Geneva Convention
/ˈdʒɛnvə kənˈvɛnʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A series of international treaties establishing standards for humanitarian treatment during armed conflict.
The Geneva Convention prohibits torture and mistreatment of prisoners of war.
- (n.) Any of the four treaties formulated in Geneva between 1864 and 1949 that define the laws of war and protections for civilians and combatants.
States party to the Geneva Convention must respect the rights of civilians in conflict zones.
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- geneva convention
- geneva conventions
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Commentary
Often cited collectively as the "Geneva Conventions," these treaties are foundational to international humanitarian law and are regularly updated and supplemented by Additional Protocols.
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