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Exploring Humanitarian Law

Bringing Complex Issues to Life in the Classroom

A Free Curriculum for Secondary Schools and College Programs

Exploring Humanitarian Law is an Innovative, International Program that builds critical-thinking skills and character through understanding human dignity: instilling respect, fairness, caring, and the responsibilities of Global Citizenship.

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How Students Benefit

War is a lot more complicated than a video game. Students need the skills to understand when conflict intersects with the rights and protections of people—at home and abroad.

The primary intention of EHL is to help young people embrace the principles of humanity in their daily lives and in the way they assess events at home and abroad. In particular, outcomes should take account of positive changes in levels of:

Awareness of limits and of various forms of protection applicable to situations of armed conflict;
Understanding of the multiple aspects of International Humanitarian Law, the complexity of its application and of humanitarian issues;
Interest in international current events and humanitarian action;
Capacity to view conflict situations at home and abroad from a humanitarian perspective;
Active involvement in community service or other forms of engagement in favor of the most vulnerable members of society.

How Teachers Benefit

Learn. Explore. Inspire.

Today's youth are tomorrow’s decision-makers. They have a stake in learning about the ethical and humanitarian issues that arise during wars and other situations of violence. These issues are relevant and meaningful for young people everywhere, and teachers play a critical role in helping their students explore them.

Training is offered free to educators.
Flexible teacher training opportunities fit your schedule.
Earn professional credits! CEUs are available.
EHL program materials are offered free-of-charge and are downloadable.
Materials are aligned with the National Council for the Social Studies’ ten thematic strands for secondary education.
A modular curriculum format integrates seamlessly into current lesson plans and into a broad range of subject areas.
The EHL toolkit provides an array of primary source materials, case studies and interactive lessons that are designed to engage and inspire students.
EHL emphasizes positive changes in attitude: respect for life, human dignity, civic responsibility and leadership.
The program may help teachers and schools integrate curriculum that responds to the Arizona Department of Education’s:
- Standard 4: School Culture, Climate and Communication; promoting a healthy school culture, social skills, and conflict management, and
- Character Education and Development voluntary education opportunities.
Allows teachers to enrich classroom learning by engaging students in meaningful service that contributes to the community.

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Contact Us

To schedule teacher training contact:

American Red Cross

Grand Canyon Chapter

602-347-6519

ehl@arizonaredcross.org

The EHL teacher curriculum (designed for students ages 13-18) was produced by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in association with the Education Development Center and in collaboration with the American Red Cross, and is integrated as part of basic education in seondary school curricula around the world.

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*IDEAL is a single access point to educational resources and information for all Arizona Educators, with access to professional development, standards based curriculum resources, collaborative tools and school improvement resources. Copyright: Arizona Department of Education and Arizona State University.