Robert Michael Harnum

Born in Halifax, he was the son of Sandra L. (Halstead) Harnum and the late Nelson Harnum.

He was a graduate of the Sterile Processing program at the Vancouver Community College. A long-time employee of Crothall Healthcare, he worked at the Victoria General Hospital. He had a lifelong passion for social justice issues and was a friend and supporter of the late Fran Hosken in her early efforts to eradicate the practice of FGM. He was a proud member of CUPE local 2761.

He is survived by his sister, Jennifer, Ottawa; aunt, Joyce, Seal Cove, NL; uncle, Raymond, and cousins, Blanchard (Marsha) and Kimberley, all of Halifax. He was predeceased by his uncle, Eric and cousin, James.

In accordance with his wishes, there will be no memorial service. Following his cremation, his ashes will be scattered.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the QEII Health Sciences Foundation

http://www.qe2foundation.com/en/home/donatingtotheQEII/default.aspx and select make a memorial donation

1276 South Park Street

Room 1-040, Centennial Building

Halifax, Nova Scotia

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or the Inter-African Committee on Traditional Practices (IAC).

http://www.iac-ciaf.net/

1) Headquarters Office:

Inter-African Committee on Traditional Practices (IAC)

ECA/ Africa Hall, Menelik Avenue

P.O Box 3001, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Tel/Fax: (+251)-11-551 57 93

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.iac-ciaf.net/

2) Liaison Office:

Inter-African Committee (IAC),

Chemin de Balexert, 9

CH-1219, Geneva, Switzerland

Tel: (+41)-22-797 16 80 / 797 16 81

Fax: (+41)-22-797 1682

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