Important for young people to understand the rules of war as conflicts continue to affect millions of people around the world - ICRC

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says it is important for young people to understand the rules of war as conflicts continue to affect millions of people around the world. The University of Johannesburg and the ICRC lauched a board game that uses real-world conflict scenarios to challenge players to apply the rules of war under pressure, transforming complex legal principles into an engaging and practical learning experience. The aim is to teach participants that even during war, the suffering of people must be limited by strict rules of human decency and legal restraint. Lerato Makola reports...