Class Detail
Red Cross: Even War Has Rules
Date: Tuesday, September 1
Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Class designed for: Ages 18 and up
Location: The Depot
Instructor: Chase Munro
Price: Free
Today armed conflicts are ongoing around the world. At times it may seem that there are no rules in war.
Fortunately, there are rules in war, and they can make a difference. Even War Has Rules is a dynamic discussion of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and how it governs armed conflict. It will address topics such as:
- The sources of law and rules that apply to armed conflicts
- The fundamental principles of IHL that guide the development of these rules
- How IHL protects people and places during armed conflicts.
By the end of the class, participants will achieve a general understanding of IHL and will be better able to evaluate the actions of parties to armed conflicts.
About the Instructor:
Chase Munro serves as the Service to the Armed Forces Engagement Manager for the Southeast and Caribbean Division of the American Red Cross.
Chase joined the American Red Cross in 2007 and has since responded to 65 domestic disasters, including a two-and-a-half-month deployment to St. Thomas following Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Prior to his current role, he served as Mass Care Program Manager and Service to the Armed Forces & International Services Director for the Alabama-Mississippi Region. In 2023, he completed a five-month SAF deployment to Bemowo Piskie, Poland, where he was embedded with a NATO multinational battlegroup near the Suwałki Gap. There, he delivered emergency communication messages between deployed service members and their families and coordinated morale and welfare activities for U.S., British, Polish, Romanian, and Croatian troops.
Chase is a trained Cash and Voucher Assistance Officer through the IFRC Surge Roster. He grew up on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and earned his BA in Public Management from Millsaps College in Jackson, MS. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, spending time on the water, and walking his dog, Callie.
About The Red Cross:
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Our mission is more than words. We always aim to prevent and relieve suffering with every action. The Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to people affected by disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families.
The Red Cross is not a government agency. The Red Cross is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission.
Please note
Online registration for this class will close at 12 p.m. on Sept. 1.
If you need assistance related to a disability, please contact outreachcomm@olemiss.edu or 662-915-3121.