. 4 years later I still talk about what I experienced while on this “school trip”. Going into it I thought I would be sitting in conference rooms watching slideshows - but little did I know what I was about to experience.

"We heard from people from around the world that have experienced hardship because of their ethnicity, and we got to walk in one of the greatest museums in the world bringing awareness to hardships across history as well as in the present.

"The Canadian Museum for Human Rights showcases people who step up to change the narrative for the future. Our group of high school students were so inspired to take this motivation and make changes to our schools and communities as soon as possible.

"The community picnic was the day that left me with the most impact. It was a bbq in Central Park offering a free lunch to those less privileged within the surrounding area. But it was so much more than passing a hot-dog. I met an older gentleman that told me his life story in a way that wasn’t for pity or charity. I attempted to give him money and he refused, I offered him extra water and a meal and he gladly accepted. He talked to me for an hour explaining how he got to where he was today and how he has lost hope in creating a new future for himself. I was touched and grateful for his time and words of wisdom.

"As I hugged him goodbye he whispered in my ear "thank you for your time, your open ear and glowing smile, nobody has talked to me like a person in a very long time... remember me as you give this joy to other people for the rest of your life".

"I will remember his words forever.

"This conversation is still a daily influence and reminder to treat everyone with respect. He brought me to tears and opened my eyes in the sense that there are many other people like him that need a glimpse of hope.

"I could sit here writing endless pages on how this one-week experience influenced me in so many ways. As I was in my senior year, this experience provided great validation that Social Work was the career for me. A career with no limits in terms of who, what, where or when you can help; a field where I can offer people hope and help guide them in changing their lives.

"While every day of this conference was unforgettable and impactful, a short, personal and unplanned conversation changed my entire perspective in my day-to-day life as well as the future social worker I aspire to be.

"To the students that have the chance to take part in their local Rotary club, … DO IT! You never know what is in store for you. Step out of your comfort zone and open your eyes to the endless opportunity for change that is right in front of you.

-Mackenzie Hue

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Education is our most valuable tool for .

As International Women’s Day approaches, how do we ?

Five years ago, I had the honor of spending a week with 15 young leaders from Dawson Creek, BC at Canadian Museum for Human Rights

This program brought forward dynamic conversations and transformational learning; racism, genocide, gender equity, when rights are denied, and more.

Students spent three days learning about the importance of diversity and inclusion, truth and reconciliation, and how to take action for human rights in their own lives and communities.

Investing in our young leaders means investing in our future. Their commitment to social justice, sustainability, mental health and creating a world where no one is left behind will create the change our world needs to see.

Through we

Introducing young leaders to human rights remains an inspiration to me and builds the foundation for creating as we build sustainabale cultures of

https://blog.rotary.org/2019/03/20/introducing-young-leaders-to-human-rights/




Cassidy Shaw Michelle Dempsey Rolls Lesa Michelle Mueller Laura Gayle Lesa Mueller Consulting and Coaching Tamara C Larson Grow Leaders Learn Peace Canada Ingrid Neitsch Brian Edwards Jackie Hobal United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) United Way of the Alberta Capital Region Karen Walisser Munjak Guizci Ek UNESCO UN Women Juhi Joshi

Introducing young leaders to human rights By Tamara C Larson, Youth Services Chair for District 5370 (West and Northwest Canada) For the past two years, I have had the privilege of being a chaperone and working with many young leaders as …

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Peace…what does it mean? If I asked each of you, what does peace mean, what would you say?

Peace is a dynamic, ongoing process; it includes citizens, organizations, educational institutions, businesses, governments, and communities to work together to build strong communities where all can flourish.

Peace can be defined as both negative and positive; negative peace is the absence of war or lack of fear of war. Positive peace has eight pillars that work together to resolve or prevent underlying issues/causes of conflit that could lead to war and violence.

So what are theses eight pillars?

· Free flow of information
· Good relations with neighbors
· High levels of human capitol
· Acceptance of the rights of others
· Low levels of corruption
· Sound business environment
· Well functioning government
· Equitable distribution of resources

Today we are living in a global economy; we have become global citizens living in a world where local and international communities are becoming increasingly connected.

In conflict, women are the first to step up to safeguard what matters most; their families, their homes, their children’s education, well being, health care and necessities yet women and children are disproportionally impacted by war and violence.

Despite the increasing prevalence of gender strategies within the peace and security architecture, women remain hugely under-represented; yet, women’s voices remain critical to achieving sustained peace.

There has been overwhelming evidence that when women are involved in peace building, it leads to lasting positive peace.

Women are impacted by the indirect consequences of war; social and societal break down, human rights abuses, gender based violence, infectious diseases, and economic devastation. Having this lived experience, women are better able to voice the issues needed to rebuild a lasting, peaceful society.

💠 Women have a more inclusive approach to resolving conflict
💠 Women promote dialogue and build trust as they are often working in informal roles rather than formal power structures
💠 Women build bridges and more likely to create coalitions of race, ethnicity and class structures, advocating for excluded groups
💠 Women bring social and humanitarian needs to the forefront
💠 Women raise issues that are vital for positive peace: health care, education, food security, and employment

Together, let's create hashtag and build sustainable cultures of leaving no one behind.



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