Principles of IHL
The principle states that both sides of the conflict must clearly differentiate between civilians and soldiers, military targets, and public works.
What is Distinction?
This woman founded the American Red Cross
Who is Clara Barton?
The 2022-2023 YAC theme
What is The Environment & Armed Conflict?
Can you target civilian water supplies in order to weaken the enemy?
No, you cannot do something that deliberately harms civilians without military necessity.
The meaning of the acronym "ARC"
What is the American Red Cross?
Civilians, regardless of the intent, should never be put in danger for the benefit of the military.
What is Proportionality?
This man found himself a witness to the aftermath of a gory battle in the Second War of Italian Independence.
Who is Henry Dunant?
The 2021-2022 YAC theme
What is the Preservation of Cultural Property?
You want to weaken the enemy. Can harm an enemy leader’s family that is not involved in conflict in order to weaken the leader? Why or why not?
No, you are not allowed to harm civilians in any instance, no matter their allegiance.
The meaning of the acronym "IHL"
The principle states that combatants can only take part in military operations required to defeat the adversary.
What is Military Necessity?
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What is the International Red Cross?
An example of the environmental impacts of armed conflict
What is, either, polluted water, torched crops, cut down forests, poisoned soils, or killed animals to gain a military advantage?
During the war, a local farmer picks up a gun and joins the attack. Can the farmer be attacked?
Yes, in an armed conflict, when civilians decide to join in the fight, it is called Direct Participation in Hostilities. They can be attacked for such time as they participate in hostilities.
The meaning of the acronym "YAC"
A number of instruments, as well as certain techniques and tactics, are prohibited because they would subject combatants or civilians to unnecessary pain.
What is Limited Unnecessary Suffering?
Dunant proposed a humanitarian solution because of a certain battle for Italian Independence
What was The Battle of Solferino?
A church, synagogue, temple, etc. is housing military supplies, but no troops. Is it targetable? Why or why not?
Yes, because while they are not housing troops, they are housing military supplies. Therefore, the target would be justified for the purpose of hurting military efforts.
A child is holding a radio giving information to enemy troops. Is the child targetable? Why or why not?
Yes, because while they are a child and not an official military member, they are activity engaging in conflict via information.
The meaning of the acronym "NGO"
What are Non-Governmental Organisations?
The principles of IHL
What is a set of rules that aim to limit the effects of armed conflict?
The Geneva Convention on Prisoners of War was signed on this date
July 27, 1929
These two types of weapons of mass destruction are prohibited in warfare.
What are chemical and biological weapons?
An enemy solider is spotted in civilian clothing and walking to the market. Can they still be targeted? Why or why not?
Yes, despite their status at the time, all active military personnel are subject to being targeted at any time.
The meaning of the acronym "ICRC"
What is The International Committee of The Red Cross?