Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Orientation- Youth 13+ Welcome

International Humanitarian Law & Youth Action Campaign Orientation

Date: Friday March 7th

Time: 2-3pm

Location: 1251 Kilauea Ave Suite 540

Come join us for the American Red Cross (Hilo) IHL/YAC Orientation!

Every day we hear about the consequences of war and the suffering of the victims of armed conflict. Join us to learn about how you can raise awareness about the rules of war.

Through the International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Youth Action Campaign you can start the conversation in your community about how International Humanitarian Law preserves humanity amidst inhumanity.

IHL is the set of rules that govern armed conflict. When fighters follow these rules carefully, they help support the following objectives:

• Less suffering for victims

• Fewer civilian deaths

• Fewer refugees and internally displaced persons

• Less destruction of societal infrastructure, like hospitals and schools

• Stronger potential to restore peace after the conflict

Whether youare already familiar, or interested in learning more, this orientation will provide you with all the information you need to get started. You'll have the opportunity to meet our SAF Director and local IHL volunteers to ask questions. We'll have staff on-site to help with the volunteer application and intake process...and of course we'll have pizza!

For more information please contact our Sr. Volunteer Recruitment Specialist:

Mary.finley@redcross.org

808-284-6849