IHL training for Ukrainian Red Cross Society volunteers, staff held in Lviv
A three-day Winter Camp 2026 on international humanitarian law (IHL) for volunteers and staff of the Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) took place in Lviv.
According to a statement posted by the URCS on its Facebook page, about 50 participants deepened their knowledge of international humanitarian law, the branch of law applied during armed conflicts to protect victims of war and limit the methods and means of warfare.
The program covered the key aspects of international humanitarian law, as well as the history and principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. During the training, participants also examined the relationship between IHL and human rights law, the classification of armed conflicts, and the rules governing the conduct of hostilities.
Special attention was devoted to the protection of persons and objects, including children, as well as humanitarian access and the safety of humanitarian personnel. An important topic was the issue of accountability for war crimes, emphasizing the necessity of adhering to legal norms even under the most difficult conditions.
Separate information sessions were devoted to psychosocial support and the development of life skills (LifeSkills).
The training was conducted by IHL volunteer trainers of the Ukrainian Red Cross Society, as well as invited experts.
