The process of the canonization of Tony Blair continues when
he was recognised for his humanitarian work by Save the Children.
A spokesman
said Blair had been chosen for the Global Legacy award on account of his work
while serving as Prime Minster, including setting up the Department for
International Development and hosting two G8 summits.
So it wasn’t the
enforcement of the inhumane sanctions policy against Iraqis which killed
according to the UN around half a million children. Or the illegal invasion
that resulted in tens of thousands of children dying. The Iraq legacy has been:
In March 2013, the
charity War Child released a report entitled ‘Mission Unaccomplished’. This
report documented how: http://interventionswatch.wordpress.com/2014/11/20/tony-blair-wins-save-the-childrens-global-legacy-award/
51% of 12-17 year olds do not attend secondary school
One in four children has stunted physical and intellectual
development due to under-nutrition.
In 2011 a survey found up to 1 million children have lost
one or both parents in the conflict.
In 2010, 7 years after the conflict began, it was estimated
that over a quarter of Iraqi children, or 3 million, suffered varying degrees
of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Between December 2012 and April 2013, An estimated 692
children and young people have been killed in conflict related violence, and
more than 1,976 children and young people have been injured.
These figures are almost certainly underestimates.
Nor was it for his Afghanistan invasion. Or the host of dictators
he has endorsed and supported.
This award will no doubt sit alongside his Philanthropist of
the Year Trophy.
Perhaps he was chosen because of his influence within Save
The Children. In 2004 Justin Forsyth was recruited to Number 10 by Tony Blair
where he led efforts on poverty and climate change, and was one of the driving
forces behind the Make Poverty History campaign. He was appointed as Chief
Executive of Save the Children in September 2010.
Even nice guy Gary Lineker was aghast 'People will be
greatly concerned and wonder if this was the right decision,' he tweeted. A polite understatement.
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Child poverty has increased in 23 countries in the developed world since the start of the global recession in 2008, potentially trapping a generation in a life of material deprivation and reduced prospects.
A report by Unicef says the number of children entering poverty during the recession is 2.6 million greater than the number who have been lifted out of it.
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