International Humanitarian Law

Which one of these are NOT a part of the Seven Fundamental Principles of the IHL Movement?

• Impartiality

• Unity

• Utility

• Voluntary service

What does "unity" mean in the realm of Red Cross?

• everyone works to the same goal

• only one Red Cross in each nation

• all people are welcome

• we can help everyone

Are the Geneva Conventions considered "international treaty law" or "customary international law"?

• international treaty law

• customary international law

How do combatants distinguish themselves from civilians?

• by their logos

• by their clothes/uniforms

• by their hats

• by carrying weapons

Can a combatant shoot at a civilian if the civilian is temporarily participating in a rebel group's hostilities?

• Yes

• No

If a town was housing a terrorist that had killed many, but the only option was to bomb the entire town and kill many civilians in the process, by IHL, is this allowed?

• Yes

• No

What does the Principle of Limiting Unnecessary Suffering entail?

• You can't shoot someone more than once

• You can't use bullets that are unable to be removed

• You can't scream in someone's ear

• You can't hurt someone's relatives on purpose

Which are some precautions when conducting an attack?

• Removing the civilian population and civilian objects from the vicinity of military objectives.

• Cancelling an attack when it is clear the attack will result in a violation of IHL.

• Choice of military objectives to attack — the objective that results in the least danger to civilians should be chosen.

• Timing of the attack.

Which are precautions against the effects of an attack?

• Avoiding placing military objectives near or within densely populated areas.

• Conducting certain attacks at night to reduce casualties.

• Publishing a warning of an impending attack via social media or SMS to residents of the target zone.

• Type of weapons used to carry out the attack.

______ face tremendous risks when schools are attacked or used during wartime.