Adam Blackwell
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Adam Blackwell is a Canadian diplomat.[1][2] He serves as the Secretary of Multidimensional Security at the Organization of American States (OAS).[1][2][3][4] He was Ambassador of Canada to the Dominican Republic from 2002[5] to 2005.[1][2]
Career
Blackwell said he and Archbishop Romulo Emiliani were influential in stopping gang violence in Honduras.[6] Also, he said "responses to crime and violence should be long-term actions to address their underlying causes" in a speech "at the opening ceremony of the Organisation of American States/Inter-American Drug Abuse Commission's (CICAD) First Regional Meeting - Caribbean Training and Certification Programme for Drug Prevention and Treatment Personnel."[7] Despite official Canadian government policy, Blackwell continues to use the title of ambassador.
Honours
Blackwell was awarded the Grand Cross with Silver Breast Star of the Order of Merit of Duarte, Sanchez and Mella by the president of the Dominican Republic.[3]
References
- ^ a b c "Adam Blackwell". World Economic Forum. Retrieved 2013-06-26.
- ^ a b c "Ambassador Adam Blackwell" (PDF). ndu.edu. Retrieved 2013-06-26.
- ^ a b "Adam Blackwell Secretary for Multidimensional Security". Officials. OAS. Retrieved 18 June 2013.
- ^ Allison, Mike (8 June 2013). "Ganging up on violence in Honduras". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
- ^ "Blackwell, Adam (Career)". Heads of Post List. Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. Retrieved 18 June 2013.
- ^ Arce, Alberto. "Honduran gangs to announce truce to cut violence". Durango Herald. Retrieved 2013-06-26.
- ^ Blackman, Theresa (May 24, 2011). "Government Gives 'Full Backing' In The Fight Against Illegal Drugs". Barbados Government. Retrieved 2013-06-26.