International Humanitarian Law

Humanity in the Midst of War

What is it?
The body of rules and principles that seeks to save lives and alleviate suffering during armed conflict.

Who should take the class?

• Youth - High School Level
• University and Academic groups
• Military Families
• Veteran's Groups
• Medical Organizations
• Local Media
• Professional, Service and Civic Organizations
  
  Introduction to Humanitarian Law is a 4-hour interactive session that explains the role of the Red Cross in the implementation of IHL, an overview of IHL, Violations, Consequences, Reasons to Respect IHL.
  
  This course is offered free to the community as part of our role in disseminating this information as one of our priority program
  areas of the international services of the American Red Cross.
  
  Course is held at our offices at 1721 S. Brownlee Blvd, unless otherwise stated. For additional information, call
  Nevada Linford at (361) 887-9991 ext. 14 or email to linfordn@cbtredcross.org