Geneva Convention

The Geneva Convention (pronunciation: /dʒɪˈniːvə kənˈvɛnʃən/) is a series of international treaties that dictate the standards of international law for humanitarian treatment in war. The term "Geneva Convention" usually denotes the agreements of 1949, negotiated in the aftermath of the Second World War, which updated the terms of the first three treaties (1864, 1906, 1919), and added a fourth.

Etymology

The name "Geneva Convention" is derived from the city of Geneva, Switzerland, where the first convention was held in 1864 under the auspices of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The term "convention" refers to the formal meeting of parties to discuss and agree upon certain principles or rules.

Related Terms

War crime: Serious violations of the laws and customs applicable in international armed conflict and in conflicts "not of an international character" listed in the Geneva Conventions.
Prisoner of war (POW): A person, whether a member of the armed forces or a civilian, who is in the hands of the enemy under circumstances provided for in the Geneva Conventions.
International humanitarian law (IHL): The laws which seek to limit the effects of armed conflict, protecting people who are not or are no longer participating in hostilities, and restricting the means and methods of warfare.
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC): An international organization that provides humanitarian aid to victims of war and armed violence, and monitors compliance with the Geneva Conventions.

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