Changing minds, saving lives and building resilience through values based education for all

– Name, position and email of the focal person

Austrian Federal Ministry of Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs
Mag. Elisabeth Emminger,
e-mail: abti2@bmeia.gv.at

– Has your organisation taken action on the implementation of this pledge?

Yes

– Please describe the actions taken (including challenges encountered if there is any) and provide concrete examples (including written reports, programme information, photos and videos)

On initiatives taken to promote knowledge of IHL within the young generation see Report: Austria, Submitted Pledges > Dissemination of IHL among the young generation

The Austrian Ministry of Education works in close cooperation with the Austrian Youth Red Cross, which strives to provide humanitarian education for children and youth. The work of the Austrian Youth Red Cross is guided by the motto “learning to help – helping to learn”. The programs, projects and activities of the organisation aim to develop self-motivation and the ability to help others, as well as personal and social responsibility.

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