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What is IHL YAC?

IHL YAC stands for International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Youth Action Campaign (YAC). In this program, youth advocates work together in teams to build a campaign spreading awareness about IHL, the body of law that seeks to limit the effects of armed conflict. 

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Each year, the IHL YAC program chooses one specific theme to direct the focus of each campaign. For example, in 2021, the theme was Education in War. This year, we're focusing on Nuclear Weapons. Check out our Instagram (@ihlinthebay) for more info on both of these themes!

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Despite being one of the most important pieces of international legislation, many people don't know that IHL exists. The IHL YAC hopes to solve this lack of awareness by empowering young advocates to learn about IHL.

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