Geneva Convention Establishes Norms of Conduct in War
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- Series: Great Events from History II: Human Rights Series
- Categories: Social Issues, Reform, and Protest, Diplomacy, International Relations, Foreign Affairs, Military History
- Subcategories: Treaties, Agreements, Negotiations, Human Rights
- Curriculum: Worldwide
- Geographical Location: Geneva
- Date: August 12, 1949
Article abstract: The Geneva Convention of 1949 established norms of conduct in warfare that addressed assistance and protection of members of the armed forces, prisoners of war, and civilians.
Summary of Event
The unparalleled loss of life in World War II refocused efforts to establish norms of conduct in warfare, efforts that diplomats and scholars have made throughout history. The first Geneva Convention of 1864 laid the groundwork for a number of subsequent conventions. Article six of the first of the Geneva “laws on war” attempted to establish...
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