Geneva Conventions

The Geneva Conventions are a series of international treaties designed to protect people during armed conflict. Established first in 1864 and revised several times, they set rules for humanitarian treatment of soldiers and civilians. Key principles include protecting the wounded and sick, ensuring humane treatment of prisoners, and safeguarding civilians in war zones. The conventions aim to limit suffering and ensure that everyone, regardless of their role in a conflict, is treated with dignity and respect. They are widely accepted and form the core of international humanitarian law.