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Five Ways to Stay Engaged After Attending an IHL Event
One way is to spread what you’ve learned. A lot of people don’t know much about IHL or how it helps in real-life situations. Sharing...

IHL in the Bay
Feb 112 min read


The Human Aspect of Warfare
International Humanitarian Law (IHL) is a set of regulations that aim to limit the damage caused by armed conflict. IHL has helped save...

IHL in the Bay
May 13, 20242 min read


IHL the the Bay's Approach to the IHL YAC!
Hi everyone! Welcome back to another IHL in the Bay blog, and if you’re new here, welcome! We are IHL in the Bay, a team that is part of...

IHL in the Bay
May 12, 20243 min read


What Goes Into Our Events?
Hello! Welcome or welcome back to IHL in the Bay blogs. As our campaign continues, I would like to let you in on the work that goes into...

IHL in the Bay
Apr 27, 20242 min read


U.S. Pursuit of the Gravity Bomb
Introduction In October 2023, an announcement surprised many. The Pentagon stated that the U.S. is pursuing a new gravity bomb variation:...

IHL in the Bay
Apr 22, 20241 min read


AI and its Impact on Warfare
Over the past decade, there has been a huge push in evolution and technological advancements from self-driving cars to even robots making...

IHL in the Bay
Apr 20, 20242 min read


The Power of Advocacy
“Congress shall make no law … abridging the freedom of speech” (National Archives). Likely the most memorable of the amendments, the...

IHL in the Bay
Apr 17, 20242 min read


Update on ICC's Arrest Warrant for Putin
Intro Last month, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin over alleged war...
Charisse Zou (DH)
May 7, 20233 min read


Solar Geoeningeering and International Humanitarian Law
Climate Change is a growing issue in the world, and scientists have been trying to find a way to fix it for a few decades now. However,...

Janaki Rakesh
Apr 1, 20231 min read


4 reasons why YOU should care about Cultural Property
So what is cultural property? Cultural property can be defined as any moveable or immovable property of great importance to the cultural...

Shivani Ravindra
May 21, 20222 min read


Breaking Down an IHL in the Bay Meeting
Hello! Welcome, or welcome back to the IHL in the Bay blogs section. Whether you are new or are an old-time visitor, I hope you learn...

Victoria Liu
May 3, 20223 min read


A Day in the Life of Team Lead (Part 2)
Find out what IHL in the Bay's co-lead, Victoria Liu, does on a typical day!

Victoria Liu
Apr 8, 20224 min read


A Day in the Life of a Team Lead (Part 1)
Hi there! My name is Tejasvini and I’m one of the Team Leads for IHL in the Bay. Here’s what I do on a typical weekday: My day usually...

Tejasvini Ramesh
Mar 27, 20223 min read


Going "Behind-the-Scenes" with IHL in the Bay's Youth Action Campaign
Whether you have attended some of our events, see some of our Instagram posts, or are simply just curious, you may be wondering what our...

Harshita Gabri
Mar 19, 20222 min read


IHL UNESCO Simulation: Event Recap
Introduction: On February 27th, we hosted our second event of this year’s IHL campaign. While planning this event, our team made it a...

Janaki Rakesh
Mar 13, 20222 min read
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