International Humanitarian Law was created for difficult times, in order to protect civilians and non-combatants. However, with many violations to it nowadays, it might be easy for the public to lose faith in it. It is critical to communicate its teachings in methods relevant to vulnerable communities to further spread awareness about it. To bring International Humanitarian Law closer to Arab and Muslim communities during the holy month of Ramadan, the thought-provoking series utilizes negative space to visualize the rules of restraint in conflict in relation to Islam.

Mirna Noaman is the regional digital designer at the International Committee of the Red Cros telling visual stories and crafting accessible creative social & digital solutions from the Arab Region through visual narratives about communities affected by conflict. Her work is largely focused on weaving her studies in human-centered design into a diverse background of experience between working for advertising agencies, start-ups, corporates, and NGO’s, switching between the digital and printed. Her work has since garnered several recognitions from a graphite D&AD pencil, a Silver at Cannes Lions, and 4 Lynx awards.

Established in 1863, the ICRC operates worldwide, helping people affected by conflict and armed violence and promoting the laws that protect victims of war. An independent and neutral organization, its mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We are based in Geneva, Switzerland, and employ some 16,000 people in more than 80 countries. Funded mainly by voluntary donations from governments and from National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. An independent, neutral organization ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence. It takes action in response to emergencies and at the same time promotes respect for international humanitarian law.