American Red Cross
Greater Cincinnati Dayton Region
IHL Action Campaign Team Member (New Applicant)
All applicants: Please fill out online application by December 10, 2013 and send to
Dyah.Miller@redcross.org
International Humanitarian Law (IHL) is the body of law that places basic limits on how war is waged. It
seeks to limit the destruction caused by war and protect the life and human dignity of those out of combat,
such as civilians or wounded soldiers.
Position Title: IHL Action Campaign* Team Member (Can be considered for academic credit)
Purpose: IHL Team Member will in a team of youth between the ages 13-17 years old, led by two CoLeaders to create hands-on experiential activities on IHL. The IHL Action Campaign Program is a
national American Red Cross initiative that has three goals: to increase young people’s knowledge of
International Humanitarian Law, to influence young people’s attitudes, and to inspire them to take action
and design their own IHL Action Campaigns. The aim is to teach youth that “Even Wars Have Limits”
and to develop them into critical thinkers, problem solvers, and compassionate global citizens
Key Responsibilities:
- Attend IHL Team Member Training: January 2014 (date TBA) Cincinnati, Ohio (all expenses
paid)
- Participate in the IHL Action Campaign Trial-run, 1-day workshop, Date/Location TBD
- Implement the IHL Action Campaign during Spring semester (January – March 2014)
- Participate in IHL simulation activities and debriefing sessions
- Work with other team members to research and design an original IHL Action Campaign
- Commit to success! – Compete nationally against other Teams to have your Campaign selected for
the National IHL Youth Symposium at American Red Cross National Headquarters in
Washington DC, June, 2014 (all expenses paid)
Qualifications:
- Between 13 – 17 years old
- Passionate about international issues and international humanitarian law
- Possess a strong desire to guide and mentor youth in community education
- Strong public speaking skills and a desire to learn about Experiential Learning
- Organized, professional, creative and resourceful
- Flexible schedule
Length of Appointment: Spring Semester (training and implementation)
Time Commitment: up to 60 hours (to be broken up by weekly sessions and/or 1-day workshops)
Development Opportunities: Training and facilitation, grassroots community organizing, enhance
public speaking skills
*The IHL Action Campaign is a hands-on, interactive initiative that exposes youth and young adults to the
Rules of War or International Humanitarian Law (IHL).
American Red Cross
Greater Cincinnati Dayton Region
2014 International Humanitarian Law Action Campaign
Team Member Application (New)
Application must be complete/please print neatly and clearly
1.
First Name:
2. Last Name:
3. Middle Initial:
4. Preferred Name:
5.
Street Address:
6. City:
7.
State:
8. Zip Code:
9. Home Phone:
10. Cell Phone:
11. Email address (required):
12. Date of Birth:
13. Gender:
14. Race/Ethnicity:
15. Name of School/Major:
16. What will be your grade level in Fall 2013:
17. Name of Parent(s) / Guardian(s):
18. Please tell us why do you want to learn
about International Humanitarian Law?
What actions can you take to develop
awareness in others (150 words max). Use
additional page if necessary:
19. Please write a 200 words statement using
one of these two essay questions. Use
additional page if necessary:
1.
International humanitarian law aims to
protect life and human dignity. What is
human dignity? How would you define
it?
2. What is your understanding of "a
humanitarian act"? Please give and
describe several examples of
humanitarian acts.
20. How did you hear about the IHL Action
Program (please list names of individuals
or organizations as applicable)
21. Have you ever been involved in any
American Red Cross activities? If so, please
list and state when
American Red Cross
Greater Cincinnati Dayton Region
22. Are you requesting academic credit from
this program? If so, please state how many
credit hours and please provide the info or
person/office you’d like us to contact:
23. Please provide two reference contacts:
1. Reference contact one:
Name:
Organization/Position:
Contact information (email/phone):
How long have you known this person:
2. Reference contact two:
Name:
Organization/Position:
Contact information (email/phone):
How long have you known this person:
23. We will be providing a t-shirt for the
program. Please provide an adult t-shirt size
Please return this form to:
American Red Cross
2111 Dana Avenue
Cincinnati OH 45207
Attention: International Services
email: dyah.miller@redcross.org
Fax: 513-579-3953. Attention: International Services
THIS FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED BY December 10, 2013 (If you mail the application, it must be
received -not postmarked – by December 10, 2013)