Every day we hear about the consequences of war and the suffering of victims of armed conflict. To further our understanding of the rules of armed conflict and International Humanitarian Law (IHL), the American Red Cross offers this "Even War has Rules" workshop. Topics will include: 1. The history the American Red Cross and IHL 2. Four Fundamental principles of International Humanitarian Law — Military Necessity, Proportionality, Distinction, and Limiting Unnecessary Suffering 3. Who and what is protected by IHL 4. How to apply these principles to understand the rules governing conflicts around the world