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Humanity in War Learning about IHL isn t just for professionals Young people can also learn about IHL and promote respect the rules of war The American Red Cross offers IHL programs specifically designed for youth ages 13 24 along to their peers by designing their own outreach campaigns Youth participate in teams as IHL advocates Each year the program explores a different theme Previous themes have included Healthcare in Danger and the Ethics of Autonomous Weapons For Healthcare in Danger teams designed campaigns that highlighted attacks on healthcare facilities and workers in armed conflicts For Ethics of Autonomous Weapons teams explored the ethics and morals behind future weapons that may operate independently For both themes teams were challenged to design campaigns that ask their peers to think critically about these tough real world issues IHL Youth Action Campaign Raid Cross The IHL Youth Action Campaign YAC is an annual program that allows youth to learn about IHL and then pass their knowledge Raid Cross is a role playing simulation activity that helps students understand the basic rules of International Humanitarian Law IHL and recognize that even war has limits During the simulation participants play the roles of civilians soldiers prisoners of war and humanitarian aid workers By taking on different roles participants see conflict situations through various perspectives Raid Cross can be conducted on school and college campuses and in community centers Humanity in War is the most detailed IHL course offered by the American Red Cross This daylong course covers the basics of IHL and expands upon themes such as enforcement of IHL and the interplay of IHL and International Human Rights Law No prerequisites are required for this course IHL for youth INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW IHL Want to get involved Go to redcross org or email IHLaw redcross org to learn about opportunities in your area A1309 3 2020 212201 11 8 20
Designed to reduce suffering International humanitarian law IHL is the set of rules that govern armed conflict It was originally contained in customs and traditions During the U S Civil War Frances Lieber at the direction of President Lincoln was one of the first to write down the rules of war Around the same time other parts of IHL were written into the first Geneva Convention in 1864 IHL has since been modified several times resulting in the four Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their three Additional Protocols that we have today 5 5 believe that if the other side does not respect IHL they do not have to do so either O nly 52 believe that everyone who is wounded or sick on the battlefield is entitled to medical treatment These statistics indicate a decrease in American s understanding of IHL and importantly of basic humanity Change is possible More important than ever Recent studies indicate that people do not understand IHL or its importance in armed conflicts For example the 2016 People on War report indicated that O nly 38 of people think that IHL makes a difference in war down from 52 in 1999 3 6 believe it is okay to torture an enemy combatant if he has important military information up from 28 in 1999 People s perspectives on IHL are shaped by many factors including media coverage movies and video games However the biggest factor is lack of knowledge about IHL and the protections it provides to both soldiers and civilians While much of IHL is designed to spare civilian suffering it also provides significant benefits to soldiers Compliance with IHL allows soldiers to experience the tragedies of war and still be able to return with their own humanity intact We can change how people feel about IHL by raising awareness of what can be gained by complying with IHL Learn more about IHL The American Red Cross offers several IHL classes designed to inform the public on rules of war These classes vary in length and detail so that everyone who wants to learn about IHL has an option that fits their level of interest In addition to these classes some local Red Cross offices may offer presentations on specific topics in IHL Examples of some classes offered by the American Red Cross are Even War has Rules In this one hour overview of the basics of IHL participants will learn the four fundamental principles of IHL Military Necessity Proportionality Distinction and Limiting Unnecessary Suffering At the conclusion of the class they will be able to apply these principles to understand the rules governing conflicts around the world Born on the Battlefield IHL and the Red Cross Movement were both born on the battlefield This three hour course discusses the beginnings of the of the Red Cross Movement and the birth of modern IHL At the conclusion participants will not only be able to analyze the legality of actions in armed conflicts they will also understand the role the Red Cross Movement has played in the development of IHL
Designed to reduce suffering International humanitarian law IHL is the set of rules that govern armed conflict It was originally contained in customs and traditions During the U S Civil War Frances Lieber at the direction of President Lincoln was one of the first to write down the rules of war Around the same time other parts of IHL were written into the first Geneva Convention in 1864 IHL has since been modified several times resulting in the four Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their three Additional Protocols that we have today 5 5 believe that if the other side does not respect IHL they do not have to do so either O nly 52 believe that everyone who is wounded or sick on the battlefield is entitled to medical treatment These statistics indicate a decrease in American s understanding of IHL and importantly of basic humanity Change is possible More important than ever Recent studies indicate that people do not understand IHL or its importance in armed conflicts For example the 2016 People on War report indicated that O nly 38 of people think that IHL makes a difference in war down from 52 in 1999 3 6 believe it is okay to torture an enemy combatant if he has important military information up from 28 in 1999 People s perspectives on IHL are shaped by many factors including media coverage movies and video games However the biggest factor is lack of knowledge about IHL and the protections it provides to both soldiers and civilians While much of IHL is designed to spare civilian suffering it also provides significant benefits to soldiers Compliance with IHL allows soldiers to experience the tragedies of war and still be able to return with their own humanity intact We can change how people feel about IHL by raising awareness of what can be gained by complying with IHL Learn more about IHL The American Red Cross offers several IHL classes designed to inform the public on rules of war These classes vary in length and detail so that everyone who wants to learn about IHL has an option that fits their level of interest In addition to these classes some local Red Cross offices may offer presentations on specific topics in IHL Examples of some classes offered by the American Red Cross are Even War has Rules In this one hour overview of the basics of IHL participants will learn the four fundamental principles of IHL Military Necessity Proportionality Distinction and Limiting Unnecessary Suffering At the conclusion of the class they will be able to apply these principles to understand the rules governing conflicts around the world Born on the Battlefield IHL and the Red Cross Movement were both born on the battlefield This three hour course discusses the beginnings of the of the Red Cross Movement and the birth of modern IHL At the conclusion participants will not only be able to analyze the legality of actions in armed conflicts they will also understand the role the Red Cross Movement has played in the development of IHL
Designed to reduce suffering International humanitarian law IHL is the set of rules that govern armed conflict It was originally contained in customs and traditions During the U S Civil War Frances Lieber at the direction of President Lincoln was one of the first to write down the rules of war Around the same time other parts of IHL were written into the first Geneva Convention in 1864 IHL has since been modified several times resulting in the four Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their three Additional Protocols that we have today 5 5 believe that if the other side does not respect IHL they do not have to do so either O nly 52 believe that everyone who is wounded or sick on the battlefield is entitled to medical treatment These statistics indicate a decrease in American s understanding of IHL and importantly of basic humanity Change is possible More important than ever Recent studies indicate that people do not understand IHL or its importance in armed conflicts For example the 2016 People on War report indicated that O nly 38 of people think that IHL makes a difference in war down from 52 in 1999 3 6 believe it is okay to torture an enemy combatant if he has important military information up from 28 in 1999 People s perspectives on IHL are shaped by many factors including media coverage movies and video games However the biggest factor is lack of knowledge about IHL and the protections it provides to both soldiers and civilians While much of IHL is designed to spare civilian suffering it also provides significant benefits to soldiers Compliance with IHL allows soldiers to experience the tragedies of war and still be able to return with their own humanity intact We can change how people feel about IHL by raising awareness of what can be gained by complying with IHL Learn more about IHL The American Red Cross offers several IHL classes designed to inform the public on rules of war These classes vary in length and detail so that everyone who wants to learn about IHL has an option that fits their level of interest In addition to these classes some local Red Cross offices may offer presentations on specific topics in IHL Examples of some classes offered by the American Red Cross are Even War has Rules In this one hour overview of the basics of IHL participants will learn the four fundamental principles of IHL Military Necessity Proportionality Distinction and Limiting Unnecessary Suffering At the conclusion of the class they will be able to apply these principles to understand the rules governing conflicts around the world Born on the Battlefield IHL and the Red Cross Movement were both born on the battlefield This three hour course discusses the beginnings of the of the Red Cross Movement and the birth of modern IHL At the conclusion participants will not only be able to analyze the legality of actions in armed conflicts they will also understand the role the Red Cross Movement has played in the development of IHL
Humanity in War Learning about IHL isn t just for professionals Young people can also learn about IHL and promote respect the rules of war The American Red Cross offers IHL programs specifically designed for youth ages 13 24 along to their peers by designing their own outreach campaigns Youth participate in teams as IHL advocates Each year the program explores a different theme Previous themes have included Healthcare in Danger and the Ethics of Autonomous Weapons For Healthcare in Danger teams designed campaigns that highlighted attacks on healthcare facilities and workers in armed conflicts For Ethics of Autonomous Weapons teams explored the ethics and morals behind future weapons that may operate independently For both themes teams were challenged to design campaigns that ask their peers to think critically about these tough real world issues IHL Youth Action Campaign Raid Cross The IHL Youth Action Campaign YAC is an annual program that allows youth to learn about IHL and then pass their knowledge Raid Cross is a role playing simulation activity that helps students understand the basic rules of International Humanitarian Law IHL and recognize that even war has limits During the simulation participants play the roles of civilians soldiers prisoners of war and humanitarian aid workers By taking on different roles participants see conflict situations through various perspectives Raid Cross can be conducted on school and college campuses and in community centers Humanity in War is the most detailed IHL course offered by the American Red Cross This daylong course covers the basics of IHL and expands upon themes such as enforcement of IHL and the interplay of IHL and International Human Rights Law No prerequisites are required for this course IHL for youth INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW IHL Want to get involved Go to redcross org or email IHLaw redcross org to learn about opportunities in your area A1309 3 2020 212201 11 8 20
Humanity in War Learning about IHL isn t just for professionals Young people can also learn about IHL and promote respect the rules of war The American Red Cross offers IHL programs specifically designed for youth ages 13 24 along to their peers by designing their own outreach campaigns Youth participate in teams as IHL advocates Each year the program explores a different theme Previous themes have included Healthcare in Danger and the Ethics of Autonomous Weapons For Healthcare in Danger teams designed campaigns that highlighted attacks on healthcare facilities and workers in armed conflicts For Ethics of Autonomous Weapons teams explored the ethics and morals behind future weapons that may operate independently For both themes teams were challenged to design campaigns that ask their peers to think critically about these tough real world issues IHL Youth Action Campaign Raid Cross The IHL Youth Action Campaign YAC is an annual program that allows youth to learn about IHL and then pass their knowledge Raid Cross is a role playing simulation activity that helps students understand the basic rules of International Humanitarian Law IHL and recognize that even war has limits During the simulation participants play the roles of civilians soldiers prisoners of war and humanitarian aid workers By taking on different roles participants see conflict situations through various perspectives Raid Cross can be conducted on school and college campuses and in community centers Humanity in War is the most detailed IHL course offered by the American Red Cross This daylong course covers the basics of IHL and expands upon themes such as enforcement of IHL and the interplay of IHL and International Human Rights Law No prerequisites are required for this course IHL for youth INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW IHL Want to get involved Go to redcross org or email IHLaw redcross org to learn about opportunities in your area A1309 3 2020 212201 11 8 20