IF WAR COMES TO YOU
Priority topics
Humanitarian aid, Peace and conflict
Target groups
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, At school, Adults, Outside of school, General public, Youth groups (ages 13–25), Educational staff
Vehicular languages
German, English, French
Website
ifwarcomestoyou.comDuration
15 to 45 minutes
Location
On line
Objectives
- Exploring Different Realities of Armed Conflicts
- Encouraging Empathy
- To encourage reflection
- Gain a deeper understanding of the nature of war
Program
An interactive film that allows players to take on the role of and step into the shoes of various people involved in or affected by an armed conflict in an urban area—whether as a soldier, a civilian, or a member of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement— Ethical and legal choices will determine how events unfold.
Methodological approaches
This experience provides an opportunity to take on the role of one of the key players in international humanitarian law (IHL) through proactive decision-making, and to understand the relevance of IHL and its effectiveness when properly applied.
Remarks
The target audience for this experience is young people aged 15 to 35 and adults.