International humanitarian law teaching resources

Free teaching resources, relevant case studies and activities to help students understand the impact of conflict and the laws which help to protect people in conflict zones.

Our free teaching resources look at International Humanitarian Law to help young people to understand the laws can protect people in conflict zones.

Get primary and secondary teaching ideas about:

  • the rules of war and what constitutes a violation of International Humanitarian Law
  • past and present-day conflicts, such as World War One or the conflict in Ukraine
  • how people like aid workers, child soldiers and prisoners of war are affected by conflict.
  • support for teachers

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