IHL Youth Action Campaign
IHL Youth Action Campaign
An American Red Cross Program
An American Red Cross Program
An American Red Cross Program
An American Red Cross Program
The IHL Youth Action Campaign (YAC) is an American Red Cross program that encourages youth and young adults (13-24) to learn about the rules of armed conflict and empowers them to explore IHL through peer-to-peer campaigns. High school and college classes, community organizations, or Red Cross clubs can join the program and promote IHL in their community.
Here's How It Works
Youth form teams and register as Red Cross volunteers. A Red Cross certified IHL Youth Action Campaign Coordinator trains the team on international humanitarian law principles and other pertinent topics. After the training, youth become IHL Advocates and carry out campaigns through in-person and social media activities to raise awareness about the rules of war.
In past years, youth have conducted educational activities including simulations, scavenger hunts, movie screenings, classroom presentations, and art projects. Social media activities could include using Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and other networks to post meaningful content and engage peers in dialogue about international humanitarian law.
After the campaigns are complete, participants from each Red Cross geographic division will be selected to attend the annual summer IHL Youth Action Campaign Summit in Washington, D.C.
If you are interested in promoting IHL in your community by participating in the IHL Youth Action Campaign program, contact your local chapter or email ihlyouth@redcross.org.