摘要：On 25 June 2019 at Canadian Forces College, Minister of National Defence Harjit Sajjan announced the establishment of the Dallaire Centre of Excellence for Peace and Security. Minister Sajjan stated that the Centre of Excellence’s initial focus will be to support the Canadian Armed Forces’ implementation of the Vancouver Principles on Peacekeeping and the Prevention of the Recruitment and Use of Child Soldiers, stating that “…this practical resource will have real world impacts and help to protect children.” In attendance, Lieutenant-General (ret’d) Roméo Dallaire stated: “I have dedicated my life to ensuring soldiers are prepared and children are protected in situations of armed conflict, because both are central to achieving peace. The establishment of the Dallaire Centre of Excellence for Peace and Security will have an impact on soldiers, on children, and on global peace and security.” This article provides the context for this initiative with a short summary of the Vancouver Principles; presentation of the concept of operations for the new Centre of Excellence; and, a description of the contributions being made by the Roméo Dallaire Child Soldier Initiative (RDCSI).
