05 Mar DAILLAIRE INSTITUTE’S WORKING VISIT TO APSTA
The African Peace Support Trainers Association (APSTA) received a high-level delegation from the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security on Wednesday, 18 February 2026 at its Secretariat in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The visit formed part of ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration on child protection, peace support operations, and capacity development across Africa. The delegation was led by Arsene Tshidimu, Project Director, and supported by Francisca Mujawase, Deputy Director for Advocacy and Partnerships. They were warmly received by the Executive Secretary of APSTA, Dr. Cecile Oyono Thom, together with staff of the Secretariat.
The primary objective of the meeting was to advance the promotion of the Vancouver Principles in Sub-Saharan Africa (PVPSSA), with a focus on improving the protection of children from grave violations of their rights during armed conflicts. The Dallaire Institute emphasized APSTA’s strategic importance as a continental partner, citing its extensive network of Centres of Excellence and collaboration with regional mechanisms and Member Institutions across Africa. The delegation expressed optimism that a structured partnership with APSTA would significantly strengthen implementation efforts and enhance regional reach and impact.
The meeting concluded on a highly positive note, marked by mutual commitment to deepening cooperation and formalizing partnership modalities. Both institutions acknowledged the strong potential for collaborative impact in advancing child protection, capacity building, and peace support operations across Africa. The visit reaffirmed a shared vision and laid the groundwork for sustained institutional engagement between APSTA and the Dallaire Institute in support of their project implementation in Cameroon and the broader Sub-Saharan region.
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