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Length:
42 minutes
Released:
Mar 2, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Erin speaks passionately today about landmines, cluster munitions and why Canadians have played such a significant role in the campaign against these “indiscriminate inhumane weapons”, whyshe thinks this problem is 100% solvable and a new kind of diplomacy.BiographySince 2003, Erin has been involved in Canadian efforts to ban landmines and cluster munitions and to raise awareness of the rights of survivors to meet their needs while working as a volunteer, an intern, a youth campaigner and a Program Officer.Originally from Victoria, BC, she holds an M.A. in Human Security from Royal Roads University and has been involved in campaigns to ban landmines and cluster munitions since 2003. She is currently the Program Coordinator for Mines Action Canada and a member of the Monitor Victim Assistance team.Previously, she worked on victim assistance programs in Uganda, youth peace building projects and in child welfare services. Erin has a master’s degree in Human Security and Peace building from Royal Roads University in Victoria, British Columbia. You can follow her on Twitter @erinlynnhuntRead more from Erin here about Cluster munitions and the work she does here.Read more about explosive landmines and investment.----------For more information about my podcasting, writing and public speaking please visit my site here.With thanks to producer Josh Snethlage and Mixed Media Sound. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Mar 2, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Face2Face is hosted by change maker David Peck and is rooted in casual conversation and intelligent inspiration. David interviews film makers, actors, writers and artists of various kinds and he does it in a fun, thoughtful and entertaining way. Check out this weekly podcast where David honors and celebrates people who believe in the power of little things, the splash and ripple effect and who are rolling up their sleeves to make the world a better place.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.