The Geneva Conventions
This major global event, marked by extreme suffering, led countries to revise and strengthen the Geneva Conventions in 1949.
What is World War II?
This principle requires the Red Cross to make humanitarian choices on its own, rather than following politics.
What is independence?
These people, neither soldiers nor fighters, must never be directly attacked.
Who are civilians?
Destroying a school or hospital without a military reason is considered one of these.
What is a war crime?
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What is leaving out milk and cookies for Santa?
Even if a country has not officially declared war, the Geneva Conventions still apply once this situation begins.
What is an armed conflict?
This principle is the reason Red Cross workers put the needs and safety of people first, even in dangerous situations.
What is humanity?
Captured fighters must be treated with respect and allowed to communicate with family under this protected status.
What is being a prisoner of war?
Forcing civilians to move from their homes without urgent necessity is known as this.
What is forced displacement?
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The Third Geneva Convention requires that captured fighters be protected from this kind of pressure, meaning they cannot be forced to give information beyond basic identity details.
What is coercion (or forced interrogation)?
This principle explains why the Red Cross does not publicly blame countries or armies, even when rules are broken.
What is neutrality?
People providing care, like doctors or ambulance drivers, are protected as long as they avoid this.
What is participating in fighting?
Attacking places that must stay off-limits, like medical centers or cultural sites, is considered this kind of violation.
What is attacking protected objects?
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What are oranges?
This special protective symbol, adopted in 2005 alongside the Red Cross and Red Crescent, ensures neutrality in situations where the other emblems face political or religious challenges.
What is the Red Crystal?
This Red Cross principle explains why they help people from any side of a conflict.
What is impartiality?
People forced to flee a conflict and cross a border are protected by IHL and often by this UN status.
What is being a refugee?
Using fear, threats, or harsh treatment to force information from a person in custody is this prohibited act.
What is torture?
Name 5 Christmas holiday songs.
What are Jingle Bells, Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, All I Want for Christmas Is You, Last Christmas, Silent Night, Feliz Navidad, Sleigh Ride, Let It Snow, Snowman
The central idea behind all four Geneva Conventions is that even during war, this must guide behavior.
What is respect for human dignity?
This principle reflects how National Societies around the world help each other, sharing responsibilities and resources.
What is universality?
These individuals, like teachers, aid workers, or religious leaders, are protected because they contribute to civilian life and stability.
Who are civilian personnel supporting communities?
(“Protected civilians” also acceptable.)
The act of using civilians as protection to shield military operations, putting them in harm’s way on purpose, is known as this.
What is using human shields?
Name all of Santa's reindeers.
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph