The Additional Protocols include rules especially designed to protect both civilians and combatants. They stipulate that:

• combatants must not pose as civilians
• indiscriminate attacks are not allowed
• acts of violence - or threats to commit them - whose primary purpose is to spread terror are prohibited
• objects indispensable to the survival of communities must not be destroyed.

Statements made and opinions expressed in these short films are those of the people interviewed and not necessarily those of the ICRC.
Images: ICRC (Nadège images, ICRC and Médecins Sans Frontières.)

A child reunited with his family ending five years of separation. (VIDEO)

A rape victim copes with the traumatic consequences. (VIDEO)

A young shepherd begins rehabilitation after stepping on a landmine. (VIDEO)

A boy shot while playing football in the street. (VIDEO)

A first-aid volunteer describes working under fire. (VIDEO)

An army corporal committed to respecting the rules of war. (VIDEO)