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| name = First Geneva Convention<br />
| long_name = Convention for the Amelioration of the Condition of the Wounded in Armies in the Field<br />
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| date_drafted = 22 August 1864<br />
| date_signed = 22 August 1864<br />
| location_signed = [[Geneva]], [[Switzerland]]<br />
| date_effective = 22 June 1865<br />
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| signatories = 12<br />
| parties = 196<br />
| languages = French<br />
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The '''First Geneva Convention''', officially known as the '''Convention for the Amelioration of the Condition of the Wounded in Armies in the Field''', is one of the four treaties of the [[Geneva Conventions]]. It was first adopted in [[1864]] and has been revised several times since then. The convention established the basis for international law for the protection of the victims of armed conflicts.<br />
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== History ==<br />
The First Geneva Convention was initiated by [[Henri Dunant]], a Swiss businessman, after witnessing the aftermath of the [[Battle of Solferino]] in 1859. His efforts led to the formation of the [[International Committee of the Red Cross]] (ICRC) and the drafting of the convention.<br />
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== Provisions ==<br />
The convention contains ten articles, which outline the following key principles:<br />
* The protection and care for the wounded and sick soldiers, regardless of nationality.<br />
* The neutrality and protection of medical personnel, establishments, and units.<br />
* The adoption of a distinctive emblem (the [[Red Cross]]) to identify medical personnel and equipment.<br />
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== Significance ==<br />
The First Geneva Convention marked the first significant step towards the codification of international humanitarian law. It laid the groundwork for subsequent treaties and protocols, including the [[Second Geneva Convention]], [[Third Geneva Convention]], and [[Fourth Geneva Convention]].<br />
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== Revisions ==<br />
The convention has undergone several revisions, with the most significant updates occurring in [[1906]], [[1929]], and [[1949]]. These revisions expanded the scope of protection and adapted the provisions to the changing nature of warfare.<br />
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== Parties ==<br />
As of today, 196 states are parties to the First Geneva Convention, making it one of the most universally accepted treaties in the world.<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[Geneva Conventions]]<br />
* [[International humanitarian law]]<br />
* [[International Committee of the Red Cross]]<br />
* [[Battle of Solferino]]<br />
* [[Henri Dunant]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
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