Basic of IHL
This branch of law protects people who are not participating in armed conflict
What is International Humanitarian Law?
This international movement allows young people to lead campaigns on IHL
What is the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement
Prisoners of war have rights under IHL. This is one right they have.
What is the right to humane treatment?
This Middle Eastern city has faced major IHL concerns due to urban warfare.
What is Aleppo?
This international treaty is know for its protection of wounded soldiers and medical workers.
What is the Geneva Convention
The IHL Youth Actions Campaign is run by this national organization in the U.S.
What is the American Red Cross?
IHL prohibits the use of these types of weapons that cause excessive harm or are indiscriminate.
What are chemical or biological weapons?
This organization can investigate war crimes and prosecute violators.
What is the International Criminal Court (ICC)?
This symbol is universally used to mark medical personnel and facilities during armed conflict
What is the Red Cross
Youth campaigners use these to spread awareness on IHL (examples include skits, posters, games).
What are peer-to-peer education tools?
This group must never be targeted in armed conflict: includes doctors, nurses, and medics.
Who are medical personnel?
In conflicts, when medical facilities are bombed, it violates this aspect of IHL.
What is the protection of healthcare?
The rules of IHL apply only in these two type of armed conflict
What are international and non-international armed conflicts
In 2025, the IHL Youth Campaign is focusing on this major humanitarian issue.
What is if known—can say “consequences of urban warfare” or “protection of healthcare” if that’s the theme]?
Children under this age are considered child soldiers when used in armed conflict.
What is under 18?
: IHL allows for targeting combatants—but not these people who are not taking part in hostilities.
Who are civilians?
This principal limits attack to military objectives, not civillians
What is the principle of distinction
This is the main goal of the IHL Youth Campaign
What is to educate the public—especially youth—on the rules and importance of International Humanitarian Law?
IHL holds both individuals and this group responsible for violations.
What are states (or governments)?
This term describes actions like torture, targeting civilians, and using banned weapons.
What are war crimes?