Raid Cross is a role-playing simulation activity that helps students understand the basic rules of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) – and recognize that even war has limits. During the simulation, participants play the roles of civilians, soldiers, prisoners of war and humanitarian aid workers. By taking on different roles, participants see conflict situations through various key perspectives. Raid Cross can be conducted on school and college campuses and in community centers.
The Red Cross strives to raise awareness about IHL and the laws of conflict. By organizing Raid Cross sessions, you will help the Red Cross fulfill its mission and at the same time, help others learn that war is much more complicated than
what is seen on television, movies and video games.
Before beginning, contact your local Red Cross unit for assistance.
The game was developed by French and Belgian Red Cross societies and in 2005 was distributed in the rest of the world.
It is aimed at people aged 12-19, it requires at least 24 participants and a session lasts around 5 hours.