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*[http://www.ohchr.org/EN/Pages/WelcomePage.aspx Website of the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights] | *[http://www.ohchr.org/EN/Pages/WelcomePage.aspx Website of the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights] | ||
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*http://www.unhchr.ch/html/menu3/b/91.htm - Text of the Geneva Convention | *http://www.unhchr.ch/html/menu3/b/91.htm - Text of the Geneva Convention | ||
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Revision as of 20:02, August 9, 2014
The Geneva Conventions form the foundation of international humanitarian law. The Conventions are an international set of rules governing the conduct of war, and the treatment of both war fighters and civilians. Nearly every country on Earth has agreed to abide by the stipulations of these conventions.
The first Geneva Convention dates to 1864, and dealt with treatment of battle wounded. Shortly after World War 2, additional rules were developed, covering treatment of prisoners of war and other areas.
External Links
- http://www.unhchr.ch/html/menu3/b/91.htm - Text of the Geneva Convention