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New citizenship curriculum

man talking to prisoner through bars 1 © ICRC/B Heger

International humanitarian law. It's on the new citizenship curriculum, but what is it? We can tell you in ten minutes. Read our international humanitarian law briefing for teachers.

Child soldiers in a pick-up truck 2 © ICRC/Teun VoetenChildren and young people, some as young as eight, appear on our television screens wielding powerful guns, undergoing military training or roaming in gangs with assorted makeshift but lethal weapons.

Read more about child soldiers and areas for discussion in the classroom.

Select "Laws of war" in the search box and you'll find more teaching resources on the topic.

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Contact reducation@redcross.org.uk for more information.

Citizenship programme of study Key stage 4

Students should explore the roles of the United Nations and the European Union in securing human rights and learn that international humanitarian law aims to provide protection for victims of armed conflict and children caught up in fighting.
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