The youth of today, on international humanitarian law tomorrow…
International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC
20,000 staff, 100 countries, 1 mission: to uphold IHL and protect and assist people affected by conflict and violence.
How do young people today understand and feel about international humanitarian law (IHL) and the policies in place when it comes to armed conflict? It is no surprise that our youth are increasingly affected by war, in a world where situations are becoming more complex. We bear witness to active youth participation in a way we have never seen before – leading and joining protests, documenting and sharing stories on social media, volunteering for various organizations, taking up difficult conversations with decision-makers, and, of course, living through an armed conflict.
In this episode of Humanity in War, podcast host Elizabeth Rushing sits down with three incredible young humanitarians- Julie Lefolle, Silvia Gelvez, and Kay von Mérey - who share their perspectives on IHL and humanitarian action, their understanding of the work ahead, and ultimately the hope to carry us forward as we begin a new year.?
"We're going to say thank you to the generation before for everything that they acquired for us. But we're going to say we want more gender equality. We want more rights for people with disabilities. We want the consequences of intersectionality to be considered. We want racism to be taken out of law and policy. And we won’t apologize for it."
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