Day of Remembrance

The Canadian Red Cross held a gathering at our National Office on Friday December 16^th to commemorate the annual Day of Remembrance.  As part of this ceremony, we showcased the stories of those within the Movement who have lost their lives during service including Canadian delegate Nancy Malloy who was killed in Chechnya.  We also focused on other struggles faced by humanitarian workers which include depression, anxiety and suicide – exploring the diverse ways in which workers can be affected by the trauma and violence they are exposed to.  In closing, we invited others to share stories of people who had lost their livers and/or faced challenges.

Apart from this ceremony, throughout the year the CRC engages in International Humanitarian Law promotion and education activities across the country, engaging in dialogue with authorities including the Canadian Armed Forces, training teachers, holding academic conferences on IHL topics and engaging Canadians broadly on IHL to raise awareness and generate action around issues faced by affected communities and humanitarian workers in the field.