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“Now is the time to take up the cause of the advancement of human rights for all and the moment is yours to grasp.”

Quote by Roméo Dallaire

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Roméo Dallaire

Roméo Dallaire is a Canadian Senator born on June 25, 1946. He has extensive experience in the field of international peace and security, serving as the commander of the United Nations peacekeeping force in Rwanda, where he played a crucial role during the Rwandan genocide. more

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