GENEVA CONVENTION
There are four
Geneva Conventions, signed August 12, 1949, and two additional Protocols
of June 8, 1977.
There are also
additional international treaties which govern the conduct of
war or establish human rights standards (see treaties).
Convention I
For the
Amelioration of the Condition of the Wounded and Sick in Armed Forces in
the Field. Sets forth the protections for members of the armed forces
who become wounded or sick.
Convention
II
For the
Amelioration of the Condition of Wounded, Sick and Shipwrecked Members
of Armed Forces at Sea. Extends protections to wounded, sick and
shipwrecked members of naval forces.
Convention
III
Relative
to the Treatment of Prisoners of War, Geneva. Lists the rights of
prisoners of war.
Convention
IV
Relative
to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War, Geneva. Deals with
the protection of the civilian population in times of war.
Protocol I
Additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and relating to
the Protection of Victims of International Armed Conflicts. Extends
protections to victims of wars against racist regimes and wars of self
determination.
Protocol II
Additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and relating to
the Protection of Victims of Non-International Armed Conflicts. Extends
protections to victims of internal conflicts in which an armed
opposition controls enough territory to enable them to carry out
sustained military operations.
History of the
Geneva Convention and Short Biography of Henry Dunant
USA
CONSTITUTION
USA BILL OF
RIGHTS
GENEVA
CONVENTION
USA DECLARATION
OF INDEPENDENCE
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